Mercer County Senior High School

731 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mercer County Senior High School, located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mercer County School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and college and career readiness, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and various vocational training programs. By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous academics and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the competitive workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Mercer County Senior High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive KHSAA athletics, performing arts, and various academic and leadership clubs. This holistic approach to education ensures that students have opportunities to develop their social skills, leadership abilities, and unique talents while fostering connections within the Harrodsburg community.

731

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercer County Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	595
Hispanic	58
Black	28
Asian	8
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
595 (81.4 %)
Hispanic
58 (7.9 %)
Two or More
41 (5.6 %)
Black
28 (3.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mercer County
Phone:	(859)733-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 9 220

Grade 10 200

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 148

Ungraded 2