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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
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • MERCER ISLAND, WA
  • 247 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    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
    mihs.mercerislandschools.org
    (206) 236-3345
    9100 SE 42ND
    MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040
    About Mercer Island High School...

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    Grades
    9-12
    Students
    1,524
    From Mercer Island High School

    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
    1390
    408 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    328 responses
    AP Enrollment
    36%
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    MIHS Marching Band To Perform in 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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    The Mercer Island High School Marching Band, was selected to perform in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, representing the state of Washington. This will mark the first Parade appearance by the band. The Mercer Island Marching Band will join the Parade to the call of “Let’s Have a Parade,” the iconic phrase that has signaled the start of every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1924.

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    Mercer Island
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $190,985
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,315
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $1,683,600
    National
    $281,900
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 33 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 33 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 89 responses
    • Games, dances, assemblies
      27%
    • Senior mural
      12%
    • Assemblies
      11%
    • Band traditions
      9%
    • Senior Assembly
      8%
    • Parties
      7%
    • Senior prank
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,524
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    4%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 34 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 34 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 34 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    20:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $73,066
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.9%
    57%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 44 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 44 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 44 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,721 / year
    National
    $12,239
    92%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 49 responses
    51%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 49 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 49 responses

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