At a glance
Reported students
200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
141
Mercer High School: 200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
6.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.8:1
What the reported data says about Mercer High School
Mercer High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hamilton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Mercer County Special Services School District. NCES reports 200 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.1:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mercer High School
- 1How do the reported 6.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.5%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black39%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mercer County Special Services School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mercer Elementary School
Middle · Grades 02–08
141 reported students
Joseph F. Cappello School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
97 reported students
Public schools near Mercer High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCVS Assunpink Shared Time Center/Rubino High · Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County | 07–12 | 96 | 0.3 mi |
| Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy High · Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County | 09–12 | 137 | 0.3 mi |
| Robbinsville High School High · Robbinsville Public School District | 09–12 | 1,046 | 2.4 mi |
| Hamilton East - Steinert High · Hamilton Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,437 | 2.5 mi |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham High · Hamilton Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,147 | 3.1 mi |
| Lawrence High School High · Lawrence Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,225 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mercer High School
What grades does Mercer High School serve?
Mercer High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Mercer County Special Services School District.
How many students attend Mercer High School?
Mercer High School reported 200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 255 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mercer High School?
The calculated ratio is 6.1:1, based on 200 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mercer High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mercer High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer County Special Services School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mercer High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mercer High School in?
Mercer High School is part of Mercer County Special Services School District, based in Hamilton, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mercer High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MCVS Assunpink Shared Time Center/Rubino (0.3 mi), Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy (0.3 mi), Robbinsville High School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.