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El Capitan High showcases CTE gains as communications team reports expanded outreach

Merced Union High Board of Trustees · January 15, 2026
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El Capitan principal Megan Cope presented improved CTE certification rates, a target to increase student involvement by 40% and a current 56% 'prepared' designation on college-and-career indicators; district communications highlighted 152 stories, 29 newsletters and broad social engagement.

At the start of the meeting the board heard an El Capitan High showcase focused on career and technical education, college-credit opportunities and student engagement. Principal Megan Cope told trustees the site has increased CTE certifications and is working to ensure students "leave high school with a certificate in their hand," and that the school is aiming to increase student involvement by 40% (a target of about 767 engaged students).

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