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McNicholas students hold open doors for new students

Visit campus and experience our close-knit faith-based community firsthand.

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Klonne-Schmidt field on the campus of McNicholas High School

Join us for a game in our state-of-the-art athletic complex, affectionately known as Paradise.

Theatre students performing on stage

Be part of our award-winning theatre program.

McNicholas students in the classroom

Challenge yourself with our adaptable curriculum and achieve your academic best.

Students serve at St. John Paul II Catholic Mission

Add to the over 15,000 hours of Christian service volunteered each year by our students. 

Athletes leaving Penn Station Stadium

Join 90% of our students in participating in our over 40 clubs and 26 GCL athletic programs.

Students building models in architecture class

Express your artistic brilliance through more than 30 visual and performing arts electives.

Be inspired through faith formation and academic excellence.

The Launch Pad, the McNicholas student spirit section, cheers at a football game.

Cheer on our teams as a member of our Launch Pad!

HSPT

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati requires all 8th grade applicants to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT).

The HSPT for 8th graders took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025.  

Questions about the HSPT requirement for 8th graders should be directed to Laurie Carigan, Director of Enrollment, lcarigan@mcnhs.org or 513-231-3500 x5809.

Liz Deardorff

Liz Deardorff

Enrollment Manager
School: 513-231-3500 ext. 5820
Melissa Boston

Melissa Boston

Enrollment Coordinator
School: 513-231-3500 ext. 5817

Listen to our students explain why they feel so at home at McNicholas High School.

We love McNick! The sense of community, faith based education, collective leadership of the school, longevity of key teachers, and focus on communication in classes were the top reasons we chose to send our sons here.Amie, parent of Class of '24 and '26

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