Mercy Career & Technical High School | |
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Address | |
2900 West Hunting Park Avenue , 19129 United States | |
Coordinates | 40°0′21″N75°10′35″W / 40.00583°N 75.17639°W |
Information | |
Type | Private |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic; Sisters of Mercy |
Established | 1950 |
Authority | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia |
President | Howie Brown |
Principal | Christian Aument |
Teaching staff | 37.0 (on a FTE basis) |
Grades | 9-12 |
Gender | Coeducational |
Enrollment | 350 (2013-14) |
Student to teacher ratio | 9.5 |
Color(s) | Red and gold |
Song | "Under Mercy's Shield" |
Athletics conference | Penn-Jersey Athletic Association |
Nickname | Monarchs |
Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
Yearbook | The Advocate |
Website | www |
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