- Swan Valley High School reported a higher students per counselor than Merrill High School (528:1 vs. 196:1).
- Swan Valley High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Merrill High School (142 vs. 0).
- Swan Valley High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Merrill High School (128 vs. 48).
- Source Data Limit: 8 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
Swan Valley High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Merrill High School (97 vs. 50).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Swan Valley High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Merrill High School (128 vs. 48).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Swan Valley High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Merrill High School (142 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Swan Valley High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Merrill High School (24 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Swan Valley High School reported a higher students per counselor than Merrill High School (528:1 vs. 196:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Swan Valley High School
2 metrics were reported by Swan Valley High School. Comparable data for Merrill High School is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
66
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Merrill High School
$15,333.33
Swan Valley High School
$11,828.49
Local revenue share
Merrill High School
32.4%
Swan Valley High School
26.3%
State revenue share
Merrill High School
51.7%
Swan Valley High School
68.1%
Federal revenue share
Merrill High School
16%
Swan Valley High School
5.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merrill High School
25.7%
Swan Valley High School
15.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Saginaw County
$58,347
Saginaw County
$58,347
Poverty rate
Saginaw County
18.1%
Saginaw County
18.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Saginaw County
23.5%
Saginaw County
23.5%
Unemployment rate
Saginaw County
5.9%
Saginaw County
5.9%
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.