- Buhach Colony High reported a higher gifted & talented than Atwater High (272 vs. 134).
- Atwater High reported a higher chronically absent students than Buhach Colony High (566 vs. 458).
- Buhach Colony High reported a higher ap enrollment than Atwater High (284 vs. 182).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Atwater High reported a higher chronically absent students than Buhach Colony High (566 vs. 458).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Atwater High reported a higher graduating cohort than Buhach Colony High (458 vs. 431).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Buhach Colony High reported a higher gifted & talented than Atwater High (272 vs. 134).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Atwater High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Buhach Colony High (46 vs. 29).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Atwater High reported a higher students per counselor than Buhach Colony High (503:1 vs. 457.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
29 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Atwater High
2 metrics were reported by Atwater High. Comparable data for Buhach Colony High is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
96%
Dual enrollment
165
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Atwater High
$16,577.59
Buhach Colony High
$16,577.59
Local revenue share
Atwater High
18.4%
Buhach Colony High
18.4%
State revenue share
Atwater High
67.8%
Buhach Colony High
67.8%
Federal revenue share
Atwater High
13.7%
Buhach Colony High
13.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Atwater High
31.2%
Buhach Colony High
31.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Merced County
$65,044
Merced County
$65,044
Poverty rate
Merced County
18.4%
Merced County
18.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Merced County
14.8%
Merced County
14.8%
Unemployment rate
Merced County
9.8%
Merced County
9.8%
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.