Mc Quaid Jesuit High School

McQuaid has excellent teachers, programs and activities. The school provides an atmosphere of education and stresses the importance of learning. Students are taught to think as opposed to learning how to take tests.
--Submitted by a student

My son began McQ in 9th grade and loves it - the sports, camaraderie, and challenging academics make it a great place to be.
--Submitted by a parent

Yes it's a huge transfer, due to how diffrent it is. The classes are hard but if you work it's fine. The no girls may freak you're son out but there are dances and chances to have fun.
--Submitted by a student

Our son is a senior this year at McQuaid. There is no other school like McQuaid in terms of academics, character building, integrity, and teaching. It is worth every dime. Thanks to all the great teachers and faculty. It has been a blessing for our son. He has developed into true man.
--Submitted by Mary P., a parent

This school is amazing. But, if you are not prepared to do hard work then there is no point in you going there because we do hard work. I am a 7th Grader.
--Submitted by Michael Eyerman, a student

McQuaid set my son on the road to success. In middle school, he was known for blending into the background and getting by with minimal effort. As expected, he objected to being enrolled in an all boys school. He quickly found there was no where to hide, and expectations from the teachers were high. He struggled at first, but eventually gained skills and confidence. He was accepted at a good college, and quickly found his McQuaid education had him better prepared than most of his classmates. Though his McQuaid class rank was 'average,' their superior scholastic program made all the difference. The 'ridiculously nit-picky' english department made his writing ability exceptional. He graduated from college with honors and is now employed in the medical field. We credit his turn around to the discipline and education from McQuaid.
--Submitted by a parent

I've seen great change in my son, spirtually and mentally. Superb schoool!
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school with great teachers, principal.
--Submitted by a parent

Rigorous academic requirements leading to high standardize test scores for those who are bright and willing to work. The workload can be difficult to get used to but developing study habits which become life long. The academic standard is not to get an 'A', but to learn. The focus on the pupil as a whole was demonstrated repeatedly, and fulfills the Jesuit Philosophy. The all male environment encourages a freedom of self, intense bonding and geniune concern for others. Fulfilling the schools philosphy of 'Men for Others'. Students do not differentiate between themselves and have a diverse friendship base, other religions, musical, art, science and athletics all blending. Allowing my son to choose from a wide variety of colleges in which he feels comfortable with all other people. Active social lives! Girls and all. Best decision we ever made.
--Submitted by a parent

McQuaid is the greatest school on earth. Not only do you learn academic values but you also learn how to act including sports. Not to many people actually know how to act on or off the field. Brotherhood is one of the biggest qualities shown in and throughout the school.
--Submitted by a student