Merrillville High School
- Merrillville High School serves 2,182 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Merrillville High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
- Merrillville High School's student population of 2,182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 131 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,182 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 131 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Merrillville High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merrillville High School is 0.51, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1568 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 12% |
| Black | 67% | 12% |
| White | 12% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.51 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrillville Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Merrillville High School is Eagle Park Community School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pierce Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Homer Iddings Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrillville Pierce Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1,024 student
0.2 miles
199 E 70th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5308 0.2 7-8 1,024 - Merrillville Homer Iddings Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 595 students
0.8 miles
7249 Vanburen St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5302 0.8 K-4 595 - Merrillville Henry P Fieler Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 455 students
1.1 miles
407 W 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5301 1.1 PK-4 455 - Merrillville Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 225 students
1.4 miles
5861 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522 1.4 K-6 225 - Merrillville Merrillville Intermediate School Grades: 5-7 | 932 students
1.4 miles
1400 W 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5306 1.4 5-7 932
School Reviews
| 5 I have two current MHS high schoolers and one that graduated a few years ago. My oldest graduated in 2017 and had 15 college credits when he left MHS. He was well prepared for college and has continued to excel. He will be graduating in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. My youngest two, 10th and 11th grade are also doing well and have had a positive school experience. The school offers so much. You have to take advantage of the opportunities you are given and be focused and do your work. I really am shocked that the school ranked so low because that has not been our experience. - Posted by Parent - Alice |
| 4 I graduated from Merrillville High School nine years ago and I think that it was an all right experience overall. The people that have worked there have always what's desired what's best for me. I always remembered when Mrs. Staffel was ever afraid to stay behind and help me with my math work. I also appreciated how much my guidance counselor, Mrs. Wilson, was there to honestly guide me through every one of my situations. All in all, I'm grateful that MHS is my alma mater. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Re'Joi |
| 5 The student demographic has experienced a significant shift over the past 15 or so years. The younger generation of students coming in are facing circumstances that challenge their ability to perform at the level the district has maintained in previous years. My heart goes out to the parents, teachers and staff that are continuously striving to uphold a high standard for their children. The families that have stayed and those who moved in continue to push their kids in the right direction; YOU have my highest respect. Merrillville is still an excellent place to live and we not going to give up the fight towards keeping it that way. Thank you. - Posted by Teacher - Rick |
| 2 Merrillville high school is a good high school....if you are a sohpmore jounier or senior the freshmen are destroyed they are so hard on them that the highest drop out rate is the freshmen. MERVILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL focuses so much on disipline that they forget to listen. - Posted by Parent - tyrea |
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