Atwater High

ahs.muhsd.org

2,029 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Atwater High School, located at 2201 Fruitland Ave. in Atwater, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Merced Union High School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and performing arts, all of which contribute to a well-rounded high school experience focused on student engagement and personal development.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Atwater High is deeply rooted in the culture of the surrounding community. The school emphasizes school spirit and campus pride, often serving as a central hub for local events and community gatherings. With a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, the faculty and staff work to address the diverse needs of their student body, aiming to cultivate academic achievement and prepare students to become productive, responsible citizens after graduation.

2,029

Total Students

98.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atwater High
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	1,654
Black	30
Asian	54
Two or More	32
American Indian	8

Hispanic
1,654 (81.5%)
White
251 (12.4%)
Asian
54 (2.7%)
Two or More
32 (1.6%)
Black
30 (1.5%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced Union High
Phone:	(209)325-1200
Website:	http://ahs.muhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,029
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	277

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 539

Grade 10 508

Grade 11 503

Grade 12 479