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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
BURLINGAME

About Us
Talented teachers, high academic standards, faith formation and building confident leaders are the hallmarks of a Mercy Education. A Mercy High School graduate is a woman of faith, a woman in pursuit of academic excellence, a woman of influence, a woman of compassionate service, a proactive global citizen.
Academics
Our girls benefit from challenging courses, in a small classroom environment lead by passionate and talented teachers. Our students are enriched by the holistic educational environment created by the cross-curricula efforts of their faculty & staff.
Pathways
Admissions
You will find all the information about applying to Mercy here, including Admissions Events, HSPT Testing information and all deadlines for the process.
Faith & Service
Mercy is committed to creating an environment where students can explore their faith. Spirituality and Justice are fundamental to a Mercy Education and are experienced through personal prayer, communal liturgies and service and immersion trips.
Campus Life
1/3 of all students participate in some form of leadership. 90% of Mercy Girls are involved in at least one extra-curricular activity. Through student government, one of our 22 clubs or an educational travel opportunities, Mercy produces leaders in action.
Athletics(opens in new window/tab)
70% of all students participate in at least one of our 24 teams from 14 sports. Mercy Athletics is committed to creating a student-centered environment where the student athletes are focused pride, commitment, leadership, sportsmanship and respect.
Giving
Every gift really does matter. When you make a gift to Mercy, you join thousands of alumnae, parents, friends, students, faculty, and staff who support Mercy High School, Burlingame each year.

Press Releases

News & Media Alerts

2022-2023

Mercy High School, Burlingame Receives Nearly $5 Million From The Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation, Burlingame, Calif., Dec. 2022 (LINK to full press release or view video on Mercy's YouTube channel)

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Mercy High School Launches A New Pathways Program (Biotechnology, Creative Arts and Design, Global Scholars, Engineering, Leadership Education and Development, and Women's Studies), Burlingame, Calif., Feb. 2023
(LINK to full press release. Hi-res photos of the Leadership Pathway Program are available upon request.)