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Mercy High School

  • LocationOmaha, NE
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 276 students

All-female

Official website

Mercy High School in Omaha is a Catholic girls' high school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Theology is required in all four years, and Theology 12 is a course on Catholic Social Teaching. Student clubs include Monarchs for Life, which advocates for the protection of human life, and Mass Singers, which leads music at school Masses. Students take part in service programs and annual spring break mission trips.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mercy High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Cross Church: 0.1 mi1St Thomas More Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church: 1.6 mi3Saint Cecilia Cathedral: 1.6 mi4Saint Peter Catholic Church: 1.8 mi5Saint Mary Magdalene Church: 2.5 mi6Mercy High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Cross Church — 0.1 mi
  2. St Thomas More Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 4804 Grover Street, Omaha
  3. Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  4. Saint Cecilia Cathedral — 1.6 mi
  5. Saint Peter Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  6. Saint Mary Magdalene Church — 2.5 mi · 109 South 19th Street, Omaha

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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Masses are planned and led by students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/students/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We practice for upcoming masses and lead the other students in song.”
      Students in the Mass Singers club practice for and lead singing at upcoming school Masses; Masses are confirmed as offered, with no schedule published.
      “Pastoral Council is a group of dedicated women who work to plan Masses, Prayer Services, morning prayer, and much more!”
      The school plans Masses, prayer services and morning prayer; no frequency is stated.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/students/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We practice for upcoming masses and lead the other students in song.”
      Students in the Mass Singers club practice for and lead singing at upcoming school Masses; Masses are confirmed as offered, with no schedule published.
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 (8 credits of theology are required, including Theology 9, 10, 11 and 12, plus two theology electives. Theology 9 and 10 are full-year courses of 2 credits each and Theology 11 and 12 are semester courses of 1 credit each. Counted in full-year equivalents: 8 credits divided by 2 is four years, one theology course in each grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (Course Description Book), Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/39e07a92-b483-45ba-821d-d208efabba52 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 8 credits Must include: Theology 9, 10, 11, & 12 and two theology electives”
      Theology is required for 8 credits, including Theology 9, 10, 11 and 12 and two electives.
      “THEOLOGY 9 Term: 1 Year; 2 Credits”
      Theology 9 is a full-year course worth 2 credits.
  • 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 (Mass Singers is the faith-based student group listed. Monarchs for Life and Sisters of Faith are not counted as faith-based groups on these pages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/students/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We practice for upcoming masses and lead the other students in song.”
      Students in the Mass Singers club practice for and lead singing at upcoming school Masses; Masses are confirmed as offered, with no schedule published.
  • 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.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 12 is one of the four required theology courses and is a study of Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (Course Description Book), Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/39e07a92-b483-45ba-821d-d208efabba52 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course explores the rich tradition of Catholic Social Teaching through an in-depth study of”
      Theology 12 explores Catholic Social Teaching; it is a required theology course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Monarchs for Life is a student club for the protection and dignity of all human life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/students/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monarchs for Life is a group that advocates for the protection and dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death.”
      Monarchs for Life is a student club that advocates for the protection and dignity of all human life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school runs Operation Others, a city-wide food drive with area Catholic high schools, and annual spring break mission trips.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (Course Description Book), Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/39e07a92-b483-45ba-821d-d208efabba52 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 8 credits Must include: Theology 9, 10, 11, & 12 and two theology electives”
      Theology is required for 8 credits, including Theology 9, 10, 11 and 12 and two electives.
    2. Clubs & Activities - Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/students/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “City-wide collaboration of area Catholic high schools working to raise funds and awareness around food insecurity.”
      Operation Others is a city-wide collaboration of Catholic high schools that holds an annual food drive.
      “annual local, national and international spring break mission trips to share their gifts of service”
      Students take part in annual local, national and international spring break mission trips.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in all four years, with a Catholic Social Teaching course in Theology 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (Course Description Book), Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/39e07a92-b483-45ba-821d-d208efabba52 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 8 credits Must include: Theology 9, 10, 11, & 12 and two theology electives”
      Theology is required for 8 credits, including Theology 9, 10, 11 and 12 and two electives.
      “This course explores the rich tradition of Catholic Social Teaching through an in-depth study of”
      Theology 12 explores Catholic Social Teaching; it is a required theology course.
  • Students can join a pro-life club, Monarchs for Life, and take part in service programs and annual spring break mission trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Mercy High Schoolmercyhigh.org/students/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monarchs for Life is a group that advocates for the protection and dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death.”
      Monarchs for Life is a student club that advocates for the protection and dignity of all human life.
      “City-wide collaboration of area Catholic high schools working to raise funds and awareness around food insecurity.”
      Operation Others is a city-wide collaboration of Catholic high schools that holds an annual food drive.
      “annual local, national and international spring break mission trips to share their gifts of service”
      Students take part in annual local, national and international spring break mission trips.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

  • Spring break mission tripsOff campus
    Annual, spring break
    Local, national and international spring break mission trips to share service.
    mercyhigh.org
  • Operation Others
    City-wide collaboration of area Catholic high schools; holds an annual food drive and delivers food to more than 1,500 families in the Omaha area during the holidays.
    mercyhigh.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Monarchs for Life
    Student group that advocates for the protection and dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death, through fundraisers, service, education and discussion.
    mercyhigh.org
  • Sisters of Faith
    Listed as a club.
    mercyhigh.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Mass Singers
    Student group that practices for upcoming Masses and leads other students in song.
    mercyhigh.org
  • Welcome Mass & Picnic
    A Welcome Mass and picnic listed among Mercy traditions.
    mercyhigh.org

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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.
78 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.91%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.4 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 Omaha, NE
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)276
Students in grades 9–12276
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio10.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges91%
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 Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

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

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