Our Lady Of Mercy High School

1437 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY, 14610-0146 - View a map of this schoolMap

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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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School Overview:

 
Our Lady Of Mercy High School
School Membership(s) Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Year Founded 1928
County Monroe County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 659 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 15% 19%
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 54 teachers
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 * 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
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / 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

School Notes:

  • 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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School Zip (14610)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 14,534 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 60% 32%
Population Average Age 41 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.0 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $44,814 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 62 years old 58 years old
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Zipcode (14610)


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