- Merced High reported a higher chronically absent students than Buhach Colony High (626 vs. 458).
- Buhach Colony High reported a higher ap enrollment than Merced High (284 vs. 225).
- Buhach Colony High reported a higher gifted & talented than Merced High (272 vs. 221).
- 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
Merced High reported a higher chronically absent students than Buhach Colony High (626 vs. 458).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Buhach Colony High reported a higher graduating cohort than Merced High (431 vs. 401).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Buhach Colony High reported a higher ap enrollment than Merced High (284 vs. 225).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Buhach Colony High reported a higher violent incidents than Merced High (68 vs. 52).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Buhach Colony High reported a higher students per counselor than Merced High (457.3:1 vs. 456.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
29 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Merced High
1 metric was reported by Merced High. Comparable data for Buhach Colony High is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
94%
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Merced High
$16,577.59
Buhach Colony High
$16,577.59
Local revenue share
Merced High
18.4%
Buhach Colony High
18.4%
State revenue share
Merced High
67.8%
Buhach Colony High
67.8%
Federal revenue share
Merced High
13.7%
Buhach Colony High
13.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merced 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.