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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 450 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,800
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mercy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan 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	115
10	115
11	110
12	110

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

The Academic Mentoring and Educational Support Program (AMES Program) at Mercy High School is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive academic learning environment for its diverse student body. We believe that all young women can succeed aca

Year Founded

1945

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 3, 2027

Campus Size

25 acres

School Motto

Women Who Make a Difference

Student Body

Total Students

450 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average SAT score

1270

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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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

2-D Art & Design3-D Art & Design

African American StudiesAmerican Government and Politics

American HistoryArt History

BiologyCalculus AB

ChemistryComputer Science

Computer Science PrinciplesDrawing

English Literature and CompositionEnvironmental Science

FrenchLanguage & Composition

LatinMacroeconomics

MicroeconomicsPhysics

PsychologySpanish

StatisticsU.S. Government & Politics

World History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,800

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% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,500

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Office of Admissions

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

23 sports

Colors

Maroon, Gold

School Mascot

Marlin

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

43 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ArcheryArt

Black Awareness Society for EducationBusiness Professionals of America

Coding ClubCuisine Club

CyberPatriotsDebate Club

FEBClubFishbowl Spirit Club

ForensicsFrench Club and French Honor Society

Genes in Diseases and SymptomsGirls & Money

GREEN ClubHealthy Habits

HOSA Future ProfessionalsHuman Relations Council

Junior Classical LeagueLore Yearbook

Mock TrialModel United Nations

National Honor SocietyNewsprint

Pastoral Ministry TeamPeace Club

Photography ClubPretty Brown Girls

Pro-Life ClubQuiz Bowl

Red CrossRobotics

Science Club and Science OlympiadSpanish Honor Society

Student GovernmentTeam One Love

Youth Mercy Associates

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Arts and Music Programs:

Fall Play and Spring MusicalInternational Thespian Society

Mercy MimesMercyaires

Spirit ChoirTri-M Music Honor Society

School Notes

MERCY EDUCATION: Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education.
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL MISSION: Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously.
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL VISION: As a shining lamp of Catholic education, Mercy High School inspires young women of diverse backgrounds to lead faith-filled lives, use their voices, and achieve their goals. Our graduates exemplify unity, empathy, knowledge, and leadership to make a difference in the world.
HISTORY & TRADITIONS: Rooted in Mercy Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. On September 24, 1827, Catherine McAuley opened the House of Mercy on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland, including the first "Mercy School" a classroom dedicated to training young women. In 1831, Catherine and two companions took vows to become the first Sisters of Mercy, beginning a religious order to carry on their important service to those who were poor, sick and uneducated. Sisters of Mercy and their companions, associates and co-workers continue Catherine McAuley's mission of education. To ensure that mission into the future, the Sisters of Mercy established Mercy Education in 2017. Today, in the spirit of Catherine, the Sisters of Mercy respond to emerging needs, guided by five Critical Concerns: Earth, Immigration, Nonviolence, Racism and Women.
The Mercy High School Michigan tradition began in 1945 when the Sisters of Mercy opened Our Lady of Mercy High School at Outer Drive and Southfield Roads in Detroit. The Sisters of Mercy established the school to offer young women the opportunity to receive a value-centered education in an environment of academic excellence. As enrollment grew, Mercy relocated to a new and larger building in Farmington Hills in 1965. Mercy is proud of its 17,000+ alumnae throughout the world who are now making a difference. The student body is made up of young women from over 70 metropolitan Detroit communities. This broad, inclusive base provides Mercy with a rich, multi-ethnic constituency from diverse, socioeconomic backgrounds. The common thread among staff, students and parents is a commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity and the integration of Mercy Core Values into daily life.

Please visit mhsmi.org/admissions to learn more about Mercy Admissions events and the application process to be a Mercy Girl.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Julie Carver - President, Mercy High School

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 $17,800 for private students.

What schools are Mercy High School often compared to?

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

What is the acceptance rate of Mercy High School?

The acceptance rate of Mercy High School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Mercy High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Michigan with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Mercy High School?

Mercy High School famous alumni include: Julie Carver.

What sports does Mercy High School offer?

Mercy High School offers 23 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Archery, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Mercy High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for most sports offered.

What is Mercy High School's ranking?

Mercy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Mercy High School?

The application deadline for Mercy High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $17,282 for elementary schools and $18,749 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).