Very Good
#84 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 22% of private schools
Mercy High School
High School · Baltimore, MD
A private high school in Baltimore, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.
1300 E NORTHERN PKWY, Baltimore, MD 21239
- 9.8:1 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 MD.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
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Where Mercy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,288
Median home value
$191,200
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement Academy at Harbor City HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Reginald F. Lewis HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| The Children's GuildPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–11 | 1.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Edwards Academy Christian Institute of LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 1.4 mi | 12 | 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 High School is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mercy High School
Mercy High School is a private high school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 446 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 378 private schools in MD.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 21239)
- 28,635
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 21239; 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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