CAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Atwater High — School Profile & District Info
High|Atwater, California|Merced Union High
Atwater, CA 95301
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,051
Student:Teacher
20.7:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Merced Union HighEcon. Disadvantaged
80.4%
Phone
(209)325-1200School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
51%
55th percentile in CA
Math Proficiency
19%
29th percentile in CA
Graduation Rate
96%
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
10 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
14 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.3:1
Worse than average in CADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,578
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 68%Local 18%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$412,987
-1.9% YoY
Merced, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
2,029
Current enrollment
Stable(+6% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Atwater High
Enrollment at Atwater High stands at 2,051 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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