The most important part of the admissions process is that prospective students and their families have all of the information that they need to make an informed decision. Our office is dedicated to giving students every opportunity to obtain this information at our grade school presentations, Open House, Information Sessions, and through our "Wildcat for a Day" visits. If these opportunities do not provide students with all of the information they need, please call us at 216.651.0222.
The first-step of the admissions process is taking our Admissions Test. Our tests will be offered three times in the fall: October 30, November 9, and 13. The Admissions test covers math, English and reading, and is used as only one criterion for evaluating prospective students. All prospective students must take this test.
The test fee is $20, which can be paid at the test with either cash or a check made out to Saint Ignatius High School. Payment should accompany the student to his examination.
At the test, each student will receive several forms that will need to be returned to our office by late January:
- Principal/Teacher Recommendation
- Pastor Recommendation
Tuition reduction applications will also be distributed to all students on the day of the test. See our Tuition Reduction page for more information about applying for a financial assistance.
Catholic School Applicants
Prospective students who attend Catholic schools will receive their applications in mid-January from their grade school. The application deadline will be at the end of the same week in which the applications are distributed. Upon submission of your diocesan application, your records will be sent to your "first-choice" school. Please understand that Saint Ignatius High School must be listed as your first choice in order to be considered for admission.
Non-Catholic School Applicants
Prospective students who do not attend Catholic schools will receive non-diocesan application forms when you take our admissions test. These forms must be submitted to our office by January 28, 2011. Your application will become official upon the receipt of your non-diocesan application form and your transcripts (in addition to the forms mentioned earlier).
The admissions committee is made up of the school's Principal, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, the Director of Multicultural and Retention Services, and several faculty members. In mid-February 2011, this committee will select our Class of 2015, making decisions based on the admissions philosophy set by the school's Board of Regents. All applicants will receive decision letters by the end of February.