Mount Mercy Academy is a
private,
Roman Catholic
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high school
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in
Buffalo, New York
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within the
Diocese of Buffalo.
Background
Mount Mercy Academy was established in 1904 by the
Sisters of Mercy
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.
Academics
In 2018, Mount Mercy Academy was ranked 9th out of 135
Western New York
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high schools in terms of academic performance.
Athletics
*Cross Country
*Soccer
*Volleyball
*Golf
*Basketball
*Softball
*Lacrosse
*Tennis
*Track and Field
*Bowling
*Cheerleading
*Ice Hockey
*Rowing/Crew
Student organizations
*Art Club
*Anti-Bullying Society
*Drama Club
*Environmental Awareness Club
*Foreign Language Club
*Madrigal Art and Literary Calendar
*Magic Belles
*McAuley Scholars
*Mercienne (Yearbook)
*Merciette (School Newspaper)
*Mercy Speaks
*Mock Trial
*Model UN
*National Honor Society
*Oratory and Debate
*Pure Magic
*Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.)
*Ski Club
*Student Ambassadors
*Student Government
*Student Relations Board
References
External links
School Website
Catholic secondary schools in New York (state)
Educational institutions established in 1904
Girls' schools in New York (state)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo
High schools in Buffalo, New York
1904 establishments in New York (state)
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