At a glance
Reported students
99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
122
Valley Merced Community: 99 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 178
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Valley Merced Community
Valley Merced Community is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Merced. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Merced County Office of Education. NCES reports 99 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.8%) and White (10.1%). English learners represent 19.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Valley Merced Community
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.35 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.35
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.16
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.1%
- Hispanic76.8%
- Black10.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Merced County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valley Atwater Community
High · Grades 06–12
122 reported students
Come Back Charter
High · Grades 09–12
128 reported students
Valley Los Banos Community
High · Grades 06–12
160 reported students
Floyd A. Schelby
Other · Grades KG–12
89 reported students
Merced County Juvenile Court
Other · Grades KG–12
20 reported students
Merced County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
942 reported students
Public schools near Valley Merced Community
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced County ROP High · Merced County ROP | 11–12 | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Yosemite High (Continuation) High · Merced Union High | 09–12 | 342 | 1.9 mi |
| Independence High (Alternative) High · Merced Union High | 09–12 | 87 | 1.9 mi |
| Sequoia High High · Merced Union High | 09–12 | 77 | 2 mi |
| Merced High High · Merced Union High | 09–12 | 1,943 | 2.6 mi |
| Come Back Charter High · Charter · Merced County Office of Education | 09–12 | 128 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Merced Community
What grades does Valley Merced Community serve?
Valley Merced Community reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Merced County Office of Education.
How many students attend Valley Merced Community?
Valley Merced Community reported 99 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 178 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Merced Community?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 99 students and 4.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley Merced Community a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Merced Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Merced County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley Merced Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valley Merced Community in?
Valley Merced Community is part of Merced County Office of Education, based in Merced, CA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Merced Community?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Merced County ROP (1.1 mi), Yosemite High (Continuation) (1.9 mi), Independence High (Alternative) (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.