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Very Good

#288 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 40% of private schools

Archbishop Mcnicholas High School

High School

6536 BEECHMONT AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45230

Private

Enrollment

521

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

7.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#288 of 713

In Cincinnati

#46 of 77

public schools

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Archbishop Mcnicholas High School

7.0/10

High School in Cincinnati · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Archbishop Mcnicholas High School

Archbishop Mcnicholas High School is a private high school in Cincinnati, OH. Archbishop Mcnicholas High School serves approximately 521 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Archbishop Mcnicholas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares1.1 pts above OH schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • OH avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Archbishop Mcnicholas High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Archbishop Mcnicholas High School compares to 48 public schools serving similar grades in Cincinnati, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
This School
vs
18.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
521
This School
vs
832
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.9% vs 0%
Black 1.7% vs 0%
Asian 1.2% vs 0%
Archbishop Mcnicholas High School Cincinnati Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Archbishop Mcnicholas High School (this school) 7.0
Turpin High School 8.4
Anderson High School 7.6
Riverview East Academy 4.0
Mariemont High School 9.0
Clark Montessori High School 5.0
Lighthouse School 5.5
Withrow University High School 2.8
Shroder High School 4.2
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 7.2
Walnut Hills High School 8.7
Queen City Career Prep High School 3.2
Priority High School 3.5
Dohn Community 2.7
West Clermont High School 4.8
Indian Hill High School 8.7
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy 6.0
School For Creative and Performing Arts 5.8
Virtual High School 3.6
Cincinnati Digital Academy 1.9
Madeira High School 9.1

Showing 20 of 48 schools. View all schools in Cincinnati

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 16%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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Enrollment 521
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OH

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 91.4%
Hispanic 2.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Black 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6536 BEECHMONT AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45230

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Archbishop Mcnicholas High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mariemont High School (rated 9.0/10, 4.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Turpin High School (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Anderson High School (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Sands Montessori School Cincinnati 0.4 mi 8.5
Mt. Washington School Cincinnati 0.5 mi 6.6
Sherwood Elementary School Cincinnati 1.0 mi 8.7
Maddux Elementary School Cincinnati 1.3 mi 8.7
Mercer Elementary School Cincinnati 1.4 mi 8.9
Turpin High School Cincinnati 1.5 mi 8.4
KINDERCARE LEANING CENTER Cincinnati 1.6 mi
Anderson High School Cincinnati 1.9 mi 7.6
Wilson Elementary School Cincinnati 2.2 mi 8.9
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Cincinnati 2.1 mi 5.5
THE GODDARD SCHOOL Cincinnati 2.6 mi
Nagel Middle School Cincinnati 2.6 mi 7.9
Summit Elementary School Cincinnati 3.0 mi 8.8
ST URSULA VILLA SCHOOL Cincinnati 3.4 mi 6.9
ST PHILIP SCHOOL Melbourne 4.0 mi 3.6
Mariemont Elementary School Cincinnati 4.1 mi 9.6
Mariemont High School Cincinnati 4.1 mi 9.0
Ayer Elementary School Cincinnati 3.4 mi 9.2
CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL Cincinnati 4.2 mi 6.6
Mariemont Junior High School Cincinnati 4.1 mi 9.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,100

Median Home Value

$237,200

Median Rent

$962/mo

Population

26,923

College Educated

54%

Homeownership

73.7%

Avg Commute

22.5 min

Poverty Rate

9%

Median Age

39.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Archbishop Mcnicholas High School

What grades does Archbishop Mcnicholas High School serve?

Archbishop Mcnicholas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Archbishop Mcnicholas High School?

Archbishop Mcnicholas High School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Mcnicholas High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Mcnicholas High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Archbishop Mcnicholas High School rank in OH?

Archbishop Mcnicholas High School ranks #288 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Archbishop Mcnicholas High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Archbishop Mcnicholas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Archbishop Mcnicholas High School a private school?

Yes, Archbishop Mcnicholas High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Archbishop Mcnicholas High School a religious school?

Archbishop Mcnicholas High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
27 Some Transit
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
521
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County

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