Beaumont School, a Catholic School in the Ursuline tradition educates women for life, leadership, and service
The Ursuline philosophy of education, rooted in Jesus Christ and inspired by the spirit of St. Angela Merici, is directed to preparing a young woman for
- success in the college of her choice
- leadership roles in her community and the world
- a lifelong commitment to learning and service to others
We are especially proud of the exciting accomplishments:
- Recognition by the U.S. Department of Education as a National School of Excellence
- Class of 2006 –
- 102 members accepted at 100 colleges and universities including Georgetown , Columbia, University of Notre Dame, Fordham, Syracuse University, Pratt Institute, Case Western Reserve, Miami University, Boston College, Northwestern, Holy Cross
- 3 National Merit Commended Students, 1 National Achievement Finalist
- More than $8.6 million in scholarships and institutional grants
- 24 members recognized for performing 175+ service hours, five of them with more than 350 hours (graduation requirement is 80 hours)
- Named “Outstanding School” at State Science Day 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004 and at District Science Day four years running (1999-2002)
- Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science teaching in 2000, and 2002-2005
- Award-winning Fine Arts Program – 19 awards at Annual Regional Scholastic Art competition: 6 Gold Keys, 6 Silver Keys
- 14 State Track Championships in the last 20 years –Beaumont holds the record for the most state titles in a single sport by any school
- 7 State Cross-Country Championships in the last 14 years
A state-of-the-art fully networked system of 300 computers integrated across the curriculum (a 1.5:1 student to computer ratio) makes us a technology leader in Northeast Ohio
The oldest school in the Diocese of Cleveland, Beaumont traces its history to September 9, 1850, when the Ursuline sisters arrived in Cleveland from France and began a new school on Euclid Avenue. Four years later the State of Ohio granted them a charter as the Ursuline Academy of Cleveland for the education of young women. Beaumont School operates under that same charter today. In 1893 the congregation moved to East 55th and Scovill Avenue and remained there until 1941. In February 1942, the Kenyon V. Painter Estate in Cleveland Heights became available. The move ushered in a new era for the school. The name was changed to Beaumont School for Girls after the first Cleveland Superior, Mother Mary of the Annunciation Beaumont and finally changed to Beaumont School when it was incorporated in 1986.
For 64 years at its present Cleveland Heights location, Beaumont School has provided quality education for more than 6000 students. The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Beaumont as a National School of Excellence. The 2005-2006 student body of 455 students consisted of 18% members of minorities and 18% non-Catholic students. 2006-2007 tuition is $8,725 including fees. 41% of students receive some form of financial assistance. Beaumont draws students from more than 40 different municipalities in Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake and Geauga counties.
Beaumont is accredited by the Ohio State Department of Education, Ohio Catholic Schools Association, and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.
The liberal arts academic program is geared to students planning to pursue higher education. Thirty credits are required for graduation. Advanced placement, honors courses and post-secondary options are available.
Beaumont science students are linked to resources and researchers through a superior technology network. A challenging curriculum includes 7 Honors and 2 AP courses. Many students work side-by-side each year with mentors and professionals from the scientific community and are consistently recognized at top-level competitions.
Beaumont’s exceptional 4-year Studio Art program allows serious art students to “major” in art and prepare a portfolio for submission to the top art schools in the country.
12 interscholastic varsity and junior varsity sports are offered. Teams include: fall sports – soccer, tennis, cross-country, golf, volleyball; winter sports – basketball, indoor track, swimming, diving; spring sports – outdoor track & field, fast-pitch softball, lacrosse.
More than 20 clubs and extra-curricular activities offer many opportunities for students to develop social and leadership skills.
Last Update: 27 July 2006