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School Comparison

Merrill F. West High
vs.
John C. Kimball High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Merrill F. West High
John C. Kimball High
  • Merrill F. West High reported a higher chronically absent students than John C. Kimball High (552 vs. 255).
  • John C. Kimball High reported a higher students per counselor than Merrill F. West High (540.7:1 vs. 353.6:1).
  • Merrill F. West High reported a higher graduating cohort than John C. Kimball High (498 vs. 344).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Merrill F. West High reported a higher chronically absent students than John C. Kimball High (552 vs. 255).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Merrill F. West High reported a higher graduating cohort than John C. Kimball High (498 vs. 344).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

John C. Kimball High reported a higher ap enrollment than Merrill F. West High (345 vs. 314).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Merrill F. West High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than John C. Kimball High (99 vs. 32).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

John C. Kimball High reported a higher students per counselor than Merrill F. West High (540.7:1 vs. 353.6:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

29 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Merrill F. West High

1 metric was reported by Merrill F. West High. Comparable data for John C. Kimball High is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Merrill F. West High
$16,831.89
John C. Kimball High
$16,831.89
Local revenue share
Merrill F. West High
26.9%
John C. Kimball High
26.9%
State revenue share
Merrill F. West High
63.5%
John C. Kimball High
63.5%
Federal revenue share
Merrill F. West High
9.6%
John C. Kimball High
9.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merrill F. West High
28.7%
John C. Kimball High
28.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
San Joaquin County
$88,531
San Joaquin County
$88,531
Poverty rate
San Joaquin County
12.6%
San Joaquin County
12.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Joaquin County
21.6%
San Joaquin County
21.6%
Unemployment rate
San Joaquin County
6.5%
San Joaquin County
6.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.