Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School

PO Box 902 1345 Sumneytown, Gwynedd Valley, PA, 19437-0194
Tel: (215)646-8815
Grades: 9 - 12 | 361 students
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The Gospel values of compassionate presence, justice, service, and concern for the dignity of all persons, which are the charism of Catherine McAuley, are the foundation of our school and of a moral, enlightened society. The goal of education is to develop and nurture the whole person: intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Students can learn and become competent and compassionate adults in a nurturing community atmosphere that provides positive role models.

School Overview:
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Mercy Secondary Education Association (MSEA)
National Coalition of Girls
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1861
Student Body
Total Students 361 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 1% (PA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 32%
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / Feb. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,500
% on Financial Aid 1%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,000
Admissions Director Kimberly Dunphy Scott '84
Admissions Associate Ms. Moira McGinn '08
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Field Hockey Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Winter Track

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Nearby Schools:

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Early Childhood Ed Center
Gr. K | 0 mi. away
Blue Bell KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.3 mi. away
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse
Gr. K-3 | 1.7 mi. away
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Gr. PK-K | 1.7 mi. away
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary
Gr. K-8 | 1.7 mi. away

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