Mercy High School
550
Students
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Mercy High School has served the community over 75 years, and was first opened in Detroit by the Sisters of Mercy in 1945, Mercy High School is an all-girls' college preparatory school focused on readying young women for higher-learning careers that "engender life-long discovery."
Mercy High School seeks to nurture "highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders," with knowledge, intellect and faith. Young women attending Mercy High School are encouraged to explore their unique gifts and talents, value social justice and pursue academic and professional excellence. Representing 70 metropolitan Detroit communities, Mercy High School prides itself on its cultural diversity and inclusive footprint.
Mercy High School's maroon and gold Marlins are persistent scholars. Built around the motto, "Women Who Make a Difference," Mercy High School requires students to complete 8 semesters in world history and languages, science, the visual arts, math and English literature among many other subjects.
Students can pursue diverse interests by joining over 30 organizations that include the Cultural Cuisine Club, Middle Eastern Student Association or Model United Nations and have taken home 26 State Championships in soccer and basketball and numerous awards in other sports.
Mercy High School graduates women of character and passion, committed to purpose.
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Carolyn Witte
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$16,425
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
42
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
30
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
100%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
81.8%
Black
7.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Hispanic
3.7%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best All Girls Schools in Michigan
#5
Best Catholic Schools in Michigan
#8
Best HS For Athletes in Michigan
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University
315 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
261 Students
Wayne State University
111 Students
Loyola University Chicago
100 Students
Grand Valley State University
92 Students
Oakland University
56 Students
Western Michigan University
55 Students
Central Michigan University
50 Students
University of Detroit Mercy
49 Students
Howard University
43 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
96 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
81 Students
Business
79 Students
Psychology
69 Students
Political Science and Government
62 Students
Nursing
55 Students
Pre-Law Studies
41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
21 Students
Chemistry
21 Students
Journalism
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/12/2023
When I attended Mercy High School there was a great amount of diversity and student involvement. The academics are good and it is a good college preparatory school. I do wish they focused a little more on their connection to colleges it seems many students don't get into low acceptance rate schools. Many stay in state and go to Michigan State which is a good school but for a "college preparatory" school I wish they connected with more colleges allowing students to have better chance to get accepted to those harder schools.
1/24/2022
I like how they really prepare us for college. One thing that could be changed is the amount of AP classes offered. I believe they could offer more AP classes.
7/26/2020
Mercy High School is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse environment. All the girls that go here have a passion to learn and also discover things outside of school they are passionate about.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/31/2023
Amazing school which focuses on rewarding hard work and solid values. Teaches young women that they are capable and confident.
3/27/2019
Produces confident, capable, prepared women with great friendships!
1/12/2019
The best education in the humanities and writing skills.
6/20/2017
My daughter has blossomed at Mercy, finding a path I never would have foreseen. She is college bound and has an uncommon sense of self and purpose that she's developed from the many opportunities afforded by Mercy.
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