Enrollment
7
High
DISTRICT 322 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 272124004924
MERC Extended
2539 PLEASANT AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404 · (612) 872-2777 · Hennepin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL7 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 2 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 5 | 71% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where MERC Extended ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Hennepin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7 | #708 of 764 | #94 of 100 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MERC Extended.
About MERC Extended
Federal records list MERC Extended as a high school in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The school counts 7 students across grades 9 through 12. The school's enrollment is 98% smaller than the 371 average for high schools in Minnesota.
Within Minneapolis Public School District, MERC Extended is one of 86 schools. The district enrolls 29,928 students.
The large majority of students at MERC Extended, 86%, are Black. The remaining shares are 14% White. Hennepin County as a whole is about 13% Black, so the school's share is higher.
Hennepin County census figures show that median household income is about $97,653, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 54% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. A total of 496 public schools operate in Hennepin County, serving about 177,509 students.
Nearby, MERC is less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
By NCES locale, the school is City: Large, or inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hennepin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,269,496
Census ACS
Median income
$97,653
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
496
177,509 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Minneapolis Public School District
- Washburn HighHigh · 1,521 students
- South HighHigh · 1,257 students
- Southwest HighHigh · 1,195 students
- Roosevelt HighHigh · 1,148 students
- Andersen MiddleMiddle · 1,052 students
- Justice Page MiddleMiddle · 1,020 students
Other schools in MINNEAPOLIS
- Washburn HighHigh · 1,521 students
- South HighHigh · 1,257 students
- Southwest HighHigh · 1,195 students
- Roosevelt HighHigh · 1,148 students
- Andersen MiddleMiddle · 1,052 students
- Justice Page MiddleMiddle · 1,020 students
Nearby schools
- MERC0.0 mi · 60
- Whittier Elementary0.1 mi · 491
- Ella Baker Elementary0.6 mi · 512
- Downtown Campus0.8 mi · 87
- Emerson Elementary0.9 mi · 491
- Lyndale Elementary1.0 mi · 466
Frequently asked questions
About MERC ExtendedWhat is the total enrollment at MERC Extended?
MERC Extended enrolls approximately 7 students in grades 09-12.
Is MERC Extended an elementary, middle, or high school?
MERC Extended is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does MERC Extended have?
MERC Extended employs 0 FTE teachers.
What is the racial breakdown of students at MERC Extended?
At MERC Extended, the student body is approximately 14% White, 86% Black.
Is MERC Extended public or private?
MERC Extended is a public K-12 school, overseen by Minneapolis Public School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.