Mercy High School vs. Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart

Mercy High School, a Catholic diocesan high school for young women, is committed to providing an educational experience that responds to individual needs.

In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy and their foundress Catherine McAuley, each student is challenged to grow, to realize her full potential, and to provide service to others within an atmosphere that fosters a spirit of community and compassion.

Mercy High School offers a disciplined academic environment and a sound liberal arts background that prepare graduates for college and career pursuits.

Spiritual growth is nourished by a program which integrates religious studies and experiences to encourage community spirit and service to others. Opportunities for a wide variety of extracurricular activities also contribute to the total learning experience.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory high school for girls in grades 9-12.

Duchesne offers a unique education focusing on academic excellence, commitment to Jesus Christ, personal growth, and social responsibility.

This education reflects those values given priority by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart integrity and love.

Duchesne strives to give each person a sense of dignity and self-worth which liberates her to become a morally responsible human being who can confront issues intelligently and work to bring about necessary and constructive change in world and human conditions.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic college-prepatory high school for girls of all faiths and backgrounds, is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States.

Duchesne Academy is fully accredited by North Central Associations and the academic requirements challenge each student.

Upon graduation, Duchesne students find themselves well prepared for the educational experiences ahead of them at any college in the United States.