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El Capitan High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Merced, California · Merced Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,793
Student:Teacher21.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
El Capitan
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,793
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
76%+11pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

El Capitan High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Merced, California. The school enrolls 1,793 students. It is part of the Merced Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMerced Union High
County6047
CityMerced
ZIP95348
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062466013098

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,793

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)