- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330474000278
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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 61/100 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
- 61
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Merrimack High School held near 1,095 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 95.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 330474000278 · Merrimack, NH High · MID · TRAD
1,057 enr · 11.1:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (533 students)
Merrimack High School held near 1,095 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 95.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Merrimack High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Merrimack High School
1,057 students
- James Mastrico
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
533 students
- Reeds Ferry Sc
Reeds Ferry School
504 students
- Thorntons Ferr
Thorntons Ferry School
504 students
- Merrimack Midd
Merrimack Middle School
480 students
- James Mastrico 375
James Mastricola Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Merrimack High School reports 1,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrimack High School compares
Merrimack High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Merrimack School District reports $21,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,057 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,113 (2022-23) → 1,095 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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 61/100 (higher 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 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.
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.