- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Merrill, MI
Merrill High School
Federal NCES profile for Merrill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262361006040
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Merrill · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrill High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Merrill, MI.
School address
District: Merrill Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262361006040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Merrill High School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262361006040 · Merrill, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 18.3:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill Elementary School (196 students)
Merrill High School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Merrill High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill Elemen
Merrill Elementary School
196 students
- This school
Merrill High School
165 students
- Merrill Middle
Merrill Middle School
97 students
What this shows Merrill High School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrill High School compares
Merrill High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,333
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Merrill High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Merrill Community Schools reports $15,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrill High School
How many students attend Merrill High School?
Merrill High School has 165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Merrill, MI. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill High School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merrill High School?
42.2% of students at Merrill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill High School?
The largest demographic group at Merrill High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Merrill, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill High School?
Merrill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Merrill High School rank among public schools in Merrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Merrill, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Merrill Community Schools?
Besides Merrill High School, Merrill Community Schools also operates Merrill Elementary School (196 students) and Merrill Middle School (97 students). See the Merrill Community Schools district page for the complete list.