Merrill F. West High School

About Merrill F. West High School

Merrill F. West High School is a public secondary school located in Tracy, California. It is part of the Tracy Unified School District and serves the city of Tracy and its surrounding areas. The school opened in 2004 and currently serves over 1,800 students in grades nine through twelve.
At Merrill F. West High School, students have access to a variety of educational opportunities. The school offers a comprehensive academic program, including college preparatory classes, Advanced Placement courses, and special education services. The school also has a strong emphasis on the arts and offers a variety of elective classes such as music, theatre, and visual arts.
Merrill F. West High School has a strong sense of community and provides students with the support they need to succeed. The school has a variety of clubs and organizations, including the National Honor Society, Student Council, and various sports teams. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as band, choir, and robotics.
Merrill F. West High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Address:	1775 W. Lowell Ave. Tracy, CA 95376
Phone:	(209) 830-3370
Site:	westhigh.tracy.k12.ca.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,259 students

Overview Merrill F. West High School

Merrill F. West High School serves 2,259 students in grades 9-12.
Merrill F. West High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Merrill F. West High School

Merrill F. West High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Merrill F. West High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.