About MPS
Who We Are
Mercyhurst Preparatory School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education.
Sitting atop the hill on a sprawling 7.25-acre campus, Northwest Pennsylvania’s only secondary school that offers the International Baccalaureate program, Mercyhurst Preparatory School offers a destination for students from across the region and around the world that is unmatched in Erie.
The unparalleled preparation for life at our Catholic high school campus in Erie begins for some in 8th grade as McAuley Scholars. Students throughout their high school career have the opportunity to expand their worldview and grow into compassionate leaders excelling at the nation’s top universities. For some students that begins with the opportunity to complete their senior year at Mercyhurst Preparatory School and their freshman year at Mercyhurst University simultaneously.
Mercyhurst Seminary/Preparatory School was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1926. Some colleges our graduates attend include 
Notre Dame, Cornell University, University of Chicago, Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, Vassar, College of William & Mary, Georgetown, Case Western, Harvard, U.S. Naval Academy, University of Michigan, Boston College, Rochester Institute of Technology and Villanova University.
For a century, Mercyhurst Preparatory School has stood as a beacon of faith, learning, and service. Rooted in the vision of the Sisters of Mercy, our mission has always been to nurture students academically and spiritually, empowering them to lead lives of purpose and compassion. From our earliest days to today, Mercy values have guided generations—shaping a community that is inclusive, innovative, and deeply committed to excellence.
As we enter our 100th year, we honor the legacy that brought us here while embracing the future with bold vision. Our centennial celebration is more than a milestone; it’s a promise to continue inspiring hearts and minds for the next century. Read more about our 100th anniversary.
How We’re Different
How is MPS different from other local schools?
How is MPS different from other local schools?- Northwest Pennsylvania’s ONLY International Baccalaureate secondary school program
- Opportunity to take college credit classes or pursue a subject in greater depth at Mercyhurst University, adjacent to MPS
- Students have the opportunity to complete their senior year at Mercyhurst Preparatory School and their freshman year at Mercyhurst University simultaneously
- Mercyhurst Seminary/Preparatory School was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1926
- Some colleges our graduates are currently attending: Notre Dame, Cornell University, University of Chicago, Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, Vassar, College of William & Mary, Georgetown, Case Western, Harvard, U.S. Naval Academy, University of Michigan, Boston College, Rochester Institute of Technology and Villanova University
- ONLY international competitive high school rowing team in area
- 7.25-acre campus