Mercy High School

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. Rooted in faith, tradition, academic excellence and sisterhood since 1945, Mercy is an innovative learning community with committed educators and engaged students who live out the Core Values of: Compelled by Mercy; Educational Courage; Inspired by Faith; Principled Leadership; A Voice for Dignity & Respect. 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, an Apple Distinguished School, and boasts 17,000+ Alumnae - Women Who Make a Difference.

FAST FACTS:
• 2024 Enrollment: 500 (All-Female)
• Financial Aid Offered: Yes
• Financial Aid Deadline: December 12, then rolling
• Merit Scholarships Offered: Yes, based on HSPT scores
• Legacy Scholarship; Sister Frances Warde Scholarship; Spirit of Mercy Scholarship
• Admission Requirements: Application; Teacher Recommendation; 7th/8th Grade Report Cards; Standardized Test Scores; High School Placement Test; School and Student Profile Form
• Deadline: December 12, then rolling

ADMISSIONS CONTACTS:
Maureen Stirling Duncan, '96 - Director of Recruitment & Enrollment Management
Jo Ferrari, Admissions Director
Colleen Kogut, Admissions Director
• [email protected]
• 248-476-2484

FAITH DEVELOPMENT:
The four year curriculum in Religious Studies provides a solid Catholic foundation with an emphasis on morality, theology, and scripture. Beyond the classroom, Mercy offers students many opportunities to deepen their faith and align experiences to the core values and attributes defined in the Mercy Education Profile of a Graduate. The Office of Mission & Ministry strengthens the spirituality of the student body through daily prayer, Mass, retreats, prayer services, Rosary, Youth Mercy Associate program, service projects, organizational outreach, and special Mercy celebrations. The Mercy Faith in Action program offers meaningful, faith-centered service opportunities that reflect our Mission and allow students to fulfill their service experience requirement while inspiring them to be a beacon of Christ's love to others.

UNIQUE ACADEMIC OFFERINGS:
Mercy offers a comprehensive college prep curriculum with 24 AP and 13 Honors courses and Lawrence Tech/Madonna/UD Mercy dual enrollment opportunities, as well as dynamic Performing and Visual Arts courses. Students utilize an iPad with powerful Apps including iMovie, Notability, CapCut, Canva, Google Drive, Quizlet, and more. Academic amenities: three computer labs; specialty labs for science, world language, digital design, art and drama studios, and a robust Robotics Center. Our Academic Mentoring & Educational Support (AMES) Program includes three full-time professionals committed to creating an inclusive academic learning environment.

ATHLETIC OFFERINGS:
Archery, Basketball, Boardercross, Bowling, Cheer, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Pompon, Sailing, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swim/Dive, Tennis, Track/Field, Volleyball

CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS & ACTIVITIES:
Animal Rights Club, Art Club, Business Professionals of America, Coding Club, CyberPatriots, Dance Program, Debate Club, Fall Play, FEMClub, Festival of One Acts, Film Club, Fish Bowl: Mercy Spirit Club, Forensics Team, French Club, French Honor Society, Girls and Money, Girls Who CAD, GREEN Club, Healthy Habits, Hellenic Student Association, HOSA, Human Relations Council, International Thespian Society, Junior Classical League, Link Crew, Mercy Book Club, Mercy Mimes, Mercy Peer 2 Peer, Mercy Yogis, Middle Eastern Student Association, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Nigerian Student Union, Peace Club, Performing Arts Staff, Pre Med Club, Pretty Brown Girls, Pro-Life Club, Quiz Bowl, Rebirth the Earth, Red Cross Club, Robotics, Science Club, Self Defense Club, Service for Purpose, South Asian Student Association, Spanish Honor Society, Spirit Choir, Spring Musical, Stars and Stripes, STEAMspirations: Women Empowering Tomorrow, Student Council, Student Ministry Team, Team One Love, Threads for Change, Youth Mercy Associates