The Catholic High School Of Baltimore vs. Mercy High School
Should you attend The Catholic High School Of Baltimore or Mercy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
The Catholic High School Of Baltimore ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Mercy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1939
1960
Students Body
Total Students
287 students
444 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
30%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
56
113
Grade 10 Students
86
112
Grade 11 Students
76
108
Grade 12 Students
69
111
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
67%
Average Class Size
12
22
Number of AP Classes
13
9
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
List of Courses Offered
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Dec. 15
Tuition Cost
$14,300
$17,320
Tuition Notes
Catholic High offers a Tuition Guarantee- the promise that tuition will not raise over the course of your daughter's four years. Fees are subject to change.
n/a
Acceptance Rate
80%
70%
Admissions Director
n/a
Bonnie Bevans Kottraba '98
Admissions Associate
Angela Baumler
Caroline King '11
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
32
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Ambassadors ClubAthletic Association
Fellowship of Christians United in ServiceForensics Team
French Honor SocietyLibrary Aides
Library ClubsNational Honor Society
Spanish Honor SocietyStudent Council
TCHS-TV - School Television StationThe Highway-School Newspaper
The Troubadour - School YearbookTri-M Music Honor Society
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Anime ClubArt Club
Asian Student UnionBlack Awareness Club
Class Officers and Steering CommitteeCraft Club
Dublin Dancers (Irish Dance)Environmental Awareness Club
Ethics TeamFootlighters (Theatre)
Girls' Athletic AssociationInternational Club
Lance Staff (School Literary Magazine)Model Diplomats Team
National Art Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
Peer EducatorsPeer Ministry
Pep SquadScience Olympiad Team
Social Justice SocietySpanish Honor Society
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
The Shield (Newspaper)VALID
Arts and Music Programs:
Apprentice Dance CompanyDance Troupe
Ensemble Players (Instrumental Music)Mercy Madrigals (choral)
Mercy Mezzos (choral)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports Program