McAuley High School

6000 Oakwood Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45224

18 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 16, 2013

Please read all reviews carefully. All schools have positive and negatives. Most positive reviews were posted prior to this school's open house. We were not satisfied with this school, did not feel we got our money's worth. Too many negatives to mention. I would advise any one to visit as many schools as possible, take the positives and negatives into consideration.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2013

My daughter is in her second year at McAuley and she absolutely loves it. She works so hard and is challenged academically, yet finds time to participate in so many extracurricular activities. She is involved with many clubs, the swim team, student council and the Women In Program. We feel blessed that she has found such a warm, encouraging school in McAuley to help her reach her fullest potential while having so much fun! There are many great girls' schools in Cincinnati. But this is the school that felt the warmest and most welcoming to her. And as parents, we have not been disappointed!
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2013

My daughter is a senior at McAuley and has had a wonderful experience. She is not involved in sports, but there are many other clubs and activities so she was able to find ones that were a good fit for her. I feel the environment at McAuley has helped my daughter to grow in her Catholic faith and develop her confidence. Academically she has ben challenged and has performed well on the ACT and SAT tests, so I believe she will be well prepared for college.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2013

McAuley is a Great school! Academically they offer a wide variety of elective courses for the girls to choose from based on their interests. The core curriculum prepares the girls for college. The class block scheduling prepares the girls for college as well. There are many clubs and sports teams the girls can join. There is something for everyone. They go the extra mile to get the girls involved. Community involvement. The leaders of the school work towards getting the girls involved with different community events. The girls form a friendship that is very caring and they come together as a family in times of need. I would definitely recommend this school to every young girl who is thinking about a Catholic education. It is a huge commitment financially, but the women that graduate from McAuley are very well prepared for life after high school.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2013

I struggle reading some of the negatives. needed to reply. My 10th & final year, But, McAuley gives you the atmosphere to succeed. Why someone would pay & not take the opportunities? Parents gave their kids the tools. It is up to the kids & parents to take. Not all are going to be scholars & athletes.(& don't have to be) Emmanus 2nd to none {I think the highlight of High school} (thanks Mr Klus, Carrillo) Mrs Kampschmidt was available, & always willing to help. As for endless request for money, (some truth) we helped when we could , but mostly donated time & talent. That was good enough we were accepted. (had a great time too) Community service get involved, do more than required! It's worth it! Sports & clubs are everywhere. As for interest of staff in only athletes & scholars? It is possible, but in most cases are the kids & parents that don't get involved. My suggestion: If you invest $ into your kid education. Demand of your kid & yourself to take opportunity given them. If you have a problem go to the staff, I think you'll find help! My kids left well prepared for their future! Even after they leave, (I don't know how) The staff still know my kids name thanks McAuley!
Submitted by other on September 21, 2013

After graduating from McAuley in 2011, I can still return as a volunteer or visitor and immediately feel at home; it's a forever home. I owe much of the woman I am today to my McA experience. I don't have a negative memory from the time I was there. I could go on for days about how the academics and progressive schedule prepared me well for my college experience. When I began classes at Xavier, I could see tell that I was above the level of many of my peers academically, especially when it came to writing. This is due to the staff there and their one-of-a-kind care for each individual. McA is a place where I grew socially, academically and spiritually. I owe much of who I am and hope to be to their campus ministry and theatre programs. While they may not have the most critically acclaimed theatre program, it is where I grew as an individual and member of community and so much in confidence and values. Both programs have played a role in discerning my future. McAuley provided me with the confidence to become not only the woman I want to be, but also the woman that I am intended to be for God, myself and others.
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2013

We have 3 daughters who have attended/are currently attending McAuley. The only monetary contributions we have been able to make is tuition.... so we are not "big donors." My daughters are not star athletes. That being said, I have found their experiences at McAuley to be above and beyond our expectations. Their education is a tremendous investment of money and time. They have thrived under the care and guidance of a loving, caring, supportive staff. All of my daughters are uniquely created, each with her own gifts and talents. At McA, they are treated with great love and I believe that is why they have done so well there...they know they are loved and supported. Thank you, McAuley, for helping to instill in my girls the belief that they can achieve anything. McAuley has been well worth the many sacrifices we have made to send our girls there. We are so grateful for all that the McA staff does for the young ladies in their care.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2013

My daughter is a sophomore at McAuley, she is an honor student, involved in the Women In Program and does 2 sports for the high school. All the teachers and the administration have been wonderful to her and to us as a new family to the school. My daughter felt very welcomed to the school, when she was in the 6th grade. She told me that is the high school she would like to attend. It is wonderful to find a school that your child really enjoys getting up in the morning and wants to be there. Thank you McAuley for been a wonderful school for my daughter. We could not ask for anything more!!!!!!!!
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2013

My daughter is having a wonderful experience at McAuley. She loves the social aspect the most and even though she is a junior, she has many friends who are seniors, sophomores and freshman. I was surprised at how many friends were upper classman her freshman year. That just didn't happen when I went to H.S. Academically she is being challenged and is doing great. Don't get me wrong, she complains from time to time but she is pulling in a 92 gpa while playing 3 sports. She even had the opportunity to go to France last year with her French class. She is excelling both academically and socially. I honestly don't know if a kid could love their high school anymore than she does.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2013

I am a parent. My daughter had the most wonderful experience at this school! She is not a star athlete and we are not big contributors. McAuley tailored a program to fit her needs. Language was her strength and they saw to it that she could excel in this in both English and foreign language. Her counselor from day one stayed on top of her ever changing career path and a program was made to fit her needs. They prepared her well for the ACT and SAT and secured several college scholarships. I cannot say enough good things about the school. It is a very caring and nurturing environment in which my daughter thrived. I would highly recommend McAuley. It is a small school and the girls really get to know each other. It is definitely on par with all other private schools in the area. We were very happy with our experience there.
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2013

Have you noticied the last positive review for this school was in 2007? Obviously "something is not right in Denmark.." My daughter attended the school with many very negative experiences. We brought our concerns to the administration but the attitude was if you don't like it leave. My daughter is certainly not a trouble maker , but was made to believe the problems the school has were her fault. I would not recommend this school to anyone. The academics for her were mediocre at best. The ninth grade literature was at a 5th and 6th grade reading level. She transferred to another school and is doing much better with more challenging curriculum. The schools primary focus seems to be money and an nepotistic attitude. Mothers who went to this school tend to send their daughter. If you don't contribute monetarily, volunteer a lot of hours, have a top student or athlete or are not part of the generational system you student will probably not like it here. This school does not live up to its advertised philosophy. During our orientation (which by the way is carefully orchestrating and rehearsed) we were told that each one of our daughters would be loved. What a deception that is.
Submitted by student on June 17, 2013

I am a former student from the graduating class of 2012. My experience with McAuley was barely a step up from grade school. The only difference was the lack of boys to pick on me. Overall I found myself working quite hard just to get a passing grade in many classes. Several teachers even seemed to get fed up with me when I was stuck and needed help. It takes me a little longer to get some things and they just weren't patient enough to help. I found times where I was still picked on for being different and not being in any of the cliques. Luckily I had several good friends. But I know that I will not be sending my children here. This school only wants money, and unless you're straight A's or an athlete your pushed to the back of the line. McAuley needs to really re-evaluate the environment that is presented. They also did not prepare me very well for college, but perhaps if I had been an athlete or star student they would have. I am disappointed because I had, had high expectations for high school being fun and educational. But all I learned is that they have their minds on the money and "star students."
Submitted by student on April 21, 2013

I am a former student who graduated in 2012. My experience with McAuley, was awful. As said, 93% of the school is white. Most of the girls have all come from the same background of where they went to school with the same people for years. Most of them are part of the upper middle class and very close minded. Be prepared for being judged for being different. McAuley's education is very flawed as well. If you are in higher level courses, you will be catered to and very well prepared for college and standardized testing. If you're like I was and struggled in with math, you'd might as well enroll elsewhere because McAuley could care less if you struggle as long as you put that money in their pockets! Speaking of money, McAuley really is all about the money. Plenty of students who really need it are denied financial aid. They have absolutely no remorse for charging you more than the horrible tablet PCs are worth. Individuality is also not valued at McAuley. If you're an athlete, really good at school, or upper middle class and white, you'll do fine at McAuley. Otherwise, you're better off going to public school. Your grades and high school experience will turn out better.
Submitted by student on April 19, 2013

I am a former student from McAuley. The only good thing I can confidently say is that the most of the teachers at the school truly care about the students and strive for their academic improvement. Diversity is next to nonexistent. Majority of students are white and very cliquy. Thankfully, I had my own, small group of friends. However, those who were not as fortunate were heavily looked down upon, judged, teased, etc. From a student's perspective, it was very obvious that the school itself was focused mainly on money and reputation rather than its students. Although I am grateful for the education I gained, I would not send my own children here.
Submitted by student on April 04, 2013

I was very disappointed with my experience at McAuley. I was bullied and now that I am in a new school am consistently on the honor roll each quarter and am involved in many positive activities and organizations. I would encourage anyone not to wast there money. This school needs to focus on true Christian values and not pettiness an money.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2013

I have identical twin daughters and they are a huge blessing to me. One of them attended school here and the other at Ursuline. My daughter who attend McAuley fell behind drastically and had a terrible time socially. There was a point that she came home in tears for weeks straight and I decided that enough was enough and I went to have a meeting with the school administration because through all my contacts with them during those weeks they couldn't tell me if my daughter was being bullied or academically struggling or anything. Once at the meeting they suggested I take her to a mental hospital. Knowing my daughter I pulled her out of school at McAuley and enrolled her at Ursuline along with her sister. She's back on honor role and has a great group of friends now. It was egregious of McAuley to tell me that my daughter was mentally unwell when the reality was that they were imposing a hard environment that was impossible for her to thrive in.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2006

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Submitted by student on September 25, 2006

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