Mercy High School – Burlingame

2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: 650-762-1114
Fax: 650-343-2316
Website: www.mercyhsb.com
Head of School
Karen Hanrahan
Director of Admission
Francesca Ohanessian
Established: 1931
Grades: 9-12
Mercy High School Burlingame logo
Enrollment
  • 430
    Total student enrollment Grades 9-12
  • 430
    Girls
  • 18:1
    Student: teacher ratio
  • 28
    Average class size
  • 40
    Faculty
  • 82
    Percent faculty with advanced degrees
Admissions Process
  • December
    Application deadline (month)
  • $75
    Application fee
  • 250
    Number of 9th Grade applications
  • 115
    Average range of openings 9th Grade
Costs
  • $18,987
    Tuition (2013-2014)
  • $600
    Other costs
  • February
    Financial aid deadline
  • 28
    Percent students on financial aid
Academics
  • 16
    Advanced placement cources offered
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Sports
  • 14
    Number of Varsity sports offered
  • 8
    Number of Junior Varsity sports
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In Mercy classrooms girls are empowered; collaborating with teachers and peers; leading discussions; diving into topics.  While some of this can be attributed to the all girls setting, much of it is just the Mercy way.  Students are encouraged to try many new activities, explore subjects in depth, experience 21st century learning and share their own thought and ideas.  With so many opportunities to develop as critical thinkers and confident speakers, Mercy girls are prepared to be leaders for life

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