Merkel High School in Merkel, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Merkel High School is a rural public school in Merkel, Texas that is part of Merkel Independent School District. It serves 298 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.3:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

298 Students

32 Teachers

2000 S 7th St

Merkel, TX 79536 View local requests

http://www.merkel.esc14.net

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Merkel High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Rainwater

Mrs. Wuorinen

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Merkel High School Demographics

57%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Merkel High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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