The Catholic High School Of Baltimore vs. Mercy High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Catholic High School Of Baltimore ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Mercy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Overview
The Catholic High School of Baltimore provides a positive educational environment for young women throughout Maryland. The school community challenges its constituents to academic excellence, responsible leadership, and Christian community service.
We prepare students for leadership roles in the community, in the Church, and in the world of the twenty-first century.
At Mercy High School, intellectually curious, capable and compassionate young women learn and grow in a welcoming and dynamic environment that reflects the values of the Sisters of Mercy. On our beautiful 26-acre campus featuring state-of-the art science labs, fine arts facilities, and playing fields, Mercy students are engaged learners, creative artists, and dedicated athletes who are inspired by our exceptional faculty. Rich traditions, including Mercy Day, Field Day, and the Mercy ring, unite Mercy graduates across the generations, creating a powerful personal network of nearly 8,000 Mercy alumnae in Baltimore and beyond.
Entering freshmen can apply to a variety of programs that respond to their personal interests. The highly selective Women in Medicine Program in partnership with Mercy Medical Center, the Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program in partnership with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, the nationally recognized Project Lead the Way-Biomedical Science, and Women in Technology, offer an intensive four-year STEM experience.
Today, Mercy stands as the only Catholic girls' school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Middle Years Programme. Widely considered the world's premier academic program, the IB aligns with Mercy High School's commitment to fostering connections between student learning in the classroom and the real world.
Four-year programs in Visual Arts, Music, Theater and a two-track Dance Program offer students training at high levels.
Mercy`s individual approach to educating young women supports personal growth and achievement. Each student is paired with a faculty Adviser who is her guide academically, socially and spiritually. A four-year seminar program guides students from freshman study skills to the thrill of college acceptance. Service opportunities, liturgies, retreats, and daily prayer help students grow in their relationship with God and others. Traditions, clubs, and sports-including The Classic, an annual basketball game with Maryvale Preparatory School-offer every Mercy Girl a chance to develop skills necessary for success. Students enjoy a comfortable learning environment which includes new classroom furniture and efficient heating and air conditioning.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1939
1960
Students Body
Total Students
287 students
444 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
30%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
56
113
Grade 10 Students
86
112
Grade 11 Students
76
108
Grade 12 Students
69
111
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
67%
Average Class Size
12
22
Number of AP Classes
13
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Dec. 15
Tuition Cost
$14,300
$17,320
Tuition Notes
Catholic High offers a Tuition Guarantee- the promise that tuition will not raise over the course of your daughter's four years. Fees are subject to change.
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Acceptance Rate
80%
70%
Admissions Director
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Bonnie Bevans Kottraba '98
Admissions Associate
Angela Baumler
Caroline King '11
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
32
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Ambassadors Club, Athletic Association, Fellowship of Christians United in Service, Forensics Team, French Honor Society, Library Aides, Library Clubs, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, TCHS-TV - School Television Station, The Highway-School Newspaper, The Troubadour - School Yearbook, Tri-M Music Honor Society
Anime Club, Apprentice Dance Company, Art Club, Asian Student Union, Black Awareness Club, Class Officers and Steering Committee, Craft Club, Dance Troupe, Dublin Dancers (Irish Dance), Ensemble Players (Instrumental Music), Environmental Awareness Club, Ethics Team, Footlighters (Theatre), Girls' Athletic Association, International Club, Intramural Sports Program, Lance Staff (School Literary Magazine), Mercy Madrigals (choral), Mercy Mezzos (choral), Model Diplomats Team, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Peer Educators, Peer Ministry, Pep Squad, Science Olympiad Team, Social Justice Society, Spanish Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, The Shield (Newspaper), VALID