Mercer Area Senior High School

Mercer Area Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
545 W Butler St,  Mercer, PA
Mercer Area School District
3.6
2.0
311 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
26
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
51.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
94.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<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.
Slippery Rock University 58 Students
Penn State 45 Students
University of Pittsburgh 45 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 36 Students
Westminster College - Pennsylvania 27 Students
Penn State Erie - The Behrend College 23 Students
Duquesne University 21 Students
PennWest Clarion 19 Students
Grove City College 19 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 24 Students
Business 20 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Biology 14 Students
Early Childhood Education 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Education 6 Students
Music Teacher Education 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 55 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/7/2019
Mercer is a good school. It has a good music program and a well-rounded curriculum. Studennts are generally nice and accepting if one another. Very few major incidents happen, the bomb threats are about the worst thing that happened. Fights are minimal and crime in Mercer is very low. If you want a nice low costing area, Mercer is the place, man.
4.0 Senior
2/23/2018
It is a close community, the teachers are very helpful and care about whether you succeed or not, and There are a lot of resources and people available to help students.
4.0 Senior
1/13/2018
My favorite part of this school was the teachers. It was obvious to see in them a level of excitement and love for what they taught that made the experience more enjoyable and worthwhile. I would love to see the school receive more funding, for I know that it would be used well.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/31/2015
Terrible administration! Starts at the very top and funnels the whole way down! NO consideration given to input from parents. If you don't agree with administration, you are shut down! Politics rules over concern for students! DO NOT choose Mercer School District for your children! There are many be...
1.0 parent
10/28/2014
Abysmal is the first word that comes to mind when speaking of Mercer High School. This school is focused on sports and test scores. There is no pride in hard work or academic accomplishments. There are a few wonderful teachers in the High School, but only a few. The rest are unprofessional, unmotiva...
5.0 parent
5/8/2009
1.0 teacher
12/20/2007

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Mercer Area Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mercer, PA, in the Mercer neighborhood, and is served by the Mercer Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 311 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 84.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Mercer Area 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 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $264,127. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Christian Academy, Stoneboro Wesleyan School, Keystone Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Mercer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mercer Area Senior High School.

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