Come Back Charter vs El Capitan High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Come Back Charter
Merced · Charter high · Grades 9–12
128 students
El Capitan High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,793 students
| Measure | Come Back Charter Merced, California | El Capitan High Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1099 of 1,343 | #728 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15165 of 16,910 | #12447 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 128 | 1,793 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 1,793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 32.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Capitan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 20.6).
- •El Capitan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 88.3%).
- •El Capitan High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 32.0).
- •El Capitan High is the larger school with 1,793 students compared with 128.
- •Come Back Charter is a charter school while El Capitan High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Come Back Charter better than El Capitan High?
On the Success Index (US), El Capitan High ranks higher (33.9 vs 20.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Come Back Charter and El Capitan High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Come Back Charter: 128. El Capitan High: 1,793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Come Back Charter and El Capitan High rank in California?
Come Back Charter is 1099th of 1,343 and El Capitan High is 728th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).