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Mercer Island High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Mercer Island, Washington · Mercer Island School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,439
Student:Teacher18.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch7%
Title INo
Mercer Island
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
1,439
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
7%-43.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Mercer Island High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Mercer Island, Washington. The school enrolls 1,439 students. It is part of the Mercer Island School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 51% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMercer Island School District
County53033
CityMercer Island
ZIP98040
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530498000761

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,439
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino4.9%
Black / African American21.2%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native62.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races9.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
4.9%
Black
21.2%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
9.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %7%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)