At a glance
Reported students
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
31:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
11–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
337
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy: 31 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
31:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 25
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25:1
What the reported data says about Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in Merrill. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Merrill Area School District. NCES reports 31 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 31:1, above the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.2%) and multiracial (12.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
- 1How do the reported 31:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.2%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black3.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.2%
- Multiracial12.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Merrill Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Merrill High
High · Grades 09–12
756 reported students
Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL)
Other · Grades PK–PK
124 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–04
257 reported students
Kate Goodrich Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–02
337 reported students
Prairie River Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
507 reported students
Bridges Virtual Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
674 reported students
Public schools near Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie River Middle Middle · Merrill Area School District | 05–08 | 507 | 0.6 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Merrill Area School District | 03–04 | 257 | 0.7 mi |
| Merrill High High · Merrill Area School District | 09–12 | 756 | 0.9 mi |
| Bridges Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Merrill Area School District | PK–12 | 674 | 0.9 mi |
| Kate Goodrich Elementary Elementary · Merrill Area School District | KG–02 | 337 | 1.2 mi |
| Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL) Other · Merrill Area School District | PK–PK | 124 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
What grades does Merrill Adult Diploma Academy serve?
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy reports grades 11–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Merrill Area School District.
How many students attend Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy reported 31 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 25 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
The calculated ratio is 31:1, based on 31 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Merrill Adult Diploma Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Merrill Adult Diploma Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Merrill Adult Diploma Academy in?
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is part of Merrill Area School District, based in Merrill, WI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairie River Middle (0.6 mi), Washington Elementary (0.7 mi), Merrill High (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.