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Mercer Island High School
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  • MERCER ISLAND, WA
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Mercer Island School District

Mercer Island High School

#12 in Best Public High Schools in Washington
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Administration
      C
    7. Sports
      A
    8. Food
      A minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      B minus
    mercerislandschools.org/mihs
    (206) 236-3345
    9100 SE 42ND
    MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040
    About Mercer Island High School...

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    Grades
    9-12
    Students
    1,551

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    Our purpose is to provide students with challenging educational activities and experiences that encourage students to reach their individual potential.

    Mercer Island High School (MIHS) is a comprehensive four-year public high school and includes Crest Learning Center – an alternative high school program. Local private and parochial school students also matriculate at Mercer Island High School. There are approximately 1,548 students attending the high school. There are 398 seniors in the Class of 2024. On time graduation rate is 95%. The ethnic breakdown of the student population is 20% Asian, 0.8% African American, 66.6% Caucasian, 3.5% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and 8.7% Multiracial. The full and part-time classroom educational staff totals 103.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    99%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    90%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1350
    491 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    432 responses
    AP Enrollment
    36%
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    Mercer Island
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $170,000
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,244
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $1,504,500
    National
    $244,900
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    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    B+
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    Students
    1,551
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    3%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $73,066
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.9%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
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    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,721 / year
    National
    $12,239
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