High Schools in Merrill Community Schools

Merrill Community Schools in Michigan has a single high school, Merrill High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school faces academic challenges, with declining performance on state assessments and a student population that includes a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Merrill High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally lower than the state average. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 17.5% in M-Step Science and Social Studies to 30% in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to state averages of 37.5%, 39.6%, and 51.3%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 423 out of 531 high schools in 2021-2022 to 624 out of 743 in 2023-2024.

Despite the academic challenges, Merrill High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 93.7%, which is above the state average. However, the school also has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 26.3%, which can be a contributing factor to academic struggles and dropout risk. The school's higher-than-average per-student spending and student-teacher ratio suggest that resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population.