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Falcon Facts

  • Founded in 1952 by Fr. Julian Krusling, Bishop Fenwick High School is named for Edward D. Fenwick, the first bishop of the Diocese of Cincinnati.
  • Fenwick is home of the Falcons and Falcon Country bleeds crimson and gold.
  • On average 99% of graduates enter post-secondary education or the armed forces.
  • The five year average of scholarship offerings is $14.4 million per graduating class.
  • Fenwick is one of the top ranking high schools in the area with the percentage of our students named national merit finalists, semi-finalists and commended students.
  • In the last seven years, 10 National Merit Finalist Scholars and 10 Commended National Merit Scholars have been named.
  • 91% of the students participate in extra-curricular activities.
  • More than 5,000 alumni.
  • The campus sits on 66 acres and includes a beautiful chapel, modern classrooms equipped with advanced technology, a performing arts facility, state-of-the-art science labs, two gymnasiums, and the following outdoor facilities: two baseball fields, two softball fields, five tennis courts, an eight-lane regulation track, a football stadium with two practice football fields, a soccer/lacrosse stadium with two practice soccer/lacrosse fields, and a band practice area complete with a tower.
  • Average class size is 18.
  • School hours are from 8:25 am to 3:00pm.
  • Student to teacher ratio is 14:1.
  • 59% of faculty hold masters level or Phd degrees.
  • More than 85% of the students enrolled are Catholic.
  • 12 Advanced Placement courses are offered  AP Biology, AP Physics,  AP US History, AP Spanish,  AP Psychology, AP World History, AP English IV, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Government, AP Latin and AP Art in addition to the College Courses/Post-Secondary Education Option. Success in these courses provides students college credit prior to enrollment into college.
  • 34 grade schools throughout the greater Cincinnati and greater Dayton areas represented by our student body.
  • 100% of the student body participates in community service activities.
  • The athletic teams participate in the highly competitive Greater Catholic League Co-ed Division (GCL-C).
  • The following varsity sports are offered: baseball, softball, girls and boys basketball, girls and boys bowling, girls and boys cross country, football, girls and boys golf, girls and boys lacrosse, girls and boys soccer, girls and boys swimming, girls and boys tennis, girls and boys track and field, girls and boys volleyball, and wrestling.
  • The Falcon Force Band hosts an annual marching band competition on our campus, attracting high school bands from the tri-state (a Mid-States Band Association syndicated event).
  • More than 25 Clubs are available to our students to keep them engaged in activities of interest and service to the community.
  • Fenwick has a dedicated counseling center, The Nest, with 3 counselors offering ASCA Model programs through individual meetings, small group discussions, and twice weekly Flock Blocks.
  • Fenwick is the first high school in Ohio to offer the Birkman Career Exploration Testing for all students.
  • Teacher/Non-teacher/Volunteer Background Check Policy Information: Our school complies with The Decree on Child Protection as promulgated by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
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