Villa Maria Academy vs. Mercyhurst Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Mercyhurst Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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School History
Overview
Villa Maria Academy was established by the Sisters of St.
Joseph in 1892. Tradition, religion, academics, leadership, athletics, arts, electives, activities, and our community of faculty and students are all the parts that make Villa Maria a special place to be.
Villa Maria Academy is a Catholic, co-educational, secondary school established to further the mission of unity of the Sisters of St.
Joseph. Through our leadership, environment and programs, we empower young people to recognize their God-given uniqueness and talents, to acquire knowledge and skills for success in a global society and to engage the future with optimism, generosity, and conï¬Âdence.
At Villa, we uphold the value of the intrinsic dignity and worth of the individual.
Mercyhurst Preparatory School is a four year co-educational Catholic secondary school founded by the Sisters of Mercy to prepare students from all religious and ethnic backgrounds for a successful, productive, and compassionate life in an ever-changing and interdependent world.
Mercyhurst Prep education is based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and a modeling of Judeo-Christian values; excellence in academic and co-curricular programs, service to our local and global communities, and the dedication and active support of the students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Mercyhurst community.
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 1993-1998
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
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1926
Students Body
Total Students
325 students
497 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
85
115
Grade 10 Students
77
110
Grade 11 Students
75
155
Grade 12 Students
88
117
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Average Class Size
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23
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
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Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Grey skirt/slacks and white polo shirt)
(Grey skirt/slacks and white polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Nov. 9 / Jan. 4 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$11,365
Tuition Notes
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This is tuition for the 2023-2024 school year. This includes a $250 technology fee, $75 iPad insurance, a $300 fundraiser, and a $40 activity fee.
Acceptance Rate
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99%
Admissions Director
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Allison Orlando
Admissions Associate
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Michelle Intrieri
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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15
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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34
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Baking Club, Calamari's Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless, Chrysalis, Concert Choir, Critical Concerns, Dance Company, DIY Club, Fashion Club, Feed the Hungry, Fitness Center, French Club, International Thespian Society, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mercy Service Project, Minecraft, Model United Nations, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Orchestra Ensemble, Reading Club, Robotics and Technology Club, Serteens, Show Choir, Ski Club, Spanish Club, Speech and Debate, Spirit Club, Student Council/Student Government, The Joseph of Arimathea Society, The Ophelia Club, Travel Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Women in Motion