Best Public High Schools in 95340 (Merced, CA) (2025-26)

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Best 95340 California Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 447 students in 95340, CA.

The top ranked public high schools in 95340, CA are Independence High (Alternative) and Yosemite High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 95340 have an score of 6% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95340, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 95340 have a of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Independence High (Alternative), with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95340, CA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Independence High (Alternative)

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%

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1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 325-1600

Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #22.

Yosemite High (Continuation School)

Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 325-1600

Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

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School

Location

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Newcomer Language Academy (Closed 2008)

1180 E St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6638

Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1

Valley Livingston Community Day School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

632 West 13th St. Merced Count
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 394-1246

Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 95340, CA?

The top ranked public high schools in 95340, CA include Independence High (Alternative) and Yosemite High (Continuation School).

How many public high schools are located in 95340?

2 public high schools are located in 95340.

What is the racial composition of students in 95340?

95340 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).