El Capitan High

echs.muhsd.org

1,839 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Capitan High School, located in Merced, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Merced Union High School District. Established in 2013, the campus is known for its modern facilities and a strong commitment to fostering both academic excellence and student engagement. The school offers a diverse curriculum that prepares students for college and career readiness, supported by a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics and performing arts programs.

As part of the Merced Union High School District, El Capitan emphasizes a "student-first" culture that focuses on developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. The school fosters a vibrant school spirit and maintains strong ties to the surrounding Merced community. By integrating technology into the classroom and promoting a supportive, inclusive environment, El Capitan High aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and social responsibility necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

1,839

Total Students

84.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Capitan High
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	1,186
Black	79
Asian	241
Two or More	32
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
1,186 (64.6 %)
White
283 (15.4 %)
Asian
241 (13.1 %)
Black
79 (4.3 %)
Two or More
32 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced Union High
Phone:	(209)384-5500
Website:	http://echs.muhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	213

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 461

Grade 10 487

Grade 11 471

Grade 12 420