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Livingston High

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Livingston High ranks 1598 th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

1598^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 26% of California high schools

Summary

Livingston High is a public high school serving about 1,170 students in grades 9-12 in Livingston, California, as part of the Merced Union High district, and it operates in a community with significant economic need.

Academically, the school faces considerable challenges, with its statewide ranking having fallen over the last decade and proficiency rates in core subjects like English, math, and science that are notably lower than those at nearby schools such as Turlock High and Buhach Colony High. Chronic absenteeism, at nearly 25%, is also higher than at many area schools and is a key concern that likely impacts learning. Despite receiving more funding per student than some district peers, these resources have not yet translated into stronger academic outcomes.

However, Livingston High demonstrates a major strength in its exceptional 97.7% graduation rate, which surpasses both district and state averages and is higher than most surrounding comprehensive high schools. This creates a notable paradox where the school excels at keeping students enrolled and earning diplomas but struggles with standardized test proficiency. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as those in special education, also lags, indicating a need for more targeted support programs to ensure all students are prepared for success after high school.

1,169

Students ?

20.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,644

Per pupil spending ?

85.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1617 Main St.
Livingston, CA 95334-1250

(209) 398-3200

District: Merced Union High

Feeder schools for Livingston High:

Elementary:	Ballico-Cressey Community Charter
	Campus Park Elementary
	Cressey Elementary
	Selma Herndon Elementary
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	Yamato Colony Elementary
Middle:	Livingston Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.0%

Asian:

9.8%

White:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (19% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school19%

District avg26%

California avg41%

1,598^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8High Schools in the Merced Union High

1134^th of 1,543Merced Union High among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	24.9	1598 of 2162	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.1	1571 of 2159	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.9	1382 of 2170	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.2	1199 of 2123	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.8	814 of 1290	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.8	1378 of 2133	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.0	1032 of 2017	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	64.6	693 of 2021	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.6	865 of 2039	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.4	1031 of 1994	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.7	687 of 2426	71.7%	★★★★☆
2012	62.4	477 of 2354	79.7%	★★★★☆
2011	58.6	569 of 2367	76.0%	★★★★☆
2010	56.7	584 of 2281	74.4%	★★★★☆
2009	57.0	546 of 2238	75.6%	★★★★☆
2008	48.2	714 of 2117	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	46.7	728 of 2063	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	43.7	760 of 1968	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	50.4	581 of 1901	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	47.6	541 of 1653	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	7.4	546 of 585	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	6.9	525 of 573	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.7	540 of 591	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.6	544 of 581	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	4.5	559 of 582	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	23.0	465 of 581	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	44.2	492 of 1161	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.8	428 of 555	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.3	996 of 1117	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.6	911 of 1052	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	28.5	875 of 1085	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.5	702 of 1064	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.0	798 of 1044	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.9	354 of 467	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.3	589 of 941	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.9	494 of 938	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	17.7	1557 of 1906	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.9	1409 of 1915	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.5	1279 of 1915	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.6	1037 of 1858	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.9	674 of 1054	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.2	1252 of 1833	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.1	1067 of 1760	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	24.3	1442 of 1900	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.4	1346 of 1902	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.2	1193 of 1917	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.9	1021 of 1861	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.7	1140 of 1814	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.4	879 of 1742	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	23.8	256 of 328	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	27.1	1474 of 2013	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.3	1444 of 2026	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.8	1279 of 2030	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.0	1015 of 1943	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.7	720 of 1126	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.9	1238 of 1937	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.3	862 of 1862	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	29.1	1356 of 1942	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.0	1475 of 1948	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.9	1266 of 1963	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.4	1213 of 1916	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.2	785 of 1122	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.1	1277 of 1880	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.6	930 of 1834	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	23.6	1033 of 1252	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.1	1126 of 1216	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	21.1	1085 of 1197	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	9.4	1083 of 1193	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	28.8	865 of 1204	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2022)58th percentile+14 vs school

Male (2025)30th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)27th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)24th percentile~ school

Homeless (2024)22nd percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)19th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2025)18th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2025)17th percentile-9 vs school

White (2023)9th percentile-27 vs school

Asian (2025)7th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy34%-14 vs state

Science14%-19 vs state

Mathematics9%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Livingston High	Public	9-12	1617 Main St.	Livingston	95334	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 398-3200	1,169	56	20.9	85.5%	41 (3.5%)	7 (0.6%)	994 (85.0%)	114 (9.8%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	24.9	1598^th of 2162 public high schools	26.1%		26.1	1571^st of 2159 public high schools	27.2%	27		13.8		13.8		34.5	34.5		9.0	9.0	$29,644	$27,798	$1,846
Delhi High	Public	9-12	16881 West Schendel Ave.	Delhi	95315	Merced County	Delhi Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 656-2050	710	40	17.9	90.0%	26 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	659 (92.8%)	22 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36.5	1344^th of 2162 public high schools	37.8%		29.2	1510^th of 2159 public high schools	30.1%	166		20.7		19.9		43.7	43.7		14.0	14.0	$34,676	$33,588	$1,088
Atwater High	Public	9-12	2201 Fruitland Ave.	Atwater	95301	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1200	2,029	98	20.6	82.1%	251 (12.4%)	30 (1.5%)	1,654 (81.5%)	54 (2.7%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (1.6%)	35.9	1362^nd of 2162 public high schools	37.0%		37.9	1294^th of 2159 public high schools	40.1%	68		22.2	7.1	21.7		41.5	41.5		13.5	13.5	$25,953	$24,340	$1,613
Valley Atwater Community	Public	6-12	1800 Matthew Ave.	Atwater	95301	Merced County	Merced County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 381-4550	122	8	15.6	94.3%	14 (11.5%)	3 (2.5%)	100 (82.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	8.2	2108^th of 2162 public high schools	2.5%		9	2122^nd of 2159 public high schools	1.7%	14	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	9.8	6.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	$41,493	$40,454	$1,039
Hilmar High	Public	9-12	7807 North Lander Ave.	Hilmar	95324	Merced County	Hilmar Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 667-5903	696	36	19.3	60.6%	347 (49.9%)	1 (0.1%)	338 (48.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	45.5	1129^th of 2162 public high schools	47.8%		46.4	1089^th of 2159 public high schools	49.6%	40		24.9		24.7		53.7	53.7		15.3	15.3	$22,086	$21,436	$650
Colony Basic Skills Alternative High	Public	9-12	7807 North Lander Ave	Hilmar	95324	Merced County	Hilmar Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 667-0277	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Irwin High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	7807 North Lander Ave	Hilmar	95324	Merced County	Hilmar Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 667-0276	16	3	5.2	81.3%	4 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$41,897	$41,318	$579
Buhach Colony High	Public	9-12	1800 Buhach Rd.	Atwater	95301	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1400	1,704	76	22.5	78.5%	261 (15.3%)	36 (2.1%)	1,187 (69.7%)	169 (9.9%)	14 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	34 (2.0%)	50.3	1032^nd of 2162 public high schools	52.3%		36.7	1322^nd of 2159 public high schools	38.8%	290		31.6	40.0	31.9		53.0	53.0		15.3	15.3	$26,106	$24,400	$1,706
Fusion Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	441 West Linwood Ave.	Turlock	95380	Stanislaus County	Fusion Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 667-9047	142	4	35.7	84.5%	29 (20.4%)	4 (2.8%)	101 (71.1%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	15.6	1787^th of 2162 public high schools	17.3%		11.5	1977^th of 2159 public high schools	8.4%	190	7.1		0.0	2.7	0.0	9.5	6.6	0.0	11.1	7.9
Turlock High	Public	9-12	1600 East Canal Dr.	Turlock	95380	Stanislaus County	Turlock Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(350) 206-6400	2,479	119	20.8	58.8%	682 (27.5%)	38 (1.5%)	1,593 (64.3%)	74 (3.0%)	11 (0.4%)	11 (0.4%)	65 (2.6%)	51.9	993^rd of 2162 public high schools	54.1%		48.6	1037^th of 2159 public high schools	52.0%	44		25.9	10.7	25.1		53.7	53.7		24.5	24.5	$18,840	$18,152	$688

Frequently Asked Questions about Livingston High

What is the racial makeup of Livingston High?

Students at Livingston High are 85% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 4% White.

What schools feed into Livingston High?

Livingston High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ballico-Cressey Community Charter
Elementary : Campus Park Elementary
Elementary : Cressey Elementary
Elementary : Selma Herndon Elementary
Elementary : Yamato Colony Elementary
Middle : Livingston Middle

What district is Livingston High in?

Merced Union High

Is Livingston High a good school?

Livingston High ranks 1598^th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Livingston High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,169 students attended Livingston High.

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