Mercer Area High School is a high school located in Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States. The school's colors are navy blue and white. The school mascot is the Mercer Mustang.
Serving 282 students in grades 9-12, Mercer Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mercer Area Sr. High School's student population of 282 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Mercer Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer Area Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
White
95%
60%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Mercer Area Sr. High School is ranked #218 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mercer Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Mercer Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory High School, Grove City Area High School, Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mercer Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mercer Area Sr. High School?
282 students attend Mercer Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mercer Area Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer Area Sr. High School?
Mercer Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer Area Sr. High School offer ?
Mercer Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer Area Sr. High School part of?
Mercer Area Sr. High School is part of Mercer Area School District.
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