Very Good
#84 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 22% of private schools
Mercy High School
High School
1300 E NORTHERN PKWY, Baltimore, MD 21239
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#84 of 378
In Baltimore
#14 of 59
public schools
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About Mercy High School
Mercy High School is a private high school in Baltimore, MD. Mercy High School serves approximately 446 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Mercy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- MD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Mercy High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
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 55 public schools serving similar grades in Baltimore, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mercy High School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Reginald F. Lewis High | 6.8 |
| Achievement Academy at Harbor City High | 6.0 |
| City Neighbors High | 5.9 |
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | 3.1 |
| Baltimore City College | 7.9 |
| Loch Raven High | 4.9 |
| Parkville High | 3.9 |
| Western High | 7.0 |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | 8.4 |
| The Reach! Partnership School | 4.8 |
| Ridge/Ruxton School | 1.8 |
| Academy for College and Career Exploration | 4.7 |
| Baltimore Design School | 7.3 |
| Overlea High | 3.5 |
| Eager Street Academy | 5.3 |
| Claremont School | 6.1 |
| National Academy Foundation | 3.2 |
| Renaissance Academy | 5.2 |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High | 4.5 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts | 8.0 |
Showing 20 of 55 schools. View all schools in Baltimore
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 MD.
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 MD
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
1300 E NORTHERN PKWY, Baltimore, MD 21239
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mercy High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Towson High (rated 7.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Towson), with a very similar rating. Another option is Reginald F. Lewis High (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Achievement Academy at Harbor City High (rated 6.0/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Leith Walk Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 0.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Yorkwood Elementary Baltimore | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| CARDINAL SHEHAN SCHOOL Baltimore | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Northwood Elementary Baltimore | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Reginald F. Lewis High Baltimore | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Achievement Academy at Harbor City High Baltimore | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Stoneleigh Elementary Baltimore | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Halstead Academy Baltimore | 1.1 mi | 3.0 |
| THE CHILDREN'S GUILD Chillum | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Govans Elementary Baltimore | 1.1 mi | 3.6 |
| GOVANS PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL Baltimore | 1.2 mi | — |
| Tunbridge Public Charter School Baltimore | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Loch Raven Technical Academy Baltimore | 1.7 mi | 3.9 |
| EDWARDS ACADEMY CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE OF LEARNING Baltimore | 1.4 mi | — |
| CALVERT HALL COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Baltimore | 1.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Towson High Towson | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Dumbarton Middle Baltimore | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| BALTIMORE ACTOR'S THEATRE - THE DUMBARTON HOUSE Baltimore | 1.6 mi | — |
| Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 1.9 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21239 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,288
Median Home Value
$191,200
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
Population
28,635
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
56.1%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
36.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS Kensington, MD | 7.3 |
| Baltimore Design School Baltimore, MD | 7.3 |
| CONNELLY SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD Potomac, MD | 6.9 |
| Kent County High Worton, MD | 7.5 |
| Northern Garrett High School Accident, MD | 7.5 |
| Pocomoke High Pocomoke City, MD | 6.9 |
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 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercy High School is 9.8:1. 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 MD?
Mercy High School ranks #84 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Mercy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (410) 433-8880
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