Mercy McAuley High School

What Mercy McAuley High School does

Mercy McAuley High School is a private, nonprofit, all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school located in the College Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in August 2018 through the merger of Mother of Mercy High School (founded 1915) and McAuley High School (founded 1960), the school operates as a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and a member of the Mercy Education network. It serves approximately 450-470 students across grades 9-12, drawing primarily from 31 elementary feeder schools in the Greater Cincinnati region, and offers a comprehensive curriculum including 16 AP courses, 41 blended courses, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, the UC Early IT Program, Butler Tech healthcare certifications (CNA and Medical Assistant), and the Women Lead Honors Program with cohort tracks in Medicine, Law, Sciences, Technology, and Business.

The school's core technology consists of a 1:1 Tablet PC program supported by standard educational software (Blackboard, DyKnow, Google Apps, Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite), an in-house blended learning model that runs through a proprietary TEA Bell (Time for Educational Advancement) schedule of three 60-minute periods per week, and a multi-grade "Den System" for vertical mentorship. Facilities include a 9.5-acre campus with a 1,000-seat gymnasium, 1,000-seat Performing Arts Center, updated science labs, digital design lab, piano lab, chapel, library/Makerspace (3D printers, Cricut), and a White Oak Coffee House partnership. The school competes in 13 sports within the Girls Greater Catholic League.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition of $13,900 plus a $1,200 technology and student engagement fee for the 2026-27 school year, supplemented by annual fund contributions, a capital campaign ($5,739,861 raised from 331 donors as of January 2026), event revenue (Moonlight Gala, raffles), athletic sponsorships, and a $2M three-year Charlotte R. Schmidlapp STEM grant shared with four other Cincinnati all-girls Catholic schools. Financial assistance is offered through FACTS-based need-based aid, Ohio EdChoice Scholarships, the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program, and six internally administered scholarship tiers. Admissions is sales-led via Open House events, Shadow Days, Wolf Walk & Talk sessions, personal tours, and a parent portal enrollment system, with the High School Placement Test (HSPT) serving as the standardized assessment.

Name

Mercy McAuley High School

Legal name

Mercy McAuley High School

Website

https://www.mercymcauley.org/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mercy McAuley High School is a private, nonprofit, all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati serving approximately 450-470 students across grades 9-12 with 16 AP courses, blended learning, and a Sisters of Mercy sponsorship legacy dating to 1858.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue source. Tuition for 2026-27 school year is $13,900 plus $1,200 technology and student engagement fee. $100 non-refundable registration fee. Additional fees for extracurricular activities.
2. Capital Campaign Donations: Capital campaign 'Our Path. Our Pack.' raising funds for campus improvements. Surpassed $5.5M goal with $5,739,861 raised as of January 2026, plus $4.5M stretch goal.
3. Annual Fund Contributions: Unrestricted annual fund supporting operational budget covering programs, staffing, services, and daily expenses.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including Moonlight Gala, raffles, and other fundraising activities.
5. Athletic Sponsorships: Business sponsorships supporting athletic programs through various sponsorship tiers.

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Core offering

Mercy McAuley High School is a private, all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school that delivers grades 9-12 instruction on a 9.5-acre Cincinnati campus. The school sells high school enrollment ($13,900 tuition plus a $1,200 technology and student engagement fee for 2026-27), supplemented by specialized programs such as the Women Lead Honors Program, 16 AP courses, dual-enrollment pathways with UC, Mount St. Joseph, Xavier, and Butler Tech, a 13-sport athletics program, and fine arts. Tuition is offset by a suite of scholarships including the Terry & Steve Schrantz Family full-tuition scholarship, HSPT Honors, HSPT Opportunity, Catherine McAuley, Sisters of Mercy Legacy, and Patty Morrison Women Lead Honors scholarships.

Product overview

Mercy McAuley High School is an all-girls, Catholic, college-preparatory high school offering a comprehensive educational program. The school operates on a single-campus model providing integrated academic instruction through multiple program tracks: a core college prep curriculum with Honors and College Prep levels, the Women Lead Honors Program (with cohort tracks in Medicine, Law, Sciences, Technology, and Business), 16 AP courses, dual enrollment via College Credit Plus, the UC Early IT Program, and Butler Tech healthcare certifications. Technology is integrated through a 1:1 Tablet PC program with blended learning components. The school also offers fine arts (visual, music, theater), competitive athletics (13 sports), Campus Ministry with grade-level retreats, and over 40 student clubs. Financial support includes various scholarships including a full-tuition endowed scholarship. The institution is a member of Mercy Education network.

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Products and services

• College Preparatory High School Education All-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school education for grades 9-12, including academic instruction, faith formation, leadership development, and student services at the 9.5-acre Cincinnati campus. Annual tuition of $13,900 plus a $1,200 technology and student engagement fee for 2026-27.
• Women Lead Honors Program Optional honors program offering career exploration in Medicine, Law, Sciences, Technology, and Business through monthly professional seminars, facility tours, and field experiences. Students select a cohort focus area for sophomore through senior year.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Sixteen AP courses aligned with College Board AP curriculum. Students scoring 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams may earn college credit at participating colleges. The school is a 2025 AP School Honor Roll Silver member.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Ohio's state dual enrollment program allowing students to earn both college and high school credits simultaneously through participating Ohio colleges and universities.
• UC Early IT Program Six Information Technology courses delivered through University of Cincinnati's Early IT Program, taught by Mercy McAuley teachers. Completers receive automatic admission to UC's IT school for a four-year pathway including bachelor's, master's, and 20 months of work experience.
• Butler Tech Healthcare Programs (CNA & MA) Healthcare certification programs including Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and Medical Assistant (MA) through Butler Tech, taught at Mercy McAuley. CNA students are prepared for Ohio Department of Health licensure; MA course newly added for 2026-27.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletics program with 13 sports in the Girls Greater Catholic League (GGCL): Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball. Includes named Director of Soccer (Derek Harrington) and Athletic Director (Jay Kramer).
• Fine Arts Program Fine arts education across Visual Arts (ceramics, drawing, painting, digital arts, photography), Music (chorus, orchestra, vocal ensemble, piano lab), and Theater (acting, technical theater, set design, costumes) with performances in a 1,000-seat Performing Arts Center.
• Campus Ministry & Retreats Spiritual development program including required retreats for each grade level (freshman one-day, sophomore one-day, junior overnight at Bergamo Center, optional senior three-day at Jesuit Spiritual Center) plus liturgy and prayer programming.
• Blended Learning Program Blended learning classes that mix technology with traditional face-to-face instruction. Students meet with teachers once per week and complete remaining coursework online independently, offered during TEA bell periods.
• Library & Makerspace Library with over 10,000 print and electronic resources, electronic databases, and a Makerspace featuring 3D printers, Cricut Explore, robotics, coding games, and art supplies.
• Camp Luna Summer camp for 6th-8th grade girls offering a fun introduction to Mercy McAuley programming. Early-bird registration $12 (before July 15) and regular registration $18.
• HSPT Prep Course Four-week HSPT prep course with study book, delivered across four Saturday sessions before the High School Placement Test. $100 per participant.
• Student Clubs & Organizations Over 40 student clubs and organizations, including National Honor Society, Student Council, Debate Club, Mock Trial, Eco Club, and a wide range of interest-based groups. Clubs can be proposed through an easy creation process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Silver member of 2025 AP School Honor Roll - demonstrates college credit and readiness achievements
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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Mercy EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2018Mercy McAuley is a member of Mercy Education, a system of Catholic schools sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Mercy Education coordinates and supports Mercy schools across the United States, providing shared resources, curricula frameworks aligned with Mercy values, and a network of educational institutions.
• Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2018Mercy McAuley is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. The Sisters of Mercy, founded by Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland in 1827, have over 6,000 sisters worldwide serving through education, healthcare, and social services. The institute provides spiritual guidance and alignment with Mercy charism.
• White Oak Coffee HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWhite Oak Coffee House provides an on-campus coffee bar in the cafeteria serving coffee, tea, and smoothies to students and staff. Coffee bar open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. through lunch period.
• Butler TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerButler Tech provides Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program taught by Butler Tech instructors at Mercy McAuley. Students prepared to take CNA exam and receive licensure through Ohio Department of Health. New Medical Assistant (MA) course added for 2026-27.
• Mount St. Joseph UniversitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMount St. Joseph University offers dual enrollment courses through their program. AP courses offered through the university's dual enrollment program are taught by Mercy McAuley teachers at the school.
• University of CincinnaticoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUC's Early IT Program offers six Information Technology courses taught by Mercy McAuley teachers. Students completing required courses receive automatic admission to UC's IT school for bachelor's, master's, and 20 months of work experience in four years after high school.
• Xavier UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerXavier University's St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Fellows Program allows students to take Intro to Education I and II courses at Mercy McAuley in blended (online and in-person) format. Students earn college credits only.
• Mount Notre Dame High SchoolstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five Cincinnati all-girls Catholic high schools collaborating on $2 million Charlotte R. Schmidlapp STEM education grant. Schools working together to advance STEM education for young women through shared best practices and resources.
• Saint Ursula AcademystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five Cincinnati all-girls Catholic high schools collaborating on $2 million Charlotte R. Schmidlapp STEM education grant. Historic first collaboration among these traditionally competitive schools.
• Seton High SchoolstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five Cincinnati all-girls Catholic high schools collaborating on $2 million Charlotte R. Schmidlapp STEM education grant. Presidents from each school came together with shared vision for joint STEM initiative.
• Ursuline AcademystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five Cincinnati all-girls Catholic high schools collaborating on $2 million Charlotte R. Schmidlapp STEM education grant. Collaborative effort reflects shared mission of empowering young women through STEM education.
• Mercy HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercy Health is the exclusive provider of sports medicine services at Mercy McAuley. Provides certified athletic trainer Jessica Black and team physicians Dr. Matt Busam and Dr. John Zisko for all athletic programs.
• Cincinnati Elite FC (CEFC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirector of Soccer Derek Harrington serves as a trainer for Cincinnati Elite FC, a prominent youth soccer club in Cincinnati known for strong commitment to player development. FC provides pathway for recruiting and player development connections.
• La Salle High SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShared facilities partnership for track & field and tennis events. Mercy McAuley uses La Salle's facilities for home athletic events in these sports.

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Direct peers

• La Salle High School: A co-ed Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati. La Salle shares facilities with Mercy McAuley for track & field and tennis events and competes in adjacent GGCL/area Catholic league athletics, making it a close geographic and athletic peer.
• Mount Notre Dame High School: An all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in Reading, Ohio (Cincinnati metro), serving grades 9-12. It is one of Mercy McAuley's five partners in the $2M Charlotte R. Schmidlapp STEM grant collaboration, making it the most directly comparable competitor and collaborator in the same niche.
• Roger Bacon High School: A co-ed Catholic college-preparatory high school in St. Bernard, Cincinnati. Roger Bacon competes in the GCL alongside Mercy McAuley and addresses the same faith-based, college-prep Cincinnati families.
• Ursuline Academy: An all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati. Like Mercy McAuley, Ursuline is part of the historic five-school STEM collaboration and competes directly for the same demographic of college-bound young women seeking faith-based education.
• Seton High School: An all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati. Seton is a peer and STEM-grant collaborator with Mercy McAuley, serving the same target market and competing for the same incoming class talent.
• St. Xavier High School: A large all-boys Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati. As one of the most prominent Catholic high schools in the metro, it competes for Catholic-affiliated families and shares the broader college-prep Catholic ecosystem with Mercy McAuley.
• Summit Country Day School: An independent (non-Catholic) private college-preparatory school in Cincinnati serving grades K-12. Summit competes with Mercy McAuley for college-prep-oriented Cincinnati families willing to pay private school tuition, though without the religious affiliation.
• Saint Ursula Academy: An all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati's East Walnut Hills neighborhood. Saint Ursula is one of the five schools co-recipient of the $2M STEM grant with Mercy McAuley and competes head-to-head for the same Cincinnati all-girls Catholic market.
• Badin High School: A co-ed Catholic college-preparatory high school in Hamilton, Ohio (Greater Cincinnati). Badin competes in similar Catholic league athletics and serves the same broader Cincinnati-area faith-based college-prep market as Mercy McAuley.
• Elder High School: An all-boys Catholic college-preparatory high school in Price Hill, Cincinnati. Elder competes for the same pool of faith-oriented, college-prep-focused Cincinnati families and shares the GCL/Girls Greater Catholic League competitive ecosystem.

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Customer concentration

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