St. Edward High School vs. Saint Ignatius High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Edward High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Saint Ignatius High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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School History
School Resources
Overview
For nearly 75 years, St. Edward High School has educated the hearts and minds of a diverse group of young men in the Holy Cross tradition.
From Ohio's most robust International Baccalaureate program to enriching travel opportunities and a commitment to servant leadership, every aspect of the Edsman experience fosters the ability to set aside differences and glean wisdom from all corners of humanity.
St. Ed's is a place where learning transcends borders; classmates become brothers; and you're not just another face in the crowd-but a known and cherished member of a vibrant community.
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 115 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 70 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.
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2016
Yes, selected in 2009
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1949
1886
Students Body
Total Students
897 students
1476 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
16%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
21
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
255
385
Grade 10 Students
228
368
Grade 11 Students
206
350
Grade 12 Students
208
308
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
115 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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90%
Average Class Size
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21
Number of AP Classes
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:13
Average SAT score
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1193
Average ACT score
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26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(Shirt and tie)
(Shirt and tie)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 22
Jan. 20
Tuition Cost
$19,350
$20,550
Tuition Notes
Scholarships are now available for every student!
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% on Financial Aid
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50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$9,150
Acceptance Rate
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80%
Admissions Director
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Patrick O'Rourke '90
Admissions Associate
n/a
Michael Palange '06
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
49
37
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
AAPID, Academic Challenge, Chess Club, Climbing Club, Concert Band, Cross and Anchors Society, Disc Golf Club, Diversity Club, Edwardian Players (Theater), Environmental Club, Esports Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Society, Fishing Club, French Club, Gardening Club, Guitar Club, Intramural Sports, Investment Club, Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Jiu-Jitsu Club, Latin Club, Living History Club, Magazine, Marching Band, Mass Band, Men of Hope, Mock Trial, Model UN, Muslim Student Association, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Pre-Med Society, PRISM, Programming Club, Random Things Club, S.A.L.S.A. Club, Science Olympiad, SETV, Ski Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Stage Crew, String Orchestra, Student Ambassadors, Student Ministers, Table Tennis Club, Trash Talkers, Yearbook
Academic Challenge, Archery Club, Artists in Residence, Band, Billiards, Broadcast Journalism, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Chorus, Circus Company, Culinary Club, DJ Club, French Club, Golfers for Others, Greek Student Union, Harlequins, Intramural Sports, 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