Merrimack High School

Merrimack High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
38 McElwain St,  Merrimack, NH
Merrimack School District
3.5
3.0
1,113 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
3.44
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
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
590
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
77.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
22%
State Average
29%
Science
46%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 295 Students
Southern New Hampshire University 159 Students
Boston University 107 Students
University of Vermont 103 Students
Keene State College 94 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 90 Students
Northeastern University 88 Students
University of Rhode Island 85 Students
Plymouth State University 82 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 89 Students
Psychology 89 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Biology 48 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Accounting 29 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Mechanical Engineering 27 Students
Engineering 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 240 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.
4.0 Senior
7/31/2024
I'm a student at Merrimack high school, going into my senior year I have faced difficulties primarily with the school board and some of their decisions. Otherwise I enjoy my time at Merrimack.
2.0 Senior
1/4/2024
Merrimack is old. Nothing is up to date but they try their best. A lot of the teachers are horrible at checking their email and guidance does nothing to actually guide us. They just changed our schedules so now nobody is able to meet with their teachers to get help which has become increasingly problematic. Not only this but when we have given them suggestions they have said they were going to change things but have just ignored our requests.
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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