Saint Ignatius High School (2023 Profile)

1911 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44113

Saint Ignatius High School Photo #1 - Cleveland's Catholic, Jesuit high school is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Our education forms students to be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to social justice. Graduates emerge as Men for Others.

Saint Ignatius High School Photo #2 - One of the things students enjoy most about Saint Ignatius is the opportunity to make their experience unique. Aside from involvement in sports, the arts and service, students engage in all sorts of unique programs and extracurricular activities that mesh with their talents and interests.

Saint Ignatius High School Photo #3 - A culture of faith, service and justice exists at Saint Ignatius that no other high school can match. Our students volunteer to help people on the margins, travel on mission trips and march for justiceall because their faith teaches them to.

Saint Ignatius High School Photo #4 - Service, Athletics, and Fine Arts. Entrepreneurship, Agriculture and Pre-Med. The student experience at Saint Ignatius comprises lessons learned in the classroom, on the court and in the community.

Saint Ignatius High School Photo #5 - Saint Ignatius has a rich tradition of developing student-athletes into men of faith and character. The Wildcats field 16 varsity teams, plus intramurals and student sports media groups. Student-athletes learn lessons on and off the field from coaches, chaplains and teammates.

Saint Ignatius High School Photo #6 - A Saint Ignatius student is intellectually competent. In our classrooms and around the city, students explore concepts, ideas and lessons under the guidance of remarkable teachers.

Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, the school occupies 23 acres and includes 19 buildings and three athletic fields.

The school has 110 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 50 percent of Saint Ignatius students receive some form of tuition assistance.

With 20 programs composing the Christian Action Team, students perform, on average, more than 15,000 hours of non-required service annually.

Quick Stats (2023)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,506 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,360
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 20
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1886

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009

Student Body

Total Students

1,506 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Saint Ignatius High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

110 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

23 students

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus: AB, AP Calculus: BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP Economics, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Latin, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. Government, AP U.S. History

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Shirt and tie

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 20

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,360

View national tuition avg.

Summer Program Cost

$375

Summer Program Cost Notes

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

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$9,150

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Patrick O'Rourke '90

Admissions Associate

Anne Brennan

Endowment Size

$100 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

37 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Academic Challenge, Archery Club, Billiards, Broadcast Journalism, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Circus Company, Culinary Club, DJ Club, French Club, Greek Student Union, Latin Club, Math Club, Model UN, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, NERF Club, Ploughmen, Pre-Health Society, Pre-Law Club, Robotics Club, SADD, School Newspaper, Science Olympiad, Ski Club, Speech and Debate, Stage and Tech Crew, Student Senate, Student Sports Information Department, Yearbook, Young Authors Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Artists in Residence, Band, Chorus, Harlequins

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Golfers for Others, Intramural Sports

School Notes

Saint Ignatius High School, which opened its doors September 6, 1886, is a Jesuit college-preparatory school. The school enrolls over 1,300 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 21 acres and includes 19 buildings and three athletic fields. The school has 120 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. The Class of 2021 qualified 12 students as National Merit Semifinalists, 1 student as a College Board National Recognition Program Scholar, and an additional 16 students as Commended Students. We also had 283 students receive Advanced Placement scholar honors this year. Nearly 100 percent of Saint Ignatius students go 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.

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 $18,360 for private students and $375 for summer students.

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 89%. Saint Ignatius High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.

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: Lowest average acceptance rates, 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.

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