[company_age]98.0[/company_age][employees]501-1000 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Mercyhurst Preparatory School (MPS) is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory school for grades 9-12 located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy, MPS is the only secondary school in Northwest Pennsylvania that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The school has a strong academic reputation, with a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduates. MPS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs. The school's mission is to provide a challenging and supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in college and beyond. MPS is unique in its commitment to providing a rigorous academic program within a Catholic environment. The school's IB program is a testament to its dedication to academic excellence, and its 100% college acceptance rate is a testament to the success of its students. MPS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their interests and develop their talents. These activities include athletics, arts, and clubs. MPS is a member of Mercy Education, a network of Catholic schools in the United States.[/description][ps]College-preparatory education, International Baccalaureate program, extracurricular activities[/ps]