MERC

MERC is a Title I public high school that is part of the Minneapolis Public School District school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 56 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 4 teachers, MERC has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

MERC (Minneapolis Education Regional Center) is a specialized educational facility operated by the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. Located on Pleasant Avenue in Minneapolis, the site functions primarily as an administrative and support hub rather than a traditional K-12 school for students. It serves as a centralized location for district operations, professional development, and specialized programming designed to support the broader Minneapolis school community.

The facility is part of the district's infrastructure intended to improve educational delivery and resource management across the city. By housing various administrative and educational support services, MERC helps facilitate the district's mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and operational efficiency. For families and community members, the center serves as a contact point for district-wide initiatives and institutional oversight within the Minneapolis Public Schools system.

For more information, contact MERC at (612) 872-2777 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.