Merrimack High School
- Merrimack High School serves 1,174 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
Top Placements
Merrimack High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Merrimack High School's student population of 1,174 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,174 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 99 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Merrimack High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merrimack High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #179 out of 457 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 93% | 86% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.16 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrimack School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Merrimack High School is Campbell High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Academy For Science And Design Charter (m) (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Mastricola Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrimack James Mastricola Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 380 students
0.4 miles
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603)424-6218 0.4 PK-4 380 - Merrimack James Mastricola Upper Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 560 students
0.4 miles
26 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603)424-6221 0.4 5-6 560 - Nashua Academy For Science And Design Charter (m) Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 335 students
1.5 miles
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603)595-4705 1.5 6-8 335 - Litchfield Griffin Memorial School Grades: PK-4 | 426 students
1.9 miles
229 Chs Bancroft Hwy.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603)424-0078 1.9 PK-4 426 - Merrimack Reeds Ferry School Grades: PK-4 | 484 students
2.0 miles
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603)424-6215 2.0 PK-4 484
School Reviews
| 5 This is an awesome school and I really enjoy going here. This school is much more productive htan the middle school. It gets tasks done a lot faster and the teachers comunicate with the parents immediately to imorm them of my grades with are surprisingly not failing this year. This is an excellent school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - rlper |
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