Merced High

mhs.muhsd.org

1,943 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Merced High School, located at 205 W. Olive Ave. in Merced, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Merced Union High School District. As a long-standing institution in the community, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and robust elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a spirit of school pride and tradition, often highlighted by its active athletic programs and various student-led clubs and organizations.

Beyond its academic offerings, Merced High is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing the importance of student engagement and personal development. The school utilizes its campus facilities to provide a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities that build leadership, teamwork, and social responsibility. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of the future, Merced High continues to be a central hub for secondary education in the Merced area.

1,943

Total Students

86.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merced High
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	1,326
Black	107
Asian	142
Two or More	84
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,326 (68.4%)
White
262 (13.5%)
Asian
142 (7.3%)
Black
107 (5.5%)
Two or More
84 (4.3%)
American Indian
12 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (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)325-1000
Website:	http://mhs.muhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,943
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	192

* 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 9 491

Grade 10 521

Grade 11 490

Grade 12 441