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School Comparison

Merritt Academy
vs.
Richmond Community High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Merritt Academy
Richmond Community High School
  • Richmond Community High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Merritt Academy (108 vs. 32).
  • Richmond Community High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Merritt Academy (119 vs. 43).
  • Richmond Community High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Merritt Academy (27 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Merritt Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Richmond Community High School (139 vs. 125).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Richmond Community High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Merritt Academy (108 vs. 32).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Richmond Community High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Merritt Academy (119 vs. 43).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Richmond Community High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Merritt Academy (11 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Richmond Community High School reported a higher students per counselor than Merritt Academy (533:1 vs. 528:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Richmond Community High School

2 metrics were reported by Richmond Community High School. Comparable data for Merritt Academy is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
41

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Merritt Academy
$14,486.39
Richmond Community High School
$13,191.17
Local revenue share
Merritt Academy
9.5%
Richmond Community High School
37.7%
State revenue share
Merritt Academy
79.8%
Richmond Community High School
53.9%
Federal revenue share
Merritt Academy
10.7%
Richmond Community High School
8.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merritt Academy
25.2%
Richmond Community High School
24.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Macomb County
$76,399
Macomb County
$76,399
Poverty rate
Macomb County
9.8%
Macomb County
9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Macomb County
27.2%
Macomb County
27.2%
Unemployment rate
Macomb County
4.5%
Macomb County
4.5%
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.