Upper Merion HS

465 Crossfield Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406

1,345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,345

Total Students

93.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Merion HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	659
Hispanic	220
Black	188
Asian	195
Two or More	79
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
659 (49.0 %)
Hispanic
220 (16.4 %)
Asian
195 (14.5 %)
Black
188 (14.0 %)
Two or More
79 (5.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
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:	Upper Merion Area SD
Phone:	(610)205-3802
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 353

Grade 10 307

Grade 11 349

Grade 12 336