At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
60
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
88%+40.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
MERC is a public high serving grades 9–12 in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The school enrolls 60 students. It is part of the Minneapolis Public School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMinneapolis Public School District
County27053
CityMINNEAPOLIS
ZIP55404
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272124001898
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment60
White8.3%
Hispanic / Latino50.0%
Black / African American28.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
8.3%
Hispanic
50.0%
Black
28.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
5.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.