Independence High (Alternative) vs Merced High
Independence High (Alternative) has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 5.9/10. Merced High is significantly larger with 1,951 students, about 21.2× 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.
Independence High (Alternative)
Merced, CA
6.4/10
High School9th – 12th
92 students
Merced High
Merced, CA
5.9/10
High School9th – 12th
1,951 students
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| Metric | Independence High (Alternative) | Merced High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.6 | 5.1 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.2% | 76.9% |
| Environment Score | 7.6 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #4,833 of 9,557 | #5,942 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 49th | 38th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence High (Alternative) | Merced High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 46.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merced (95340) | Merced (95344) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |