Mercy High School
School Notes Overview:
Mercy High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women. The Mercy tradition began in 1945 when the Sisters of Mercy opened Our Lady of Mercy High School at Outer Drive and Southfield Roads in Detroit. Mercy High School, a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, fosters spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and cultural development. Enriched by students from diverse backgrounds, Mercy High nurtures compassionate leaders committed to addressing human needs, working for justice and serving the poor. ...
School Overview:
Mercy High School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | ||
| School Membership(s) | Other religious school association(s) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1945 | ||
| County | Oakland County, MI | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 842 students | ||
| Student Body Type | All-girls | ||
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 202 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 218 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 203 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 219 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 13 | ||
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,585 | ||
| Admissions Director | Maureen Stirling | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 | ||
Sports |
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| Bowling | Cross Country | ||
| Diving | Equestrian | ||
| Field Hockey | Figure Skating | ||
| Golf | Ice Hockey | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
School Notes:
- Mercy High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women. The Mercy tradition began in 1945 when the Sisters of Mercy opened Our Lady of Mercy High School at Outer Drive and Southfield Roads in Detroit. Mercy High School, a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, fosters spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and cultural development. Enriched by students from diverse backgrounds, Mercy High nurtures compassionate leaders committed to addressing human needs, working for justice and serving the poor.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (48336) | School Zip (48336) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,924 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 40% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $55,837 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 43 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 71% / 29% |
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Nearby Schools:
- St. Agatha High School - 105 students - 3.1 mi. away - view location
- Catholic Central High School - 959 students - 5.4 mi. away - view location
- Ladywood High School - 420 students - 6.0 mi. away - view location
- Frankel Jewish Academy - 226 students - 6.4 mi. away - view location
- Marian High School - 556 students - 6.5 mi. away - view location
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