Mercer Area SHS

282 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mercer Area Senior High School, located at 545 W. Butler St. in Mercer, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mercer Area School District. As a smaller, community-focused high school, it offers a traditional academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a balance of core academic subjects, such as mathematics, science, and humanities, while providing various elective opportunities to foster student interests and skill development.

Beyond the classroom, Mercer Area Senior High School is known for its commitment to student growth through extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, music programs, and various student organizations. The school reflects the values of its small-town environment, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to maintain close connections with the student body. By integrating rigorous academic standards with community-oriented programming, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared for the challenges of life after high school.
282
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercer Area SHS
Demographic Student Count
White268
Hispanic1
Black1
Asian2
Two or More10
  • White
    268 (95.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
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: Mercer Area SD
Phone: (724)662-5104
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 55
Grade 10 76
Grade 11 78
Grade 12 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mercer Area SHS
Grade Student Count
Grade 955
Grade 1076
Grade 1178
Grade 1273
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mercer Area SHS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14049.6%
Male14250.4%