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#1156 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Mercy High School
High School
2750 ADELINE DR, Burlingame, CA 94010
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher
14.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher
14.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,156 of 1,787
In Burlingame
#2 of 4
public schools
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About Mercy High School
Mercy High School is a private high school in Burlingame, CA. Mercy High School serves approximately 384 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Mercy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Mercy High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mercy High School compares to the 9 public schools in Burlingame, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Burlingame
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mercy High School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Hoover Elementary | 8.5 |
| Burlingame Intermediate | 8.6 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 8.2 |
| Franklin Elementary | 8.2 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 7.9 |
| Peninsula High (Continuation) | 5.3 |
| McKinley Elementary | 8.0 |
| Burlingame High | 8.5 |
| Washington Elementary | 8.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2750 ADELINE DR, Burlingame, CA 94010
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mercy High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mills High (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Millbrae), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Peninsula High (Continuation) (rated 5.3/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Burlingame, see our Burlingame schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy High Burlingame | 0.1 mi | — |
| Hoover Elementary Burlingame | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Burlingame Intermediate Burlingame | 0.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Lincoln Elementary Burlingame | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Franklin Elementary Burlingame | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Burlingame | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Burlingame | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Spring Valley Elementary Millbrae | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Burlingame | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Mills High Millbrae | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| THE NUEVA MIDDLE SCHOOL Hillsborough | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| The Nueva School Hillsborough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Peninsula High (Continuation) Burlingame | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| THE AVALON ACADEMY Burlingame | 1.4 mi | — |
| Taylor Middle Millbrae | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| North Hillsborough Hillsborough | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Crocker Middle Hillsborough | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| THE BRIDGE SCHOOL Hillsborough | 1.5 mi | — |
| McKinley Elementary Burlingame | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| St. Dunstan School Millbrae | 1.9 mi | — |
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mercy High School
What grades does Mercy High School serve?
Mercy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercy High School?
Mercy High School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercy High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mercy High School rank in CA?
Mercy High School ranks #1,156 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mercy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mercy High School a private school?
Yes, Mercy High School is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mercy High School a religious school?
Mercy High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 762-1101
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