- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Merrill, WI
Merrill High
Federal NCES profile for Merrill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550921001099
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Merrill · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrill High has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Merrill, WI.
School address
District: Merrill Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550921001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Merrill High held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550921001099 · Merrill, WI High · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 15.8:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students)
Merrill High held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Merrill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Merrill High
756 students
- Bridges Virtua
Bridges Virtual Academy
674 students
- Prairie River
Prairie River Middle
507 students
- Kate Goodrich
Kate Goodrich Elementary
337 students
- Washington Ele 257
Washington Elementary
257 students
- Pine River Sch 124
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)
124 students
What this shows Merrill High reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrill High compares
Merrill High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,547
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Merrill High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Merrill Area School District reports $13,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Virtual Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie River Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kate Goodrich Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Merrill
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Merrill High
How many students attend Merrill High?
Merrill High has 756 students enrolled. It is a high school in Merrill, WI. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill High is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merrill High?
29.4% of students at Merrill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill High?
The largest demographic group at Merrill High is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Merrill, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill High?
Merrill High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 rank among public schools in Merrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill High ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Merrill Area School District?
Besides Merrill High, Merrill Area School District also operates Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students), Prairie River Middle (507 students), and Kate Goodrich Elementary (337 students). See the Merrill Area School District district page for the complete list.