Independence High (Alternative)

4/10 High School Merced Union High School DistrictBellview Ranch, Merced

Independence High (Alternative) is a high school located in Bellview Ranch, Merced, CA. It is part of Merced Union High School District, serving grades 9–12, with a district rating of 5/10.

This school is a part of Merced Union High School District

Merced Union High School District is a stable, expansion-oriented organization that excels in vocational training and facility modernization but struggles with significant academic inconsistency across its school portfolio. While flagship campuses in Atwater and North Merced maintain high ratings (8/10) and benefit from recent bond-funded upgrades, the district faces challenges with its lower-performing continuation schools and specialized campuses. Leadership is successfully leveraging community financial support and local industry partnerships to drive high CTE enrollment, yet persistent concerns regarding math proficiency and campus safety prevent it from reaching 'Solid/Stable' status. It remains a 'Mixed/Transition' district where the quality of the experience is highly dependent on the specific school site.

Grades 9–12

Enrollment & Staffing at Independence High (Alternative)

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Student / teacher ratio
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Student Demographics at Independence High (Alternative)

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Ethnicity breakdown

Hispanic or Latino
White (non-Hispanic)
Black or African American
Asian
Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Other

Gender

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Female

Academic Benchmarks & Rankings

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iHuus school rating
iHuus composite school quality score
4/10
vs. CA average
Rating compared to all CA schools
Rank in Merced Union High School District
Position among schools in this district
Rank in Merced
Position among all schools in the city

Other Schools in Merced Union High School District

8/ 10
Buhach Colony High
High
8/ 10
El Capitan High
High
7/ 10
Golden Valley High
High
6/ 10
Atwater High
High
6/ 10
Merced High
High
5/ 10
Livingston High
High
2/ 10
Yosemite High (Continuation)
High
1/ 10
Sequoia High
High

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