Roger Bacon High School, established in 1928, is a Catholic, Franciscan co-educational high school that takes pride in its history of strong academics and community outreach.
Our academic programs mesh with our Franciscan values and help us to attain our goal of developing the mind, body, heart and soul of the students entrusted to our care.
Rooted in the Franciscan values of holiness and learning, self-discipline and compassion, Roger Bacon is a Catholic high school which develops the hearts, minds, and bodies of its young men and women in a caring and challenging environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Roger Bacon High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1928
Colors
White, Brown, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
486 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Roger Bacon High School often compared to?
Roger Bacon High School is often viewed alongside schools like Purcell Marian High School by visitors of our site.
What is Roger Bacon High School's ranking?
Roger Bacon High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Roger Bacon High School?
The application deadline for Roger Bacon High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Roger Bacon High School located?
Roger Bacon High School is located in the North Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 2 other private schools located in North Avondale.
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Popular comparisons: Roger Bacon High School vs. Purcell Marian High School
People that viewed Roger Bacon High School also viewed these schools: Purcell Marian High School, Mother Of Mercy High School, Arch Bishop Moeller High School, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and Clifton Christian Academy.
The nearest high school to Roger Bacon High School is St. Aloysius Education Center (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Clement Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Zion Temple Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
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Purcell Marian High School
(Catholic)
2935 Hackberry Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 751-1230
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 751-1230
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Mother Of Mercy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
3036 Werk Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 661-2740
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 661-2740
5.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arch Bishop Moeller High School ![Arch Bishop Moeller High School Photo]( "Arch Bishop Moeller High School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
9001 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 791-1680
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 791-1680
8.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,115 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clifton Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3798 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 751-1255
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 751-1255
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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