Mercyhurst Preparatory School vs. Cathedral Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Mercyhurst Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Cathedral Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Mercyhurst Preparatory School is a four year co-educational Catholic secondary school founded by the Sisters of Mercy to prepare students from all religious and ethnic backgrounds for a successful, productive, and compassionate life in an ever-changing and interdependent world.
Mercyhurst Prep education is based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and a modeling of Judeo-Christian values; excellence in academic and co-curricular programs, service to our local and global communities, and the dedication and active support of the students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Mercyhurst community.
Cathedral Preparatory School serves 406 students in grades 9-12. The student:teacher of Cathedral Preparatory School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 1993-1998
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1926
1921
Students Body
Total Students
497 students
406 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
All-boys
% Students of Color
26%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
115
116
Grade 10 Students
110
89
Grade 11 Students
155
107
Grade 12 Students
117
94
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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40 teachers
Average Class Size
23
23
Number of AP Classes
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10
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Grey skirt/slacks and white polo shirt)
(Grey skirt/slacks and white polo shirt)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Nov. 9 / Jan. 4 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,365
$6,600
Tuition Notes
This is tuition for the 2023-2024 school year. This includes a $250 technology fee, $75 iPad insurance, a $300 fundraiser, and a $40 activity fee.
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% on Financial Aid
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60%
Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Allison Orlando
Mr. Timothy Dougherty
Admissions Associate
Michelle Intrieri
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
34
22
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Baking Club, Calamari's Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless, Chrysalis, Concert Choir, Critical Concerns, Dance Company, DIY Club, Fashion Club, Feed the Hungry, Fitness Center, French Club, International Thespian Society, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mercy Service Project, Minecraft, Model United Nations, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Orchestra Ensemble, Reading Club, Robotics and Technology Club, Serteens, Show Choir, Ski Club, Spanish Club, Speech and Debate, Spirit Club, Student Council/Student Government, The Joseph of Arimathea Society, The Ophelia Club, Travel Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Women in Motion
Academic Challenge, Campus Ministry, Fishing Club, Forensics and Debate, Intramural Sports, Izaak Walton League, Jazz Band, Key Club, Literulae (Yearbook) Staff, Model U.N., National Honor Society, P-Flop (Cheerleaders), Paintball Club, PJAS, Praise Band, Prep Players (Drama/Theater), Rally Crew, Rambler (Newspaper) Staff, SADD, Ski Club, Spanish Club, Whiz Kids