Merrimack High School
Merrimack High School serves 1,200 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Merrimack High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Merrimack High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Merrimack High School's student population of 1,200 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 1,200 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 99 teachers |
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School Comparison
Merrimack High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Merrimack High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #169 out of 455 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 92% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.27 |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrimack School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Merrimack High School is Academy For Science And Design Charter (h) (1.5 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 | 399 students
0.4 miles
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218 0.4 PK-4 399 - Merrimack James Mastricola Upper Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 544 students
0.4 miles
26 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221 0.4 5-6 544 - Nashua Academy For Science And Design Charter (h) Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 220 students
1.5 miles
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705 1.5 9-12 220 - Nashua Academy For Science And Design Charter (m) Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 300 students
1.5 miles
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705 1.5 6-8 300 - Litchfield Griffin Memorial School Grades: PK-4 | 422 students
1.9 miles
229 Chs Bancroft Hwy.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-0078 1.9 PK-4 422
School Reviews
| 1 Thank you for the 4 years I''ll never get back, you worthless pricks! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Stephen Pickard |
| 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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