Serving 220 students in grades 9-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mercer High School's student population of 220 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mercer High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
31%
32%
Black
40%
15%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤10%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Mercer High School?
The graduation rate of Mercer High School is 10%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mercer High School?
220 students attend Mercer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mercer High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer High School?
Mercer High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer High School offer ?
Mercer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mercer High School part of?
Mercer High School is part of Mercer County Special Services School District.
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