Merrill F. West High School vs. Tracy High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,108 students in grades 9-12, Merrill F. West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,768 students in grades 9-12, Tracy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,108 students
1,768 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4266 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4161 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
488
451
Grade 10 Students
557
409
Grade 11 Students
534
447
Grade 12 Students
528
461
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
15%
% Hispanic
56%
53%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
13%
22%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
