For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public high schools serving 19,888 students in Merced County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Merced County, CA are Merced County Juvenile Court, Pioneer High (Continuation School) and Westside Community Day Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merced County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Merced County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Merced County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Livingston High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Merced County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Merced County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2840 W. Sandy Mush Rd.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 381-4528
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 381-4528
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pioneer High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N. Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Community Day Middle High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22368 S. Sixth St.
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-0280
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-0280
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Hilmar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7807 N. Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #55.
Le Grand High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12961 E. Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 389-9400
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 389-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
El Capitan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W. Farmland
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 384-5500
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 384-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,839 students
Rank: #77.
Pacheco High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N. Ward Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-4506
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-4506
Grades: 9-12
| 1,799 students
Rank: #88.
Los Banos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1966 11th St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-6033
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-6033
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
Rank: #99.
Delhi High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16881 W. Schendel Ave.
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2050
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Rank: #1010.
Merced High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 W. Olive Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1000
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #1111.
Buhach Colony High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Buhach Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1400
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,746 students
Rank: #1212.
Livingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Main St.
Livingston, CA 95334
(209) 398-3200
Livingston, CA 95334
(209) 398-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #1313.
Dos Palos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 E. Blossom St.
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-0300
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
Rank: #1414.
Atwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Fruitland Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1200
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Rank: #1515.
Golden Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2121 E. Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1800
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,956 students
Rank: #1616.
Gustine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 N. Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Floyd A. Schelby
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6738 N. Sultana Dr.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 394-1800
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 394-1800
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Granada High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12961 E. Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 382-0202
Le Grand, CA 95333
(209) 382-0202
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Irwin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Westside High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22368 S. Sixth St.
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-0280
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #2121.
Merced Scholars Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Wardrobe Ave. Bldg. H
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-5165
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-5165
Grades: K-12
| 281 students
Rank: #2222.
Independence High (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 325-1600
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 325-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #2323.
Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
929 W. Pacheco Blvd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Rank: #2424.
San Luis High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-8410
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-8410
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #2525.
Valley Atwater Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Matthew Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4550
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4550
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Valley Merced Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Wardrobe Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4500
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4500
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Yosemite High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 325-1600
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 325-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #2828.
Valley Los Banos Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 W. H St.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 827-5600
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 827-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 138 students
Rank: #2929.
Merced County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
632 W. 13th St.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-6711
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-6711
Grades: K-12
| 848 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colony Basic Skills Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Come Back Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
350 W. Yosemite Ave
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 386-6025
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 386-6025
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Merced County Rop
Vocational School
632 W. 13th St.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-6740
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-6740
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1700
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Merced County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atwater Junior Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1434 California St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
22368 South Sixth St
South Dos Palos, CA 93665
(209) 392-0330
South Dos Palos, CA 93665
(209) 392-0330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1682 Ctr.
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-8214
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-8214
Grades: 4-12
| 10 students
12961 E. Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333
(855) 861-8224
Le Grand, CA 95333
(855) 861-8224
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Green Valley Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 675-7699
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 675-7699
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Gustine Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
701 Wallis Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-9582
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-9582
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
2241 W. Turlock Rd.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 722-4581
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 722-4581
Grades: K-3
| 55 students
Los Banos Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 H St
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5600
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1180 E St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6638
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6638
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Shattuck Educational Park Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
10082 Vincent Rd.
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2000
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Shattuck Independent Study Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
10082 Vincent Rd.
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2000
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Valley Livingston Community Day School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
632 West 13th St. Merced Count
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 394-1246
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 394-1246
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
West Side Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
22372 South Sixth St
South Dos Palos, CA 93665
(209) 392-0280
South Dos Palos, CA 93665
(209) 392-0280
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Merced County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Merced County, CA include Merced County Juvenile Court, Pioneer High (Continuation School) and Westside Community Day Middle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merced County?
33 public high schools are located in Merced County.
What is the racial composition of students in Merced County?
Merced County public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Merced County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Merced County include: Buhach Colony High School vs. Atwater High School, Livingston High School vs. Atwater High School, Atwater High School vs. Buhach Colony High School
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