Turtle Lake-mercer High School

Turtle Lake-mercer High School is a public high school in Turtle Lake, ND, part of the TURTLE LAKE-MERCER 72. The school serves approximately 84 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 93.3th percentile among ND schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 38% proficiency in math and 45% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $78,618, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 84 students, Turtle Lake-mercer High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Turtle Lake-mercer High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Turtle Lake-mercer High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.