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Celebrating 75 years of Cincinnati's First Coeducational Catholic High School!

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75th Anniversary

For 75 years, McNicholas has proudly upheld its mission of delivering superior Catholic education, shaping thousands of young men and women into compassionate, successful leaders.

One Mission. One Family. One McNicholas.

During the 2025–26 school year, McNicholas High School proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary—a remarkable milestone in our tradition of faith-based education and academic excellence.

Since our founding in 1951 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, McNicholas has been Cincinnati’s first coeducational Catholic high school. For 75 years, we have remained steadfast in our mission to provide exceptional Catholic education, shaping generations of compassionate, successful leaders.

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We invite all students, families, alumni, faculty, and friends to join us throughout the year as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to a bright future. Together, let us give thanks for 75 years of blessings and continue building a legacy rooted in faith, learning, and service.