How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Atwater High | Merced High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Atwater, CA | Merced, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,029 | 1,943 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 68.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Atwater High | Merced High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,670 | $17,670 |
| District | Merced Union High | Merced Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Atwater High | Merced High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| African American | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.5% | 68.4% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Atwater High | Merced High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 507.3:1 | 485.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.6% | 46.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.