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Mercy High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Omaha, NE

1501 S 48th St, Omaha, NE 68106

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Nebraska

In Omaha, Nebraska, Mercy High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 276 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. The school reports that about 91% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
276
Teachers
26.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.4
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 91% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 14 Catholic high schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    391’11–12380’13–14367’19–20317’21–22276’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    970
    1071
    1165
    1270

    Student body

    White64%
    Hispanic or Latino25%
    Black9%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

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    Questions about Mercy High School

    What grades does Mercy High School serve?

    Mercy High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Mercy High School?

    About 276 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mercy High School?

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