Mercy High School
- Private, Catholic, All-Girls
- MIDDLETOWN, CT
All-Girls School
Mercy High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private, Catholic, All-Girls
- 9-12
- MIDDLETOWN, CT
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 237 reviews
Mercy High School Reviews
Rating 4.31 out of 5 237 reviews
I have loved attending Mercy, and being apart of it's community. All teachers care and go above and beyond to help all student succeed, constantly showing support and love. The only issue I have is that our lunch food is not good, and very expensive.
I loved my time at mercy high school, the faculty truly cared about every individual student and there were plenty of opportunities for me as a student to work hard and learn and make it worth your while, however i will say as a private school many of the teachers are either under qualified, past retirement age, or just down right creepy towards teenage girls. I’d say it’s a great option for sport oirentated girls especially soccer and basketball as those teams regularly win championships. I don’t regret the decision to attend Mercy High School however I would say due to the horrible guidance department i could have gained more scholarships and college acceptances going somewhere such as CIBA or even East Catholic
Exceptional- all around! The academics, extracurricular activities/sports, campus, etc. are exceptional … but also the unique opportunities provided to develop young woman into leaders while requiring/focusing on philanthropy, are just two examples that sets mercy far apart from other schools .
My experience with Mercy started off a bit rocky. I really didn't want to leave my friends and attend an all girls catholic school, but my mom promised me it was a great place to go to school and will provide me many opportunities. I have had many family members attend Mercy and it always made me smile when I saw my mother's face on the athlete recognition wall. I kept to myself in the beginning but then started breaking out of my shell when I joined the volleyball team. I met great friends and will continue to grow my friendship with them, even while we are attending different colleges. I feel the work at Mercy has provided me with what I need to be successful in college. The many activities and school functions have allowed me to grow and come out of my comfort zone.
Being a closed community, Mercy is a very close knit school- that can be both a good and bad thing. One thing I would love to change about the school is the lack of diversity. I am one of two girls who is African-American in the entire senior class. I would also change the way that people are judged as well. There have been multiple cases of racism which were never dealt with- whether it was due to white privilege or something else, I wouldn't know.
Mercy has been a wonderful home for our daughter over the past 4 years. She has been challenged, succeeded, and made priceless connections with great teachers, coaches, friends, and family. We are grateful for all Mercy has provided to our family.
Mercy High School is not just a regular school but a community of people who come together to make it feel like a second home. Together we all help strive each other to try our best and reach for our goals. Teachers are available at any time for extra help. They make it their duty to make sure each and every student understands the material given. Life long friend ships are made through free time and sports.
Mercy High School has been a very warm and welcoming place for me for the last few years, however I can see how it's an acquired taste and how some people may not feel comfortable attending.
By far the best decision we have made as parents for our daughters. Academically, spiritually, and socially this is the best environment for our girls.
Darryl the janitor, Sister Mary, Freeman, Naumann, Butterly, Ianucci, Barone, Grassi, were the best part of Mercy for me.
However, if I have daughters, I will never send them here.
It’s toxic, there’s bullying, and it didn’t prepare me for college academically.
Kids never forget how you make them feel. The gym teacher was a nightmare bully who to this day, blows my mind she was a gym teacher there. I heard she’s not there anymore, thank goodness. Yet everybody praised her, makes no sense. Just shows how this entire school was toxic and a joke.
Academics are a joke. I was in honor and AP classes- wasn’t nearly prepared for college as other kids who came from good public schools.
However, if I have daughters, I will never send them here.
It’s toxic, there’s bullying, and it didn’t prepare me for college academically.
Kids never forget how you make them feel. The gym teacher was a nightmare bully who to this day, blows my mind she was a gym teacher there. I heard she’s not there anymore, thank goodness. Yet everybody praised her, makes no sense. Just shows how this entire school was toxic and a joke.
Academics are a joke. I was in honor and AP classes- wasn’t nearly prepared for college as other kids who came from good public schools.
Mercy was a great experience for me, it prepared me for college courses and kept me on my toes. I did sports and clubs. I would go back again if I could. The teachers were great, and had a high expectation from us.
Mercy is a wonderful place to learn and grow as an independent, strong woman. The spirit of Mercy is something intangible that you have to experience to fully understand but it fosters a sense of community and connection that forever binds Mercy girls together. The faculty and staff are amazing people who truly care about building relationships with their students and helping them reach their full potential. The same sex classes and uniforms remove a huge amount of social pressure to “fit in” or “dress cool” and allows girls to focus on their education, sports and other activities. If I could go back to Mercy I would in a heartbeat!
A few years after my graduation from Mercy, I can see how Mercy helped shape me into the person I am. I am confident in myself and don't need to change for others. Plus Mercy offers a great education.
Mercy is a college preparatory school steeped in tradition. There are many course offerings, and opportunities for leadership. There are also many clubs, social events and competitive sports. Inclusive and supportive, it is a safe environment in which to try new things and push oneself. My daughter has stretched herself academically and explored many new clubs and sports. I believe she will be well-prepared for college. There is room for improvement in the facilities, but I believe the board has many upgrades planned.
I graduated in 1969, and I loved my years at Mercy! I had the brilliant Sister Maria Mildred as my Latin teacher, and Sister Eugene Marie for Physics, both amazing women! Sister Laura Marie and Suster Ohilomena were the kindest women I ever met. I mage lifelong friends at Mercy.
Mercy is such a great school. The faculty is so caring and I tune to the students needs. My daughter love it here.
A great environment with a very supportive extended community. A good balance of academics, athletics arts and leadership experiences.
My experience at Mercy was an unusual one. I came in not wanting to go at the entrance exam, but changed my mind after speaking with the admissions department at the time and a wonderful student leader. At first, I was lost and didn’t feel like I found my place there and planned on transferring. However, I didn’t and I met many wonderful people through the Mercy/Xavier theatre program. Those memories are my best from high school and still remain with me today. During my junior year, we went remote and things were not the same. When we got back, there was a new president and everything felt so foreign. I got to know Mercy all over again, and I’m glad I have drastically different comparisons between my first two years and my last two. I look back on my time at Mercy fondly and still keep in touch with my old friends and teachers- some of my favorite teachers are Mercy teachers. Though every school has room for improvement, Mercy is a high school and a home, which is quite special.
My daughter is a Sophomore and we love Mercy for her. It is such a great school academically and socially. So glad we picked Mercy for our daughter.
Fifteen years ago at the ripe age of 13, I made the choice to better my education, and Mercy was at the top of my list. This to date was the best decision I have made in my life. Mercy was more than just a high school, it was a community of classmates that became sisters, and teachers who continue to be there and mentor us way past graduation. Even after all these years, I am always running into people in my life who went to Mercy and it is so much fun to reminisce on all the good old times. Mercy was such a positive impact on my life that I have found myself back on the same lacrosse field where I once played as the coach. The best part of coaching at Mercy is hearing my players talk about events that I still remember doing when I was there. They love hearing that I had the same teacher or how my grade won Cake-A-Thon. At Mercy, you will always find a place to be yourself and it is highly encouraged, you might wear the same uniform but there are many ways for you to be yourself!