Upper Merion High School
School Overview
Upper Merion High School is a public school located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Upper Merion Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 79% of students are proficient in Math learning and 78% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,139 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 87 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,139 students are attending Upper Merion High School. By gender, there are 549 and 590 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Upper Merion High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 69 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 69 | 32 | 37 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 87 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Upper Merion High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 87 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 87 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 228 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,818 Households |
| Population | 36,063 |
| Male | 18,404 |
| Female | 17,819 |
| Child Population | 8,943 |
| Total Housing Units | 17,006 Units |
| Average House Value | $327,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,425 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $91,393 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.30% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Upper Merion High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 401 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 401 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 104 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 130 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 386 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Upper Merion Area School District
In Upper Merion Area School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in KING OF PRUSSIA, Pennsylvania
6 private schools are serving students in KING OF PRUSSIA, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.