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Merrillville High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
276 E 68th Pl,
Merrillville, IN
Merrillville Community School Corporation
School Details
Head of School
Michael Krutz
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C
B-
B-
B-
B
A
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
127
Full Time Teachers
127
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
23.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
242:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Black
67.9%
Hispanic
18.5%
White
8%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington
549 Students
Purdue University
474 Students
Indiana State University
426 Students
Ball State University
404 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis
403 Students
Purdue University Northwest
365 Students
Valparaiso University
278 Students
University of Indianapolis
236 Students
Indiana University - Northwest
199 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne
190 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
226 Students
Psychology
184 Students
Business
153 Students
Biology
100 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
89 Students
Computer Science
79 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
58 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
57 Students
Marketing
46 Students
Accounting
46 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/15/2025
Throughout the years the staff at Merrillville have extended themselves to help most of the time when needed.
4/9/2025
My name is Malik Smith I'm in the 12th grade, and I go to Merriville High School. MHS is a really good school when it comes to looking for a good experience in high school. We have a lot of clubs and a lot of good sports. Almost every year we get a new player from around the world to come and play for Merrillville sports, and with having a lot of options to pick from with clubs and sports, your first year of high school is very good. It gives you a lot of time to get a lot of experience your first year. Now the best and the worst about MHS, it's a very good school. I would say the best part is the teachers I had over the years. I had a few teachers in class where I would come back to them and still come and talk to them. I feel like it's good to have a few teachers you can come back and see over time. Lastly, the only thing I would want to see change is how the school favors one group of people or a sport. I think it would be better if all groups were equal; more people would come out.
4/2/2025
My experience there was actually really fun due to the fact that I played sports, interacted with others, and just made the most of it. The only thing I would change is the food because it was not the best but other than that it was a great experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/28/2024
When my wife and I were considering moving from a top-rated school system in Illinois with our three school age children to Merrillville, we thought the school system was good but had a bad reputation. After ten years and soon to be three graduates, many activities, interactions with parents, studen...
12/10/2022
this school was so terribly awful to me and my family. the teachers were supposed to be a mentor to the children, but they ended up being a disaster. they lose the children's work then proceed to blame it on the same kid. they are supposed to build your kids up and encourage them to grow and do bett...
1/17/2018
It is an awesome learning community for young people to embark on higher learning opportunities
12/22/2015
Merrillville High School is a very high achieving school. It celebrates diversity and real life. The kids get along great. People that talk poorly about the school are not well informed and probably have left the district only to find out that the grass is not greener.Involved Parent
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$137K - $319K
Homes For Sale
19
Average Home Value
$229,282
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Average Household Income
$65,411
% of College Grads
16.8%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,732 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
30.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,099 - $3,185 per month
- Redwood Merrillville
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,294+ Sq Ft
- 8413 Jennings Place
- Merrillville, IN
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Rosenbaum Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Hidden Lake Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
John A. Stefek Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Pittman Square Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Independence Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Southbrook Park
- Playground
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Merrillville High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Merrillville, IN and is served by the Merrillville Community School Corporation in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,051 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Merrillville High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.17, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $229,282. Discover additional schools in the area, like Andrean High School, Pierce Middle School, Aquinas Catholic Community School, and more. Learn more about what Merrillville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Merrillville High School.