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Merrill F. West High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Tracy, California · Tracy Joint Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,920
Student:Teacher21.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
Merrill F. West
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,920
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
76%+10.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Merrill F. West High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Tracy, California. The school enrolls 1,920 students. It is part of the Tracy Joint Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictTracy Joint Unified
County6077
CityTracy
ZIP95376
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060004707371

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,920
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino55.7%
Black / African American19.4%
Asian6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
Two or More Races3.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
55.7%
Black
19.4%
Asian
6.2%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)