Upper Merion High School

Upper Merion High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
465 Crossfield Rd,  King Of Prussia, PA
Upper Merion Area School District
3.8
3.2
1,386 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
96.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
251:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
49%
Hispanic
16.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.5%
Black
14%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#27 Most Diverse Public HS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 312 Students
Penn State 267 Students
Drexel University 229 Students
University of Pittsburgh 225 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 203 Students
University of Pennsylvania 148 Students
Montgomery County Community College - Blue Bell 96 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 94 Students
Villanova University 93 Students
New York University 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 140 Students
Biology 105 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Computer Science 90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 69 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Finance 45 Students
Political Science and Government 44 Students
Marketing 40 Students
Accounting 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 311 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/24/2024
Upper Merion is a good school with good teachers. They have an amazing new school including new gyms, pool, class rooms, and more.
4.0 Senior
10/22/2023
Academically, my experience at Upper Merion has been good. The new building is well-designed and includes good facilities for learning and sports. I also believe that the overall culture of the school isn't as present as it is in most schools. I think that will just take time as the school adapts to the increased student size in the next decade or so.
5.0 Senior
10/1/2023
I love going to Upper Merion High School. I've been in this school district since I was in third grade. I love that fact that everyone that goes to Upper Merion is different.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/24/2025
I have raised 5 kids through the school district. I have to say the High School is what you make it! All of my children received an EXCELLENT education that they all feel more than prepared them for college. All 3 out of college so far earned Honor, so they learned to study hard and to apply themsel...
5.0 parent
5/20/2023
My sons, my nieces, myself and my sister all went to/ are currently in the Upper Merion Area school district. I am now in my 21st year as a teacher in another school district. I feel that I can say with experience and expertise that the staff and administrators at UM are compassionate, well-organize...
2.0 student
1/27/2023
As a current student, I would not necessarily recommend this school district. They are extremely hypocritical and say they care about their students when they do not, as in the summer of 2020, multiple hate accounts were created spewing hate towards certain groups of students. I and a few others att...
5.0 parent
2/6/2022
Teachers/staff have been great!My child is thriving and learning.I’d go easier on the AP courses though…come on I went to Berkeley and 2 other Universities…an undergrad course is typically not that demanding in college and uni ; ) The best classes are the ones that teach, inspire, and encourage…one...

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Upper Merion High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in King Of Prussia, PA, in the King of Prussia neighborhood, and is served by the Upper Merion Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,386 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Upper Merion High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $516,581. Discover additional schools in the area, like Upper Merion Middle School, Mother Teresa Regional, Candlebrook Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what King Of Prussia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Upper Merion High School.

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