Mercer Central

530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330

45 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mercer Central is a primary educational institution located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, serving students within the Mercer County School District. As a key component of the local public school system, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for young learners, typically focusing on foundational education in a supportive environment. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mercer Central plays an active role in the Harrodsburg community. The school emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. With its location on Perryville Road, the school serves as a central hub for student learning and community engagement, striving to maintain a positive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity, character building, and life-long learning.

Total Students

2.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercer Central
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	6
Two or More	2

White
37 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
6 (13.3 %)
Two or More
2 (4.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mercer County
Phone:	(859)733-7120
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 21