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Our Lady of Mercy High School is the largest all-women's Catholic secondary school in the Rochester, New York area. Established in 1928, by the Sisters of Mercy of Rochester, and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the University of the State of New York, Mercy's goal is to foster spiritual, personal and social growth as well as intellectual development in its students. Young women at Mercy are encouraged to become independent, to acquire a broad vision and to heighten their concern for all persons. Mercy High School's mission is to bring together young women from diverse ethnic, racial and economic situations. Beginning in grade seven and continuing through grade twelve, our young women are given an education designed to emphasize the positive roles of women in today's society.
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Our Lady Of Mercy High School |
| School Level |
High school
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Membership(s) |
Other religious school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 7 - 12 |
| Year
Founded |
1928 |
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County |
Monroe County, NY |
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| Total
Students |
659 students |
| Student
Body Type |
All-girls |
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School |
(
NY )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
15% |
22% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 7 - 85 students | | Grade 8 - 93 students | | Grade 9 - 122 students | | Grade 10 - 118 students | | Grade 11 - 117 students | | Grade 12 - 124 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
54 teachers |
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School |
(
NY )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:12 |
1:10
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Feb. 28 / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$7,550 |
| Tuition Notes |
Mercy High School works with families to make a Mercy education possible. In 2007, more than $600,000 was given to families in financial assistance. |
| Admissions
Director |
Mary Elizabeth McCahill |
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- Our Lady of Mercy High School is the largest all-women's Catholic secondary school in the Rochester, New York area. Established in 1928, by the Sisters of Mercy of Rochester, and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the University of the State of New York, Mercy's goal is to foster spiritual, personal and social growth as well as intellectual development in its students. Young women at Mercy are encouraged to become independent, to acquire a broad vision and to heighten their concern for all persons. Mercy High School's mission is to bring together young women from diverse ethnic, racial and economic situations. Beginning in grade seven and continuing through grade twelve, our young women are given an education designed to emphasize the positive roles of women in today's society.
- Profile last updated: 02/27/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
14610 ) |
| School
Zip (
14610 ) |
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NY ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
14,534 people |
18,975,234 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
60% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
41 years old |
35.9 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.0 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$44,814 |
$44,900 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5.5 rooms |
4.5 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
61 years old |
58 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (14610)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
56% / 44% |
42% / 58% |
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