Mercy High School Farmington Hills

What Mercy High School Farmington Hills does

Mercy High School Farmington Hills is a private, nonprofit Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school serving grades 9-12, founded in 1945 by the Sisters of Mercy and located at 29300 W. 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan. The school delivers an AP and Honors-level core curriculum augmented by the AMES (Advanced/Merit Excellence Scholars) program, McAuley Academic Center tutoring, and a full extracurricular portfolio including athletics (MHSAA/CHSL competition), Mercyaires choir, Riveters Robotics Team (1481), mock trial, forensics, performing arts, and HOSA. Operational infrastructure is built on a standard K-12 SaaS stack: PowerSchool for student information, Schoology as LMS, SCOIR for college planning, FinalForms for enrollment, Constant Contact for email, Google Workspace for productivity, Zoom for virtual meetings, Blackbaud for fundraising/payments, and an iPad-based curriculum that historically earned Apple Distinguished School status for 2013-2015.

Revenue is generated through tuition as the primary recurring stream, supplemented by annual giving, endowments, planned giving, and a multi-channel fundraising program featuring the 80th Anniversary Gala & Auction (raising over $300,000), the annual Tea for Tuition alumnae event ($73,000+ in 2026, 300+ attendees), the Adopt a Seat program ($200 minimum per chair in a 1,200-seat auditorium), and Naming Opportunities ($10,000 to $100,000 capital tiers). Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via website inquiry forms, shadow-student visits, open houses, and a High School Placement Test, with regional outreach across the Detroit metropolitan area and a Midwest operating geography. Generative AI (ChatGPT, Mizou) is used selectively in French instruction and project-based learning under faculty direction, but AI is not productized as a core offering.

Name

Mercy High School Farmington Hills

Legal name

Mercy High School

Website

https://mhsmi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mercy High School Farmington Hills is a private Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school serving grades 9-12 in Farmington Hills, Michigan, founded in 1945. It delivers AP/Honors academics, athletics, arts, and service programs funded through tuition, donations, and annual fundraising events.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Private Catholic school tuition for grades 9-12
2. Donations and Fundraising: Annual giving, special fundraising projects, endowments, planned giving programs
3. Gala and Auction Events: 80th Anniversary Gala & Auction raised over $300,000 for tuition assistance and AMES programs
4. Tea for Tuition Event: Annual alumnae tea event raising funds for tuition assistance, raised over $73,000 in 2026
5. Adopt a Seat Program: Minimum $200 donation per chair in 1,200-seat auditorium with engraved nameplate recognition
6. Naming Opportunities: Capital funding opportunities for naming classrooms, courtyards, and specialty spaces ranging from $10,000 to $100,000

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mercy High School Farmington Hills is a private, Catholic, all-girls college preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy and Catherine McAuley. Founded in 1945, the school delivers a faith-based college preparatory curriculum augmented by an iPad 1:1 learning environment, with tuition as the primary commercial offering and supplemental fundraising via the Tea for Tuition event and other giving programs.

Product overview

Mercy High School is a private Catholic college preparatory school for girls in grades 9-12. The core offering is a comprehensive academic program with AP & Honors courses, complemented by specialized programs like the AMES (Advanced/Merit Excellence Scholars) program and McAuley Academic Center for academic support. The school integrates technology through PowerSchool for student information management and Schoology as its learning management system. SCOIR provides college and career planning services. Beyond academics, the school offers extensive extracurricular programs including the Mercyaires choir, Riveters Robotics Team (1481), competitive athletics, forensics, mock trial, and HOSA Future Health Professionals. The school operates a service-oriented model with spiritual retreats, a Mercy Service Program including service trips, and hosts the annual Tea for Tuition fundraising event. The alumnae magazine MOSAIC keeps the community connected. Financial aid and scholarships support tuition affordability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Education (Grades 9-12) Core four-year college preparatory high school program for female students in grades 9-12, delivered in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy and Catherine McAuley, with tuition as the primary service offering.
• AP and Honors Courses Rigorous college-level coursework for high-achieving students to strengthen college applications and earn college credit.
• AMES Program Specialized academic and college preparation program supporting students in college readiness and academic enrichment.
• Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance Need-based tuition assistance program for enrolled and prospective students, supporting access to a Mercy High School education.
• Tea for Tuition Annual Giving Event Annual charitable fundraising event supporting tuition assistance and school programs for current and prospective students.
• Alumnae Association Alumnae engagement program connecting graduates across cohorts, supporting networking, mentoring, and ongoing philanthropy in support of the school's mission.
• MOSAIC Alumnae Magazine Periodical publication for the Mercy High School alumnae community, featuring updates, profiles, and class notes to maintain engagement across generations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mercy was named Apple Distinguished School 2013-2015 for innovative technology integration
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration12 records

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of Detroit Jesuit High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Annual Collage Concert collaboration featuring Mercyaires, Varsity Chorus, Spirit Choir, soloists, and over 80 student musicians from UDJ, showcasing performing arts talent and spirit of collaboration.
• Wayne State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2026Students attended inaugural 'Jeux de la Francophonie' event and French Heritage Night at Little Caesars Arena. Multiple university French programs participated including U of M, MSU, EMU, CMU, and Wayne State.
• Ursuline Academy New OrleansminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2026Host of Girls Catholic Schools Sailing Regatta, oldest Catholic school in North America and oldest girls school in US. Mercy team competed among schools from California, Texas, Minnesota, Maryland, and Illinois.
• Mercy High School AlumnaecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Strong alumnae engagement program with 50+ alumnae attending Senior Class & Alumnae Breakfast during Catholic Schools Week. Distinguished Alumna and Trailblazer Alumna awards recognize outstanding graduates. Tea for Tuition raises funds for tuition assistance.
• Mercy Academy LouisvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative art project between Mercy High School Farmington Hills and Mercy Academy Louisville, Kentucky. Students created original artist trading cards and exchanged artwork with peers, strengthening the bond between Mercy schools through artistic expression.
• One Love FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Detroit Jesuit to provide the One Love Foundation Escalation Workshop, equipping students with tools to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships as they transition to college.
• Corewell Health Farmington HillsminorOthersHearts United for Hope project delivered 220 adult and 80 child comfort bags to Corewell Health and other regional healthcare partners including Karmanos Cancer Institute and Cancer Support Community.
• Karmanos Cancer InstituteminorOthersCommunity partner for Hearts United for Hope initiative, receiving comfort bag donations for adult and pediatric cancer patients.
• Cancer Support Community Greater Ann ArborminorOthersCommunity partner for Hearts United for Hope initiative supporting cancer patients in the greater Ann Arbor area.
• Compass Education GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides ACT diagnostic testing and college admissions testing presentations for students and families, assisting with test preparation strategy.
• Michigan Center for Civic Education (MCCE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes regional and state mock trial competitions. Mercy Mock Trial Team won MCCE Wayne County Regional Tournament and advanced to State Championship.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marian High School: Marian High School in Bloomfield Hills, MI is a Catholic all-girls college preparatory school serving the same Detroit suburbs, directly comparable in mission, gender focus, and Catholic identity.
• Mercy Academy Louisville: A sister Mercy school operating under the same Sisters of Mercy tradition and Mission, with which Mercy High School has direct arts and athletic exchange partnerships.
• Ursuline Academy: An all-girls Catholic college preparatory school in Cincinnati, OH, with comparable Catholic identity, college-prep curriculum, and athletic programming. Mercy has participated in Catholic sailing regattas with Ursuline.
• Academy of the Sacred Heart: Also a Catholic all-girls school in the Detroit metro area (Bloomfield), Sacred Heart competes with Mercy for the same pool of faith-oriented families seeking a single-gender college-prep education.

Regional players

• Loyola High School: Catholic college-prep school in Detroit area, sharing institutional Catholic identity and athletic league (CHSL) with Mercy High School.
• International Academy: A high-performing public magnet high school in Bloomfield Hills, MI, serving as a non-Catholic alternative for academically focused families in the same geographic market.
• Notre Dame Preparatory School: A Catholic co-ed college-prep school in Pontiac, MI directly competing for faith-oriented families in the same Detroit metro labor market.
• Brother Rice High School: A Catholic all-boys college preparatory school in Bloomfield Hills, MI, operating as a sibling Catholic school in the same diocese and competing for the same household across gender lines.

Broad incumbents

• Cranbrook Schools: A prestigious independent (non-Catholic) college-prep school in Bloomfield Hills, MI, competing for affluent Detroit-area families seeking premium private education.
• Detroit Country Day School: A premier private college-prep school in Beverly Hills, MI, competing for the same affluent Detroit-metro families seeking elite private education, though non-faith-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MercyHighMI
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MercyHighMI/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/MercyHighSchoolMI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mercy-high-school-farmington-hills
• Instagraminstagram.com/mercyhighmi
• TikToktiktok.com/@mercyhighmi

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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