Mercer County Senior High School

Mercer County Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1124 Moberly Rd,  Harrodsburg, KY
Mercer County Public Schools
3.5
3.0
731 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Spencer Tatum
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
30.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
374:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
81.4%
Hispanic
7.9%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Kentucky 153 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 150 Students
Campbellsville University 101 Students
Western Kentucky University 77 Students
University of Louisville 74 Students
Morehead State University 62 Students
Centre College 56 Students
Bluegrass Community & Technical College 55 Students
Transylvania University 42 Students
Northern Kentucky University 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Biology 37 Students
Business 31 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Education 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students
Physical Therapy 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Veterinary Sciences 12 Students
Special Education and Teaching 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 82 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/22/2023
the worst part about Mercer County Senior high School is the way that the administration treats those who don't put effort forth in academics and could care less. what i mean by this is that the staff babies and holds the student's hand all the way to graduation instead of trying to better prepare those who are trying to go to college etc.
5.0 Senior
3/8/2023
I like the welcoming atmosphere and the amazing people that are at Mercer County. All the run in I have had with the teachers were just amazing.
4.0 Senior
5/18/2021
Mercer county schools is a great school to prepare you for the next step in life. The teachers are amazing and make sure every student is treated equal. I have made many friends at mercer county high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/30/2018
My child had a great experience at Mercer County Senior HS. The academics were demanding and the school offers quality extra curricular and co-curricular activities. The new building for the HS, athletic complex, and the new improvements to the track and football are outstanding.
1.0 parent
10/29/2013
This school let's kids and teachers bully other kids. If your child had special needs do not send them to any Mercer County Schools.
5.0 parent
9/13/2011
My son is a Junior at Mercer County Senior High School. He has been afforded an opportunity for a rigorous curriculum, and has already taken several dual credit classes that are preparing him for college. He is enrolled in honor classes, and Advanced Placement classes that have enabled him to score...
1.0 parent
3/30/2010
The administrators (i.e., principals, asst. principals, building coordinator for special education) are worse than horrible! The Kentucky Department of Education needs to step in and take over.

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