Mercer High School (2026 Ranking)

1030 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690

Mercer High School serves 184 students in grades 9-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 184 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
: ≤10%
: <50% (Top 10% in NJ)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mercer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category

Attribute

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Mercer High School's student population of 184 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Mercer High School
9	31
10	35
11	32
12	86

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Total Students

184 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School
2023	242
2022	220
2021	228
2020	271
2019	271
2018	291
2017	291
2016	305
2015	284
2014	269
2013	251
2012	217
2011	225
2010	273
2009	236

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School
2023	34
2022	41
2021	45
2020	45
2019	45
2018	46
2017	46
2016	44
2015	46
2014	43
2013	44
2012	42
2011	40
2010	41
2009	46

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Year Founded

1977

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Sat. Jun 20, 2026

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Mercer High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NJ)

<50%

23%

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	7:1	11:1	7:1
2022	5:1	11:1	7:1
2021	5:1	11:1	6:1
2020	6:1	12:1	6:1
2019	6:1	12:1	6:1
2018	6:1	12:1	7:1
2017	6:1	12:1	7:1
2016	7:1	12:1	7:1
2015	6:1	12:1	7:1
2014	6:1	12:1	6:1
2013	6:1	12:1	6:1
2012	5:1	13:1	6:1
2011	6:1	15:1	6:1
2010	7:1	14:1	7:1
2009	5:1	12:1	6:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	4%	10%	5%
2022	3%	10%	4%
2021	4%	10%	5%
2020	6%	11%	5%
2019	6%	11%	5%
2018	5%	10%	5%
2017	5%	10%	5%
2016	3%	10%	5%
2015	4%	10%	5%
2014	5%	10%	7%
2013	5%	10%	8%
2012	5%	9%	7%
2011	4%	9%	6%
2010	4%	9%	7%
2009	5%	9%	7%

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Hispanic

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	37%	33%	27%
2022	31%	32%	27%
2021	28%	31%	25%
2020	20%	29%	21%
2019	20%	29%	21%
2018	18%	27%	19%
2017	18%	27%	19%
2016	16%	26%	19%
2015	18%	25%	18%
2014	18%	24%	19%
2013	18%	23%	18%
2012	18%	23%	19%
2011	15%	22%	18%
2010	14%	21%	19%
2009	16%	20%	18%

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Black

39%

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	40%	15%	46%
2022	40%	15%	45%
2021	41%	15%	46%
2020	46%	15%	47%
2019	46%	15%	47%
2018	49%	16%	49%
2017	49%	16%	49%
2016	51%	16%	48%
2015	47%	16%	47%
2014	43%	16%	43%
2013	38%	16%	43%
2012	36%	16%	40%
2011	47%	16%	42%
2010	46%	17%	39%
2009	44%	17%	38%

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White

21%

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	17%	39%	21%
2022	24%	40%	22%
2021	25%	41%	22%
2020	26%	43%	25%
2019	26%	43%	25%
2018	27%	45%	26%
2017	27%	45%	26%
2016	29%	46%	28%
2015	30%	48%	29%
2014	33%	49%	30%
2013	38%	50%	30%
2012	40%	51%	33%
2011	34%	52%	34%
2010	33%	53%	32%
2009	33%	54%	34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mercer High School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	2%	3%	1%
2022	2%	3%	2%
2021	2%	3%	2%
2020	2%	2%	2%
2019	2%	2%	2%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	1%	2%
2015	1%	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.69

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	0.68	0.71	0.68
2022	0.69	0.71	0.68
2021	0.70	0.71	0.68
2020	0.68	0.70	0.68
2019	0.68	0.70	0.68
2018	0.66	0.70	0.66
2017	0.66	0.70	0.66
2016	0.64	0.69	0.67
2015	0.66	0.68	0.67
2014	0.68	0.68	0.70
2013	0.68	0.67	0.69
2012	0.68	0.66	0.69
2011	0.65	0.65	0.68
2010	0.66	0.65	0.71
2009	0.68	0.64	0.71

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(10-11)

≤10%

86%

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

44%

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	43%	31%	43%
2022	36%	30%	42%
2021	38%	32%	45%
2020	38%	33%	43%
2019	38%	33%	43%
2018	33%	33%	37%
2017	33%	33%	37%
2016	34%	33%	37%
2015	38%	31%	40%
2014	13%	32%	14%
2013	14%	31%	8%
2012	18%	29%	31%
2011	38%	27%	38%
2010	41%	26%	38%
2009	42%	24%	40%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mercer High School	New Jersey	Mercer County Special Services School District
2023	8%	5%	7%
2022	5%	4%	6%
2021	5%	4%	6%
2020	6%	5%	7%
2019	6%	5%	7%
2018	5%	5%	7%
2017	5%	5%	7%
2016	6%	5%	7%
2015	6%	5%	7%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	2%	6%	1%
2012	5%	6%	6%
2011	5%	5%	7%
2010	7%	6%	8%
2009	7%	6%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mercer County Special Services School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What schools are Mercer High School often compared to?

Mercer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton High School by visitors of our site.

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?

184 students attend Mercer High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Mercer High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 6:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).

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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