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Merritt Academy

PublicCharterGrades -1–12
NEW HAVEN, Michigan · Merritt Academy
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students561
Student:Teacher9.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch54%
Title INo
Merritt Academy
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 364
561
Total Enrollment
State avg: 59%
54%-4.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
-1–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Merritt Academy is a public other serving grades -1–12 in NEW HAVEN, Michigan. The school enrolls 561 students. It is part of the Merritt Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictMerritt Academy
County26099
CityNEW HAVEN
ZIP48048
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260028101598

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment561

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %54%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)