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
- 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 2012 Statistics:
- Number of graduates: 76 (100% of the class)
- Percent of graduates accepted to a college, university, or academy: 100%
- Total number of college acceptances: 273
- Total scholarship amount received: $5.4 Million (not including HOPE Scholarship funds)
- Graduates signed to play college athletics or received Fine Arts scholarships: 8
- Graduates who were named Posse Scholars: 4
- Sampling of colleges, universities, and academies to which 2012 graduates were accepted:
Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Cornell, Emory, UGA, Georgia Tech, Howard, Notre Dame, U.S. Naval Academy, & Vanderbilt
