Mercy High School
School Notes Overview:
Mercy High School, a Catholic diocesan high school for young women, is committed to providing an educational experience that responds to individual needs. In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy and their foundress Catherine McAuley, each student is challenged to grow, to realize her full potential, and to provide service to others within an atmosphere that fosters a spirit of community and compassion. Mercy High School offers a disciplined academic environment and a sound liberal arts background that prepare graduates for college and career pursuits. Spiritual growth is nourished by a program which integrates religious studies and experiences to encourage community spirit and service to others. Opportunities for a wide variety of extracurricular activities also contribute to the total learning experience....
School Overview:
Mercy High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Douglas County, NE | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 332 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
This School |
(NE) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 15% | 10% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 97 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 83 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 91 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 61 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers | |
This School |
(NE) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 177 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Mercy High School, a Catholic diocesan high school for young women, is committed to providing an educational experience that responds to individual needs. In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy and their foundress Catherine McAuley, each student is challenged to grow, to realize her full potential, and to provide service to others within an atmosphere that fosters a spirit of community and compassion. Mercy High School offers a disciplined academic environment and a sound liberal arts background that prepare graduates for college and career pursuits. Spiritual growth is nourished by a program which integrates religious studies and experiences to encourage community spirit and service to others. Opportunities for a wide variety of extracurricular activities also contribute to the total learning experience.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2007
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posted on September 27, 2009 at 05:14:18 am
The 2009 2010 school year marks 50 years of students attending classes at 233 Riverside Way in Red Bluff. The first graduating class was composed of eleven seniors, which included three girls from Guadalajara, Mexico. At that time Mercy was an all girls school. - Private schools pass tough test (Omaha World-Herald)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 05:04:26 am
Despite the recession, many of the metro area schools report steady or even growing enrollments.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (68106) | School Zip (68106) |
(NE) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 20,091 people | 1,710,459 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 35% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,834 | $41,223 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 45 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 64% / 36% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart - 361 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Creighton Preparatory School - 1039 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- Gross Catholic High School - 500 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- Marian High School - 657 students - 4.4 mi. away - view location
- Roncalli Catholic High School - 300 students - 5.2 mi. away - view location
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