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Merrill High School

1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 803 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Merrill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Merrill High School's student population of 803 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1764 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Merrill High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merrill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merrill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Merrill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Merrill High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Merrill High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Merrill High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Merrill High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Merrill High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Merrill High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Merrill High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Merrill High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Merrill High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Merrill High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merrill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merrill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrill High School's ranking?
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?
803 students attend Merrill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Merrill High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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?
Merrill High School is part of Merrill Area School District.

School Reviews
5   2/28/2012
It doesn't say when the school is bulit, but it should. Otherwise its a good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - annag
5   11/4/2007
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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