Mercy Career & Technical High School (Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Mercy Career & Technical High School in Philadelphia, PA, serves 300 students in grades 9â€“12 within a Catholic, career and technical education program.
Founded in 1950, the school is located in North Philadelphia and operates in a large city community setting.
The school maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 15, supported by 25 faculty members.
Annual tuition is $8,100, with an acceptance rate of 98%, offering an affordable Catholic high school option in Philadelphia.
Mercy Career & Technical High School has one of the highest percentages of students of color among Pennsylvania private high schools.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Vocational/Technical School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 300 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,100
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: âœ“Verified school update

School Rankings

Mercy Career & Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Type

Vocational/Technical School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mercy Career & Technical High School
9	99
10	80
11	62
12	59

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Year Founded

1950

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Student Body

Total Students

300 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

86%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,100

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Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

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Sports

Colors

Red, Gold

School Mascot

Monarch

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mercy Career & Technical High School cost?

Mercy Career & Technical High School's tuition is approximately $8,100 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Mercy Career & Technical High School?

The acceptance rate of Mercy Career & Technical High School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What is Mercy Career & Technical High School's ranking?

Mercy Career & Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Mercy Career & Technical High School?

The application deadline for Mercy Career & Technical High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Mercy Career & Technical High School located?

Mercy Career & Technical High School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,062 for elementary schools and $19,019 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).