Enrollment
1,057
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Merrimack, NH
Merrimack High School
Federal NCES profile for Merrimack High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330474000278
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrimack High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Merrimack · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrimack High School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrimack High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Merrimack, NH.
School address
District: Merrimack School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330474000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Merrimack High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Merrimack High School
Merrimack High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Merrimack, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,057 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.0% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the New Hampshire average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,057 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Merrimack School District spends $20,427 per pupil, 28% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Merrimack School District also operates James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (533 students) and Reeds Ferry School (504 students) alongside Merrimack High School.
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 Merrimack High School compares
Merrimack High School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 81% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,427
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Merrimack High School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Merrimack School District, which includes Merrimack High School.
$20,427
Per student
-28%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 22.9%
Federal 5.7%
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 Merrimack High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Mastricola Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeds Ferry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thorntons Ferry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrimack Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Mastricola Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrimack High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,057 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Merrimack High School
How many students attend Merrimack High School?
Merrimack High School has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a high school in Merrimack, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrimack High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrimack High School is 11.1:1, which is 2% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merrimack High School?
4.0% of students at Merrimack High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrimack High School?
The largest demographic group at Merrimack High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Merrimack, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrimack High School?
Merrimack High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Merrimack High School rank among public schools in Merrimack?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrimack High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Merrimack, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Merrimack on the city page.
Is Merrimack High School a good school?
Merrimack High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. 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 Merrimack School District?
Besides Merrimack High School, Merrimack School District also operates James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (533 students), Reeds Ferry School (504 students), and Thorntons Ferry School (504 students). See the Merrimack School District district page for the complete list.
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