Merrillville High School, IN
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
276 E 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5307
How Merrillville High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score45
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Merrillville High School
2,187Students
100%Low-Income Students
129Teachers
17 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 26% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 24% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 25% | 20% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 65% | 11% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 10% | 72% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 10% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Merrillville High School
19%Math Proficiency
50%Reading Proficiency
34%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40% | 60% | 50% |
| Male | 30% | 55% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 34% | 45% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30% | 40% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 62% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 20% | 45% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 32% | 48% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 11% | 30% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Merrillville High School
88%Overall Rate
92%Low-Income
-Limited English
62%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89% | 67% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 86% | 79% |
| Other | 80% | 62% | 60% |
Location Map
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