Enrollment
87
High
DISTRICT 1,229 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MERCED UNION HIGH·NCES 062466008164
Independence High (Alternative)
1900 G St., Merced, CA 95340 · (209) 325-1600 · Merced County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL87 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.1:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
77 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 3 | 3% |
| Grade 10 | 16 | 18% |
| Grade 11 | 30 | 34% |
| Grade 12 | 38 | 44% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
20.5%
own-school result
Math
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 2.6% | 17.9% | 25.6% | 53.9% |
| Math | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.1% | 94.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 20.5% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | 16.3% | 0.0% |
| 2022-23 | 21.4% | 2.4% |
| 2021-22 | 30.1% | 2.1% |
| 2020-21 | 27.3% | N/A |
| 2018-19 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| 2017-18 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| 2016-17 | 19.1% | 0.0% |
| 2015-16 | 33.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014-15 | 29.0% | 0.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Independence High (Alternative) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Merced County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 87 | #1,621 of 2,093 | #18 of 24 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
87
+12 (+16%) vs 2020
-68% since 1990-91, when it was 273
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
was 10.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 87 | 10.5 | 8.3:1 | 89% (77) |
| 2023-24 | 92 | 12.6 | 7.3:1 | 90% (83) |
| 2022-23 | 119 | 9.9 | 12.0:1 | 87% (103) |
| 2020-21 | 75 | 7 | 10.7:1 | 89% (67) |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 5.4 | 8.7:1 | 72% (34) |
| 2015-16 | 49 | 4 | 12.3:1 | 94% (46) |
| 2010-11 | 213 | N/A | N/A | 77% (163) |
| 2000-01 | 272 | 9 | 30.2:1 | 79% (215) |
| 1990-91 | 273 | 9 | 30.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Independence High (Alternative).
Since 2017-18: students up 85% (47 to 87); teachers up 94% (5.4 to 10.5).
About Independence High (Alternative)
Independence High (Alternative) is classified as a high school. It is located in Merced, California. It enrolls 87 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 9 through 12. The school is 90% below the average for high schools in California.
Merced Union High counts 9 schools and 11,061 students, including Independence High (Alternative).
More than half of the students at Independence High (Alternative) are Hispanic (70%). The next largest groups are 15% White, 10% Black, and 3% multiracial. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 47%.
Based on 10.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, Independence High (Alternative) has a ratio of 8.3:1. The gap from the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California is 9.9 students per teacher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 89%. Compared with the 81% average for public schools in Merced County, the school's rate is higher.
The school is in Merced County, where median household income comes to about $65,510, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 16% of people live in poverty. Merced County's 117 public schools enroll about 59,456 students and include Independence High (Alternative).
A public school less than a tenth of a mile away, Yosemite High (Continuation), is the closest to Independence High (Alternative). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The school is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000, according to its NCES locale (City: Small).
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 16% gain, from 75 to 87. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 10.7:1 in 2020-21 to 8.3:1 in 2024-25.
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Merced County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
290,201
Census ACS
Median income
$65,510
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
117
59,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Merced Union High
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- Golden Valley HighHigh · 1,917 students
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Other schools in Merced
- Merced HighHigh · 1,943 students
- Golden Valley HighHigh · 1,917 students
- El Capitan HighHigh · 1,793 students
- Weaver MiddleMiddle · 1,073 students
- Pioneer ElementaryElementary · 1,055 students
- Merced County Special EducationCombined · 942 students
Other Independence High (Alternative) schools
One other US public school is named Independence High (Alternative). Independence High (Alternative) is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Independence High (Alternative)Roseville, CA · 258 students
Nearby schools
- Yosemite High (Continuation)0.0 mi · 342
- Sequoia High0.1 mi · 77
- John Muir Elementary0.6 mi · 613
- Herbert Hoover Middle0.6 mi · 629
- Don Stowell Elementary0.6 mi · 501
- Charles Wright Elementary0.7 mi · 527
Frequently asked questions
About Independence High (Alternative)What is the total enrollment at Independence High (Alternative)?
Independence High (Alternative) enrolls approximately 87 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Independence High (Alternative) serve?
Independence High (Alternative) serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High (Alternative)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Independence High (Alternative) is approximately 8.3:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Independence High (Alternative)?
At Independence High (Alternative), the student body is approximately 15% White, 70% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Independence High (Alternative) in?
Independence High (Alternative) is part of Merced Union High.
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