Marian High School vs. Mercy High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Marian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Mercy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women,sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The mission of Marian High School is to ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values.
For 60+ years, members of our faculty and staff have committed themselves to creating an environment marked by academic excellence and Christian community.
We want each of our students to be successful and happy in her academic and co-curricular endeavors.
Our experience proves that our challenging program, including an extensive offering of Honors and AP courses, leads to acceptance at colleges and universities of choice.
Our focus on the development of the total person results in young women who are prepared for all that life has to offer. The student body represents a diverse population, each bringing her individual talents to school, each student enriching the others. Marian High School is a place to grow intellectually, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
We invite you to join us and experience all that Marian has to offer.
MERCY EDUCATION SYSTEM OF THE AMERICAS Mercy High School is a part of The Mercy Education System of the Americas (MESA).
The Mercy Education System of the Americas is rooted in the Gospel, through the Catholic faith and the Mercy charism.
Inspired by Catherine McAuley, Mercy Education nurtures highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve a vulnerable world.
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN MISSION STATEMENT Mercy High School, a Catholic college preparatory school immersed in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, educates and inspires young women of diverse backgrounds to lead and serve with compassion.
VISION STATEMENT A Mercy High School education is rooted in the Catholic faith and the charism of the Sisters of Mercy.
Our school welcomes and nurtures diverse young women, following the example of Venerable Catherine McAuley, Founder of the Sisters.
In order to engender life-long discovery, Mercy High School strives to exemplify an innovative learning community with committed educators and engaged students who seek and share knowledge and wisdom.
Our students, graduates, and other members of this Mercy family aspire to live out their relationship with God as they: recognize their own unique gifts and talents, and appreciate those of others.seek personal, academic and professional excellence.give voice to and exemplify their ideals.pursue compassionate justice through action.
Our cherished community is sustained and advanced by the active support of all members and friends.
HISTORY & TRADITION The Mercy tradition began in 1945 when the Sisters of Mercy opened Our Lady of Mercy High School at Outer Drive and Southfield Roads in Detroit.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
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Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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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
1959
1945
Students Body
Total Students
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560 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
-
20%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
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125
Grade 10 Students
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130
Grade 11 Students
-
150
Grade 12 Students
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155
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
85%
Average Class Size
15
22
Number of AP Classes
16
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:12
Average SAT score
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1270
Average ACT score
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28
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform skirt, blouse, sweater)
(Uniform skirt, blouse, sweater)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 7 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,450
$15,730
Tuition Notes
Plus, a $275 registration fee and $400 general fee.
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% on Financial Aid
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25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$5,000
Admissions Director
Tina Malloy Pedersen, '96
Office of Admissions
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18
21
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
38
44
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
All School Board, Ambassador Club, and Mathematics Club (STEM), Big Sis/Little Sis Mentor Program, Black Student Union, Broadcasting Club, Business Entrepreneurship Alliance at Marian & Rice, Christmas Dance, Class Governing Boards, Class Retreats, Diversity Matters, Engineering, Father/Daughter Events, Field Day, Forensic Science Team, Friends of the Earth, German Honor Society, Honor Code Committee, International Samaritan, International Thespian Society, LIFE - Life Is For Everyone, Liturgical Choir, Marian Medical Club, Marian Melodies, Marian Rice Players, Model United Nations, Mother/Daughter Events, National Honor Society, Pastoral Team, Project Care, Prom, Robotics Team (Mech Warriors), SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Sailing Club, Science, Senior Football, Spanish Honor Society, Walkathon
Animal Rigths, Archery, Art, Black Awareness Society for Education, Business Professionals of America, Coding Club, Cuisine Club, CyberPatriots, Debate Club, Fall Play and Spring Musical, FEBClub, Fishbowl Spirit Club, Forensics, French Club and French Honor Society, Genes in Diseases and Symptoms, Girls & Money, GREEN Club, Healthy Habits, HOSA Future Professionals, Human Relations Council, International Thespian Society, Junior Classical League, Lore Yearbook, Mercy Mimes, Mercyaires, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Newsprint, Pastoral Ministry Team, Peace Club, Photography Club, Pretty Brown Girls, Pro-Life Club, Quiz Bowl, Red Cross, Robotics, Science Club and Science Olympiad, Spanish Honor Society, Spirit Choir, Student Government, Team One Love, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Youth Mercy Associates