Mercer County High School

Mercer County School District 404
1500 S College Ave
Aledo, IL 61231
411 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mercer County High School, located in Aledo, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mercer County School District. As a rural community school, it emphasizes a supportive environment that aims to balance rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, trade schools, or higher education institutions.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Aledo community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and local pride. Students at Mercer County High have access to a range of programs, including competitive athletic teams, fine arts, and various student organizations that encourage leadership and personal growth. By maintaining a focus on both character development and academic achievement, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their community and beyond.
411
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    382 (92.9%)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.2%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.2%)
  • Black
    4 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mercer County School District 404
Phone: (309)582-2223
Website: http://www.mercerschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 106
Grade 10 103
Grade 11 97
Grade 12 105
Gender Ratio