Serving 1,345 students in grades 9-12, Upper Merion High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Upper Merion High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Merion High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Upper Merion High School is ranked #104 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Merion High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Merion High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Merion High School?
1,345 students attend Upper Merion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Upper Merion High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Merion High School?
Upper Merion High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Merion High School offer ?
Upper Merion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Upper Merion High School part of?
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