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Lower Merion High School

Lower Merion SD · Montgomery County · 315 E Montgomery Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003.0

(610)645-1810

10/10
#2
Rank 2 out of 625
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #5 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #6 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #4 · 100th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lower Merion High School sits in Ardmore, right along the Main Line — one of the most sought-after suburban corridors outside Philadelphia — where tree-lined streets, walkable town centers, and easy access to the city make for an genuinely enviable place to raise a family. Academics here are as serious as it gets, with near-perfect scores across English, math, and science, drawing families who want rigorous preparation for selective colleges without sacrificing a well-rounded suburban upbringing. If you're relocating to the Philadelphia area and education is your top priority, the Lower Merion school district is almost certainly the first conversation you'll have.

Student Demographics

390 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
245 (63%)
African American
49 (13%)
Asian
46 (12%)
Multiple Races
31 (8%)
Hispanic
19 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged80 (21%)
Students with Disabilities87 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,674
Enrollment
143.4
Teachers (FTE)
11.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

97.7%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.

23
AP Courses
offered
45.6%
AP Participation
of students
780
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 Programs9/10 · #68 · 90th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found