Merritt High School

Merritt High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
19693 E 1130 Rd,  Elk City, OK
Merritt Public Schools
4.1
5.0
187 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Don Bradshaw
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
20%
State Average
26%
Science
16%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
165:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
80.2%
Hispanic
12.3%
Native American
4.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 55 Students
University of Oklahoma 46 Students
Oklahoma State University 34 Students
University of Central Oklahoma 29 Students
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City 20 Students
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 15 Students
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 14 Students
Western Oklahoma State College 14 Students
Southern Nazarene University 13 Students
Oklahoma Baptist University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 12 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Dental Hygiene 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 5 Students
Agricultural Business 5 Students
Agriculture 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 6 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/1/2017
My favorite thing about Merritt High is it doesn't feel like a school. It feels like a family, in everything. In all of my classes there is great chemistry and smiles all around. Our sports programs are through the room with top on the line facilities. The single thing that I wish to change about Merritt High would be: off-campus lunch. Less than 6 miles away is multiple restaurants that we could all go eat at instead of the school cafeteria.
3.0 NicheUser
12/29/2015
I started attending Merritt School when I was 7 years old, and I was going into the first grade. I don't have any bad experiences while attending Merritt, but like any school there are a few things I feel could be changed with a little effort. First, I think the teachers could take more pride into their everyday work. Not all the teachers, but some give off a vibe that they don't want to be there teaching which makes the students not want to be there learning. If the teachers would show up ready to teach then the students might become more eager to learn and not dread the day. Also, there is way too much bullying going on between the students and even the teachers. It's bad enough that some students get picked on from their peers, but when teachers join in it makes the students feel worse. With all that being said there are some good things about Merritt also. I have never had over 30 students in each of my classes so there has been a great amount of one-on-one time between the students and teachers, which made learning easier for those who needed extra help. My best experience at this school would, without a doubt, be Legacy Week. In the middle of my Junior year we had a week where everyone came together and made an effort to be exceptionally nice to each other. The High School students gave long talks to the Junior High about things we wish we would have been told we were in their place. Since High schoolers and Junior high students don't usually socialize it was a great way for us to get to know each other, and it had a positive effect on everybody. Nobody shows much school spirit, but during that week everyone was showing how proud they were to be a Merritt Oiler.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
1/23/2009
5.0 student
5/30/2008

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