MERCER HIGH SCHOOL

Mercer High School is a public high school that is part of the Mercer County Special Services School District school district, located in Hamilton, NJ with about 276 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 45 teachers, Mercer High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mercer County Technical School District’s (MCTS) **Mercer County Technical High School** (often referred to as the Assunpink Center location) is a specialized vocational-technical institution located on Old Trenton Road in Hamilton, New Jersey. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, this institution focuses on providing students with rigorous career and technical education (CTE) programs alongside their core academic curriculum. It is designed for students who are looking to gain hands-on experience and industry-recognized certifications in specific fields—such as information technology, engineering, health sciences, or culinary arts—while simultaneously meeting state graduation requirements.

The school operates as a bridge between high school and the workforce or higher education, emphasizing "learning by doing." Students typically benefit from a smaller, specialized learning environment that encourages professional development, technical proficiency, and project-based learning. By integrating high-level academic study with practical, real-world application, Mercer County Technical High School prepares its students to be competitive candidates for college admissions or entry-level positions in their chosen professional industries immediately upon graduation.

For more information, contact Mercer High School at (609) 588-8450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.