Marian High School vs. Mercy High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Marian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Advanced Degrees
AP Courses
Sports offered
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Mercy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Advanced Degrees
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Overview
There's something special about a place where every opportunity is designed for girls.At Marian High School, students are challenged to think boldly, lead confidently, and grow in faith alongside a sisterhood that celebrates who they are and who they're becoming.
With exceptional academics, countless opportunities to explore new interests, and teachers who know and support every student, Marian prepares young women for success in college and in life.From our new art and science wings to the stage, the playing field, and the community, Marian students learn by doing.
Every experience is designed to inspire curiosity, spark creativity, and encourage girls to pursue their passions.Located next to Brother Rice, Marian offers shared opportunities, including clubs, social events, and some academic experiences, while preserving the many benefits of an all-girls education.At Marian, girls cultivate their gifts, grow in confidence, and graduate as strong women of mind and heart.
MERCY EDUCATION: Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education.
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL MISSION: Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously.
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL VISION: As a shining lamp of Catholic education, Mercy High School inspires young women of diverse backgrounds to lead faith-filled lives, use their voices, and achieve their goals. Our graduates exemplify unity, empathy, knowledge, and leadership to make a difference in the world.
HISTORY & TRADITIONS: Rooted in Mercy Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. On September 24, 1827, Catherine McAuley opened the House of Mercy on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland, including the first "Mercy School" a classroom dedicated to training young women. In 1831, Catherine and two companions took vows to become the first Sisters of Mercy, beginning a religious order to carry on their important service to those who were poor, sick and uneducated. Sisters of Mercy and their companions, associates and co-workers continue Catherine McAuley's mission of education. To ensure that mission into the future, the Sisters of Mercy established Mercy Education in 2017. Today, in the spirit of Catherine, the Sisters of Mercy respond to emerging needs, guided by five Critical Concerns: Earth, Immigration, Nonviolence, Racism and Women.
The Mercy High School Michigan tradition began in 1945 when the Sisters of Mercy opened Our Lady of Mercy High School at Outer Drive and Southfield Roads in Detroit. The Sisters of Mercy established the school to offer young women the opportunity to receive a value-centered education in an environment of academic excellence. As enrollment grew, Mercy relocated to a new and larger building in Farmington Hills in 1965. Mercy is proud of its 17,000+ alumnae throughout the world who are now making a difference. The student body is made up of young women from over 70 metropolitan Detroit communities. This broad, inclusive base provides Mercy with a rich, multi-ethnic constituency from diverse, socioeconomic backgrounds. The common thread among staff, students and parents is a commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity and the integration of Mercy Core Values into daily life.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
The Academic Mentoring and Educational Support Program (AMES Program) at Mercy High School is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive academic learning environment for its diverse student body. We believe that all young women can succeed aca
Year Founded
1959
1945
Students Body
Total Students
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450 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
10%
30%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
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115
Grade 10 Students
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115
Grade 11 Students
-
110
Grade 12 Students
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110
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
85%
Average Class Size
15
20
Number of AP Classes
18
24
Student-Teacher Ratio
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10:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
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1270
Average ACT score
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28
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform skirt, blouse, sweater)
(Uniform skirt, blouse, sweater)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$18,700
$17,800
Tuition Notes
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. This deposit is applied to the student鈥檚 total tuition and fee obligation.
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% on Financial Aid
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50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$5,500
Acceptance Rate
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80%
Admissions Director
Tina Malloy Pedersen, '96
Office of Admissions
Sports
Total Sports Offered
20
23
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
34
43
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ambassador ClubBASE (Black Awareness Society for Education)
Big Sis/Little Sis Mentor ProgramBook Club
Business Entrepreneurship Alliance at Marian & RiceChaldean American Student Association (CASA)
Class Governing BoardsCulinary Club
Disaster Relief ClubForensic Speech Team
Friends of the EarthGerman Honor Society
International SamaritanLIFE - Life Is For Everyone
Marian Medical ClubMarian Mindset Project
Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA)Model United Nations
National Honor SocietyNational STEM Honor Society
Pastoral TeamProject Care
PromRobotics Team (Mech Warriors)
School Culture CouncilSpanish Honor Society
Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
International Thespian SocietyLiturgical Choir
Marian MelodiesMarian Rice Players
National Art Honor SocietyTri-M Music Honor Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Senior Football
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
ArcheryArt
Black Awareness Society for EducationBusiness Professionals of America
Coding ClubCuisine Club
CyberPatriotsDebate Club
FEBClubFishbowl Spirit Club
ForensicsFrench Club and French Honor Society
Genes in Diseases and SymptomsGirls & Money
GREEN ClubHealthy Habits
HOSA Future ProfessionalsHuman Relations Council
Junior Classical LeagueLore Yearbook
Mock TrialModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyNewsprint
Pastoral Ministry TeamPeace Club
Photography ClubPretty Brown Girls
Pro-Life ClubQuiz Bowl
Red CrossRobotics
Science Club and Science OlympiadSpanish Honor Society
Student GovernmentTeam One Love
Youth Mercy Associates
Arts and Music Programs:
Fall Play and Spring MusicalInternational Thespian Society
Mercy MimesMercyaires
Spirit ChoirTri-M Music Honor Society


