What we're getting for the money is inferior to what the public school in our district offers. Teachers in particular are below average and the emphasis is on religion and sports, not academics. My daughter is an excellent student who has needed some support from the staff on occasion. The staff for
... Read more the most part did not return calls and the guidance counselors were worthless. For the most part I feel as if the staff believes they are doing me a favor by having my daughter there. I have no intention of sending our other daughter to MercyHS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
Mercy is so much more than just a school-it's a community. I have had the opportunity to get to know all of my classmates; I am so glad that I have been able to share high school with all of them. All of the students at Mercy come to the aid of others. In the 2008-2009 school year, my classmates faced
... Read more many struggles. Our class worked together to comfort those girls and let them know that we would always be there for them. Mercy teaches us to be strong, independent women who can make a difference. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/10/09
My daughter went from a public school to Mercy and she loves it. im very satisfied
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Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
I love Our Lady of Mercy High School. Even though I am only in my 8th grade year, I have been enjoying it so far. My grade are amazing and the teachers are really great. They want you to succeed. I give two thumbs up for OLMHS and I would recommend this school or my school any girl and promise her that
... Read more she will have the greatest experience of her life at Our Lady of Mercy High School. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/02/08
The students are warm and friendly and there are many positives about a single sex education. The administration? Not so warm and friendly. Nor are they responsive to any concerns, at least in our experience. If you have not attended OLM in middle school it is difficult to be placed in any of the
... Read more honors classes for eventual placement in AP classes. While there are many sports at OLM, they are 'club' teams, and as a parent you absorb all the costs and must transport to any practices or meets. The teachers are humorless and for the most part uninspiring. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/08
My daughter is in her senior year at Mercy, and for the most part she has had a positive experience. The girls she have met are wonderful, however not all of the teachers are very qualified. There are some outstanding teachers, but others do not understand their material and become annoyed when asked
... Read more for extra help. Another problem is the excessive rules, for example students are forbidden from wearing backless shoes, like clogs, because they are a 'safety hazard.' The administration does not listen to the students either when they have a problem. The environment is sometimes suffocating. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/08
My daughter is in her sophomore year at OLM, and she is in love with the school. She came last year from the public schools, and was accepted with open arms. My main concerns were academics and atmosphere, and I have been very impressed with both of these areas. The academics are much better than other
... Read more high schools that I've looked at, and very individualized. The atmosphere is amazing at Mercy. The students are very caring and understanding, and the school really nurtures those values. There is really no bullying, and the only problems that I've heard about with that is with the current Junior class ('09). Another benefit is the guidance counselor. They truly listen to your daughter's needs in school and for college. I have been very impressed with how they place girls for college: not for prestige, but for their personal fit. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/04/07
I am a current Senior at Mercy, and I have gone here from 7-12. I came from St. Louis School in Pittsford, and I don't regret my decision. The academics are spectacular, allowing you to learn the necessary things, but still individualizing everything to suit your needs. For example, I am very interested
... Read more in Writing, and so I have signed up for writing courses and worked with the teachers one on one. Also, I know another big thing people want to know about are the guidance counselors. Well, at Mercy ours are amazing. They really listen to what you want and/or need in a school, and find the perfect one for you. They also offer courses for the SATs or College Admission Applications. Because of them, I have already been accepted early-decision to three different schools. I loved Mercy, and I know that you will, too. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/04/07
I am a former student at Mercy, and I have to say that I absolutely loved it. The teachers were great, and they really knew what they were teaching. You always felt that you could turn to them no matter what the problem, school-related or not. The classes are small (about 15 kids), which allows for an
... Read more individualized atmosphere, and ensures that you grasp all the material presented. The college counselor is also very good. She really listened to what I wanted, and found my dream college, Mount Holyoke. Most girls I know got into their top choice, and I did, too. The food, also, is very good, offering a wide selection that is very tasty. I, personally, transferred from Allendale Columbia, a private school in Brighton, for high school, and I don't regret my decision. At Mercy, I found what I needed: great teachers, students, and academics. Read less
Posted by a other on 08/09/07
I am a student at Mercy, and I went to middle school at another school, but then decided to come here for the academics and all-female population. I have to say that there is no other place that I could have gone that would have made me feel this confident, academically and socially. If you or your daughter
... Read more would like a school that has great academics, great teachers, and a great atmosphere, I would definitely recommend Our Lady of Mercy. Read less
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Rochester schools — Our Lady Of Mercy High School is located at 1437 Blossom Rd, Rochester NY 14610. 1437 Blossom Rd is in the Browncroft neighborhood and 14610 ZIP code in Rochester, NY The school district for Our Lady Of Mercy High School is the Diocese Of Rochester Education Office. Our Lady Of Mercy High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 7 - 12.
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