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#1181 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 37% of private schools
Mercy High
High School
2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
About Mercy High
Mercy High is a private high school in Burlingame, CA 94010. The school serves approximately 354 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 62.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $191,758, where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 9 public schools in Burlingame, Mercy High rates higher overall (7.8 vs 6.0 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mercy High compares to the 9 public schools in Burlingame, CA
All Schools in Burlingame
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mercy High (this school) | 7.8 |
| Hoover Elementary | 7.2 |
| Burlingame Intermediate | 6.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 5.4 |
| Franklin Elementary | 5.9 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 6.0 |
| Peninsula High (Continuation) | 4.4 |
| McKinley Elementary | 5.4 |
| Burlingame High | 8.3 |
| Washington Elementary | 5.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Burlingame | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Hoover Elementary Burlingame | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Burlingame Intermediate Burlingame | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary Burlingame | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Franklin Elementary Burlingame | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Burlingame | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Burlingame | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Spring Valley Elementary Millbrae | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Burlingame | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Mills High Millbrae | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| THE NUEVA MIDDLE SCHOOL Hillsborough | 1.3 mi | 9.3 |
| The Nueva School Hillsborough | 1.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Peninsula High (Continuation) Burlingame | 1.4 mi | 4.4 |
| THE AVALON ACADEMY Burlingame | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Taylor Middle Millbrae | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| North Hillsborough Hillsborough | 1.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Crocker Middle Hillsborough | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| THE BRIDGE SCHOOL Hillsborough | 1.5 mi | 9.3 |
| McKinley Elementary Burlingame | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| St. Dunstan School Millbrae | 2.0 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$191,758
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,655/mo
Population
42,794
College Educated
69.2%
Homeownership
60.6%
Avg Commute
30.6 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Median Age
42.5
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|---|---|
| Contreras Learning Center-School of Social Justice Los Angeles, CA | 7.8 |
| DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica, CA | 7.8 |
| MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Burlingame, CA | 7.8 |
| Marble Valley Academy El Dorado Hills, CA | 7.8 |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica, CA | 7.8 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mercy High
What grades does Mercy High serve?
Mercy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercy High?
Mercy High has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercy High is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mercy High rank in CA?
Mercy High is ranked #1181 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Mercy High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercy High has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Mercy High a private school?
Yes, Mercy High is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo
- Phone
- (650) 343-3631
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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