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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.
Admissions
You will find all the information about applying to Mercy here, including Admissions Events, HSPT Testing information and all deadlines for the process.
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.
Capital Campaign
- For Our Neighbors
- Building the Dream - Athletic and Student Life Center

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Tuition & Affordability

2026-2027 School Year

Tuition: $30,328.00

Registration: $1,250.00

I chose Mercy because of the close sisterhood we have and the great teachers who make me feel like an empowered young woman.

-Alyssa Trehan '27

I chose Mercy because of the versatility in all of the programs, whether it be academics, performing arts, or athletics.

-Leela Merlos '27

Common Questions

What is included in tuition?

What are the additional costs?

iPad

All incoming Mercy students will purchase their iPad from Mercy for $490.00.

What you get:

iPad 11th Generation with 256 GB storage (A16, 2025)
Free subscription to Notability Plus
(Savings of $80!)

Optional:

We recommend purchasing Apple Care

Books

- $150-$500 per year
Book costs will vary based on a student's schedule and used vs. new books. Almost all course textbooks are available as e-books at a significantly lower price than their hard-copy versions.

Uniforms

- New Uniforms: $200-$400, Used Uniforms: $100-$300
Students wear the uniform Monday - Thursday. Every Friday is free dress. Uniforms are sold by Hello Nella. Used uniform sales are hosted by the Admissions Department and offer uniforms at discounted prices.

Are there tuition payment options?

How are payments processed?

Click HERE or the image above to view our Financial Aid Presentation from Open House 2025!

Learn about Financial Assistance