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Merced Union High School District

El Capitan High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Merced County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Merced, CA
  • 175 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    El Capitan High School is an above average, public school located in Merced, CA. It has 1,627 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1. According to state test scores, 24% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading.
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    (209) 384-5500
    100 W Farmland
    Merced, CA 95348
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    El Capitan High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    59%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    24%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1050
    251 responses
    Average ACT
    21
    113 responses
    AP Enrollment
    18%
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $40,704
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $908
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $185,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.49 responses
    Poll
    65%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.49 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 151 responses
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    • Food Fairs
      24%
    • Sports
      20%
    • Spirit Week
      13%
    • Pep rallies
      10%
    • Dances
      9%
    • Homecoming
      9%
    • Band/Choir Concerts
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,627
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    69%
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.49 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.49 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.49 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    24:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $77,215
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    15.9%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.51 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.51 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.51 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,637/ year
    National
    $12,239
    78%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.49 responses
    43%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.49 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.49 responses
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    El Capitan High School Reviews

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    El Capitan High School is one of the most newly built campuses in Merced County. It is a two story school with tons of classrooms. It has a building for science, math, English, Spanish, and various electives. The campus is also very diverse in culture, with several clubs and activities to take part in. Some of the clubs include Kiwin's, Leadership, and K-POP. There are a variety of sports to choose from such as basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, and even water polo. The teachers and staff are all willing to help students in need at any time of the day. They are committed to helping students succeed and meet their goals and requirements before they graduate high school. All in all, El Capitan is a great school!
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    My school is a really amazing school. The students, the teachers, counselors, and sports, they are all awesome! The rallies are what brings us, students, together with feeling like a family. Teachers are really helpful whenever you need them and the counselors are great as well. They are really reliable especially about your concerns for scholarships and colleges. The sports are just truly amazing especially the Cheer team. They won 2x back to back National Champions!
    My experiences with El Capitan High School in freshman year was terrifying, I was lost and confused about where my classes were. Then a Senior came up to me and talked to me about how odds are outside, and evens are inside the building, and I was so grateful to acknowledge this school is filled with kind people. With this act of kindness I myself a senior love to help the incoming freshmens find their classes, and even pointing out the classes they should be taking for there future pathways. I have learn to love and gain experiences from hardships of finding the right friend groups that can be supportive of my decisions, and to study for the hardest exams. My pathway in my school is Science, and I've learned how important the studies of microbiology and biotechnology is to the real world. The science teachers are amazing here and really do care about their students, and that encourages me to keep learning more.