ATWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Atwater High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Merced Union High school district, located in Atwater, CA with about 1,826 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 80 teachers, Atwater High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Atwater High School, located at 2201 Fruitland Ave. in Atwater, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Merced Union High School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and performing arts, all of which contribute to a well-rounded high school experience focused on student engagement and personal development.
Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Atwater High is deeply rooted in the culture of the surrounding community. The school emphasizes school spirit and campus pride, often serving as a central hub for local events and community gatherings. With a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, the faculty and staff work to address the diverse needs of their student body, aiming to cultivate academic achievement and prepare students to become productive, responsible citizens after graduation.
For more information, contact Atwater High at (209) 325-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atwater, CA 95301-0835
(209) 325-1200
ATWATER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atwater, CA with about 1,826 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Merced Union High
- Total Students:
- 1,826
- Teachers:
- 80.23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,826 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ATWATER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 75.1%
- White
- 18.4%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.