MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL
Merrill High is a public high school that is part of the Merrill Area School District school district, located in Merrill, WI with about 803 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Merrill High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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, located at 1201 N. Sales St. in Merrill, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Merrill Area Public School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic coursework with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both their intellectual passions and their personal interests through a wide variety of athletics, arts, and student organizations.
Beyond the classroom, Merrill High School places a strong emphasis on community connection and preparing students for the modern workforce and higher education. By leveraging district-wide resources and fostering partnerships within the Merrill area, the school strives to instill values of citizenship, responsibility, and lifelong learning in its student body. Prospective families and community members can stay updated on the school’s academic calendars, faculty news, and district policies by visiting their official website at http://www.maps.k12.wi.us.
For more information, contact Merrill High at (715) 536-4594 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Merrill, WI 54452-3197
(715) 536-4594
http://www.maps.k12.wi.us
MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Merrill, WI with about 803 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Merrill Area School District
- Total Students:
- 803
- Teachers:
- 50.9
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 803 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.