All-girls Catholic school in Burlingame supporting students with learning differences and ADHD
Mercy High School is an all-girls Catholic school in Burlingame, CA (grades 9-12) that explicitly supports students with learning differences and ADHD through dedicated Learning Difference Programs. With an average class size of 17 and 76% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Mercy combines personalized attention with rigorous academics—offering 25+ AP courses, honors tracks, and specialized electives across STEM, arts, and humanities. The school's inclusive environment welcomes 60% students of color and maintains a formal dress code that creates structure for diverse learners.
Beyond academics, Mercy provides robust support systems including 1:1 guidance and peer mentoring through programs like Big Sister/Little Sister. Students access extensive clubs and organizations—from the Medical Club to Self Care Club—and 15+ varsity sports, allowing each student to find her voice and community. The school's Catholic identity emphasizes values-based education alongside skill-building, with accreditation through WASC and membership in the Mercy Secondary Education Association (MSEA).
Admission is selective (deadline Dec. 1/Jan. 10) with annual tuition of $28,340; however, 35% of students receive financial aid. Families should contact Admissions Director Sandra Elgelda or Associate Stephanie Jewett at (650) 343-3631 or visit mercyhsb.com to discuss how Mercy's Learning Difference Programs and supportive community can meet their daughter's needs.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students387
Class Size17:1 ratio
Tuition$28,340
Fin. Aid35% receive aid
Est.1931
DeadlineDec. 1 / Jan. 10
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Mercy Secondary Education Association (MSEA), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1931 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,340 |
| Total Students | 387 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 76 |
| Average Class Size | 17 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Sandra Elgelda |
| Admissions Associate | Stephanie Jewett |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / Jan. 10 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 35 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 60 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Advanced Courses
Algebra 2 HonorsAmerican Sign Language 3 HonorsAmerican Sign Language 4 HonorsAnatomy and Physiology HonorsArt 3 HonorsBiology 1 HonorsCeramics 3 HonorsChemistry HonorsChorus 3 HonorsDance 4H/5H/6HEnglish 1 HonorsEnglish 2 HonorsFrench 3 HonorsGeometry HonorsHonors PhysicsMedical Interventions HonorsSpanish 3 HonorsShow More (27)Hide
AP Courses
AP 2D Art and DesignAP 3D Art and DesignAP African American StudiesAP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Computer Science AAP Computer Science PrincipalsAP DrawingAP English LanguageAP English LiteratureAP Environmental ScienceAP French LanguageAP PhysicsAP Physics CAP PrecalculusAP PsychologyAP ResearchAP SeminarAP Spanish LanguageAP StatisticsAP Studio Art: 3D DesignAP US Government/EconomicsAP US HistoryAP World History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Flag Football · Golf · Gymnastics · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Winter Track |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Dungeons and Dragons Robotics Club Tri-School Orchestra Club Alzheimer's Awareness Club B.I.N.G.O. (Be Intelligent N' Go Out) Big Sister · Little Sister Coastal Club Dance Club Drama Club Fight Club Financial Literacy for Teens GAA Girls Supporting Girls Harry Potter Club In the Criminal's Mind JSA Latinas Unidas Let Them Shine Literary Appreciation Club Love · You Club Mercy and Beyond Mercy Artivities Club Mercy Medical Club Philospher's Club Project Happiness Club S.T.A.R. Self Care Club VPA Club Women in White Coats Be Like Shireen Equality Club Filipino Club K-Club Marvel: Movies and Comics Club Mercy Media |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · Mercy Secondary Education Association (MSEA) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | www.mercyhsb.com/campus-life/school-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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