Purcell Marian is a Roman Catholic, co-educational high school serving a multi-racial student body of many faiths with differing backgrounds and educational needs.
Whether it's through challenging academic courses, community service, extracurriculars, or athletics, Purcell Marian High School students live the full high school experience on a daily basis.
Purcell Marian's strong academic curriculum is rooted in traditional Catholic values and is designed to develop the whole person to meet the challenges that life in the twenty-first century will bring.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Purcell Marian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
341 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Advanced Courses
Action and Service (CAS), IB Creativity, IB Extended Essay, IB HL History of the Americas, IB HL Language and Literature, IB HL Visual Art, IB SL Biology, IB SL Mathematics: analysis and approaches, IB SL Spanish, IB Theory of Knowledge
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Purcell Marian is a Roman Catholic, co-educational high school serving a multi-racial student body of many faiths with differing backgrounds and educational needs. Whether it's through challenging academic courses, community service, extracurriculars, or athletics, Purcell Marian High School students live the full high school experience on a daily basis. Purcell Marian's strong academic curriculum is rooted in traditional Catholic values and is designed to develop the whole person to meet the challenges that life in the twenty-first century will bring.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Purcell Marian High School often compared to?
Purcell Marian High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roger Bacon High School by visitors of our site.
What is Purcell Marian High School's ranking?
Purcell Marian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Purcell Marian High School?
The application deadline for Purcell Marian High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Purcell Marian High School located?
Purcell Marian High School is located in the East Walnut HIlls neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 4 other private schools located in East Walnut HIlls.
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People that viewed Purcell Marian High School also viewed these schools: Roger Bacon High School, Elder High School, Mother Of Mercy High School, St. Vincent Ferrer School and La Salle High School.
The nearest high school to Purcell Marian High School is Saint Ursula Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis De Sales School (0.1 miles away)
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Roger Bacon High School
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 486 students 2.7 miles 4320 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 641-1300
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 641-1300
2.7
9-12
486
Elder High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 797 students 5.7 miles 3900 Vincent Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 921-3744
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 921-3744
5.7
9-12
797
Mother Of Mercy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 490 students 6.8 miles 3036 Werk Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 661-2740
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 661-2740
6.8
9-12
490
Grades: K-8 | 156 students 6.8 miles 7754 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 791-6320
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 791-6320
6.8
K-8
156
La Salle High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 708 students 7.3 miles 3091 North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-3000
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-3000
7.3
9-12
708
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