Highland High School vs. Merrillville High School
Should I attend Highland High School or Merrillville High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Merrillville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,021 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,004 students in grades 9-12, Merrillville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,021 students
2,004 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
136 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#956 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
255
509
Grade 10 Students
266
495
Grade 11 Students
251
492
Grade 12 Students
249
507
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
35%
18%
% Black
8%
67%
% White
53%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%