Valley Atwater Community

www.mcoe.org

122 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Valley Atwater Community School is an educational facility located in Atwater, California, operating under the oversight of the Merced County Office of Education (MCOE). The school is designed to provide specialized instructional services and support for students who may benefit from an alternative educational environment. By focusing on academic success and student development, the institution works to ensure that all learners have the resources necessary to meet their educational goals and prepare for future opportunities.

As part of the broader Merced County Office of Education network, the school emphasizes a structured and supportive atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of its student population. The facility at 1800 Matthew Ave. serves as a hub for community-based learning, prioritizing small-group instruction and individualized attention. Through its connection to MCOE, Valley Atwater Community remains committed to upholding high academic standards while fostering a safe and inclusive environment for the youth of the Atwater area.

122

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Atwater Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	100
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
100 (82.0%)
White
14 (11.5%)
Two or More
4 (3.3%)
Black
3 (2.5%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced County Office of Education
Phone:	(209)381-4550
Website:	http://www.mcoe.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 3

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 47