MERRITT CREEK ACADEMY
75 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Merritt Creek Academy, located at 4000 W 9th St in Duluth, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Duluth Public Schools district (ISD 709). It functions primarily as a therapeutic and alternative learning environment designed to support students who require more intensive behavioral, social, and emotional guidance than what is typically provided in a traditional classroom setting. The academy emphasizes a structured, supportive atmosphere aimed at helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed academically while managing personal challenges.
The school is known for its focus on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, which allow for closer collaboration between students, teachers, and support staff. By integrating academic curriculum with therapeutic services, Merritt Creek Academy works to foster a sense of stability and progress for its students, with the ultimate goal of helping them build the resilience needed to reintegrate into mainstream school environments or successfully transition toward graduation.
The school is known for its focus on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, which allow for closer collaboration between students, teachers, and support staff. By integrating academic curriculum with therapeutic services, Merritt Creek Academy works to foster a sense of stability and progress for its students, with the ultimate goal of helping them build the resilience needed to reintegrate into mainstream school environments or successfully transition toward graduation.
75
Total Students
12.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 5 |
| Two or More | 6 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White60 (80.0%)
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Two or More6 (8.0%)
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Black5 (6.7%)
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American Indian3 (4.0%)
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Hispanic1 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (218)625-2689 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 75 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 69 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
3
Grade 2
6
Grade 3
8
Grade 4
10
Grade 5
3
Grade 6
7
Grade 7
7
Grade 8
6
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
13
Grade 11
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Grade 1 | 3 |
| Grade 2 | 6 |
| Grade 3 | 8 |
| Grade 4 | 10 |
| Grade 5 | 3 |
| Grade 6 | 7 |
| Grade 7 | 7 |
| Grade 8 | 6 |
| Grade 9 | 8 |
| Grade 10 | 13 |
| Grade 11 | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 21 | 28% |
| Male | 54 | 72% |
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