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Merritt High School

19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Merritt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Merritt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Merritt High School's student population of 187 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 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
Merritt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merritt High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#931 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Merritt High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merritt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merritt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Merritt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Merritt High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Merritt High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Merritt High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Merritt High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Merritt High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Merritt High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Merritt High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma 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 Merritt High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Merritt High School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
≥90%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Merritt High School and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merritt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merritt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merritt High School's ranking?
Merritt High School is ranked #931 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merritt High School?
The graduation rate of Merritt High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Merritt High School?
187 students attend Merritt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Merritt High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merritt High School?
Merritt High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Merritt High School offer ?
Merritt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Merritt High School part of?
Merritt High School is part of Merritt School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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