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#142 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 20% of private schools

Purcell Marian High School

High School · Cincinnati, OH

A private high school in Cincinnati, OH serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

2935 HACKBERRY ST, Cincinnati, OH 45206

  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B+6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment360
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Purcell Marian High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,675/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,128

Median home value

$269,900

Median rent

$849/mo

College educated

49.3%

Homeownership

33.4%

Poverty rate

22%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black64.7%
White21.9%
Hispanic10.6%
Two or More2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional StudentsEnrollment path unverified7.23–120.6 mi336Compare →
St Ursula AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2private9–120.6 mi646Compare →
St Ursula AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2private9–120.6 mi646Compare →
Walnut Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.77–120.7 mi2,500Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Purcell Marian High School is listed in Cincinnati, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Purcell Marian High School

Purcell Marian High School is a private high school in Cincinnati, OH, serving approximately 360 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 713 private schools in OH.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Purcell Marian High School

What grades does Purcell Marian High School serve?

Purcell Marian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Purcell Marian High School?

Purcell Marian High School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Purcell Marian High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Purcell Marian High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Purcell Marian High School rank in OH?

Purcell Marian High School ranks #142 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Purcell Marian High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Purcell Marian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Purcell Marian High School a private school?

Yes, Purcell Marian 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 Purcell Marian High School a religious school?

Purcell Marian High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
360
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Area population (ZIP 45206)
10,387
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
37.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45206; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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