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Gospel Defenders Christian Academy
High School · Merced, CA
A private high school in Merced, CA serving grades 1st – 12th.
2909 N Beachwood Dr, Merced, CA 95348
Academics
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Where Gospel Defenders Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,653/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merced), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,618
Median home value
$352,700
Median rent
$1,498/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
47.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Scholars CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Valley Merced CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Buhach Colony HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,658 | Compare → |
| Stone Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gospel Defenders Christian Academy is listed in Merced, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gospel Defenders Christian Academy
Gospel Defenders Christian Academy is a private high school in Merced, CA, serving approximately 28 students in grades 1st-12th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gospel Defenders Christian Academy
What grades does Gospel Defenders Christian Academy serve?
Gospel Defenders Christian Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Gospel Defenders Christian Academy?
Gospel Defenders Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gospel Defenders Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gospel Defenders Christian Academy is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Gospel Defenders Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Gospel Defenders Christian Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
School factsState private-school directory (SY 2024–25)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 28
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Merced County
- Phone
- (209) 384-3304
- Area population (ZIP 95348)
- 36,663
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 31
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- State private-school directory · SY 2024–25 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95348; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2024–25
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