Academics
Mercy's students, staff, and faculty have established a tradition of academic excellence.
Our Lady of Mercy offers:
- A challenging, college-preparatory curriculum
- Advanced Placement (AP) classes are offered in the following subjects: U.S. History, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Economics, French, Government, Physics, Statistics , Art, and World History
- Honors classes are offered in the following core subjects: English, Math, and Science
- Block Scheduling (Four 1 and a 1/2 hour classes per school day designed to prepare students for a college schedule)
- Four years of Theology, Math, Science, English and Social Studies required
Accreditation and Affiliations
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Mercy is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the College Board, the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), and the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS).
Class of 2011 Statistics
Number of graduates: 56 (100% of the class)
Percent of graduates accepted to a college, university, or academy: 100%
Total number of college acceptances: 191
Total scholarship amount received: $3.8 Million (not including HOPE Scholarship funds)
Total number of service hours completed in four years: 4,480
Percent of graduates signed to play college athletics or received Fine Arts scholarships: 20%
Graduates who earned an Eagle Scout rank: 3
Sampling of colleges, universities, and academies to which 2011 graduates were accepted:
MIT, Georgia Tech, UGA, Notre Dame, SCAD, Spelman, The Citadel, Xavier, Wake Forest, U.S. Naval Academy
