Merkel High School
School Overview
Merkel High School is a public school located in Merkel, Texas. It is a school in Merkel Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 314 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 33 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 314 students are attending Merkel High School. By gender, there are 170 and 144 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Merkel High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 37 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 37 | 16 | 21 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 33 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Merkel High School and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. All teachers are certified. 75.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 33 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 9.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 15.2% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 314 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 2,363 Households |
| Population | 6,306 |
| Male | 2,997 |
| Female | 3,369 |
| Child Population | 1,775 |
| Total Housing Units | 2,774 Units |
| Average House Value | $77,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $848 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.90% |
| Average Household Income | $49,650 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 80.59% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Merkel High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 20 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 77 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Merkel High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 77 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Merkel Independent School District
In Merkel Independent School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.