Public School
Lower Merion High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Ardmore, PA
- 217 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB+
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationA
- SportsA+
- FoodA
- Resources & FacilitiesA+
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- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$80,625
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,267
National
$949Median Home Value
$309,600
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
Poll
- 65%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
Students
Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,440
Free or Reduced Lunch
14%
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.23 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.23 responses
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.23 responses
Teachers
- 52%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.33 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.33 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.33 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$26,057/ year
National
$12,239- 91%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.32 responses
- 53%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.32 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.32 responses
Lower Merion High School Reviews
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My old school of snide peers had made it clear to me that learning was “uncool”. My first day at LM, however, changed everything I thought I knew about High School. I was shocked when a girl in the front of the room ambitiously raised her hand to correct the teacher. I braced myself for the snickers and the eye rolling, but, to my surprise, none followed. Rather, my aloof classmates were raising their hands, remaining attentive and viciously taking notes.
My classmates seemed intrinsically driven to succeed- not just academically, but in personal endeavors. Among many others, I remember a girl who wrote a book on her Indian heritage and got it published. A boy on my Crew team trained every day, even after our grueling practices, with West Point ambitions. Seeing them work hard for what they wanted made me want to do the same.
LM encouraged fearless self-expression and achievement. It is truly rare to find a high school with such an environment.
My classmates seemed intrinsically driven to succeed- not just academically, but in personal endeavors. Among many others, I remember a girl who wrote a book on her Indian heritage and got it published. A boy on my Crew team trained every day, even after our grueling practices, with West Point ambitions. Seeing them work hard for what they wanted made me want to do the same.
LM encouraged fearless self-expression and achievement. It is truly rare to find a high school with such an environment.
My own experience at LM supports the statistic that Lower Merion is one of the best high schools in the country. I had great connections with the teachers, made lifelong friends, and participated in activities that I will continue through college. There is no doubt however, that there is a pressure cooker environment at LM. Students naturally want to be the best at everything and be admitted to the top schools in the country, so that means they "have" to take the hardest classes available and participate in a myriad of school activities– both of which LM offers. Students experience stress from their teachers who "advocate up-keeping mental health" yet pile on mountains of work, from their parents, and from themselves. This is a complex issue that has no simple solution but is accepted as the way things are. Although high school was stressful, I got so much out of it and it ultimately paid off in every respect. A great experience, but I would never do it over again.
Lower Merion High School has a program for minority students to get them prepared for College and the world we might not be fully prepared for. Unlike some schools Lower Merion has very high standards they push kids, so they can achieve their highest goals. It is a somewhat diverse environment considering is a predominately white school, and is placed #9 of best high school in America. It is a safe school with many activities for students to participate, and feel comfortable