Upper Merion High School

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Upper Merion High School ranks 222 nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

465 Crossfield Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406-2363

(610) 205-3802

District: Upper Merion Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
222^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,143

Feeder schools for Upper Merion High School:

Elementary:	Bridgeport Elementary School
	Caley Elementary School
	Candlebrook Elementary School
	Roberts Elementary School
Middle:	Upper Merion Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,345

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.0%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Asian:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Upper Merion High School ranks better than 67.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.37. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Upper Merion High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Upper Merion High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49%), Hispanic (16.4%), Asian (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Merion High School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Upper Merion High School employs 93.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Merion High School is $23,143.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Upper Merion High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Merion High School 222^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Upper Merion High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

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African American students:

White students:

Upper Merion Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Merion Area School District 145^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Upper Merion High School

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Rank History for all students at Upper Merion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	57.26	286^th	583	50.9%
2004	50.25	342^nd	590	42.0%
2005	74.10	134^th	593	77.4%
2006	78.30	96^th	604	84.1%
2007	71.77	159^th	615	74.1%
2008	81.79	66^th	621	89.4%
2009	75.96	125^th	632	80.2%
2010	75.12	131^st	649	79.8%
2011	73.18	169^th	660	74.4%
2012	67.54	240^th	664	63.9%
2013	82.18	72^nd	591	87.8%
2014	85.50	48^th	580	91.7%
2015	87.05	40^th	680	94.1%
2016	79.13	116^th	677	82.9%
2017	76.56	151^st	663	77.2%
2018	77.85	139^th	673	79.3%
2019	79.65	124^th	693	82.1%
2021	79.28	91^st	537	83.1%
2022	84.65	66^th	634	89.6%
2023	68.37	222^nd	674	67.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Merion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.56	362^nd	652	44.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Upper Merion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.12	322^nd	502	35.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Upper Merion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.31	37^th	112	67.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Upper Merion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.61	116^th	260	55.4%

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Rank History for White students at Upper Merion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.70	75^th	577	87.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Upper Merion High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1008	38	37	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1097
1989	844	41	58	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	954
1990	836	53	66	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	962
1991	848	46	73	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	981
1992	859	59	67	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1004
1993	785	54	64	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	923
1994	872	60	56	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1003
1995	856	82	54	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1001
1996	856	82	54	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1001
1997	851	76	65	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1004
1998	839	68	74	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	996
1999	834	76	84	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	1011
2000	820	68	86	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	991
2001	867	73	93	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1046
2002	895	79	97	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1090
2003	895	79	97	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1090
2004	934	83	107	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	1153
2005	881	91	102	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	1105
2006	878	94	128	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	1129
2007	873	101	121	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	1139
2008	844	99	128	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	1120
2009	842	92	134	50	1	n/a	n/a	2	1121
2010	805	106	112	62	1	n/a	n/a	11	1097
2011	745	118	117	90	3	3	49	0	1125
2012	772	129	121	81	4	6	29	0	1142
2013	728	139	142	82	9	7	22	0	1129
2014	727	129	155	78	13	6	15	0	1123
2015	725	130	156	73	11	20	22	0	1137
2016	700	144	155	88	9	18	28	0	1142
2017	708	144	146	106	7	17	44	0	1172
2018	666	140	144	122	4	15	56	0	1147
2019	669	155	135	136	4	0	65	0	1164
2020	670	145	158	150	5	0	70	0	1198
2021	668	170	175	154	5	0	66	0	1238
2022	656	181	178	191	4	0	81	0	1291
2023	659	188	195	220	3	1	79	0	1345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Upper Merion High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1097	94.0	11.6	n/a
1989	954	84.5	11.2	n/a
1990	962	85.5	11.2	0
1991	981	84.0	11.6	n/a
1992	1004	91.2	11.0	n/a
1993	923	72.3	12.8	n/a
1994	1003	74.0	13.6	n/a
1995	1001	73.6	13.6	n/a
1996	1001	73.6	13.6	n/a
1997	1004	71.6	14.0	n/a
1998	996	71.0	14.0	n/a
1999	1011	71.6	14.1	n/a
2000	991	72.8	13.6	7.9
2001	1046	72.8	14.4	10
2002	1090	75.7	14.4	8.5
2003	1090	75.7	14.4	8.5
2004	1153	77.9	14.8	7.1
2005	1105	80.1	13.8	8.4
2006	1129	81.6	13.8	10
2007	1139	76.8	14.8	12.2
2008	1120	80.2	14.0	12.3
2009	1121	83.0	13.5	13.6
2010	1097	83.0	13.2	16.9
2011	1125	82.0	13.7	16.7
2012	1142	80.5	14.1	21.5
2013	1129	81.6	13.8	26.9
2014	1123	79.8	14.0	27.5
2015	1137	82.0	13.8	31.6
2016	1142	83.0	13.7	33.8
2017	1172	86.4	13.5	31.7
2018	1147	85.8	13.3	32
2019	1164	90.3	12.8	33.6
2020	1198	89.5	13.3	32.1
2021	1238	89.5	13.8	34
2022	1291	90.5	14.2	31.5
2023	1345	93.8	14.3	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Upper Merion High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1097	94.0	11.6	n/a
1989	954	84.5	11.2	n/a
1990	962	85.5	11.2	0
1991	981	84.0	11.6	n/a
1992	1004	91.2	11.0	n/a
1993	923	72.3	12.8	n/a
1994	1003	74.0	13.6	n/a
1995	1001	73.6	13.6	n/a
1996	1001	73.6	13.6	n/a
1997	1004	71.6	14.0	n/a
1998	996	71.0	14.0	n/a
1999	1011	71.6	14.1	n/a
2000	991	72.8	13.6	7.9
2001	1046	72.8	14.4	10
2002	1090	75.7	14.4	8.5
2003	1090	75.7	14.4	8.5
2004	1153	77.9	14.8	7.1
2005	1105	80.1	13.8	8.4
2006	1129	81.6	13.8	10
2007	1139	76.8	14.8	12.2
2008	1120	80.2	14.0	12.3
2009	1121	83.0	13.5	13.6
2010	1097	83.0	13.2	16.9
2011	1125	82.0	13.7	16.7
2012	1142	80.5	14.1	21.5
2013	1129	81.6	13.8	26.9
2014	1123	79.8	14.0	27.5
2015	1137	82.0	13.8	31.6
2016	1142	83.0	13.7	33.8
2017	1172	86.4	13.5	31.7
2018	1147	85.8	13.3	32
2019	1164	90.3	12.8	33.6
2020	1198	89.5	13.3	32.1
2021	1238	89.5	13.8	34
2022	1291	90.5	14.2	31.5
2023	1345	93.8	14.3	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Upper Merion High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$102 (0.4%)	$23,194 (99.6%)	$23,296
2020	$89 (0.4%)	$22,488 (99.6%)	$22,577
2021	$453 (2.0%)	$21,970 (98.0%)	$22,423
2022	$277 (1.2%)	$22,866 (98.8%)	$23,142

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Merion High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 124^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 222^nd of 674 High schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Upper Merion High School)	80.1	38.9	41.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Upper Merion High School)	83.9	73.1	10.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Upper Merion High School)	79.2	17.1	62.1%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1164	1345	15.5%
African American	155	188	21.3%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	135	195	44.4%
Hispanic	136	220	61.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	669	659	1.5%
Two or More Races	65	79	21.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	37.8%	4.3%

Schools Near Upper Merion High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Upper Merion High School	Public	9-12	465 Crossfield Rd	King of Prussia	19406	Montgomery County	Upper Merion Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 205-3802	1,345	94	14.3	37.8%	659 (49.0%)	188 (14.0%)	220 (16.4%)	195 (14.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (5.9%)	68.4	222^nd of 674 public high schools	67.1%		84.6	66^th of 634 public high schools	89.6%	156	38.9	73.1	17.1	$23,143	$277	$22,866
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area	Public	9-12	1161 Markley St	Norristown	19401	Montgomery County	Norristown Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 275-9720	141	10	14.2	96.5%	18 (12.8%)	72 (51.1%)	33 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (12.8%)	4.3	649^th of 674 public high schools	3.7%					(n/a)	4.3	0.0	19.0	$23,601	$2,692	$20,909
Norristown Area High School	Public	9-12	1900 Eagle Dr	Norristown	19403	Montgomery County	Norristown Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 630-5090	2,309	120	19.2	83.1%	288 (12.5%)	678 (29.4%)	1,169 (50.6%)	26 (1.1%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	145 (6.3%)	16.3	571^st of 674 public high schools	15.3%		17.8	537^th of 634 public high schools	15.3%	34	18.1	18.1	41.1	$18,862	$1,706	$17,156
Central Montco Technical High School	Public	9-12	821 Plymouth Road	Plymouth Meeting	19462	Montgomery County	Central Montco Technical High School	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 277-2301	5	28	.1		2 (40.0%)	2 (40.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Radnor Senior High School	Public	9-12	130 King of Prussia Rd	Radnor	19087	Delaware County	Radnor Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 293-0855	1,126	92	12.2	15.0%	777 (69.0%)	66 (5.9%)	70 (6.2%)	178 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (2.9%)	93.9	20^th of 674 public high schools	97.0%		90.3	21^st of 634 public high schools	96.7%	1	73.3	75.7	90.6	$26,868	$599	$26,269
Conestoga Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Irish Rd	Berwyn	19312	Chester County	Tredyffrin-Easttown School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 240-1000	2,347	146	16.1	6.1%	1,411 (60.1%)	63 (2.7%)	103 (4.4%)	650 (27.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (5.0%)	91.3	33^rd of 674 public high schools	95.1%		89.4	29^th of 634 public high schools	95.4%	4	83.7	73.3	85.0	$19,263	$163	$19,100
Harriton Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 N Ithan Ave	Bryn Mawr	19010	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 658-3950	1,261	118	10.6	13.8%	884 (70.1%)	92 (7.3%)	61 (4.8%)	143 (11.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (6.2%)	94.9	13^th of 674 public high schools	98.1%		85.5	60^th of 634 public high schools	90.5%	47	78.7	75.6	92.0	$31,856	$306	$31,550
Methacton High School	Public	9-12	1005 Kriebel Mill Road	Eagleville	19426	Montgomery County	Methacton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 489-5000	1,510	107	14.0	18.5%	1,008 (66.8%)	85 (5.6%)	107 (7.1%)	205 (13.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	101 (6.7%)	78	125^th of 674 public high schools	81.5%		82.9	85^th of 634 public high schools	86.6%	40	35.8	73.0	75.2	$21,611	$329	$21,282
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 E Germantown Pike	Plymouth Meeting	19462	Montgomery County	Colonial School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 825-1500	1,552	107	14.1	23.3%	1,096 (70.6%)	178 (11.5%)	128 (8.2%)	84 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (4.3%)	92.7	23^rd of 674 public high schools	96.6%		77.2	142^nd of 634 public high schools	77.6%	119	76.9	78.0	82.6	$26,025	$285	$25,739
Lankenau High School	Public	9-12	201 Spring Lane	Philadelphia	19128	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 400-3420	336	23	14.8	100.0%	8 (2.4%)	299 (89.0%)	20 (6.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	52.4	360^th of 674 public high schools	46.6%		35.5	469^th of 634 public high schools	26.0%	109	25.5	42.5	74.8	$17,152	$8,390	$8,761

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Merion High School

What is the racial makeup of Upper Merion High School?

Students at Upper Merion High School are 49% White, 16% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Upper Merion High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,345 students attended Upper Merion High School.

What district is Upper Merion High School in?

Upper Merion Area School District

What schools feed into Upper Merion High School?

Upper Merion High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bridgeport Elementary School
Elementary : Caley Elementary School
Elementary : Candlebrook Elementary School
Elementary : Roberts Elementary School
Middle : Upper Merion Middle School

Is Upper Merion High School a good school?

Upper Merion High School ranks 222^nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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