Merrill F. West High

www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/whs

1,920 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Merrill F. West High School, located in Tracy, California, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Tracy Unified School District. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and various career paths. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, providing students with access to core academic courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and various elective programs that cater to diverse interests and skill sets.

Beyond the classroom, West High School fosters a vibrant campus culture through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. These programs are intended to promote school spirit, leadership, and community engagement among the student body. The school is dedicated to maintaining a supportive learning environment, utilizing its resources to help students develop the academic and social competencies necessary for success after graduation.

1,920

Total Students

89.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrill F. West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	1,113
Black	89
Asian	391
Two or More	68
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	27

Hispanic
1,113 (58.1%)
Asian
391 (20.4%)
White
219 (11.4%)
Black
89 (4.6%)
Two or More
68 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
27 (1.4%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tracy Joint Unified
Phone:	(209)830-3370
Website:	http://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/whs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,920
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	336

* 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 9 467

Grade 10 481

Grade 11 435

Grade 12 537