About This School
Merrill F. West High School is located in Tracy, CA and is one of 11 high schools in Tracy Joint Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 2856 students in grades 9-12.
Merrill F. West High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Merrill F. West High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Merrill F. West High School had an API growth score of 727 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Merrill F. West High School's 2011 base score was 719 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Merrill F. West High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Merrill F. West High School's students and teachers. more
Merrill F. West High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Merrill F. West High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Merrill F. West High School had an API growth score of 727 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Merrill F. West High School's 2011 base score was 719 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Merrill F. West High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Merrill F. West High School's students and teachers. more
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Tracy Joint Unified District Spending
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The Tracy Joint Unified spends $7,797 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Tracy Joint Unified District
Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian Academy 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| George and Evelyn Stein Continuation High School 0.9 miles |  |
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| George and Evelyn Stein Continuation High School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Willow Community Day School 1.2 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Tracy Joint Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Merrill F. West High School1775 West Lowell Ave
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3370
www.tracy.k12.ca.us/whs
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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5 out of 10
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2856
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Merrill F. West High School had 34% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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In 2010, Merrill F. West High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Merrill F. West High School
I went to West freshman year and am now a senior at kimball, and west has made my freshman yr the best ever! I thank God for senting me to west my first yr of high skl and making memories and friends that I will remember for the rest of my life!!! =) all my teachers I had freshman yr were great! They have a gr8 space and engineering program my BFF was in and is still in now (she's a snr), the other gr8 thing is when I was going here the skl had 4000+ students and I never ever felt or thought it was crowded! (ok actually just one day when we all had the same lunch then the campus was packed!) but I love how beautiful and big this skl is! GO WOLFPACKS!!!!! =D
Submitted by a Former Student on Jan 18, 2012
Merrill F. West High School
im a freshman attending west right now, i think the school offers some good programs and shows some interest in the students, but if you ask me what is the deal with landyards?!!
Submitted by a Current Student on Jan 4, 2011
Merrill F. West High School
I go to West High and they do have some good teachers but they do need to work on the cleanliness of there bathrooms. I know that the economy is down but I still feel that the bathrooms should include toilet seat covers, because not ever student is germ free. I also believe that some of the teachers should try to make learning more interesting and not talk in monotones so the students will pay attention. Futhermore, the lunch menu should be healthier because in America the obesity rate of teens is increasing. Lastly, I think that West High should include more SAT preparations included in the curriculum other than just the PSAT which is given once a year. If these changes are made, I think it will help improve students test scores, grades, and they will feel safe about using the bathrooms.
Submitted by a Current Student on Jan 21, 2010
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jennifer robbins: I attended west high in 2001 till 2004. This school from my personal experiences lacks the student teacher relationship that the students require to actively learn and grow. I believe that some of the staff abuses their power as teachers and tends to throw away what they call "trouble kids", giving those student no hope off overcoming any hurdles they have in there lives that gives them the label of the "trouble kid". I attended Duncan Russell for my last year of high school and not only did I graduate which many at West High were quick to throw me away but I graduated early at the top of my school and with a collage scholarship from Pepsi Cola. This is all possible not because of West high who so easily discarded me like trash but because of Duncan Russell who saw the bright and responsible student that was in there all along!
Submitted on Jan 10, 2010
Merrill F. West High School
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Well I went to this high school for all four of my high school years and I believe it's a very good school. The school offers many programs for students that have trouble with homework such as math, science, history labs, etc. There were a lot of fights when I went there but as long as you hang out with calm crowds then there is no need to worry about your safety.
Submitted by a Current Student on Oct 18, 2009
Merrill F. West High School
I'm a junior at West. I've realized that, at least with my teachers, they really do try their best for the students to succeed in school. I am comfortable at my school and I've never felt like I was in any kind of danger what so ever.
Submitted by a Current Student on Aug 24, 2009
Merrill F. West High School
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Susan Alcala: I have two boys attending West High since their Freshman year. The teachers have been very supportive as well as the administration. They enjoyed attending and have had wonderful friends. The school has always address issues that have arisen and placed security messures to assure safe envirment.
Submitted by a Parent on Jul 20, 2009
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