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Independence High (Alternative)

PublicAlternative/otherGrados 9–12
Merced, California · Merced Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Los estudiantes 87
ST Ratio 8.7:1
FRL89%
Título INo
Independence High (Alternative)
Resumen generalInscripción El rendimientoAsistencia Los resultadosEl comportamientoLa fuerza de trabajo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
87
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
89%+23.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Independence High (Alternative) is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Merced, California. The school enrolls 87 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.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Hechos clave

SectorPublic
El tipo de escuelaAlternative/other
Nivel NivelHigh
Grade Span9–12
Distrito DistritoMerced Union High
County6047
Ciudad Ciudad Merced
ZIP95340
Escuela Charter No
La Escuela de MagnetíaNo
Título INo
NCES School ID062466008164

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment87

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 %89%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)