At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
62
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
94%+43.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
MERC is a public high serving grades 9–12 in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The school enrolls 62 students. It is part of the Minneapolis Public School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMinneapolis Public School District
County27053
CityMINNEAPOLIS
ZIP55404
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272124001898
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment62
White3.1%
Hispanic / Latino43.8%
Black / African American39.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
Two or More Races7.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.1%
Hispanic
43.8%
Black
39.1%
Two+
7.8%
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.