- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton, NJ
Mercer High School
Federal NCES profile for Mercer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 348020006013
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 348020006013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Mercer High School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-24.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 348020006013 · Hamilton, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 5.9:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercer Elementary School (141 students)
Mercer High School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-24.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mercer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mercer High School
200 students
- Mercer Element
Mercer Elementary School
141 students
- Joseph F. Capp
Joseph F. Cappello School
97 students
- Regional Day S 1
Regional Day School
1 students
What this shows Mercer High School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer High School compares
Mercer High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 2% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 33 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 19.5%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Mercer High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Mercer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph F. Cappello School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Regional Day School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools in Hamilton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer High School
How many students attend Mercer High School?
Mercer High School has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer High School is 5.9:1, which is 50% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercer High School?
42.6% of students at Mercer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer High School?
The largest demographic group at Mercer High School is African American at 39.0% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer High School?
Mercer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mercer High School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Special Services School District?
Besides Mercer High School, Mercer County Special Services School District also operates Mercer Elementary School (141 students), Joseph F. Cappello School (97 students), and Regional Day School (1 students). See the Mercer County Special Services School District district page for the complete list.