MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL

Merrill High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Merrill Community Schools school district, located in MERRILL, MI with about 214 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Merrill High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Merrill High School is a public secondary school located in Merrill, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Merrill Community Schools district. The school provides a traditional educational environment for students in the region, focusing on core academic curricula while fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere characteristic of smaller, rural school districts. By prioritizing student development, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

In addition to its classroom instruction, the institution emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and community-oriented initiatives. As part of the broader district, Merrill High School leverages its online portal to maintain communication with families, provide updates on school policies, and share information regarding academic resources. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, committed to maintaining educational standards that support both the personal and professional growth of its student body.

For more information, contact Merrill High School at (989) 643-7231 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

555 WEST ALICE ST
MERRILL, MI 48637-8757
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MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MERRILL, MI with about 214 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
214
Teachers:
10.19
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 214 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.3%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
54.2%
Male
45.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.