Saint Ignatius High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,407 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,300
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 20
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint Ignatius High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Ignatius High School
6	16
7	17
8	21
9	340
10	356
11	313
12	344

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1886

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009

Campus Size

23 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,407 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

96 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

19 students

Average SAT score

1193

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Shirt and tie

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus: AB

AP Calculus: BCAP Chemistry

AP Computer ScienceAP Economics

AP English LanguageAP English Literature

AP European HistoryAP French Language

AP LatinAP Music Theory

AP PhysicsAP Research

AP SeminarAP Spanish Language

AP StatisticsAP Studio Art

AP U.S. GovernmentAP U.S. History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 20

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,300

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Summer Program Cost

$325

Summer Program Cost Notes

Program fee includes two t-shirts and daily breakfast & lunch.

% on Financial Aid

75%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$11,000

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Patrick O'Rourke '90

Admissions Associate

Michael Palange '06

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$130 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCrew

Cross CountryFootball

GolfIce Hockey

LacrosseRugby

SoccerSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Wildcats

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

37 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic ChallengeArchery Club

BilliardsBroadcast Journalism

Chess ClubChinese Club

Circus CompanyCulinary Club

DJ ClubFrench Club

Greek Student UnionLatin Club

Math ClubModel UN

Multicultural ClubNational Honor Society

NERF ClubPloughmen

Pre-Health SocietyPre-Law Club

Robotics ClubSADD

School NewspaperScience Olympiad

Ski ClubSpeech and Debate

Stage and Tech CrewStudent Senate

Student Sports Information DepartmentYearbook

Young Authors Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

Artists in ResidenceBand

ChorusHarlequins

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Golfers for OthersIntramural Sports

School Notes

Located near downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, the school occupies 23 acres and includes 20 buildings and three athletic fields.
The school has 107 faculty members, 90 percent of whom hold advanced degrees. Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists and Advanced Placement scholars. Nearly 100 percent of Saint Ignatius students go on to four-year college programs at universities across the United States and beyond.
The U.S. Department of Education has designated Saint Ignatius a Blue Ribbon school.
Thanks to generous alumni and benefactors, nearly 75 percent of Saint Ignatius students receive some form of tuition assistance through merit-or need-based programs.
With 20 programs composing the Christian Action Team, students perform, on average, more than 15,000 hours of non-required service annually.

Saint Ignatius High School, which opened its doors September 6, 1886, is a Jesuit college-preparatory school. The school enrolls over 1,400 young men who hail from 96 cities in a nine-county region. Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, the school occupies 23 acres and includes 19buildings and three athletic fields. The school has 107 faculty members, 70 percent of whom have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius.
Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists and Advanced Placement scholars. We are proud to recognize 21 Saint Ignatius members of the Class of 2026 who were named National Merit Scholars for the 2025-2026 school year. Four students were named National Merit Semifinalists, eight were named Commended Scholars, and nine received College Board National Recognition. 93% percent of Saint Ignatius students from the class of 2025 are going on to four-year college programs at universities across the United States.
In September 2009, the school was designated a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education. In 2016, the school was designated an AP Capstone Diploma school by the College Board. The Class of 2019 was the first group of students who were eligible to participate in this program as sophomores (AP Capstone Seminar) and juniors (AP Capstone Research).
As important as academics are, the spiritual program of the school is an essential component that sets Saint Ignatius apart from any other school in Northeast Ohio. While respecting all faith traditions, Saint Ignatius is a Catholic high school rooted in Jesuit spirituality. A four-year theology program, annual spiritual retreats, frequent liturgies, and opportunities for service to those in need are mainstays.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dre’Mont Jones ’15 - NFL Football Player
- Congressman Ted Lieu ’87 - US Congressman
- Rory O’Malley ’99 - Tony Award Nominated Broadway Actor
- Archbishop Timothy Broglio ’70 - Archbishop, Unites States Miltary
- Jim Danko '71 - President, Butler University
- Jim Free ‘86 - Associate Administrator, NASA
- Jim Danko ’71 - President, Butler University
- Jon Gannon ’01 - Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Ignatius High School cost?

Saint Ignatius High School's tuition is approximately $22,300 for private students and $325 for summer students.

What schools are Saint Ignatius High School often compared to?

Saint Ignatius High School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Edward High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Saint Ignatius High School?

The acceptance rate of Saint Ignatius High School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.

Who are famous alumni from Saint Ignatius High School?

Saint Ignatius High School famous alumni include: Dre’Mont Jones ’15, Congressman Ted Lieu ’87, Rory O’Malley ’99, Archbishop Timothy Broglio ’70, Jim Danko '71, Jim Free ‘86, Jim Danko ’71 and Jon Gannon ’01.

What sports does Saint Ignatius High School offer?

Saint Ignatius High School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Saint Ignatius High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.

What is Saint Ignatius High School's ranking?

Saint Ignatius High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Saint Ignatius High School?

The application deadline for Saint Ignatius High School is Jan. 20.

In what neighborhood is Saint Ignatius High School located?

Saint Ignatius High School is located in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,225 for elementary schools and $12,277 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cleveland, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).