Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
An all-girls private Catholic college preparatory Mercy school committed to holistic education with a focus on service and global citizenship. Committed to the academic, spiritual and social development of young women, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School offers a challenging curriculum, various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, individual attention and encouragement towards personal growth. Points of Pride: -More than 45 AP & honors courses - GMAHS students have earned state and national academic, athletic, arts, music and speech & debate awards titles - State-of-the-arts facilities for art, sciences, music, performing arts, and athletics - Transportation is provided from Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery counties A Gwynedd graduate is known as a competent and compassionate woman of faith who responds generously to the needs of the poor. A woman who actively engages in the learning process and is committed to the continual development of her unique gifts, talents, and abilities. A woman who fosters right relationships and justice for all persons. A woman who communicates effectively and uses her influence to bring about social change. A woman who demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills, technological competence, flexibility, and an appreciation of diversity - ingredients for success in her future endeavor
Contact
1345 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437 United States
Phone Number: 215-646-8815
Category: Independent School
School Contact: Jennifer Zandier
School E-mail: jzandier@gmahs.org
Listing updated: 2011-2012,2012-2013,2015-2016
Open House Dates: Sunday, October 7, 2018, 10:30AM-1PM
Additional Information
School State: PA
School County: Montgomery
Gender: Girls
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades of School: 9-12
Enrollment: Jennifer Zandier
Students per teacher: 10:1
Tuition: $20,300
Financial aid offered?: Yes
College prep: # of AP/Honors/IB courses offered: 50 AP and honors courses
Cum. SAT scores (math / reading / writing): 585 (math) /580 (reading) /612 (writing) = 1777
World languages taught and year in which instruction begins: French-9; Latin-9; Spanish-9
Extracurricular Activities: Academic/literary clubs, Community service, Honor society, Instrumental music, Robotics/technology, Sports, Visual arts, Vocal music, Yearbook/magazine/newspaper
School climate (what are you known for?):
Some special needs accommodated: No
Summer program?: Yes
Which Survey?: High School Private
High School Specifics: College acceptances: Catholic University of America, Cornell University, Drexel University, Duquesne University, Fordham University, The Peadbody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Pennsylvania State University, Stanford University, St. Joseph's University, Temple University, University of Miami, University of Pittsburgh, University of Southern California, Villanova University, University of Pennsylvania
HS Short Description: Girls' private Catholic college preparatory Mercy school. AP & honors courses. State & national athletic awards. Superb music & art facilities.
