Merritt High School

19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, Merritt High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Merritt High School's student population of 190 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
190 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Merritt High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merritt High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
#468 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
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20-29%
24%
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30-39%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
6%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
19%
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Black
n/a
8%
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White
78%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
12%
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0.37
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≥90%
78%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merritt High School's ranking?
Merritt High School is ranked #468 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% 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?
190 students attend Merritt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Merritt High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merritt High School?
Merritt High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
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)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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