Upper Merion Area High School is a comprehensive public high school, operated by the Upper Merion Area School District, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Serving 1,386 students in grades 9-12, Upper Merion Area 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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Merion Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Upper Merion Area High School's student population of 1,386 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Upper Merion Area 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 Area High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
16%
14%
White
45%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Merion Area High School's ranking?
Upper Merion Area 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 Area High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Merion Area High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Merion Area High School?
1,386 students attend Upper Merion Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Upper Merion Area High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Merion Area High School?
Upper Merion Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Merion Area High School offer ?
Upper Merion Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Merion Area High School part of?
Upper Merion Area High School is part of Upper Merion Area School District.
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