Type
Boarding and Day
School
Mercersburg Academy
Siviq Rank#94Mercersburg, PA • Boarding and Day
Boarding and Day
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Mercersburg Academy’s 2025-2026 profile describes a coeducational boarding and day school founded in 1893, serving grades 9-12 and offering a postgraduate year. Enrollment is 439 students from 26 states plus D.C. and 38 countries, with a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio, average class size of 12, 33% students of color, and 51% receiving financial aid. The school’s highest rigor is Advanced Studies (AS), with Earned Honors available in select courses. Mercersburg does not report GPA or class rank, does not report disciplinary infractions to colleges, reports a mean ACT of 32 for the Class of 2025, and states that 100% of graduates attend a four-year college or university.
College Counseling
College Counseling includes a Dean, a Director, three Associate Directors, an Assistant Director, and a general office contact.
Advanced Coursework
Advanced Studies (AS) is the highest level of rigor in all academic disciplines; in most cases students may complete a maximum of four AS credits per term. Earned Honors is available in select standard-level courses.
Matriculation Notes
100 percent of graduates attend a four-year college or university.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
88th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 88% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
78th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 78% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Outcomes
7th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 7% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
100th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 100% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
100th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 100% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12, PG
Profile
Academics
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average ACT
- 32
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 26
- Countries Represented
- 38
- Students of Color
- 33%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 51%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Mercersburg Academy does not report GPA or class rank.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- Mercersburg does not report disciplinary infractions to post-secondary institutions; students are counseled and expected to self-report final warnings, suspensions, and required withdrawals if asked.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Quentin McDowell
P ’25, ’27
Institutional
Contacts
Dean
Michael Conklin
Associate Director
Cindy Fowler
P ’29
Assistant Director
Matt Hurst
Associate Director
Rachel Mallory
Associate Director
Erin McHugh
Associate Director
David Stephenson
Director
Vicki Thompson
College Counseling
College Counseling Office
Fax: 717-328-6311
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB #392570
392570
External References
Links
Search & Answers
Mercersburg Academy Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercersburg Academy?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 4:1 at Mercersburg Academy.
How many students are enrolled at Mercersburg Academy?
The current school profile reports about 439 students enrolled at Mercersburg Academy.
What grades does Mercersburg Academy offer?
Mercersburg Academy currently reports serving grades 9-12, PG.
Where is Mercersburg Academy located?
Mercersburg Academy is located in Mercersburg, PA.
Is Mercersburg Academy a day school or a boarding school?
Mercersburg Academy is a private school.
How many students receive financial aid at Mercersburg Academy?
The current school profile says about 51.0% of students at Mercersburg Academy receive financial aid.
Do seniors have to complete a capstone at Mercersburg Academy?
Yes. All seniors must successfully complete a capstone experience, either MAPS or Springboard, to graduate.
What does Mercersburg use instead of APs for its highest-level classes?
Mercersburg says Advanced Studies (AS) is its highest level of rigor across academic disciplines. In most cases, students can take up to four AS credits per term, and Earned Honors is available in some standard-level courses.
Does Mercersburg Academy report GPA or class rank?
No. Mercersburg states that it does not report GPA or class rank.
Does Mercersburg report disciplinary infractions to colleges?
Not directly. The school says it does not report disciplinary infractions to post-secondary institutions, but students are expected to self-report final warnings, suspensions, and required withdrawals if asked.
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Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 02, 2026 | Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • Average Class Size • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1766077377/mercersburgedu/r64vnjlpmbk12ktpzpli/MA_2025-2026SchoolProfile_FINAL2_NoCrops11.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Average Class Size • Founded Year |
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| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12, PG | Founded in 1893; a coeducational boarding and day school enrolling students in grades 9-12 and offering a postgraduate year. |
| Lowest Grade | 9 | 9-12, PG |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 9-12, PG |
| Postgraduate Offered | Yes | 9-12, PG |
| Boarding Status | Boarding and Day | Founded in 1893; a coeducational boarding and day school enrolling students in grades 9-12 and offering a postgraduate year. |
| Boarding Status Code | boarding_and_day | Boarding and Day |
| School Type | Coeducational | Founded in 1893; a coeducational boarding and day school enrolling students in grades 9-12 and offering a postgraduate year. |
| School Type Code | coeducational | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 439 | 439 students from 26 states and the District of Columbia and 38 countries; 33 percent of students identify as a student of color; 51 percent of students receive financial aid. |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 4 | 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio; average class size of 12 students. |
| Founded Year | 1893 | Founded in 1893 |
| School Leadership | - | Quentin McDowell P ’25, ’27 Head of School [email protected] |
| Key Contacts | - | Michael Conklin Dean [email protected] 717-328-6230 |
| Accreditations | - | Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. |
| School Codes | - | 100 Academy Drive, Mercersburg, PA 17236 • CEEB #392570 • mercersburg.edu |
| AP Courses | - | - |
| Average Class Size | 12 | average class size of 12 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | In 2022-2023, Mercersburg Academy introduced Earned Honors in select courses. Students may earn honors credit in these courses by fulfilling honors criteria throughout the school year; honors credit is assigned at the conclusion of the school year in accordance with these criteria. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Advanced Studies (AS) is the highest level of rigor in all academic disciplines; in most cases students may complete a maximum of four AS credits per term. Earned Honors is available in select standard-level courses. | Advanced Studies (AS) represents the highest level of rigor in all academic disciplines. In most cases, students may complete a maximum of four credits in AS per term. In 2022-2023, Mercersburg Academy introduced Earned Honors in select courses. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | College Counseling includes a Dean, a Director, three Associate Directors, an Assistant Director, and a general office contact. | COLLEGE COUNSELORS Michael Conklin Dean ... Cindy Fowler ... Associate Director ... Matt Hurst Assistant Director ... Rachel Mallory Associate Director ... Erin McHugh Associate Director ... David Stephenson Associate Director ... Vicki Thompson Director ... College Counseling Office ... [email protected] |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | 32 | ACT: 24 Test Takers Middle 50% Mean 32-34 32 |
| Matriculation Summary | 100 percent of graduates attend a four-year college or university. | 100 percent of graduates attend a four-year college or university. |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | 26 | 439 students from 26 states and the District of Columbia and 38 countries; 33 percent of students identify as a student of color; 51 percent of students receive financial aid. |
| Countries Represented | 38 | 439 students from 26 states and the District of Columbia and 38 countries; 33 percent of students identify as a student of color; 51 percent of students receive financial aid. |
| Students of Color | 33 | 439 students from 26 states and the District of Columbia and 38 countries; 33 percent of students identify as a student of color; 51 percent of students receive financial aid. |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 51 | 439 students from 26 states and the District of Columbia and 38 countries; 33 percent of students identify as a student of color; 51 percent of students receive financial aid. |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Mercersburg Academy does not report GPA or class rank. | Mercersburg Academy does not report GPA or class rank. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | Mercersburg Academy does not report GPA or class rank. |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | Mercersburg does not report disciplinary infractions to post-secondary institutions; students are counseled and expected to self-report final warnings, suspensions, and required withdrawals if asked. | Though Mercersburg does not report disciplinary infractions to post-secondary institutions, students are counseled and expected to self-report the details of final warnings, suspensions, and required withdrawals if asked. |
| Boarding Model | boarding_and_day | boarding_and_day |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | high_access | high_access |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding and day school serving grades 9-12 with a postgraduate year; 439 students from 26 states plus D.C. and 38 countries; 51% of students receive financial aid; Advanced Studies is the highest level of rigor in all academic disciplines, with up to four AS credits per term; Earned Honors available in select courses; Senior capstone experience required for all seniors; Average class size of 12 and 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio; SAT middle 50%: EBRW 650-750, Math 670-780; ACT middle 50%: 32-34; Mean ACT reported as 32 for the Class of 2025; College Counseling staff includes a Dean, Director, four Associate Directors, an Assistant Director, and office contact; College admission representatives may schedule in-person or virtual visits; 100% of graduates attend a four-year college or university; Testing policy not reported |