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Mercy High School was established in 1945 by the Sisters of Mercy to provide young women in the Detroit area with a Catholic, college preparatory education rich in spiritual and cultural experiences and intellectual challenges. The school, located on Outer Drive and Southfield Road in Detroit, was relocated to a new and larger building in Farmington in 1965. The leadership and sponsorship of the Sisters of Mercy have guided and shaped the continuity of spirit and purpose over Mercy's 55 year history. Throughout the school's growth from its original school to the present campus, traditions of the Mercy High School have remained intact for five decades. Mercy is not only a place where values and excellence are the norm but it is also a name. A name is a special thing. Mercy tells who we are, what we are about. It is plural by nature: compassionate, hospitable, friendly, loving, caring and hopeful. We strive to be no less than our name.

Mercy High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women. Traditions include an enriched curriculum that has enabled 99% of Mercy graduates to attend colleges or universities after graduation. The student body is made up of young women from over 60 metropolitan Detroit communities. This broad, inclusive base provides Mercy with a rich, multi-ethnic constituency from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds. The common thread among staff, students and parents is a commitment to academic excellence and the integration of Mercy Values into daily life.

Recognized nationally as an Exemplary Private School by the United States Department of Education and the Council for American Private Education, Mercy has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools since 1951.

LOCATION

Mercy's 25 acre campus is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan on the corner of Middlebelt and 11 Mile Roads. The facility is approximately 20 miles northwest of Detroit, providing easy access to the abundant cultural and educational centers of the metropolitan area.

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

  • Dr. Cheryl Delaney Kreger, Ed.D. President
  • Mrs. Carolyn Witte, Principal
  • Will Gervais, Associate Principal
  • Colleen Rozman, Registrar
  • Jonell Linskey, Dean of Students

ADMISSIONS

  • Maureen Weiss
  • Jennifer Stark

COUNSELING

  • Trish Brown - Freshwomen
  • Kristen Casey - Department Chair and grades 10 - 12; last names P - Z
  • Arpna Hessler - grades 10 - 12; last names H - O
  • Blaise Wooten - grades 10 - 12; last names A - G
  • Jennifer Burek - Department Secretary

STUDENT BODY

  • 742 Students

TEST DATA 2010-2011

SAT: Critical Reading – 589, Math – 566, Writing - 628                                

ACT: Composite – 24.1   

AP EXAMS 2011

129 students took 165 AP exams. Highlights: English Lit & Comp: 88% scored 3 or better; U.S. Gov't & Politics: 91% scored 3 or better; U.S. History: 50% scored 4 or better; Macroeconomics 100% scored a 4.

STAFF

  • 89 Staff Members
  • 75% holding masters degree or higher
  • 3 Sisters of Mercy, 1 Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
  • An average of 16 years of teaching experience
  • 19 Mercy High School alumnae

NETWORK FOR MERCY EDUCATION

Mercy is a member of the Network for Mercy Education, a system of 69 secondary and elementary schools in the Americas sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. The network provides support services for the integration of mission in Mercy schools. The charism of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, and the common Mercy tradition and values are fundamental to the organization. Link to the Network for Mercy Education to learn about Mercy education, visit the sites and locations of all Mercy schools, access Network program information, access information about the Sisters of Mercy, and much more.

Mercy Secondary Education Association Mission

Mercy High School is a member of the Mercy Secondary Education Association (MSEA). The network includes 43 Sisters of Mercy sponsored high schools in America, serving over 20,000 students. The Mercy Secondary Education Association is an organization founded by the Sisters of Mercy to provide a national forum to enhance and further the Mercy charism in secondary education. Rooted in the tradition of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sister of Mercy. It seeks to bond together Sisters of Mercy and their colleagues in the ministry of secondary education. The education association fosters development of value-centered education in the Roman Catholic tradition with particular concern for young women and the poor.

Mercy Values

Human Dignity, Mercy, Justice, Service, Option for the Poor

DID YOU KNOW...

  • Mercy enrolls approximately 750 students.
  • 99% of Mercy students attend college or university.
  • 88% of Mercy students attend first choice college or university.
  • Mercy's alumnae can be found in 49 states and on every continent.
  • All students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of spiritual retreats.
  • All students utilize a notebook laptop computer in a wireless educational environment.
  • Mercy publishes a community magazine, MOSAIC, student newspaper, Newsprint, a yearbook, Lore, and an anthology of student poetry, Images.
  • Mercy was one of the first schools in the nation to be named exemplary.
  • The Art Department is considered one of the finest in Michigan and each spring presents an extensive multi-media art exhibit.
  • Mercy swim team has 5 state championships and captured the Catholic League title 44 times.
  • The Performing Arts Department annually produces a fall play, Christmas concert, spring musical and spring choral concert.
  • The Class of 2011 served 26,000+ community service hours.

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