Merrill Adult Diploma Academy

Merrill Area School District
1004 E 1st Street
Merrill, WI 54452
Charter School 26 Students
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
The Merrill Adult Diploma Academy (MADA), located in Merrill, Wisconsin, is an alternative educational program operated by the Merrill Area Public Schools. It is specifically designed to support adult learners who did not complete their traditional high school education and are seeking to earn a standard high school diploma. The academy provides a flexible, student-centered environment that accommodates the unique scheduling needs and life responsibilities of adult students, allowing them to work toward their educational goals at a pace that fits their personal circumstances.

By offering a pathway to graduation, the academy serves as a vital resource for community members looking to improve their employment prospects, pursue higher education, or achieve personal growth. The program focuses on academic credit recovery and mastery of required subjects, ensuring that students meet the rigorous standards of the Merrill Area Public School District. Through this academy, the school district demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and providing inclusive educational opportunities for all members of the Merrill community.
26
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
26.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    22 (84.6 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (11.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (3.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Merrill Area School District
Phone: (715)536-1431
Website: http://www.mapsedu.org
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
Total Students: 26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 6
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 11 4
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Merrill High
Merrill Area School District
803 Students
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452 (0.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th