Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, Merrill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 795 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Merrill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrill High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Merrill High School is ranked #1764 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Merrill High School often compared to?
Merrill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tomahawk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merrill High School?
The graduation rate of Merrill High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Merrill High School?
795 students attend Merrill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Merrill High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill High School?
Merrill High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Merrill High School offer ?
Merrill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrill High School part of?
It doesn't say when the school is bulit, but it should. Otherwise its a good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - annag
511/4/2007
I am a student at Merrill Senior High School, and i must say that the way they run there school is greater than any school i attended. they do there best to make their school a safe enviroment for students, and offer alot of activities for us students to enjoy. i strongly recomend would recomend this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - inthe
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 795 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
