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El Capitan High

PO Box 2247, Merced, CA, 95344

About El Capitan High

El Capitan High School is in Merced, California, and is known as one of the best public high schools in the Merced Union High School District. The school has about 1,811 students in grades 9 through 12 and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 21:1. It is known as one of the best schools because it has many great classes, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and tests, which 29% of students take. El Capitan High School has a very diverse student body. Minorities make up 86% of the student population, while 74% fall under the category of economically disadvantaged. The school's commitment to academic excellence is evident in its 41% reading proficiency and 15% math proficiency. Students also take tests to see if they are ready for college, and their average SAT composite score is 1050. El Capitan High School is one of the most well-known schools in the area because it has a strong community reputation and a supportive learning environment. The school gets money to help students get ready for college and careers, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

El Capitan High Contact Information

Address

PO Box 2247, Merced, CA, 95344

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Phone

(209) 384-5500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 41% in Reading.
86
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1811
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5257 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at El Capitan High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 14.14%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic 66.54%
Black 3.81%
Two+ Races 1.88%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
14.14%
Asian
12.7%
Hispanic
66.54%
Black
3.81%
Two+ Races
1.88%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1811
49.48%
896 Female
50.36%
912 Male

Student Population

1811 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

452 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The official grand opening of El Capitan High School's brand-new, $10.1 million on-campus stadium was a big deal for the school. It will be the permanent home for football, soccer, and track events. Recently, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter celebrated student success on a national level when they placed in the top five in digital animation at the national conference. The school also encourages community involvement through its Silver Cord program, which honors seniors who spend a lot of time volunteering in the community before they graduate.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q2. Are there chances to be a leader at El Capitan High?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work to gether.

Q4. Are students able to look in to STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q5. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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