- Merrillville High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - Gary (546 vs. 0).
- Merrillville High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Excel Center - Gary (554 vs. 171).
- Merrillville High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Excel Center - Gary (308 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Merrillville High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Excel Center - Gary (554 vs. 171).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Merrillville High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - Gary (546 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Merrillville High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Excel Center - Gary (308 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Merrillville High School reported a higher students per counselor than Excel Center - Gary (241.4:1 vs. 60:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Merrillville High School
6 metrics were reported by Merrillville High School. Comparable data for Excel Center - Gary is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
91%
Graduating cohort
515
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
96
Dual enrollment
308
Gifted & talented
194
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Excel Center - Gary
$5,310.34
Merrillville High School
$10,732.68
Local revenue share
Excel Center - Gary
6.3%
Merrillville High School
36.7%
State revenue share
Excel Center - Gary
93.7%
Merrillville High School
48.4%
Federal revenue share
Excel Center - Gary
0%
Merrillville High School
14.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Excel Center - Gary
100%
Merrillville High School
24.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lake County
$68,985
Lake County
$68,985
Poverty rate
Lake County
14.6%
Lake County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lake County
24.9%
Lake County
24.9%
Unemployment rate
Lake County
5.7%
Lake County
5.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.