Lower Merion High School
School Overview
Lower Merion High School is a public school located in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Lower Merion School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 87% of students are proficient in Math learning and 95% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,479 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 122 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,479 students are attending Lower Merion High School. By gender, there are 722 and 757 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lower Merion High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 131 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Black | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| White | 96 | 56 | 40 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 131 | 75 | 56 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 122 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lower Merion High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 98.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 122 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 122 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 211 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 9 | - |
| Nurses | 3 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 25,066 Households |
| Population | 60,207 |
| Male | 29,343 |
| Female | 34,039 |
| Child Population | 17,152 |
| Total Housing Units | 26,257 Units |
| Average House Value | $601,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,520 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $133,628 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 98.06% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lower Merion High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 579 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 525 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lower Merion High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 579 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 305 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 405 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 447 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 525 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lower Merion School District
In Lower Merion School District, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.