Roger Bacon High School vs. Purcell Marian High School

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.

"I Belong" It's what we hear again and again from our students because of the community created through study and inclusive extracurriculars.

For nearly 100 years, students at Purcell Marian have developed a rich sense of belonging through our characteristics of Marianist Education, inclusive and elite extracurriculars, and our prestigious International Baccalaureate program designed to uncover your passion and advance critical thinking.