Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Mercer Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mercer Area Sr. High School's student population of 334 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mercer Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer Area Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Mercer Area Sr. High School is ranked #80 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mercer Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Mercer Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory High School, Grove City Area High School, Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mercer Area Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mercer Area Sr. High School?
334 students attend Mercer Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mercer Area Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer Area Sr. High School?
Mercer Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer Area Sr. High School offer ?
Mercer Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mercer Area Sr. High School part of?
Mercer Area Sr. High School is part of Mercer Area School District.
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