Mercer Area Shs
School Overview
Mercer Area Shs is a public school located in Mercer, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Mercer Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 67% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 77% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 392 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 21 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 392 students are attending Mercer Area Shs. By gender, there are 203 and 189 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Mercer Area Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 18 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Total | 18 | 9 | 9 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 21 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Mercer Area Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 21 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 21 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 392 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,535 Households |
| Population | 8,210 |
| Male | 5,907 |
| Female | 4,397 |
| Child Population | 2,020 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,114 Units |
| Average House Value | $139,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $615 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.40% |
| Average Household Income | $59,424 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.79% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Mercer Area Shs offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 54 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 73 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Mercer Area Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 54 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 27 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 73 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Mercer Area School District
In Mercer Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MERCER, Pennsylvania
3 private schools are serving students in MERCER, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.