Mercy High School (Farmington Hills, Michigan)

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Location
Mercy High School
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Information
President	Sr. Regina Marie Doelker, RSM
Students	700+
Faculty	100+
Type	Private College-preparatory Catholic Single-sex
Motto	Women Who Make a Difference
Color(s)	Maroon and Gold
Established	1945
Mascot	"The Marlins"
Homepage	www.mhsmi.org

Mercy High School is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls high school in Farmington Hills, Michigan. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit and is recognized as a national Exemplary Private High School by the United States Department of Education.

1 Background
2 Mission Statement
3 Notable alumni
4 External links
5 Notes and references

[edit] Background

Mercy was established in Detroit in 1945 by the Sisters of Mercy. The school was first accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1951 and moved to Farmington Hills in 1965. In the time since establishment, over 13,000 students have graduated from the school and over 99% of Mercy graduates attend colleges and universities all over the country. Currently the school employs over 100 staff members and provides education for nearly 800 young women. ^[1]

[edit] Mission Statement

"Mercy High School, a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, fosters spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and cultural development. Enriched by students from diverse backgrounds, Mercy High nurtures compassionate leaders committed to addressing human needs, working for justice and serving the poor."