Mercy High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 387 students
Yearly Tuition: $28,340
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / Jan. 10
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mercy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mercy High School
9	100
10	98
11	81
12	108

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1931

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Student Body

Total Students

387 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

76%

Average Class Size

17 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

24 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Algebra 2 HonorsAmerican Sign Language 3 Honors

American Sign Language 4 HonorsAnatomy and Physiology Honors

AP 2D Art and DesignAP 3D Art and Design

AP African American StudiesAP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science PrincipalsAP Drawing

AP English LanguageAP English Literature

AP Environmental ScienceAP French Language

AP PhysicsAP Physics C

AP PrecalculusAP Psychology

AP ResearchAP Seminar

AP Spanish LanguageAP Statistics

AP Studio Art: 3D DesignAP US Government/Economics

AP US HistoryAP World History

Art 3 HonorsBiology 1 Honors

Ceramics 3 HonorsChemistry Honors

Chorus 3 HonorsDance 4H/5H/6H

English 1 HonorsEnglish 2 Honors

French 3 HonorsGeometry Honors

Honors PhysicsMedical Interventions Honors

Spanish 3 Honors

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Network for Mercy Education (formerly MSEA) (NME)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1 / Jan. 10

Yearly Tuition Cost

$28,340

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% on Financial Aid

35%

Admissions Director

Sandra Elgelda

Admissions Associate

Stephanie Jewett

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Water PoloWinter Track

Colors

White, Black, Blue, Grey

School Mascot

Crusader

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Dungeons and Dragons Robotics Club Tri-School Orchestra Club Alzheimer's Awareness Club B.I.N.G.O. (Be Intelligent N' Go Out) Big SisterLittle Sister Coastal Club Dance Club Drama Club Fight Club Financial Literacy for Teens GAA Girls Supporting Girls Harry Potter Club In the Criminal's Mind JSA Latinas Unidas Let Them Shine Literary Appreciation Club Love

You Club Mercy and Beyond Mercy Artivities Club Mercy Medical Club Philospher's Club Project Happiness Club S.T.A.R. Self Care Club VPA Club Women in White Coats Be Like Shireen Equality Club Filipino Club K-Club Marvel: Movies and Comics Club Mercy Media

School Notes

Mercy, a leading Catholic all girls` school on the Peninsula, has graduated a Congress Woman,NASA engineers, Olympians and professional athletes, entrepreneurs, educators, lawyers, health careproviders, artists, mothers-the list goes on and on because Mercy students know no boundaries.Find Your Voice, Find Your Passion, Find Your People, Find Your Future at Mercy High School! "We believe a school for girls is better than a school with girls." -International Coalition of Girls` Schools(www.ncgs.org).

AT A GLANCE Courses:
Over 100 (42 AP & Honors) Average
Class Size: 18
Clubs: Nearly 40 (Student-led)
Athletics: 70% of students participate (24 team/14 sports)
College: 99% of graduates pursue post-secondary education
Tuition: $25,925 (Financial aid available)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mercy High School cost?

Mercy High School's tuition is approximately $28,340 for private students.

What schools are Mercy High School often compared to?

Mercy High School is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame High School by visitors of our site.

Does Mercy High School offer a summer program?

Yes, Mercy High School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Mercy High School offer?

Mercy High School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Winter Track. Mercy High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Mercy High School's ranking?

Mercy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Mercy High School?

The application deadline for Mercy High School is Dec. 1 / Jan. 10.

In what neighborhood is Mercy High School located?

Mercy High School is located in the Easton Addition neighborhood of Burlingame, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Easton Addition.

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

Mercy is definitely the school to go to if you are looking for a strong sense of community and engagement. There is a high emphasis on bonding with your classmates and, if you play a sport (as most of the student body does at one point or another), your teammates. Retreats are a very big deal, as most any alum will tell you, and community service is a must (no, really, there's a 20 hour a year requirement). It's all worth it though. The academic aspect is challenging, but they definitely provide the support to back it up and ensure you can succeed. It is the kind of school where, at the very least, a handful of teachers will get to know you well, and will help you find where you belong.

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