For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 341 students in Mercer, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer, PA are Mercer Area Sr. High School and Mercer County Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mercer have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mercer, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mercer Area Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mercer, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
776 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Mercer, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advanced Charter Enterprise School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 328
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercer, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School and Mercer County Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer?
2 public high schools are located in Mercer.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer?
Mercer public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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