Very Good

#241 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 28% of private schools

Mercy Career & Technical High School

High School

2900 W HUNTING PARK AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

300

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

7.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

300

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

7.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#241 of 873

In Philadelphia

#28 of 95

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About Mercy Career & Technical High School

Mercy Career & Technical High School is a private high school in Philadelphia, PA. Mercy Career & Technical High School serves approximately 300 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Mercy Career & Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.6 pts above PA schools

7.2

This school 7.2 · Very Good
PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Mercy Career & Technical 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 Career & Technical High School compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

This School

14.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

300

This School

791

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.2

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 63.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 16% vs 0%

White 13.3% vs 0%

Asian 1% vs 0%

Mercy Career & Technical High School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Mercy Career & Technical High School (this school)	—	300	12:1	7.2
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School	0.3 mi	436	12.5:1	6.5
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School	0.9 mi	769	14.5:1	5.1
Strawberry Mansion HS	1.1 mi	245	8.8:1	3.8
Multicultural Academy CS	1.5 mi	244	14.4:1	6.7
TECH Freire CS	1.7 mi	489	11.9:1	7.5
HS of Engineering & Science	1.7 mi	843	15.9:1	8.0
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson	1.8 mi	316	14.4:1	3.4
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus	1.9 mi	905	15.6:1	3.4
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School	2.0 mi	302	13.1:1	6.2
The U School: Innovative Lab	2.3 mi	203	11.3:1	6.6
Esperanza Cyber CS	2.4 mi	1,115	12.4:1	4.1
Esperanza Academy CS	2.4 mi	1,641	14.3:1	4.1
YouthBuild Phila CS	2.5 mi	256	21.3:1	4.5
School of the Future	2.5 mi	560	12.4:1	3.7
The Linc	2.5 mi	226	13.3:1	5.8
Edison HS/Fareira Skills	2.6 mi	887	12.3:1	4.2
Central HS	2.7 mi	2,287	20.6:1	8.3
Widener Memorial Sch	2.7 mi	135	4:1	3.1
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North	2.8 mi	85	9.4:1	4.8
Girls HS	2.8 mi	722	16.8:1	7.6

Showing 20 of 91 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia

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 PA.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,206

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 300

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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 PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 63.3%

Hispanic 16.0%

White 13.3%

Two or More 6.3%

Asian 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2900 W HUNTING PARK AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mercy Career & Technical High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (rated 6.5/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is CRISTO REY PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School (rated 5.1/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Rhodes E Washington Sch Philadelphia	0.2 mi	392	5.4
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia	0.3 mi	436	6.5
ST JAMES SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.3 mi	84	7.2
SMART CENTER ACADEMY Philadelphia	0.4 mi	60	7.0
PRODIGY LEARNING CENTER Philadelphia	0.5 mi	70	6.5
Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS Philadelphia	0.6 mi	489	7.0
Allen Dr Ethel Sch Philadelphia	0.6 mi	329	4.6
Peirce Thomas M Sch Philadelphia	0.7 mi	189	4.1
Wissahickon CS Philadelphia	0.8 mi	930	3.3
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia	0.9 mi	769	5.1
Wright Richard R Sch Philadelphia	1.0 mi	259	4.9
Mifflin Thomas Sch Philadelphia	0.9 mi	387	6.9
Strawberry Mansion HS Philadelphia	1.1 mi	245	3.8
Dick William Sch Philadelphia	1.3 mi	308	2.9
CRISTO REY PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.0 mi	536	6.3
Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary Philadelphia	1.1 mi	755	4.8
THANKFUL LEARNING CENTER, INC. Philadelphia	1.1 mi	39	5.9
Kelly John B Sch Philadelphia	1.4 mi	352	3.9
Blaine James G Sch Philadelphia	1.4 mi	321	2.6
Gideon Edward Sch Philadelphia	1.5 mi	209	4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19129 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,225

Median Home Value

$297,400

Median Rent

$1,471/mo

Population

11,812

College Educated

60%

Homeownership

49.4%

Avg Commute

30.9 min

Poverty Rate

14.8%

Median Age

35.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Northern Bedford County HS Loysburg, PA	247	7.2
Portage Area JSHS Portage, PA	358	7.2
Southern Columbia HS Catawissa, PA	364	7.2
Carbon Career & Technical Institute Jim Thorpe, PA	391	7.3
Cochranton JSHS Cochranton, PA	343	7.3
Everett Area HS Everett, PA	383	7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mercy Career & Technical High School

What grades does Mercy Career & Technical High School serve?

Mercy Career & Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mercy Career & Technical High School?

Mercy Career & Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mercy Career & Technical High School 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 Career & Technical High School rank in PA?

Mercy Career & Technical High School ranks #241 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Mercy Career & Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mercy Career & Technical 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 Career & Technical High School a private school?

Yes, Mercy Career & Technical High School is a private coeducational 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 Career & Technical High School a religious school?

Mercy Career & Technical High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 76 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 66 Good Transit
Bike Score: 59 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 300
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Teachers (FTE): 25
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Philadelphia County
Phone: (215) 226-1225

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