MERC Extended

2539 PLEASANT AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

3 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, **MERC Extended** is an educational program located at 2539 Pleasant Ave S in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It operates as a component of the **Minneapolis Education Research and Choice (MERC)** initiative, which is closely affiliated with the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) system. The program is designed to provide targeted support and specialized learning environments for students who require an alternative to the traditional classroom setting, often focusing on those who may benefit from a more flexible, individualized approach to their studies.

The school is situated in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis and functions as part of a broader effort to offer diverse academic pathways within the city. Because it is an "Extended" program, it often serves as a hub for students who need additional time, resources, or specific instructional strategies to meet district graduation requirements or academic standards. By maintaining a location in a central community space, MERC Extended aims to provide accessible and consistent support for students seeking to overcome academic barriers and progress toward their educational goals.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERC Extended
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
1 (33.3 %)
Black
1 (33.3 %)
Two or More
1 (33.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)872-2777
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MERC Extended
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MERC Extended
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	2	66.7%
Male	1	33.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)