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Welcome Class of 2030!

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Bring out your academic best through an adaptable curriculum that redefines excellence.

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Learn timeless values and compassionate leadership as you grow toward Full Stature in Christ.

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

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At a Glance

Our students live in 48 area zip codes and attend 46 different grade schools.

Our students live in 48 area zip codes and attend 46 different grade schools.

Our students volunteer over 15,000 hours of Christian service each year.

Our students volunteer over 15,000 hours of Christian service each year.

90% of our students participate in our 40 clubs and 26 GCL athletic programs.

90% of our students participate in our 40 clubs and 26 GCL athletic programs.

Our Science Department received the Ohio Governor’s Award for STEM Excellence for over 30 years.

Our Science Department received the Ohio Governor’s Award for STEM Excellence for over 30 years.

75% of our faculty hold advanced degrees.

75% of our faculty hold advanced degrees.

Our students are challenged with 35 on-campus Advanced Placement or College Credit courses.

Our students are challenged with 35 on-campus Advanced Placement or College Credit courses.

Over 45 Appalachia retreats and over 125 of Kairos retreats have empowered thousands of Rockets for lives of active discipleship.

Over 45 Appalachia retreats and over 125 of Kairos retreats have empowered thousands of Rockets for lives of active discipleship.

We have had over 25 OHSAA State Tournament championship appearances.

We have had over 25 OHSAA State Tournament championship appearances.

32 of our students have earned National Merit Recognition in the past 5 years.

32 of our students have earned National Merit Recognition in the past 5 years.

We partner with 5 universities for College Credit Plus programs.

We partner with 5 universities for College Credit Plus programs.

98% of our students attend college after graduation.

98% of our students attend college after graduation.

McNick teachers know their students well--we have a 12:1 student to teacher ratio.

McNick teachers know their students well--we have a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

100% of our students participate in over 8 offered retreat experiences.

100% of our students participate in over 8 offered retreat experiences.

85% of our students are Catholic.

85% of our students are Catholic.

Over 280 AP Tests & Portfolios are submitted each year, with a 92% pass rate.

Over 280 AP Tests & Portfolios are submitted each year, with a 92% pass rate.

We have a highly-recognized theatre program and over 30 visual & performing arts offerings.

We have a highly-recognized theatre program and over 30 visual & performing arts offerings.

Our students learn speaking and presentation skills and have earned top honors in the Poetry Out Loud recitation contest & the Rotary Club speech contest.

Our students learn speaking and presentation skills and have earned top honors in the Poetry Out Loud recitation contest & the Rotary Club speech contest.

Our World Languages Department challenges students to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy.

Our World Languages Department challenges students to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy.

We set students up for success with 5 levels of math classes and a full-time math tutor on staff.

We set students up for success with 5 levels of math classes and a full-time math tutor on staff.

Our visual and performing arts students consistently earn Scholastic Gold Keys & OMEA superior ratings.

Our visual and performing arts students consistently earn Scholastic Gold Keys & OMEA superior ratings.

80% of our students participate in athletics.

80% of our students participate in athletics.

45% of our athletes are multisport athletes.

45% of our athletes are multisport athletes.

Our over 13,000 alumni create a network of support that spans the globe.

Our over 13,000 alumni create a network of support that spans the globe.

Over 40% of our current students have alumni parents and relatives.

Over 40% of our current students have alumni parents and relatives.

With an enrollment of just over 700, we are the ideal size.

With an enrollment of just over 700, we are the ideal size.

Mascot

Rockets

School Colors

Green, White, and Black

Athletic League

Greater Catholic League Coed

 



McNicholas was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1915 as St. Joseph Academy, and was established in 1951 as McNicholas High School, the first co-ed Catholic high school in the Cincinnati area.

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