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#253 of 462 private schools in MI

Mercy High School

High School

29300 W 11 MILE RD, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Private

Enrollment

639

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

6.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#253 of 462

In Farmington Hills

#4 of 4

public schools

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Mercy High School

6.1/10

High School in Farmington Hills · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.4/10

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6.5/10

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About Mercy High School

Mercy High School is a private high school in Farmington Hills, MI. Mercy High School serves approximately 639 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Mercy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares0.4 pts below MI schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • MI 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

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How Mercy High School compares to the 13 public schools in Farmington Hills, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
This School
vs
17.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
639
This School
vs
517
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 71.8% vs 0%
Black 14.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.9% vs 0%
Asian 3.8% vs 0%
Mercy High School Farmington Hills Public Avg

All Schools in Farmington Hills

School Rating
Mercy High School (this school) 6.1
East Middle School 6.4
Beechview Elementary School 6.5
Wood Creek Elementary School 4.9
JA Lanigan Elementary School 6.4
Oakland Early College 7.4
Kenbrook Elementary School 7.2
Farmington STEAM Academy 9.0
North Farmington High School 7.8
Warner Middle School 6.4
Forest Elementary School 7.8
Hillside Elementary School 7.4
Power Middle School 6.9
Oakland FlexTech High School 7.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 MI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,176.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 45%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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Enrollment 639
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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 MI

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 71.8%
Black 14.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic 3.9%
Asian 3.8%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

29300 W 11 MILE RD, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mercy High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. AIM HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Farmington High School (rated 8.6/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Farmington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, North Farmington High School (rated 7.8/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Farmington Hills, see our Farmington Hills schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi
School Distance Rating
East Middle School Farmington Hills 0.6 mi 6.4
Beechview Elementary School Farmington Hills 0.7 mi 6.5
AIM HIGH SCHOOL Farmington Hills 1.0 mi 8.6
Wood Creek Elementary School Farmington Hills 1.3 mi 4.9
JA Lanigan Elementary School Farmington Hills 1.4 mi 6.4
COUNTRY HILLS MONTESSORI Farmington Hills 1.4 mi
Farmington Central High School Farmingtn Hls 1.7 mi 6.9
ST FABIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Farmington Hills 1.7 mi 6.4
Farmington High School Farmington 2.0 mi 8.6
Kenbrook Elementary School Farmington Hills 2.0 mi 7.2
Oakland Early College Farmington Hills 1.8 mi 7.4
HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Farmington Hills 2.5 mi 6.7
Farmington STEAM Academy Farmington Hills 2.0 mi 9.0
Warner Middle School Farmington Hills 2.9 mi 6.4
CHILDRENS PLACE MONTESSORI Farmington Hills 2.7 mi
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN NORTH Farmington Hills 3.0 mi
Visions Unlimited Farmington 2.8 mi 5.8
Crescent Academy Middle School Southfield 2.4 mi 4.5
North Farmington High School Farmington Hills 2.8 mi 7.8
Grand River Academy Livonia 3.3 mi 4.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48336 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,325

Median Home Value

$247,600

Median Rent

$1,141/mo

Population

26,920

College Educated

43.8%

Homeownership

72.7%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

41.2

Similar Schools

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BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL Bloomfield Hills, MI 6.1
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Fremont High School Fremont, MI 6.1
Kearsley High School Flint, MI 6.1
Lakewood High School Lake Odessa, MI 6.1
Lee M Thurston High School Redford, MI 6.1

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 639 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mercy High School is 13.3:1. 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 MI?

Mercy High School ranks #253 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Mercy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mercy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
639
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Small City
County
Oakland County

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