Merrill F. West High vs Tracy Independent Study Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 493 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrill F. West High
Tracy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,920 students
Tracy Independent Study Charter
Tracy · Charter other · Grades K–12
359 students
| Measure | Merrill F. West High Tracy, California | Tracy Independent Study Charter Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #602 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #11193 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,920 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 1,920 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill F. West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 76.6%).
- •Tracy Independent Study Charter does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.6).
- •Merrill F. West High is the larger school with 1,920 students compared with 359.
- •Merrill F. West High is a public school while Tracy Independent Study Charter is a charter 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 Merrill F. West High better than Tracy Independent Study Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merrill F. West High and Tracy Independent Study Charter?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrill F. West High: 1,920. Tracy Independent Study Charter: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrill F. West High and Tracy Independent Study Charter rank in California?
Merrill F. West High is 602nd of 1,343 and Tracy Independent Study Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).