TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL

TURTLE LAKE-MERCER 72
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
70 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Turtle Lake-Mercer High School, located in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local rural community. As a small-town institution, the school is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while preparing students for a variety of post-secondary paths, including university programs, technical training, and direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in fostering community spirit through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and close relationships between staff and students, Turtle Lake-Mercer High School emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages character development and school pride. The district remains committed to its mission of fostering academic excellence and preparing its youth to become responsible, productive members of the community.
70
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    67 (95.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: TURTLE LAKE-MERCER 72
Phone: (701)448-2365
Website: http://www.tlm.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 7 22
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio