For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,785 students in 95344, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95344, CA are El Capitan High School, Merced High School and Golden Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95344 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95344, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95344 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Golden Valley High School, with 98% 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 95344, CA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95344, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95344, CA include El Capitan High School, Merced High School and Golden Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95344?
4 public high schools are located in 95344.
What is the racial composition of students in 95344?
95344 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).
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