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#159 of 218 private schools in KY
Mercy Academy
High School · Louisville, KY
A private high school in Louisville, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.
5801 FEGENBUSH LN, Louisville, KY 40228
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 KY.
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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 KY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
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Where Mercy Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,762
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion C. Moore SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,031 | Compare → |
| Whitefield AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Newcomer AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Fern Creek HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mercy Academy is listed in Louisville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mercy Academy
Mercy Academy is a private high school in Louisville, KY, serving approximately 508 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercy Academy
What grades does Mercy Academy serve?
Mercy Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercy Academy?
Mercy Academy has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercy Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mercy Academy rank in KY?
Mercy Academy ranks #159 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Mercy Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercy Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mercy Academy a private school?
Yes, Mercy Academy 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 Academy a religious school?
Mercy Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 671-2010
- Area population (ZIP 40228)
- 18,491
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40228; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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