Purcell Marian High School

What Purcell Marian High School does

Purcell Marian High School is a Catholic co-educational high school located at 2935 Hackberry Street in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, serving 404 students in grades 9-12. The institution was formed through the 1981 merger of Purcell High School (founded 1928) and Marian High School (originally St. Mary High School, founded 1928 and renamed in 1963), combining two historic Archdiocesan schools into the only Catholic co-ed high school in Cincinnati authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Sponsored by the Society of Mary (Marianists) and operating under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the school approaches its centennial in 2028 and counts more than 16,000 alumni through its Alumni Association.

The school's academic portfolio centers on its IB authorization, offering six two-year IB courses — English Language and Literature, Spanish, Mathematics analysis and approaches, Environmental Systems and Societies, History of the Americas, and Visual Art — combined with a 3E Guarantee (Employed, Enlisted, or Enrolled at graduation). Starting with the Class of 2026, every student is required to graduate with at least one IB course, with IB Language and Literature replacing prior upper-division English offerings. Specialized service lines include the Center for Student Support Services (CS3, established over 40 years ago and staffed by 4 full-time Intervention Specialists and 1 Speech-Language Pathologist) for students with individualized education plans, the Marianist EXCEL Program (one of only four nationally) for high-potential students from urban elementary schools, and the Lavatus Powell Program. The school is a licensed provider for Ohio's Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship Programs.

Revenue combines tuition ($14,000 plus a $1,500 student fee for 2026-2027), state scholarship participation (Ohio EdChoice covers up to $8,407 for eligible students; EdChoice Expansion awards are income-tiered from $950 to $7,050), an endowment exceeding $8 million with 28 named scholarships funding $300,000+ in annual need-based tuition assistance, an Annual Fund, planned giving, facility rentals (the Atrium and other spaces), and summer programs (Summer Bridge at $125, Theater Camp, Construction Camp at $200, and athletic camps from $30). The school supports its student body through a Board of Limited Jurisdiction, a 16,000+ member Alumni Association, and a workforce of 51-100 employees deployed across academic leadership, admissions, advancement, athletics, business, college and career, communications, facilities, IB, technology, and student support functions. No proprietary technology platform is described; the school relies on third-party tools (RENWEB/FACTS, Google Classroom, Naviance, CommonApp).

Name

Purcell Marian High School

Legal name

Purcell Marian High School

Website

https://purcellmarian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Purcell Marian High School is a Catholic co-educational high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving 404 students in grades 9-12. It is the region's only Catholic co-ed IB World School, sponsored by the Marianists, with a 3E Guarantee of post-graduation outcomes.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• International Baccalaureate program
• College preparatory school
• Special education services
• Marianist education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged to students and families. Tuition for 2026-2027 school year is $14,000 plus a $1,500 student fee. Services provided by the Center for Student Support Services have additional costs including classroom fees and hourly billing for special education.
2. Annual Fund Donations: The Purcell Marian Annual Fund is the most important annual fundraiser. Donations directly benefit students and the school community, covering the gap between tuition cost and true cost of educating students, maintaining the historic building, and providing unrestricted operating support.
3. Endowment and Planned Giving: The Purcell Marian Endowment currently stands at more than $8 million. More than 28 named scholarships within the endowment support the more than $300,000 in need-based tuition assistance given annually. Planned giving includes gifts in wills, charitable gift annuities and trusts, and bequests of appreciated assets.
4. EdChoice and State Scholarship Programs: The State of Ohio's EdChoice Scholarship Program covers $8,407 of tuition for students from persistently under-performing public school districts. EdChoice Expansion program applies to all Ohio residents based on household income thresholds. The school also participates in Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship Programs.
5. Facility Rentals: The school rents facilities including the Atrium for private events, generating revenue through event hosting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Purcell Marian High School delivers Catholic co-educational secondary education for grades 9–12, including an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program with six IB courses, the Career Initiatives Program, the Marianist Excel Program for high-potential urban students, and the Center for Student Support Services (CS3) for students with individualized learning needs. The school charges tuition, supplemented by Ohio scholarship funding, donations, and endowment income, and offers athletic programs, summer camps, and faith formation through Marianist traditions.

Product overview

Purcell Marian High School is a Catholic co-educational high school offering a comprehensive educational program serving approximately 404 students. The school's product portfolio centers on its core educational offerings including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program and Career Initiatives Program, supplemented by specialized support services such as The Center for Student Support Services (CS3) for students with individualized learning needs, the Marianist EXCEL Program, and the Lavatus Powell Program. The school operates under its distinctive 3E Guarantee, ensuring all graduates are Employed, Enlisted, or Enrolled upon graduation. Beyond academics, the school provides athletic facilities including Staubach Stadium, summer programming through Summer Programs including Theater Camp and Construction Camp, and maintains alumni engagement through the Purcell Marian Alumni Association with over 16,000 members representing its predecessor schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduating seniors are guaranteed to be Employed, Enlisted, or Enrolled (3E Guarantee) at the time of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) / Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Purcell Marian is a member of the Catholic Education Foundation, certified by the State of Ohio as a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). Donors can receive an Ohio income tax credit up to $750 per individual or $1,500 per joint Ohio tax return by donating through the CEF-SGO.
• Kroger (Kroger Community Rewards)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Purcell Marian participates in Kroger Community Rewards program. Enrollees can designate Purcell Marian to receive rewards from everyday purchases using their Plus Card. Re-enrollment required each year.
• The Society of Mary (Marianists)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Marianists (Society of Mary) founded by three rebel friends during the French Revolution and brought to the U.S. in 1849, landing in Cincinnati. Marianist women and men serve in education, arts, and social justice in 34 countries. Purcell Marian is one of 19 Marianist high schools in the U.S. and one of only four schools with a Marianist Excel Program.
• International Baccalaureate OrganizationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Purcell Marian is an Authorized IB World School, part of the prestigious global community of schools offering the International Baccalaureate Program. The school offers six IB courses and the IB Diploma Program.
• St. Francis de Sales ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Historic St. Francis de Sales Parish hosts monthly Mass experiences for Purcell Marian students as part of the Campus Ministry Program, providing the faith community venue for Catholic worship.
• Ohio Department of Education (Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship Programs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Purcell Marian is a licensed service provider for Ohio's Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship Programs, enabling students with IEPs to receive special education services at the school through state-funded scholarships.
• Archdiocese of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Purcell Marian operates under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, which administers the HSPT test and provides Catholic school governance. The school complies with the Decree on Child Protection promulgated by the Archbishop of Cincinnati.
• St. Francis de Sales Parish (Bergamo Retreat Center)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Bergamo Retreat Center hosts the junior retreat for Purcell Marian students as part of the Campus Ministry retreat program, providing the venue for spiritual formation experiences.
• MSA ArchitectscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022MSA Architects were selected among competitive bid processes to lead design and implementation of the Staubach Stadium field project. Provided early design concepts in April 2021.
• Messer ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Messer Construction served as the general contractor for Staubach Stadium, beginning full ground removal and construction in August 2022.
• Mayor Aftab Pureval, Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Kearney, Councilmember Meeka Owens '96minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022City of Cincinnati leadership participated in the official groundbreaking ceremony for Staubach Stadium on May 23, 2022, showing municipal support for the project.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• La Salle High School: Cincinnati-based Catholic co-ed high school (Christian Brothers tradition) operating as a direct alternative for families choosing Catholic secondary education in the same metropolitan market. Comparable on co-ed mission, tuition model, and college-prep focus.
• Archbishop Moeller High School: Archdiocesan all-boys Catholic high school in Cincinnati with strong Marianist-adjacent tradition and significant athletic profile. Competes with Purcell Marian for the same Catholic-family enrollment pool in Greater Cincinnati.
• Walsh Jesuit High School: Jesuit Catholic co-ed college-prep high school in Cuyahoga Falls (Cleveland market), Ohio. Comparable on Catholic co-ed college-prep mission, robust athletics, and tuition-funded operating model, with similar scale and IB-equivalent academic rigor.
• Elder High School: All-boys Catholic high school in Cincinnati's Price Hill neighborhood. Directly competes for archdiocesan Catholic families and offers similar college-prep, athletics, and tuition-based operating model.
• St. Xavier High School: All-boys Catholic college-prep high school in Cincinnati operating in the same archdiocesan market as Purcell Marian. Directly comparable on faith-based secondary education, tuition model, athletics, and college-prep curriculum, though materially larger and single-sex.
• Roger Bacon High School: Catholic co-ed high school in St. Bernard (Cincinnati metro) with comparable size, Franciscan tradition, and college-prep offering. Directly competes with Purcell Marian for Catholic families seeking co-ed secondary education.
• McNicholas High School: Catholic co-ed high school in the Cincinnati archdiocese serving a similar college-prep, faith-based mission. Comparable in scale (mid-sized co-ed Catholic school) and serves overlapping families in the eastern Cincinnati suburbs.
• De La Salle Collegiate High School: Lasallian Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in Warren, Michigan. Comparable on faith-based Catholic secondary education, Christian Brothers tradition, and tuition-funded operating model, though single-sex and serving a different regional market.

Regional players

• Archbishop Hoban High School: Co-ed Catholic college-prep high school in Akron, Ohio. Comparable on Catholic co-ed mission, IB-style college-prep curriculum, and tuition-based operating model, though serving the Northeast Ohio market rather than Cincinnati.
• Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School: Co-ed Catholic high school in Dayton, Ohio — Marianist-sponsored like Purcell Marian and one of the 19 U.S. Marianist high schools. Comparable on faith-based co-ed model and IB-adjacent academic programming, though serving a different metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/purcellmarianhs
• Xx.com/PurcellMarianHS

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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