CAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
El Capitan High — School Profile & District Info
High|Merced, California|Merced Union High
Merced, CA 95344
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,811
Student:Teacher
21.3:1
Locale
Rural
District
Merced Union HighEcon. Disadvantaged
74.1%
Phone
(209)384-5500School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
51%
55th percentile in CA
Math Proficiency
23%
39th percentile in CA
Graduation Rate
96%
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
9 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Athletics
24 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
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)
1,793
Current enrollment
Stable(+5% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about El Capitan High
As of the most recent data, 1,811 students are enrolled at El Capitan High. It is a High school within the local district.
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