Our Lady Of Mercy Academy

815 Convent Road, Syosset, NY, 11791-0117 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Founded in 1928 as a Catholic College preparatory school for young women, Our Lady of Mercy Academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education permeated with the charism of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. In response to the challenge of the Gospel, the faculty and staff of our Lady of Mercy Academy work to educate students in a holistic fashion within a compassionate environment of reverence for one another and for the world. Each student is challenged to develop her God-given gifts thus empowering the young woman to become an authentic witness of Mercy in the global community of the 21st century. The philosophy of Our Lady of Mercy Academy is based on the Church’s threefold mission: to impart the message of Jesus, to advance the building of Christian community, and to bear witness to the Gospel message....

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School Overview:

 
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Nassau County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 468 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 137 students
Grade 10 - 120 students
Grade 11 - 105 students
Grade 12 - 106 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 38 teachers
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1928 as a Catholic College preparatory school for young women, Our Lady of Mercy Academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education permeated with the charism of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. In response to the challenge of the Gospel, the faculty and staff of our Lady of Mercy Academy work to educate students in a holistic fashion within a compassionate environment of reverence for one another and for the world. Each student is challenged to develop her God-given gifts thus empowering the young woman to become an authentic witness of Mercy in the global community of the 21st century. The philosophy of Our Lady of Mercy Academy is based on the Church’s threefold mission: to impart the message of Jesus, to advance the building of Christian community, and to bear witness to the Gospel message.
  • Profile last updated: 03/13/2009

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About This Zipcode (11791)
School Zip (11791)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 24,445 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 62% 32%
Population Average Age 41 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $99,280 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.3 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 52 years old 58 years old
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Zipcode (11791)


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% Owning / % Renting 94% / 6% 41% / 59%

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