UPPER MERION HIGH SCHOOL
Upper Merion HS is a public high school that is part of the Upper Merion Area SD school district, located in King of Prussia, PA with about 1,147 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 85 teachers, Upper Merion HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Upper Merion Area High School, located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Upper Merion Area School District, the school is known for its diverse student body and a robust academic curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and dual-enrollment opportunities with local colleges. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through four-year university pathways, technical training, or career readiness programs.
Beyond academics, Upper Merion High School offers an extensive extracurricular landscape designed to foster student engagement and community spirit. Students have access to a variety of varsity sports, competitive arts programs, and numerous student-run clubs that cater to diverse interests. The school’s campus in the heart of King of Prussia benefits from the surrounding community's resources, providing students with a collaborative environment that balances rigorous intellectual development with holistic personal growth and social responsibility.
For more information, contact Upper Merion HS at (610) 205-3802 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
King of Prussia, PA 19406-2363
(610) 205-3802
UPPER MERION HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in King of Prussia, PA with about 1,147 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Upper Merion Area SD
- Total Students:
- 1,147
- Teachers:
- 85.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,147 students
- White
- 58.1%
- Asian
- 12.6%
- Black or African American
- 12.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.