How to Apply

Mercy High School's online Application will become available in September.

Early Bird Application Deadline: Monday December 9, 2019
All AMES applicants are required to apply by December 9.
Final Application Deadline: Monday January 6, 2020

Application fee: $75.00 
Application fee goes up to $100 after December 9, 2019

To apply to the AMES Program, use the application link listed above. On the application there is a page to indicate your interest in the AMES program on the application. AMES applications are due by December 9, 2020.  AMES applicants must include with their application: 

• a currently active IEP, 504 Plan or other professional evaluation documentation done within the last three years.

For more information on our AMES program for students with documented learning differences, please click here.

Financial Assistance Applications

Financial Assistance applications are due by January 6, 2020. 

Spending a shadow day is the best way for you to experience Mercy High School! All applicants are required to participate in a Shadow Day in order to be considered for admission. 

For more information, visit our Shadow Day page. 

All transcripts and recommendations are due January 30.

The Transcript Request Form should be sent to your daughter's current school. This is a "fillable" PDF form which the school can complete and email back to us.

Recommendation Forms

These forms can be submitted electronically or in hard-copy, however electronic submissions are preferred. These forms are found in the online application.

Confidential Recommendation Form (required) – From one current teacher, school administrator or counselor.

Mathematics Placement Form (required) – To be completed by current math teacher.

Clergy Recommendation Form (Required for Archdiocesan FA* / Optional for others) – Submit this form to your church or faith community if you are actively involved in your community or church.
* This form is required for financial aid applicants in order to be considered for Archdiocesan assistance.

Mercy will hold the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on January 11, 2020. To test at Mercy, submit your online application and then register for the HSPT on your checklist.

Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. for check in. Testing begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. at Kohl Mansion, Mercy High School. The test runs until approximately 12:00 p.m.

Details on what to bring and where to go on the day of the exam will be sent to each student the week before the exam date.

Although the High School Placement Test is offered at other Bay Area Catholic high schools, taking it at Mercy is an important first step in becoming a member of Mercy’s Class of 2024.

Applicants applying to more than one Catholic High School in the San Francisco Archdiocese may take the test at any Archdiocesan school but should take the test only once. Scores will be sent to the other schools the student provides on the day of the exam.

AMES applicants wanting to test with extended time require documentation. Applicants will be notified by the Admissions Office by early January. Extended Time test runs from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at 650.762.1114 or admissions@mercyhsb.com.

Applicants and their parents/guardians are required to attend an Admissions Family Interview on either February 1, 4 or 5, 2020. Select your date and time preference online after you complete the application.

Admission decisions will be sent via e-mail on Friday March 20, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Mercy will also mail Admissions Decision Letters on Thursday, March 19, 2020.