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Mercy High School

United States, Baltimore

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The school at a glance
Fees $19,900
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 445
Type Girls School
Opened 1960
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Catholic Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Mercy High School Baltimore is an all-girls Catholic, college preparatory high school and International Baccalaureate World School serving students aged 14 to 18. Located on a 26-acre Baltimore campus at 1300 East Northern Parkway, the school integrates the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme with Advanced Placement courses and a Catholic curriculum. Mercy offers signature programs across STEM, arts, and law and social action, including the Catherine McAuley Honors Program, the Mentor Program, and the Sister Michelle Carroll Learning Services Program. Facilities support inquiry and creativity: a 2,500-square-foot library with thousands of volumes, the Dorothy Williams Bunting Science Center, a digital media lab and maker space, and a computer lab for student publications. On campus, performing arts space, two athletic fields, a gym, and the Weinberg Performing Arts Center foster arts and athletics. The Mercy tradition emphasizes hospitality, service, justice, and compassion in academics and student life.

1300 East Northern Parkway, Baltimore, Maryland 21239, USA

The Essentials

Mercy High School has 445 pupils, typical class sizes of 20.

Location
Baltimore, Maryland. Mercy High School sits on a 26-acre campus in Idlewood. The address is 1300 East Northern Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21239. It is 5 minutes from Belvedere Square, 9 minutes from Calvert Hall and the Roland Park Tri-Schools, and 10 minutes from I-695.

Stages
Grades 9–12.

Type
Catholic, all-girls, college preparatory high school; International Baccalaureate World School.

Additional learning support
Sister Michelle Carroll Learning Services Program.

Country affiliation
United States

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Mercy High School Baltimore has a uniform consisting of a white button-down shirt, plaid kilt, and a red blazer for formal occasions; a variety of uniform sweaters may be worn in cold weather, and knee- or ankle-length socks in white or black, or opaque black tights or leggings; shoes are all-black buck oxford. Uniforms are available at FlynnO'Hara Uniforms in Parkville, and shoes may be purchased at Van Dyke and Bacon.

Food Options
There is a dining hall on campus named The Votta Family Dining Hall.

Governance and Ownership
Mercy High School Baltimore is an independent Catholic high school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of the Mercy Education System of the Americas. It is governed by a Board of Trustees; the 2026-27 Board includes Mary Beth Lennon '85 as President.
Fees

Annual tuition at Mercy High School ranges from USD 19,900 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- An application/registration process is required through the school's online enrollment systems; families must submit a registration fee and an enrollment deposit as part of completing registration.

Tuition (2026/27 academic year) — tuition by year group
- Tuition per student (all grade levels served by the school): USD 19,900 per year.
- Technology, instructional, and activity fees: USD 600 per year.
- Combined total (tuition + technology/instructional/activity fees): USD 20,500 per year.
- Additional program fees (students enrolled in the Sister Michelle Carroll Learning Services Program): Level 1 fee USD 3,900; Level 2 fee USD 1,900.

Per-term / installment breakdown (examples based on common payment schedules available through the school's tuition-management partner)
- Annual (single payment): USD 19,900 once per year.
- Semi-annual (2 installments): USD 9,950 per installment (USD 19,900 ÷ 2).
- Quarterly (4 installments): USD 4,975 per installment (USD 19,900 ÷ 4).
- Monthly (example schedules frequently offered through FACTS):
- 10-month plan: USD 1,990 per month (USD 19,900 ÷ 10).
- 12-month plan: approximately USD 1,658.33 per month (USD 19,900 ÷ 12).
(Note: the school requires families to enroll in the school's tuition-management system, which supports selecting from standard plan frequencies such as annual, semi-annual, and monthly.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- All tuition invoicing and payment enrollment are managed through the school's tuition-management process; families create an account in that system and submit the registration fee and deposit as part of registration.
- The school uses FACTS (FACTS Management / FACTS Tuition Management) for tuition and financial-aid processing; FACTS supports structured payment plans and automatic payment processing.
- Payment timing (due dates and the number of installments) is set within the tuition-management plan selected at enrollment; any enrollment or FACTS setup fees that apply are processed according to FACTS terms.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Mercy High School is a day, college-preparatory high school for young women in Baltimore (no boarding program is offered).

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniforms: The school requires a uniform (white button-down shirt, plaid kilt, red blazer for formal occasions, uniform sweaters and specified shoes). Uniforms are available from the school's approved vendor, FlynnO'Hara; families are responsible for purchasing uniform items.
- Device / laptop: Each student must have a Windows laptop; families order the required device through the school's provided ordering process. Textbooks and course materials are purchased through the school's textbook partner (eCampus). Families should budget separately for textbooks, classroom materials, and any program-specific materials.
- Program-specific fees: Additional fees apply for specific services and programs (for example, the Sister Michelle Carroll Learning Services Program fees noted above). Families should expect incidental costs for trips, arts/extracurricular activities, exam fees (AP/IB assessments where applicable), team fees, and other optional program expenses.

Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation terms
- Enrollment deposits, registration fees, and any FACTS enrollment fees are handled through the school's enrollment and FACTS payment process; FACTS notes that enrollment-related fees, where charged, are processed according to FACTS terms and may be nonrefundable. Refund and withdrawal terms are governed by the school's enrollment/tuition agreement and the payment-plan terms established in the tuition-management system.

Fee payment options
- The school requires families to enroll in its tuition-management system (FACTS) for invoicing and payment; FACTS supports payments by automatic bank draft (ACH) and by credit/debit card where the school enables card payments. Credit/debit card payments may incur a processing convenience fee as disclosed at the time of payment.
- Textbook and material purchases are handled through the school's eCampus partner; uniform purchases are handled through the approved vendor (FlynnO'Hara). The school's online ordering/payment processes use secure payment processors for purchases.

Contact for finance and billing
- Finance Office contact for billing and financial-aid questions: Phone (410) 433-8880, ext. 223; email financialaid@mercyhighschool.com.

(All figures shown above use USD and reflect the school's published 2026/27 tuition and fee line items.)
Academics

Mercy High School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Catholic Curriculum for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The World's Premier Academic Curriculum: International Baccalaureate program with the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. It also offers Signature Programs across STEM, Arts, and Law and Social Action, including the Catherine McAuley Honors Program, the Mentor Program, and the Sister Michelle Carroll Learning Services Program.

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Higher Education Progression
100% college acceptance rate; Class of 2026 earned more than $37 million in merit scholarships and awards.

Gifted and Talented
Catherine McAuley Honors Program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Seminar Program is built into every Mercy Girl's schedule. Freshmen Year focuses on Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills: Thinking, Communication, Social, Self-Management, and Research, with Skills for success covering learning styles, time management, integrity, digital citizenship, exam preparation, and public speaking. The Adviser Program provides daily contact with a designated adviser; advisers work in small groups (about 15 students) and typically stay with the same group for four years to support academic progress and personal development. Mercy has two full-time counselors who meet with students individually, lead seminar classes, and collaborate with teachers to support Mercy Girls. The College Counseling team assists with college planning across all four years. The Student Services Team aims to nurture students and families through all four years, providing tools and resources that support lasting personal and academic growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Sister Michelle Carroll Learning Services Program supports Mercy Girls with documented learning differences or mild to moderate language-based learning disabilities in a highly personalized setting. Learning specialists create an individual support plan based on the student's full educational-psychological evaluation, and students participate in Mercy's college prep curriculum with additional support. Mercy Girls in this program develop organization, note-taking, time management, self-advocacy, and study strategies to become confident learners. Level 1 provides intensive support (three class periods per week with a learning specialist; 2:1 and individualized instruction). Level 2 provides moderate support (small groups; two class periods per week in year 1 and 2; reduced in later years; years 3–4 include weekly meetings). Incoming families indicate interest and submit required materials; additional fees apply; progress is evaluated annually.

Mental Wellbeing
The Seminar Program includes health and wellness topics such as sleep, practicing gratitude, mindfulness, depression, and alcohol awareness. The two full-time counselors provide individualized counseling and lead seminars, addressing student mental wellbeing and collaborating with teachers to support each Mercy Girl. These offerings are part of the broader Student Services framework that supports personal growth across all four years.
Parent Experience

History
Mercy High School Baltimore was founded in 1960 as an independent Catholic, college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. It educates girls in grades 9 through 12 and carries forward the Mercy tradition rooted in Catherine McAuley; the House of Mercy opened in Dublin in 1827 and the Sisters arrived in the United States in 1841, later establishing Mount Saint Agnes High School and college in Baltimore in 1867. Mercy High School Baltimore is sponsored by the Mercy Education System of the Americas and embodies the Mercy charism of hospitality, service, justice, and compassion. The Mercy history and Catholic identity are central to the school's mission and programs.

Community
The Mercy High School community is supported by two main parent groups: the Mothers' Club and the Fathers' Club. The Mothers' Club is one half of the parent association; it funds projects that enhance the Mercy Girl experience and fosters fellowship among female family members, with traditions such as the Mother‑Daughter Luncheon, Christmas decorating, and Faculty Staff Appreciation Week. Meetings occur monthly from October through May in the Votta Family Dining Hall. The Fathers' Club volunteers at school events, funds major initiatives (HVAC upgrades, dining area renovations, athletic facilities, science and yearbook equipment), and hosts signature events like the John L. Stasiak Memorial Golf Outing and the Father Daughter Cornhole Tournament; monthly meetings are held and upcoming events are posted on their page. The Mercy community also maintains an active alumnae network and a broad array of student programs and traditions.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Mercy High School's parent association comprises the Mothers' Club and the Fathers' Club, each playing a distinct role in supporting Mercy Girls and staff. The Mothers' Club focuses on fundraising, special projects, and fellowship, with traditions like the Mother‑Daughter Luncheon and Christmas decorations, and meets monthly from October through May in the Votta Family Dining Hall. The Fathers' Club supports the school through volunteering at dances, back‑to‑school nights, and graduation, and by funding major initiatives (HVAC upgrades, dining area renovations, athletic facilities, science equipment); it holds monthly meetings and sponsors signature events such as the John L. Stasiak Memorial Golf Outing and the Father-Daughter Cornhole Tournament. Together, the clubs coordinate through volunteer networks and communications channels to support Mercy and engage families in school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Mercy High School Baltimore sits on a 26-acre, tree-filled campus in Northeast Baltimore. The campus includes a Chapel, a First Floor Commons for student study, a 2,500-square-foot Library with about 7,300 volumes and access to electronic databases and e-books, and the Dorothy Williams Bunting Science Center with biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories. The Jesse James Hinson, Jr. Digital Media Lab & MakerSpace houses a 3D printer, Glowforge laser printer, and Macs, while the Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation Computer Lab houses Mercy's student publications. On-campus athletic facilities include two fields: a turf field in the Sisters of Mercy Athletic Complex with a video scoreboard, stadium lights, and spectator seating, and the Mary Anne Heckwolf Field, a natural grass softball field with a new scoreboard and multi-sport practice area. The Performing Arts Center includes the 37,000-square-foot Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Auditorium with 660 seats, a dance studio, piano lab, scene shop, and backstage dressing rooms to support arts programs.

Sports Facilities
On-campus athletic facilities include two fields: a turf field in the Sisters of Mercy Athletic Complex with a video scoreboard, stadium lights, and spectator seating; and the Mary Anne Heckwolf Field, a natural grass softball field with a new scoreboard and multi-sport practice area. The gymnasium has bleacher seating and concessions, and the Mary Ella Marion Court features a newly refinished floor and the Bryan F. Read Scoreboard. The Reitz Family Locker Rooms were funded by a leadership gift and the fitness room offers cardio and weightlifting equipment for student use.

Academic Facilities
The Dorothy Williams Bunting Science Center provides advanced biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories and dedicated science classrooms. The Jesse James Hinson, Jr. Digital Media Lab & MakerSpace includes a 3D printer, Glowforge laser printer, and Macs for engineering, design, and media projects. The Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation Computer Lab houses Mercy's publications The Lance, The Shield, and The Garnet. Mercy Library is a 2,500-square-foot facility with about 7,300 volumes and access to electronic databases and e-books to support IB research. The Sister Marie Foley College Counseling Center offers a spacious meeting space for seminars and college planning, and the Visual Arts Studio was renovated in 2022.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts Programs include The Dance Program, Visual Arts Program, and Theatre Arts, supported by spaces such as the Performing Arts Center, a dance studio, piano lab, scene shop, and backstage dressing rooms. Athletics features IAAM athletic teams across 12 sports, with team schedules and related facilities on campus. Signature Programs include STEM-focused initiatives such as The Women in Medicine Program, The Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program, Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences Program, and The Women in Technology Program. The Mercy Girl Experience, Mercy Traditions, Student Services, College Counseling, and Clubs & Organizations provide opportunities for leadership, service, and community involvement. All Arts Day and various performances and events are hosted in spaces like the Weinberg Auditorium, supporting arts and extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has more than 30 clubs and organizations on campus. The school has Ethics Team that competes in regional High School Ethics Bowl. The school has Model Diplomats that prepare Mercy Girls for Model UN and Model OAS conferences. The school has National Honor Society recognizing scholarship, character, service, and leadership.

Arts & Creative
The school has The Dance Program, Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts. The school has Ensemble Players, Madrigals, and Mezzos that perform in concerts and events. The school has co-curricular Dance Troupe and Apprentice Dance Company.

Cultural & Language
The school has Asian Student Union and Hispanic Student Union. The school has Société Honoraire de Français and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. The school has American Sign Language Club. The school has Greek Club and K-Pop Club.

Social & Hobbies
The school has Board Game Club and Chess Club. The school has Craft Club and Mercy Magic Club. The school has Pep Squad that supports school spirit at athletic events.

Community & Service
The school has Helping Hands - Mercy Service Club. The school has Social Justice Society. The school has Peer Ministry and Peer Educators. The school has VALID.

Leadership & Professional
The school has Student Ambassadors who join the Admissions Team. The school has Student Council that organizes school-wide spirit and service activities. The school has Model Diplomats that provide leadership experiences through conferences. The school has National Honor Society recognizing leadership within the school and community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has VALID as a safe-space promoting inclusion and diversity. The school has Pep Squad and Athletics programs that foster school spirit and physical activity. The school has dance and performance ensembles that contribute to well-being through teamwork and creativity.
Languages

Language Provision
French and Spanish are offered as world languages. Graduation requires two consecutive years of one world language. The World Languages section lists French and Spanish as language choices for Mercy High School. Online courses are available for original credit in American Sign Language, Chinese, and Latin.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Schedule a Visiting Day and a 1:1 interview. Visiting Days in the fall are for Future Mercy Girls who will apply for the Class of 2031. Visiting Days are scheduled throughout the fall beginning on Tuesday, September 29 through Thursday, December 3. An online portal is used to create your visiting day, schedule events, and arrange a 1:1 interview with the admissions team.

2. Register for the High School Placement Test (HSPT). Pre-registration opens on September 15. If currently enrolled in a Catholic middle school, testing occurs at your current school. Accommodations require uploading relevant documentation into the registration portal by Friday, October 30 for approval. Transfers may use first-year high school transcripts in place of the HSPT.

3. Complete the application and submit by the deadline. Complete the application and submit on or before December 11, 2026. An application checklist is provided, including creating a portal for scheduling events, applying online, and communicating with the admissions team. If applying for the Class of 2031, the deadline is December 11, 2026.

Scholarships
The Sister Helen Doherty, RSM Music Scholarship is offered. Interested applicants should complete the form no later than the application deadline. The award honors a Mercy High School faculty member who taught music to Mercy Girls and celebrates the recipient's musical accomplishments and potential as a musician. Additional scholarships are listed under Scholarships & Endowment in the Giving section.
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