- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Merc Extended
Federal NCES profile for Merc Extended, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272124004924
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merc Extended earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Merc Extended ranks #2 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124004924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Merc Extended grew from 3 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 272124004924 · Minneapolis, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
7 enr · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Merc Extended grew from 3 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Merc Extended in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 7
Merc Extended
7 students
What this shows Merc Extended reports 7 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merc Extended compares
Merc Extended is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 7 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
African American 85.7%
White 14.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Merc Extended is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merc Extended Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Southwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Merc Extended's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Merc Extended
How many students attend Merc Extended?
Merc Extended has 7 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 3 (2022-23) → 4 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merc Extended?
The largest demographic group at Merc Extended is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merc Extended?
Merc Extended has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Merc Extended rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Merc Extended ranks #2 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Merc Extended, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.