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Mercersburg Academy
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
100 Academy Dr,
Mercersburg, PA
452
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Quentin Mcdowell
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$48,350
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
77.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Black
6.1%
Hispanic
5.9%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best Boarding HS in Pennsylvania
#1
Best HS For Stem in Pennsylvania
#1
Best Private HS in Pennsylvania
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
66 Students
University of Pennsylvania
51 Students
Boston University
50 Students
Brown University
48 Students
University of Southern California
46 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
44 Students
Columbia University
42 Students
University of Virginia
41 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
41 Students
Cornell University
39 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
81 Students
Psychology
64 Students
Biology
42 Students
Economics
36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
32 Students
Political Science and Government
31 Students
Engineering
29 Students
Computer Science
27 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
27 Students
Marketing
23 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/17/2024
It's a really great school! I have learned a lot about my self and have been able to grow in ways I never would have imagined. It is one of the nicest student body's you will ever meet and the faculty are amazing and super outgoing
3/5/2024
love mercersburg!! food is good. i have many good friends here most people are smart. love my classes and teachers class sizes are small. athletics are low key bad except for swimming and boys squash. there's a bit of food in town but other than that nothing. middle of nowhere fr.
1/30/2024
Mercersburg Academy offers an exceptional educational experience, blending rigorous academics with a supportive community environment. With a diverse array of courses, talented faculty and state of the art facilities, students are empowered to explore their passions and excel academically.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/23/2019
As someone who has attended this school for four years, it’s been on a sharp decline in terms of overall appeal. Traditions, such as Paint the Numbers and the Boxer Bikini Run, have been canceled or drastically altered by the headmaster without student input. Additionally, campus safety is rocky—the...
7/27/2017
The Learning center provides incredibly supportive and organized method of improving his or her skills in managing increasing academic challenges as well as college preparatory process. Head of Learning center is very professional and knowledgeable and is really devoted to each students.
7/20/2017
A small-sized high school in a serene location, especially with amazing landscape and historic buildings. Absolutely loved my experience there.
9/9/2015
My daughter absolutely love love love her school and we're very happy to see the attention to details from the dedicated teachers, college preparation resources and most importantly the networking and lifetime friendships she's gaining.
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Map
About Montgomery Township
List Price Range
$178K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
21
Average Home Value
$263,237
Median Lot Size
40,946 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Household Income
$73,310
% of College Grads
19.6%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,617 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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Mercersburg Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 100 Academy Dr in Mercersburg, in the Montgomery Township neighborhood. Annual tuition is $48,350. The school has a total enrollment of 452 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Mercersburg Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $263,237. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Life Christian Academy, Global Vision Christian School Broadfording, Shalom Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mercersburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mercersburg Academy.