Mercer Island High School in Mercer Island, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mercer Island High School is a suburban public school in Mercer Island, Washington that is part of Mercer Island School District 400. It serves 1,453 students in grades 8 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 8 - 12

1,453 Students

76 Teachers

9100 SE 42nd St

Mercer Island, WA 98040 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Mercer Island High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mercer Island High School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

31%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Mercer Island High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 14, 2026

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