MERKEL H S

MERKEL ISD
2000 S 7TH ST
MERKEL, TX 79536
281 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Merkel High School, located at 2000 S. 7th St. in Merkel, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Merkel Independent School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation by balancing a comprehensive academic curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement within the West Texas region.

Beyond the classroom, Merkel High School is deeply integrated into the spirit of the local community, frequently rallying around its athletics and extracurricular programs. By utilizing resources provided through the Region 14 Education Service Center, the school strives to integrate modern educational practices while maintaining the close-knit, tradition-oriented atmosphere characteristic of a small-town Texas high school. Its commitment to student success is reflected in its efforts to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares graduates for both collegiate and vocational pursuits.
281
Total Students
36.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (70.1%)
  • Hispanic
    71 (25.3%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.5%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MERKEL ISD
Phone: (325)928-4667
Website: http://www.merkel.esc14.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 123
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 91
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 49
Gender Ratio