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Magnificat High School

  • LocationRocky River, OH
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 705 students

All-female

Official website

Magnificat High School is a Catholic girls' college preparatory school in Rocky River, Ohio, in the Diocese of Cleveland, sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. Its theology program is centered on the USCCB curriculum framework, and Catholic social teaching is integrated across courses. The whole school gathers for Mass on holy days and special occasions, and students are invited to a monthly Mass before school. Campus Ministry runs a sophomore retreat, junior and senior retreat options, and a student-led Peace and Justice Collective.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Magnificat High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Christopher Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Saint Angela Merici: 1.5 mi2Our Lady of Angels: 2.0 mi3Poor Clares Monastery: 2.0 mi4Saint James Catholic Church: 2.1 mi5Saint Bernardettes Catholic Church: 2.1 mi6Magnificat Campus Ministry and Lourdes Chapel: 0.1 miMagnificat High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Christopher Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 20141 de, Rocky River
  2. Saint Angela Merici — 1.5 mi
  3. Our Lady of Angels — 2.0 mi · 3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland
  4. Poor Clares Monastery — 2.0 mi · 3501 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland
  5. Saint James Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
  6. Saint Bernardettes Catholic Church — 2.1 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

FSacramental life: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

31 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The school says the whole school gathers for Mass on holy days and special occasions. The monthly Mass before school is optional and is not counted here.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The whole school gathers for Mass on holy days and special occasions. Students are also invited to participate in a monthly Mass before school.”
      The whole school gathers for Mass on holy days and special occasions, and students are invited to a monthly Mass before school.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The liturgy section describes Mass on holy days and special occasions and a monthly Mass before school for students who are invited.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The whole school gathers for Mass on holy days and special occasions. Students are also invited to participate in a monthly Mass before school.”
      The whole school gathers for Mass on holy days and special occasions, and students are invited to a monthly Mass before school.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Students assist the priest at Mass. Recorded as a shared or visiting priest based on the Mass described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Altar Servers: Students assist the priest during the celebration of Mass.”
      Students assist a priest at Mass.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school says the Theology program is centered on the USCCB framework, The Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Detailmagnificaths.org/curriculum-detail · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Centered on The Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops”
      The theology program is centered on the USCCB curriculum framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology 11: Morality covers the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of disciples. It is counted here as an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Detailmagnificaths.org/curriculum-detail · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.”
      Theology 11: Morality teaches moral concepts and precepts.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The curriculum overview says Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching are integrated throughout all disciplines and courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching are integrated throughout all disciplines and courses.”
      Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching are integrated across all courses.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (A sophomore retreat is held, and juniors and seniors must make one sponsored retreat in junior or senior year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students spend a day of reflection and prayer together off-campus, contemplating the call to serve articulated in the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Sophomores take a day of reflection and prayer off campus.
      “Students are required to make one Magnificat sponsored retreat in either their junior or senior year and are invited to make one retreat each semester if they so choose.”
      Juniors and seniors must make one sponsored retreat in junior or senior year.
      “As a class, the freshmen travel to Villa Maria, Pennsylvania to spend the day at the Community Center of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary”
      Freshmen take a Heritage Day at the Sisters of the Humility of Mary community center in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania.
      “Retreat opportunities for juniors and seniors include art, wellness, nature, and Kairos.”
      Juniors and seniors can choose from art, wellness, nature and Kairos retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The Campus Ministry Office lists five people: a vice president of mission and ministry, a director of campus ministry, two campus ministers, and one other staff member.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jonathan Hesford Director of Campus Ministry”
      Jonathan Hesford is the Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Regina Sullivan Campus Minister Megan Wilson-Reitz Campus Minister”
      Regina Sullivan and Megan Wilson-Reitz are campus ministers.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Peace and Justice Collective is a Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching student group directed by Campus Ministry. The liturgical ministries are volunteer teams and are not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Peace and Justice Collective invites students to explore what it means to live out the Gospel’s call to respect all life by working for justice.”
      The Peace and Justice Collective is a student group working for justice from the Gospel.
    2. Co-Curriculars | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/student-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peace & Justice Collective”
      The Peace & Justice Collective is listed among co-curricular student groups.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 11 includes a course on Catholic Social Teaching, and Theology 12 builds on Catholic Social Teaching in its sacraments course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Detailmagnificaths.org/curriculum-detail · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will be introduced to the Church’s social teaching and will learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      Theology 11 introduces Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Peace and Justice Collective, through Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice, has taken part in the Mass, March and Rally for Life in October.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Past CSPJ events that Magnificat students have participated in include the Mass, March and Rally for Life in October”
      Magnificat students have taken part in the Mass, March and Rally for Life in October through Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus Ministry runs summer immersion retreats on the US-Mexico border and in Cincinnati, student-led social justice initiatives, and the Humble Hands and Lenten projects.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This past summer, Magnificat offered immersion experiences to the US/ Mexico Border and Cincinnati, Ohio.”
      Magnificat offers summer immersion retreats on the US-Mexico border and in Cincinnati.
      “Campus Ministry has several student led initiatives to raise awareness and follow up with social action to address local, national and global justice issues.”
      Campus Ministry runs student-led justice initiatives.
      “Humble Hands is a school-wide effort that aims to help meet some of the basic needs of those in the greater Cleveland area”
      Humble Hands is a school-wide Advent project to meet basic needs.
      “The Lenten Project is a school-wide effort focused on the needs of our brothers and sisters in our global community.”
      The Lenten Project is a school-wide effort on global needs.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Catholic social teaching is integrated across courses, and the theology program is centered on the USCCB framework.
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching are integrated throughout all disciplines and courses.”
      Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching are integrated across all courses.
    2. Curriculum Detailmagnificaths.org/curriculum-detail · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Centered on The Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops”
      The theology program is centered on the USCCB curriculum framework.
  • Campus Ministry offers a sophomore retreat, junior and senior retreat options, and summer immersion retreats.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students spend a day of reflection and prayer together off-campus, contemplating the call to serve articulated in the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Sophomores take a day of reflection and prayer off campus.
      “Students are required to make one Magnificat sponsored retreat in either their junior or senior year and are invited to make one retreat each semester if they so choose.”
      Juniors and seniors must make one sponsored retreat in junior or senior year.
      “This past summer, Magnificat offered immersion experiences to the US/ Mexico Border and Cincinnati, Ohio.”
      Magnificat offers summer immersion retreats on the US-Mexico border and in Cincinnati.
  • A student-led Peace and Justice Collective and several school-wide service projects are published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Peace and Justice Collective invites students to explore what it means to live out the Gospel’s call to respect all life by working for justice.”
      The Peace and Justice Collective is a student group working for justice from the Gospel.
      “Humble Hands is a school-wide effort that aims to help meet some of the basic needs of those in the greater Cleveland area”
      Humble Hands is a school-wide Advent project to meet basic needs.
      “The Lenten Project is a school-wide effort focused on the needs of our brothers and sisters in our global community.”
      The Lenten Project is a school-wide effort on global needs.

Concerns

  • Freshmen take a Heritage Day rather than a retreat; the retreat program does not cover every grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a class, the freshmen travel to Villa Maria, Pennsylvania to spend the day at the Community Center of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary”
      Freshmen take a Heritage Day at the Sisters of the Humility of Mary community center in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania.

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Campus ministry home

Magnificat Campus Ministry and Lourdes Chapel

  • Address: 20770 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: magnificaths.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, magnificaths.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus, 9 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Freshman Heritage DayOff campus
    A class day at the Community Center of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania, on the history of the school and its sponsoring Sisters.
    magnificaths.org

Retreats 3

  • Sophomore RetreatOff campus
    Sophomore year
    A day of reflection and prayer off campus on the call to serve, drawing on the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.
    magnificaths.org
  • Summer immersion retreats (US-Mexico border and Cincinnati)Off campus
    Summer, for juniors who apply
    Immersion experiences on injustice and poverty. Students apply in the second semester of junior year.
    magnificaths.org
  • Junior and senior retreats (art, wellness, nature, Kairos)
    Junior and senior year
    Smaller, more personal retreats. Students must complete one sponsored retreat in junior or senior year.
    magnificaths.org, magnificaths.org

Service 4

  • Campus Ministry service placements (tutoring and companionship)Off campus
    Tutoring at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and companionship for the elderly at Eliza Jennings' Nursing Home in Cleveland.
    magnificaths.org
  • Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice events (Mass, March and Rally for Life)
    October
    Students have taken part in the Mass, March and Rally for Life in October through Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice.
    magnificaths.org
  • Humble Hands Advent Project
    Advent
    A school-wide student project to meet basic needs in Cleveland, Youngstown, Appalachia and the US-Mexico border.
    magnificaths.org
  • Lenten Project
    Lent
    A school-wide project on social justice issues in Haiti, Ecuador and other countries.
    magnificaths.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Peace and Justice Collective
    Monthly meetings
    A student-led group that uses the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching and the See, Judge, Act method. It is directed by Campus Ministry and collaborates with Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice.
    magnificaths.org, magnificaths.org, magnificaths.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Mass on holy days and special occasions
    The whole school gathers for Mass on holy days and special occasions.
    magnificaths.org
  • Monthly Mass before school
    Monthly, before school
    Students are invited to participate in a monthly Mass before school.
    magnificaths.org
  • Liturgical ministries (altar servers, environment ministers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, hospitality ministers, lectors, music ministers)
    Over 200 students serve in liturgical ministries, including altar servers, lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
    magnificaths.org, magnificaths.org
  • Music Ministries/Choir
    A co-curricular music group that supports communal prayer and worship.
    magnificaths.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry is an integral part of the Magnificat High School experience, offering programs in service, liturgy and prayer, retreats, and social justice.”
    Campus Ministry offers programs in service, liturgy and prayer, retreats, and social justice.
    “Jonathan Hesford Director of Campus Ministry”
    Jonathan Hesford is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Regina Sullivan Campus Minister Megan Wilson-Reitz Campus Minister”
    Regina Sullivan and Megan Wilson-Reitz are campus ministers.
    “20770 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116”
    The school's address is 20770 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116.
  2. Our Campus | Magnificat High Schoolmagnificaths.org/student-life/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Lourdes Chapel provides an intimate setting for prayer, retreats, and theology education.”
    The Lourdes Chapel on campus is used for prayer and retreats.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
93 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Cleveland, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)705
Students in grades 9–12705
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio10.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofcleveland.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. Magnificat High School is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
What is Magnificat High School’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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