Merrill High in Merrill, WI | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

756

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

46.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin high enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

337

Merrill High: 756 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

16.3:1 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: 792
Teachers (FTE): 56
Student–teacher ratio: 14.1:1

What the reported data says about Merrill High

Merrill High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Merrill. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Merrill Area School District. NCES reports 756 students for 2024–25.

Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, 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 (89.8%) and multiracial (4.5%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Merrill High

1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.3 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.6%
Students with disabilities: 21.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 36.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White89.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.5%

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

Students enrolled

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Merrill Adult Diploma Academy

High · Grades 11–12

31 reported students

Bridges Virtual Academy

Other · Grades PK–12

674 reported students

Prairie River Middle

Middle · Grades 05–08

507 reported students

Kate Goodrich Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–02

337 reported students

Washington Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–04

257 reported students

Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL)

Other · Grades PK–PK

124 reported students

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Public schools near Merrill High

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
Bridges Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Merrill Area School District	PK–12	674	under 0.1 mi
Washington Elementary Elementary · Merrill Area School District	03–04	257	0.4 mi
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy High · Charter · Merrill Area School District	11–12	31	0.9 mi
Prairie River Middle Middle · Merrill Area School District	05–08	507	1.5 mi
DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School High · Wisconsin Department of Corrections	06–12	38	9.5 mi
Copper Lake School High · Wisconsin Department of Corrections	07–12	14	9.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Merrill High

What grades does Merrill High serve?

Merrill High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Merrill Area School District.

How many students attend Merrill High?

Merrill High reported 756 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 792 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Merrill High?

The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 756 students and 46.3 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 High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Merrill High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Merrill Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Merrill High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

36.4% 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 High in?

Merrill High 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 High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bridges Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), Washington Elementary (0.4 mi), Merrill Adult Diploma Academy (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.