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
753 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Spencer Tatum
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%

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
3.49
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
30.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very 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%

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 163 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 155 Students
Campbellsville University 105 Students
Western Kentucky University 79 Students
University of Louisville 75 Students
Morehead State University 64 Students
Centre College 57 Students
Bluegrass Community & Technical College 54 Students
Transylvania University 44 Students
Northern Kentucky University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Biology 39 Students
Business 32 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Education 16 Students
Physical Therapy 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 14 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 85 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/21/2025
I would like to see healthier options/more flavorful options for food. I would also like to see that the kids behaved better for teachers who are kind and sweet to them.
4.0 Sophomore
11/4/2024
It's a very great school! There are very view colored kids so it's very hard to find you group in the school. Many of the teachers are amazing and we have amazing coaching staffs!
4.0 Alum
6/15/2024
This school is just about like any other rural high school you'd step foot in. Most of the teachers are amazing and get along with students and other teachers just fine, but there will always be the handful that nobody likes.
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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Mercer County Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Harrodsburg, KY, in the Harrodsburg neighborhood, and is served by the Mercer County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 753 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Mercer County Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $222,720. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hughes Jones Harrodsburg Area Tech Center, Trailblazer Academy, Mercer County Day Treatment Program, and more. Learn more about what Harrodsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mercer County Senior High School.

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