Mercer Island High School
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: (206) 236-3350
District: Mercer Island School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 10-12 • 1453 students • 17 students per teacher
Mercer Island High School serves grades 10-12 in the Mercer Island School District. It is among the few public high schools in Washington to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
Mercer Island High School is a public school in the Mercer Island School District located in Mercer Island, WA. The principal of Mercer Island High School is Vicki Puckett. As of 2016, the students are 71.8% White, non-Hispanic; 20.2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3.3% Hispanic; 2.5% Multiracial; 1.7% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.5% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 4.1% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. The ratio of students to teachers at Mercer Island High School is 17:1.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 71.8% | 69.9% | 58.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.2% | 18.5% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 3.9% | 21.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.4% | 4.5% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 4.1% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 1.9% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 9.6 mi | |
| 2 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 18.3 mi | |
| 3 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 19.6 mi | |
| 4 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 21.6 mi | |
| 5 | Meredith Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 21.7 mi | |
| 6 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 22 mi | |
| 7 | Caldart Cottages | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 22.2 mi | |
| 8 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 22.2 mi | |
| 9 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 22.4 mi | |
| 10 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 22.7 mi | |
| 11 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 23.7 mi | |
| 12 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 24.2 mi | |
| 13 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 24.5 mi | |
| 14 | Woods and Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 24.9 mi | |
| 15 | Mukilteo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Mukilteo | WA | 25.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown Seattle | Seattle | WA | 5.6 mi | |
| 2 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 14.5 mi | |
| 3 | Maple Valley | Maple Valley | WA | 16.8 mi | |
| 4 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 19.3 mi | |
| 5 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 19.5 mi | |
| 6 | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | WA | 20.8 mi | |
| 7 | Ridgetop | Silverdale | WA | 22.3 mi | |
| 8 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 22.7 mi | |
| 9 | Poulsbo | Poulsbo | WA | 22.8 mi | |
| 10 | Naval Base Kitsap | Poulsbo | WA | 23.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Seattle | 5.6 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 19.9 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 25 mi. |
| Everett Naval Station | 28.8 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 33.6 mi. |
| Fort Lewis | 37.3 mi. |
