How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independence High (Alternative) | Yosemite High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Merced, CA | Merced, CA |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 87 | 342 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.3:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.5% | 79.8% |
| 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 | Independence High (Alternative) | Yosemite High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,578 | $16,578 |
| District | Merced Union High School District | Merced Union High School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independence High (Alternative) | Yosemite High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.9% | 11.4% |
| African American | 10.3% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.1% | 77.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independence High (Alternative) | Yosemite High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 269:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.8% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.