Merrimack High School

Merrimack High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
38 McElwain St,  Merrimack, NH
Merrimack School District
3.5
3.0
1,095 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
77.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22%
State Average
29%
Science
24%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
198:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
89%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
University of New Hampshire 289 Students
Southern New Hampshire University 157 Students
Boston University 111 Students
University of Vermont 103 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 92 Students
Keene State College 92 Students
Northeastern University 90 Students
University of Rhode Island 87 Students
Plymouth State University 80 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 88 Students
Business 84 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Biology 48 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 29 Students
Engineering 28 Students
Accounting 28 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 242 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/11/2024
I transferred into MHS from overseas and started my junior year. I don't feel as if my transcripts were interpreted correctly, which had an impact on my class placement. Teachers and staff are nice. School itself is showing its age.
3.0 Senior
4/30/2022
Pretty good academics—at least when I went there. Online was terrible but a few teachers worked with me to adjust. That said, not all teachers are the best; they're decent. The food was okay. There was a variety you could choose from and they changed everyday. Technology was very up to date, but to this day I still don't understand why my school used government money to purchase 360 cameras during the pandemic. Literally a year later, no teacher used them. Administration was good up to the point C-19 hit.
4.0 Senior
7/17/2021
Great athletics program and loves photography and joining yearbook. The school also has some really great teachers that are not only skilled in their subject but really know how to connect with kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
2.0 student
11/4/2024
I am a current student at MHS. Most of the students bully one another, and the teachers can't do anything about it. They suspend the kids, and the kids continue to bully when they're back. The teachers just give detention and suspensions, and the bullying never ends. Kids bully teachers. Some teache...
1.0 other
2/26/2020
MERRIMACK HIGH SCHOOL STAFF IS A JOKE
4.0 parent
2/2/2020
My kids have been able to find their ways- albeit two completely different paths. I have watched them grapple with hard teachers and content, and with some tough social situations, but that is what I expect from a public school. If I wanted more personalized education, I would expect to pay privatel...
4.0 student
5/21/2017
I would give it maybe an 7/10. School needs some updating, especially more AC units. The food is alright but could be better. All of my teachers have been aweomse. The principal is cool. The classes are fun. Overall glad I went to Merrimack.

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Merrimack High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Merrimack, NH, in the Merrimack neighborhood, and is served by the Merrimack School District in New Hampshire. The school has a total enrollment of 1,095 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Merrimack High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $613,697. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christian Bible Church Academy, Tabernacle Christian School, The Regional Services Education Center Academy, and more. Learn more about what Merrimack has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Merrimack High School.

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