Exceed Your Expectations

Dear Prospective Parent:

As parents, we all want the same for our children:  to give them the tools they need to become the best adults they can be.  We want the best education money can buy in an environment that reinforces academics, leadership and personal development within a strong, active community.

Part of providing this for our children means making the best possible use of the resources available to us.  With one of the longest-standing traditions in high quality Catholic education in the city, we have the alumni base and support to help make that possible for you and your family.

In addition to more than 60 scholarships available to students who submit their Placement Test scores to Purcell Marian High School, Purcell Marian High School is proud to be the first Catholic high school in the region to introduce the Catholic Student Achievement Grant program.

New for the 2008 school year, Catholic students who submit their test scores to Purcell Marian High School who score between 50 and 84 on the test and whose family income does not exceed $110,000 are automatically eligible for the Catholic Student Achievement Grant.  It’s Purcell Marian’s way of working to strengthen the tradition of Catholic education. And that can mean a Catholic high school education of the highest standards for as low as $5,000 per year if you qualify.

With a student/teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average class size of 16, Purcell Marian High School offers a more personalized education than any other Catholic high school in the region.  Studies have shown that this is the #1 factor to impact students’ academic success.  Our co-educational environment also boasts four levels of curriculum, which allows us to tailor courses to best meet students’ needs.

We encourage you learn more about the high level of academics and the many unique opportunities offered at one of the region’s oldest Catholic educational institutions. Our strategic partnership with Xavier University ensures that your child will receive one of the most competitive opportunities available to earn college credits.  And the numerous leadership opportunities within our small-school environment offer each of our students an unparalleled high school experience.

If you haven’t already considered Purcell Marian High School, we encourage you to take a closer look.  We pride ourselves on exceeding the expectations of ourselves, our parents and students.  Don’t you owe it to your family to seek out the best possible opportunities available?  We’re confident you’ll agree that our motto befits our standards:  Praestans Inter Omnes, or Outstanding Among All.

For more information, please feel free to contact me directly –  as a parent and an alumni myself,  I pride myself on showcasing what Purcell Marian has to offer.  I can be reached at 487-3133 or click on my email address to send an email: brianmiller@purcellmarian.org

I sincerely look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Brian Miller, ‘91
Director of Admissions & Head Football Coach