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Mercy High School

  • LocationBaltimore, MD
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 441 students

All-female

Official website

Mercy High School in Baltimore is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school for girls in grades 9 through 12, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Its admissions FAQ describes religious education as a four-year requirement covering Church history, ethics, and social and moral responsibility. The school's on-campus chapel is described as a place for prayer, and its clubs include Peer Ministry and a Social Justice Society.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mercy High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Matthews Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1The Grotto: 1.7 mi2Newman Center: 1.9 mi3Cathedral of Mary Our Queen: 2.1 mi4Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 2.6 mi6Mercy High School Chapel: 0.1 miMercy High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Matthews Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 5401 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore
  2. The Grotto — 1.7 mi
  3. Newman Center — 1.9 mi · 7909 York Road, Towson
  4. Cathedral of Mary Our Queen — 2.1 mi · 5200 North Charles Street, Baltimore
  5. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Parkville
  6. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 3615 Harford Road, Baltimore

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The admissions FAQ describes religious education as a four-year requirement. Counted as four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQs | Mercy High School Baltimoremercyhighschool.com/admissions/faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our religious education curriculum is a four-year requirement that covers Church history, ethics, and social and moral responsibility while encouraging each Mercy Girl to grow in her personal relationship with God.”
      Religious education is a four-year requirement at the school.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Peer Ministry is the one faith-based student group found on the clubs list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Mercy High School Baltimoremercyhighschool.com/the-mercy-girl-experience/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer ministers have the opportunity to help their fellow students reflect on their spirituality, faith, and personal beliefs. Members of Peer Ministry will have leadership and planning activities for the Emmaus Days, liturgies, and prayer services.”
      Peer Ministry is a student group for faith reflection, with planning for Emmaus Days, liturgies and prayer services.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (A service requirement is listed. Required service that is not counted in hours is recorded as some.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Services | Mercy High School Baltimoremercyhighschool.com/the-mercy-girl-experience/student-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Academic programming: Service requirement, course registration, beginning the IB Personal Project”
      A service requirement is part of the academic program.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Social Justice Society club and the Law and Social Action Program's experiential learning with Catholic Charities of Baltimore count as justice programs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Mercy High School Baltimoremercyhighschool.com/the-mercy-girl-experience/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this club is to promote awareness and civil discussion of social justice issues in our society.”
      The Social Justice Society is a student club on social justice issues.
    2. The Law and Social Action Program | Mercy High School Baltimoremercyhighschool.com/academics/signature-programs/the-law-and-social-action-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Experiential learning opportunities with Catholic Charities of Baltimore and the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work”
      Students in the Law and Social Action Program have experiential learning with Catholic Charities of Baltimore.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Religious education is a four-year requirement, covering Church history, ethics, and social and moral responsibility.
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQs | Mercy High School Baltimoremercyhighschool.com/admissions/faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our religious education curriculum is a four-year requirement that covers Church history, ethics, and social and moral responsibility while encouraging each Mercy Girl to grow in her personal relationship with God.”
      Religious education is a four-year requirement at the school.
  • Students can take part in justice work, including the Social Justice Society and experiential learning with Catholic Charities of Baltimore.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Mercy High School Baltimoremercyhighschool.com/the-mercy-girl-experience/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this club is to promote awareness and civil discussion of social justice issues in our society.”
      The Social Justice Society is a student club on social justice issues.
    2. The Law and Social Action Program | Mercy High School Baltimoremercyhighschool.com/academics/signature-programs/the-law-and-social-action-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Experiential learning opportunities with Catholic Charities of Baltimore and the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work”
      Students in the Law and Social Action Program have experiential learning with Catholic Charities of Baltimore.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Mercy High School Chapel

  • Address: 1300 East Northern Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21239
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: mercyhighschool.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, mercyhighschool.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry
    Students reflect on faith and plan Emmaus Days, liturgies and prayer services. Students of any faith background are encouraged to take part.
    mercyhighschool.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Social Justice Society
    Monthly, after school
    A club that promotes awareness and civil discussion of social justice issues.
    mercyhighschool.com

Service 1

  • Helping Hands - Mercy Service Club
    A club that bakes items for school bake sales and donation drives.
    mercyhighschool.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Our Campus | Mercy High School Baltimoremercyhighschool.com/about-us/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mercy’s chapel provides a place for quiet reflection and prayer.”
    The campus has a chapel for prayer.
    “Mercy’s chapel provides a place for quiet reflection and prayer.”
    The campus has a chapel for prayer.
    “Here, our Mercy Associates gather weekly to pray and celebrate together.”
    Mercy Associates gather weekly in the chapel to pray and celebrate together.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
82 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.0 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Baltimore, MD
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)441
Students in grades 9–12441
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio12.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

Source: archbalt.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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