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Hickory High School

Hermitage SD · Mercer County · 640 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148.0

(724)981-8750

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9/10
#111
Rank 111 out of 625
Top 18%
English Language Arts8/10 · #162 · 74th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #111 · 82nd percentile
Science9/10 · #98 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hickory High School sits in Hermitage, a quietly comfortable small city in western Pennsylvania's Mercer County — close enough to the Pittsburgh and Cleveland metros for big-city amenities, but with a genuine small-town feel where school spirit actually means something. The school performs particularly well in math and science, making it a solid fit for families who want strong STEM foundations without the pressure-cooker environment of larger suburban districts. If you're drawn to a community where kids tend to know their teachers and neighbors, and where the local pride runs deep, Hermitage delivers that in spades.

Student Demographics

155 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
132 (85%)
Multiple Races
14 (9%)
African American
12 (8%)
Asian
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged64 (41%)
Students with Disabilities26 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

768
Enrollment
75.1
Teachers (FTE)
10.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

96.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

7
AP Courses
offered
23.9%
AP Participation
of students
194
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #372 · 44th percentile

25 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.