Enrollment
31
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Merrill, WI
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Federal NCES profile for Merrill Adult Diploma Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550921002743Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Merrill · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Adult Diploma Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Merrill, WI.
School address
District: Merrill Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550921002743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+115% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Merrill Adult Diploma Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is a small charter high school in Merrill, Wisconsin, enrolling 31 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 115% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Wisconsin schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Merrill's high schools, it stands alongside Merrill High (756 students): Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31:1 vs 15.8:1).
Merrill Area School District also operates Merrill High (756 students) and Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students) alongside Merrill Adult Diploma Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Merrill Adult Diploma Academy compares
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 115% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 115% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Merrill Area School District, which includes Merrill Adult Diploma Academy.
$13,642
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 48.5%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Merrill Adult Diploma Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Virtual Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kate Goodrich Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrill Adult Diploma Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Merrill
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
How many students attend Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy has 31 students enrolled. It is a high school in Merrill, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is 31:1, which is 115% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
42.3% of students at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
The largest demographic group at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Merrill, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Merrill Adult Diploma Academy rank among public schools in Merrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Adult Diploma Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Merrill, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Merrill on the city page.
Is Merrill Adult Diploma Academy a good school?
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Merrill Area School District?
Besides Merrill Adult Diploma Academy, Merrill Area School District also operates Merrill High (756 students), Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students), and Prairie River Middle (507 students). See the Merrill Area School District district page for the complete list.
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