El Capitan High vs Independence High (Alternative)
El Capitan High has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 6.4/10. El Capitan High is significantly larger with 1,811 students, about 19.7× the size of Independence High (Alternative) (92). In math proficiency, Independence High (Alternative) leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
El Capitan High
Merced, CA
7.0/10
High School9th – 12th
1,811 students
Independence High (Alternative)
Merced, CA
6.4/10
High School9th – 12th
92 students
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| Metric | El Capitan High | Independence High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.1 | 2.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.1% | 90.2% |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| State Rank | #3,379 of 9,557 | #4,833 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 65th | 49th |
Test Scores
| Subject | El Capitan High | Independence High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 30.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merced (95344) | Merced (95340) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | — | $65,141 |
| Median Home Value | — | $383,200 |
| Median Rent | — | $1,204 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | — | 26.2% |
| Poverty Rate | — | 19.1% |
| Avg Commute | — | 23 min |