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
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
کلیدي حقایق
SectorPublic
د ښوونځي ډول ډولAlternative/other
د کچې کچهHigh
Grade Span9–12
ولسوالۍ Merced Union High
County6047
د ښار د ښار په اړهMerced
ZIP95340
چارټر ښوونځی No
د مقناطیس ښوونځيNo
د لومړي سرلیک INo
UC/CSU (A-G) completion (2025)3.5%
NCES School ID062466008164
Source: CA CDE cohort outcomes (2025)
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment87
White20.2%
Hispanic / Latino69.8%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %79%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)