Merrill F. West High School is a four-year, public secondary school located on the northwest side of Tracy, California, United States. A member of the Tracy Unified School District, the school was founded in 1993. Enrollment in 2018–2019 was 2,043 students.
Serving 1,920 students in grades 9-12, Merrill F. West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,920 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrill F. West High School's student population of 1,920 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,920 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
Navy Blue, Vegas Gold
Campus Size
51 acres
School Motto
The strength of the wolf is the pack. Go Pack!
School Rankings
Merrill F. West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrill F. West High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4610 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf Pack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrill F. West High School's ranking?
Merrill F. West High School is ranked #4610 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Merrill F. West High School often compared to?
Merrill F. West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tracy High School, John C. Kimball High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merrill F. West High School?
The graduation rate of Merrill F. West High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Merrill F. West High School?
1,920 students attend Merrill F. West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Merrill F. West High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merrill F. West High School?
Merrill F. West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Merrill F. West High School offer ?
Merrill F. West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Merrill F. West High School part of?
Merrill F. West High School is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First day of School
August 03, 2026 (Monday)
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