- Buhach Colony High reported a higher graduating cohort than Merced Scholars Charter (431 vs. 33).
- Buhach Colony High reported a higher chronically absent students than Merced Scholars Charter (458 vs. 138).
- Buhach Colony High reported a higher students per counselor than Merced Scholars Charter (457.3:1 vs. 281:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Buhach Colony High reported a higher chronically absent students than Merced Scholars Charter (458 vs. 138).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Buhach Colony High reported a higher graduating cohort than Merced Scholars Charter (431 vs. 33).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Buhach Colony High reported a higher sat/act participation than Merced Scholars Charter (46 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Buhach Colony High reported a higher violent incidents than Merced Scholars Charter (68 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Buhach Colony High reported a higher students per counselor than Merced Scholars Charter (457.3:1 vs. 281:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Buhach Colony High
3 metrics were reported by Buhach Colony High. Comparable data for Merced Scholars Charter is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
13
AP enrollment
284
Gifted & talented
272
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Buhach Colony High
$16,577.59
Merced Scholars Charter
$65,270.22
Local revenue share
Buhach Colony High
18.4%
Merced Scholars Charter
27.4%
State revenue share
Buhach Colony High
67.8%
Merced Scholars Charter
43.8%
Federal revenue share
Buhach Colony High
13.7%
Merced Scholars Charter
28.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Buhach Colony High
31.2%
Merced Scholars Charter
73%
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.