Mercy High School in San Francisco shocked students and faculty when they announced last week that this semester will be its last.
The all girls Catholic school has been an institution in the city since 1952.
With the announcement of its closure some students have started a GoFundMe to try and save the school.
Established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1952, Mercy High has been educating young women, to not only have a voice in society, but to have the confidence in herself as a leader.
About 60 percent of students at Mercy High receive financial aid.
Sister Carolyn Krohn says that coupled with lower enrollment numbers over the last several years created a situation where Mercy could no longer sustain itself.