Independence High (Alternative) vs Valley Merced Community
Independence High (Alternative) has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 5.0/10. 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
Valley Merced Community
Merced, CA
5.0/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
81 students
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| Metric | Independence High (Alternative) | Valley Merced Community |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 4.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.2% | 96.3% |
| Environment Score | 7.6 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #4,833 of 9,557 | #7,767 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 49th | 19th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence High (Alternative) | Valley Merced Community |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 2.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 2.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence High (Alternative) | Valley Merced Community |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 92 | 81 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 7.7:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.2% | 96.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 95%+ | 60–64% |
| District | Merced Union High | Merced County Office of Education |
| City | Merced | Merced |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merced (95340) | Merced (95341) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,141 | $55,516 |
| Median Home Value | $383,200 | $295,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,204 | $1,172 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.2% | 7.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 27.3% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 30 min |