Lower Merion HS

315 E Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003

1,674 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lower Merion High School, located in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, is a prestigious public secondary school serving the Lower Merion School District. Renowned for its academic rigor and high-achieving student body, the school consistently ranks among the top public high schools in both Pennsylvania and the United States. Its comprehensive curriculum features an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective offerings, and a strong emphasis on the humanities, sciences, and arts, designed to prepare students for top-tier collegiate success.

Beyond its academic reputation, Lower Merion High School is deeply embedded in its community and maintains a storied history, most famously known as the alma mater of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. The school fosters a vibrant extracurricular environment, boasting competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts ensembles, and a wide variety of student-led clubs. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive excellence, the institution provides a sophisticated learning environment that encourages students to excel not only as scholars but as engaged, well-rounded citizens.

1,674

Total Students

144.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lower Merion HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,030
Hispanic	95
Black	221
Asian	186
Two or More	139
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,030 (61.5%)
Black
221 (13.2%)
Asian
186 (11.1%)
Two or More
139 (8.3%)
Hispanic
95 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lower Merion SD
Phone:	(610)645-1810
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	144.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 367

Grade 10 441

Grade 11 409

Grade 12 457