For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 290 students in 16137, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 16137, PA are Mercer Area Sr. High School and Mercer County Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 16137 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16137, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16137 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mercer Area Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16137, PA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
776 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
16137, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advanced Charter Enterprise School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 328
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 16137, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 16137, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School and Mercer County Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in 16137?
2 public high schools are located in 16137.
What is the racial composition of students in 16137?
16137 public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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