Mercersburg Academy
Overview
Founded in 1893, Mercersburg Academy is an environment that allows young people to navigate their teenage years unfettered but supported and supervised. Mercersburg has nearly 130 years of perfecting what it means to be a proving ground for college and life. With students from 32 states and 46 countries, Mercersburg is a microcosm of our global community. We offer a beautiful 300-acre campus with impressive facilities, 160 academic courses, 27 varsity sports teams, nine music, dance, and theatre ensembles, 50+ student clubs, an outdoor education program, a global travel program, and other offerings. Relationships developed here are authentic and lifelong. Our faculty have dedicated their professional careers to working with teens, and our students define themselves here and graduate inspired to change the world.
Academics
Department Director Jennifer Smith
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 109
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 7
Average Students Per Dorm:
Number of Girls Dorms: 4
Number of Boys Dorms: 3
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director:
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
Recreational Sports
Graduates
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: 0
Current Endowment Amount: $362,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 371
Total Day: 75
Total Enrollment: 446
Boys: 225
Girls: 221
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 31st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $66,900
5-Day Boarding: $0
Day Tuition Fee: $39,650
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: %
Average Awarded: $0
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $0
Current Endowment Amount: $362,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Zach Swope
Admissions Phone: 717-328-6173
Fax: 717-328-6319
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mercersburg.edu