McQuaid Jesuit is a Catholic, Jesuit college-preparatory school that inspires young men in grades 6-12 to realize their God-given gifts through the pursuit of excellence in all things, service to others, and a lifelong commitment to justice. Our goal is to form, and transform, young men academically, spiritually, physically, and socially to build the competence and character they need to help them not just succeed, but exceed, in college and in life.
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McQuaid’s Week in Pictures
Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, S.J. ’58 and Fr. Christopher Duffy, S.J. spoke to students about life as a Jesuit during Meet the Jesuits on November 7. 
Bubbles were used to demonstrate the importance of nurturing in a lesson about animals keeping their young alive. 
Bubbles were used to demonstrate the importance of nurturing in a lesson about animals keeping their young alive. 
Rehearsals were in full swing for McQuaid’s production of Epic Proportions which runs November 15-18. 
Rehearsals were in full swing for McQuaid’s production of Epic Proportions which runs November 15-18. 
Rehearsals were in full swing for McQuaid’s production of Epic Proportions which runs November 15-18. 
Johnny Harding scored 4 tds and was named MVP as the football team made it 5 straight sectional championships on November 11. 
A fifth straight sectional title moves the football team on to the Western Regional game where they will face Bennett on November 18. 
Members of the class of 1970 holding up five fingers to celebrate McQuaid’s fifth straight football championship on November 11. From left to right: Tom Guenthner , jim Holihan , Mike Hasenhauer , John Tierney and sitting Mike Ryan .
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Recent News
McQuaid Names New President
November 20, 2023
We want to share with the McQuaid Jesuit community exciting news with respect to our search for a new President. Our 12-member Presidential Search Committee, with input from well over 100 other members of our community, has just completed its…
McQuaid Earns Platinum Status From College Board
October 13, 2023
McQuaid Jesuit has earned Platinum recognition from the College Board, the highest status awarded, based on Advanced Placement test results for the class of 2023. To reach this level a school must meet or exceed the criteria in three categories:…
Two Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 15, 2023
Congratulations are in order for Alexander Steele, ’24(L), and Alex Carpentier, ’24(R), who have been named Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. The announcement was made on September 14 by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, based in…
Academic Excellence
With strong academics, coupled with dozens of co-curricular offerings that are both interactive and experiential, McQuaid Jesuit inspires students to work hard and play hard. Every step of the way supported by a safe, attentive, caring faculty and staff.
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96% of McQuaid graduates attend college. We embrace the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis, seeking to find the right destination for each student after his graduation with an appreciation for his gifts, circumstances, and potential to ensure an enriching college experience that ultimately leads to living a life of consequence. Here are just a few of the colleges and universities our Class of ’23 are attending:
Service For and With Others
At the heart of its mission, and at the foundation of Jesuit principles, McQuaid seeks to create great men committed to service for and with others. All students are invited to participate in retreats, liturgies, service trips, social justice initiatives, and community events.
Community
A central aspect of McQuaid Jesuit is the sense of community shared by students, faculty, and staff. For students, this is commonly referred to as “brotherhood.” Mission and Ministry supports this bond shared by community members by bringing a unique,…
Service Immersion Experiences
Program Overview A hallmark of McQuaid Jesuit is the Service Immersion Trip Program. As a Catholic Jesuit school, our mission to educate young men includes service to others and a commitment to justice. Our service immersion trips seek to encapsulate…
Retreats
Jesuit spirituality is based upon the conversion of Saint Ignatius and his Spiritual Exercises. Retreats provide opportunities for personal growth, community building, and servant leadership. Our retreat program seeks to engage students individually while respecting their diverse lived experiences. We…
Athletics and Arts Complement Academics
Athletics and the fine arts are an integral part of the McQuaid student experience. From theatrical productions and choral ensembles to participating on one or more of our 19 highly competitive athletic teams, our students learn cooperation, camaraderie, hard work, leadership, and teamwork. Every step of the way learning to manage the rigors of academics with the commitment of extra-curricular activities.
McQuaid Jesuit has been recognized as a “School of Distinction” by the NYSPHSAA by having 100% of its varsity teams receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons.
McQuaid Featured Alum
McQuaid Jesuit alumni have gone on in their careers and their communities to do great things.
David Werner, ’78
Following in his father’s footsteps David Werner, ’78, enrolled in McQuaid Jesuit with a passion to develop his critical reading and writing skills. Werner felt McQuaid’s’ impact that led him to do a wide array of work in the community,…
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Rochester’s only male Catholic college prep school educating grades 6 to 12. Rooted in the Jesuit
A Priceless Investment
A McQuaid Jesuit education is a priceless investment in your son’s future. We are committed to making a Jesuit education accessible and affordable to qualified students who demonstrate financial need. While we expect all families to pay some portion of the annual tuition,
34% of McQuaid students receive financial aid.
The average award is 50% of a student’s annual tuition.
Seeing Is Believing!
We offer private tours for prospective students and their families so you can explore everything that McQuaid has to offer. A current student and/or member of the admissions office will guide you through our newly renovated campus and all it has to offer.
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