The Welsh Academy at Saint Ignatius High School

Inspired by the Catholic faith in the Jesuit tradition, The Welsh Academy serves the unique needs of early adolescent boys of modest economic means in their journey of becoming Men for Others. Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, The Welsh Academy shares the mission and life of Saint Ignatius High School, forming boys to grow in faith, leadership, academic excellence, and the desire for lifelong learning. Because of the generosity of benefactors to The Welsh Academy, our families receive aid for the full cost of tuition. It costs $20,000 a year to educate each boy in the Academy for a total of $60,000 over the course of their middle school years 

During this holiday season, we ask you to consider supporting the annual operation needs of The Welsh Academy by making a gift today for the #weGiveCatholic campaign. #weGiveCatholic is 24 hours of fun and fundraising hosted by the Catholic Community Foundation. This is a day dedicated to giving thanks and giving back.

More information about The Welsh Academy can be found here www.ignatius.edu/welsh-academy.

Who We Are

Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, Saint Ignatius High School occupies 23 acres and includes 19 buildings and three athletic fields. The school has 120 faculty members, 90 percent of whom hold advanced degrees. Fifty-seven percent have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius. Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists and Advanced Placement scholars. Nearly 100 percent of Saint Ignatius students go on to four-year college programs at universities across the United States and beyond. The U.S. Department of Education has designated Saint Ignatius a Blue Ribbon school. Thanks to generous alumni and benefactors, nearly 50 percent of Saint Ignatius students receive some form of tuition assistance. With 20 programs composing the Christian Action Team, students perform, on average, more than 15,000 hours of non-required service annually.