Andrews Osborne Academy•
38588 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, 44094
440-942-3600, andrewsosborne.org
Andrews Osborne Academy is a private, coed, college-preparatory school offering pre-K through 12th grade. Andrews Osborne Academy strives to prepare students for higher education and empower them to be successful leaders.
Year Founded: 1910
Grade Levels: PreK-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: Yes
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: TBD
Open House Dates: N/A
Students 9-12: 151
% Minority: 63%
Tuition: $26,525-$26,847
% Receive Financial Aide: 33%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1360
% Take SAT: 59%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 29
% Take ACT: 31%
AP Courses: 14*
% Take AP: 65%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Mandarin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 29
Nonacademic Clubs: 32
Interscholastic Sports: 12
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 16 hours per year
Archbishop Hoban High School
1 Holy Cross Blvd., Akron, 44306
330-773-0436, hoban.org
Founded by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Hoban is a Roman Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school built to nurture the hearts and educate the minds of its students.
Year Founded: 1953
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: September-November
Open House Dates: 10/23
Students 9-12: 800+
% Minority: 25%
Tuition: $12,700
% Receive Financial Aide: 80%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1260
% Take SAT: 10%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 23
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 11*
% Take AP: 25%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French, Italian, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 23
Nonacademic Clubs: 14
Interscholastic Sports: 27
National Merit Finalists: 2
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 10 hours (9), 15 hours (10), 20 hours (11), 30 hours (12)
Beaumont School
3301 N. Park Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 44118
216-321-2954, beaumontschool.org
Beaumont School is an all-girls Catholic high school in the Ursuline tradition that educates women for life, leadership and service.
Year Founded: 1850
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Girls
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/8, 10/10, 11/12 & 12/3
Open House Dates: 10/30
Students 9-12: 295
% Minority: 30%
Tuition: $18,000
% Receive Financial Aide: 68%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1245
% Take SAT: 29%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 27
% Take ACT: 92%
AP Courses: 3
% Take AP: 61%
IB Courses: 21
% Take IB: 85%
Foreign Languages: French, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 25
Nonacademic Clubs: 30
Interscholastic Sports: 11
National Merit Finalists: 1
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 50 hours
Benedictine High School
2900 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Cleveland, 44104
216-421-2080, cbhs.edu
A Catholic high school in the tradition of St. Benedict that shapes a diverse group of young men into leaders.
Year Founded: 1927
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Boys
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 9/24, 10/15, 11/9 & 12/3
Open House Dates: 10/5, 11/13 & 4/23
Students 9-12: 300
% Minority: 60%
Tuition: $13,400
% Receive Financial Aide: 96%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: 0%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 18
% Take ACT: 90%
AP Courses: 6*
% Take AP: 12%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: German, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 17
Nonacademic Clubs: 30
Interscholastic Sports: 11
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 40 hours
Cornerstone Christian Academy
2846 SOM Center Road, Willoughby Hills, 44094 440-943-9260, ccacornerstone.com
Cornerstone Christian Academy’s mission is to provide a quality education based on God’s truth, resulting in Christ-like students who will impact their world for the glory of God.
Year Founded: 2000
Grade Levels: PreK-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: Fall by Appointment, 1/21, 2/25, 3/18, 4/29 & 5/20
Open House Dates: Wednesdays by appointment
Students 9-12: 120
% Minority: 50%
Tuition: $8,885
% Receive Financial Aide: 25%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: 15%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 22
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 4
% Take AP: 10%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Spanish
Arts Offerings: 8
Nonacademic Clubs: 10
Interscholastic Sports: 14
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: None
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
4687 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 44224
330-929-0575, cvcaroyals.org
CVCA is a college-preparatory, interdenominational Christian middle and high school (grades 6-12) in northern Summit County. CVCA is committed to academic excellence in a supportive, distinctively Christian environment.
Year Founded: 1968
Grade Levels: 6-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: November-June
Open House Dates: 10/21; prospective events January-February
Students 9-12: 600
% Minority: 25%
Tuition: $11,700-$12,300
% Receive Financial Aide: 40%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1111
% Take SAT: N/A
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 23
% Take ACT: N/A
AP Courses: 24*
% Take AP: 90%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Greek, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 30
Nonacademic Clubs: 30+
Interscholastic Sports: N/A
National Merit Finalists: N/A
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 16 hours per year
Elyria Catholic High School
725 Gulf Road, Elyria, 44035
440-365-1821, elyriacatholic.com
Elyria Catholic is the only coed Catholic high school west of Cleveland. Students are surrounded by an engaged community who strongly support them both inside and outside of the classroom.
Year Founded: 1947
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/22 & 11/5
Open House Dates: 10/16 & 2/27
Students 9-12: 460
% Minority: 25.7%
Tuition: $9,000
% Receive Financial Aide: 91%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: N/A
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 19.5
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 9*
% Take AP: 19%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French & Spanish
Arts Offerings: 19
Nonacademic Clubs: 25
Interscholastic Sports: 20
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 20 hours per year
Fuchs Mizrachi School
26600 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, 44122
216-932-0220, fuchsmizrachi.org
Fuchs Mizrachi School is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School dedicated to Torah values, religious Zionism, fostering leadership skills and helping each child reach their highest potential.
Year Founded: 1984
Grade Levels: PreK-12
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: During admissions process
Open House Dates: N/A
Students 9-12: 100
% Minority: 3%
Tuition: $24,000-$26,000
% Receive Financial Aide: 50%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: 0%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 26
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 15
% Take AP: 50%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Hebrew
Arts Offerings: 2
Nonacademic Clubs: 7
Interscholastic Sports: 0
National Merit Finalists: N/A
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 15 hours per year
Gilmour Academy
34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills, 44040
440-473-8000, gilmour.org
Gilmour is an independent Catholic school. It is coeducational, college preparatory and based in the Holy Cross tradition. Its mission is rooted in educating both the mind and the heart of every student.
Year Founded: 1946
Grade Levels: PreK-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: Yes
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: Utilizes the SEE; multiple test-taking options
Open House Dates: 10/30
Students 9-12: 505
% Minority: 16%
Tuition: $29,410-$32,210
% Receive Financial Aide: 59%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1196
% Take SAT: 60%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 26
% Take ACT: 61%
AP Courses: 18*
% Take AP: 48%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 32
Nonacademic Clubs: 50
Interscholastic Sports: 26
National Merit Finalists: 2
Service/Volunteer Requirement: Gilmour’s St. Brother Andre Service Program requires 60 hours by graduation
GRAND RIVER ACADEMY•
3042 College St., Austinburg, 44010
440-275-2811, grandriver.org
Grand River Academy is a college preparatory boarding and day school serving young men grades 9-12 that sets students up for success in college and life beyond.
Year Founded: 1831
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Educational Environment: Boys
Boarding: Yes
Entrance Exams: No
Exam Dates: N/A
Open House Dates: N/A
Students 9-12: N/A
% Minority: 33%
Tuition: $49,500
% Receive Financial Aide: 52%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1020
% Take SAT: 100%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): N/A
% Take ACT: N/A
AP Courses: 4
% Take AP: 10%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Spanish
Arts Offerings: 3
Nonacademic Clubs: 12
Interscholastic Sports: 8
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: None
Hathaway Brown school
19600 N. Park Blvd., Shaker Heights, 44122
216-932-4214, hb.edu
Hathaway Brown is an independent K-12 day school for girls. Hathaway Brown’s Learn for Life signature approach inspires girls to take ownership of their education, rise boldly to challenges and achieve their utmost potential.
Year Founded: 1876
Grade Levels: K-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Educational Environment: Girls
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: Accepts both the ISEE and SSAT
Open House Dates: October-March
Students 9-12: 365
% Minority: 44%
Tuition: $34,200-$37,000
% Receive Financial Aide: 46%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1322
% Take SAT: 61%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 29
% Take ACT: 72%
AP Courses: 18
% Take AP: 54%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 23
Nonacademic Clubs: 45
Interscholastic Sports: 12
National Merit Finalists: 6
Service/Volunteer Requirement: None
Hawken school
12465 County Line Road, Gates Mills, 44040
440-423-4446, hawken.edu
Hawken is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational school located on two campuses on Cleveland’s East Side, one on the West Side and a campus in University Circle.
Year Founded: 1915
Grade Levels: PreK-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: ISEE will be given 11/19 & 12/10
Open House Dates: 11/16 & 4/23
Students 9-12: 521
% Minority: 34%
Tuition: $35,260-$37,950
% Receive Financial Aide: 45%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1317
% Take SAT: 66%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 29
% Take ACT: 43%
AP Courses: 16
% Take AP: 40%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 25
Nonacademic Clubs: 40
Interscholastic Sports: 22
National Merit Finalists: 8
Service/Volunteer Requirement: None
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland
1800 Warrensville Center Road, Cleveland Heights, 44121
216-382-3300, hac1.org
The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland is a nationally recognized Jewish day school with dual Judaic and College Prepatory cirriculums located in Cleveland Heights.
Year Founded: 1943
Grade Levels: PreK-12
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: Yes
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: TBD
Open House Dates: N/A
Students 9-12: 190
% Minority: N/A
Tuition: $14,000-$16,000
% Receive Financial Aide: 80%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: N/A
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 20
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 4*
% Take AP: 37%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Hebrew
Arts Offerings: 2
Nonacademic Clubs: 8
Interscholastic Sports: 0
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 50 hours per year
Hershey Montessori School
11530 Madison Road, Huntsburg, 44046
440-357-0918, hershey-montessori.org
Hershey Montessori School serves elementary to high school students on two campuses: Concord and Huntsburg. The high school campus in Huntsburg has a working farm and offers boarding.
Year Founded: 1978
Grade Levels: PreK-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: Yes
Entrance Exams: No
Exam Dates: N/A
Open House Dates: 10/10, 11/14, 2/13, 4/10 & 5/8
Students 9-12: 29
% Minority: 7%
Tuition: $18,470-$24,250
% Receive Financial Aide: 50%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: 13%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 24-28
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 0
% Take AP: N/A
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Mandarin & Spanish
Arts Offerings: 9
Nonacademic Clubs: Vary each year
Interscholastic Sports: 0
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: None
Holy Name High School
6000 Queens Highway, Parma Heights, 44130
440-886-0300, holynamehs.com
Based in Parma Heights, Holy Name is a coeducational, Catholic high school that promotes excellence in education through a challenging, college prep curriculum.
Year Founded: 1914
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/26, 11/12, 11/19, 11/30 & 12/7
Open House Dates: 10/16
Students 9-12: 580
% Minority: 24%
Tuition: $11,100
% Receive Financial Aide: 65%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1210
% Take SAT: 10%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 24
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 9*
% Take AP: 18%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 17
Nonacademic Clubs: 30
Interscholastic Sports: 20
National Merit Finalists: 1
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 20 hours (9-11), 10 hours (12)
Lake Catholic High School
6733 Reynolds Road, Mentor, 44060
440-578-1020, lakecatholic.org
Lake Catholic is a Roman Catholic, coeducational college preparatory high school located on a 35-acre campus in Mentor providing an environment that emphasizes a commitment to excellence with a spirit of respect and compassion.
Year Founded: 1970
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/13, 10/22, 10/25 & 11/9
Open House Dates: 9/19, 11/7 & 3/27
Students 9-12: 450
% Minority: 35%
Tuition: $11,300
% Receive Financial Aide: 65%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1150
% Take SAT: N/A
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 21.2
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 10*
% Take AP: 8.9%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: German, Latin, Spanish, Italian
Arts Offerings: 33
Nonacademic Clubs: 15
Interscholastic Sports: 16
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 50 hours
Lake Ridge Academy
37501 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, 44039
440-327-1175, lakeridgeacademy.org
Lake Ridge is an independent, nonsectarian day school offering coeducational classes on a 93-acre campus in North Ridgeville.
Year Founded: 1963
Grade Levels: K-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: October-July
Open House Dates: TBD
Students 9-12: 150
% Minority: 44%
Tuition: $12,320-$33,800
% Receive Financial Aide: 70%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1299
% Take SAT: 73%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 28
% Take ACT: 55%
AP Courses: 17
% Take AP: 56%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French & Spanish
Arts Offerings: 34
Nonacademic Clubs: 20
Interscholastic Sports: 10
National Merit Finalists: 1
Service/Volunteer Requirement: None
Laurel School
1 Lyman Circle, Shaker Heights, 44122
216-464-1441, laurelschool.org
Laurel School is a nationally recognized, college preparatory, independent day school for girls, kindergarten through grade 12, with a coeducational Early Childhood program for children 18 months-Prekindergarten.
Year Founded: 1896
Grade Levels: PreK-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Educational Environment: Girls
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: Varies throughout year
Open House Dates: 10/6, 11/2 & 4/15
Students 9-12: 204
% Minority: 33%
Tuition: $30,350-$32,500
% Receive Financial Aide: 46%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1310
% Take SAT: 63%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 29
% Take ACT: 60%
AP Courses: 15*
% Take AP: 61%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Chinese, French, Hebrew, Latin Spanish
Arts Offerings: 22
Nonacademic Clubs: 36
Interscholastic Sports: 13
National Merit Finalists: 4
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 50 hours
Lutheran High School East
3565 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, 44118
216-382-6100, lutheraneast.org
Lutheran East is a Christian, coeducational, college preparatory high school located on a 12-acre campus in Cleveland Heights offering a faith-based community, academic programs, competitive athletics, arts and an Honors Academy.
Year Founded: 1959
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: Varies by appointment
Open House Dates: TBD
Students 9-12: 325
% Minority: 99%
Tuition: $9,981
% Receive Financial Aide: 100%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: N/A
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): N/A
% Take ACT: N/A
AP Courses: N/A
% Take AP: N/A
IB Courses: N/A
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French & Spanish
Arts Offerings: 7
Nonacademic Clubs: 5-10
Interscholastic Sports: 6
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 1 day a year; Day of Giving
Lutheran West
3850 Linden Road, Rocky River, 44116
440-333-1660, lutheranwest.com
Lutheran West is a Christian, coeducational, college preparatory high school located on a 17-acre campus in Rocky River.
Year Founded: 1958
Grade Levels: 6-12
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/15, 10/29 & 11/19
Open House Dates: 9/23 & 10/10
Students 9-12: 520
% Minority: 38%
Tuition: $12,000
% Receive Financial Aide: 90%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: N/A
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): N/A
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 5*
% Take AP: 7%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: German, French, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 18
Nonacademic Clubs: 10-15
Interscholastic Sports: 20
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: Varies by class each year
Magnificat High School
20770 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 44116
440-331-1572, magnificaths.org
Founded by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Magnificat is a Catholic all-girls, college preparatory high school in Rocky River.
Year Founded: 1955
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Girls
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: October-November
Open House Dates: 10/2
Students 9-12: 711
% Minority: 17%
Tuition: $17,700
% Receive Financial Aide: 75%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1191
% Take SAT: 14%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 22.9
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 19*
% Take AP: 22%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Arabic, French, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 27
Nonacademic Clubs: 59
Interscholastic Sports: 15
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 30 hours in sophomore year
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School
13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, 44024
440-286-6226, ndcl.org
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin is a coeducational, college preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame and located on a 75-acre campus.
Year Founded: 1988
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: Check website
Open House Dates: 10/5 & 10/26
Students 9-12: 713
% Minority: 8%
Tuition: $15,050
% Receive Financial Aide: 60%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1124
% Take SAT: 7%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 24
% Take ACT: 97%
AP Courses: 3*
% Take AP: 12%
IB Courses: N/A
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French & Spanish
Arts Offerings: 24
Nonacademic Clubs: 28
Interscholastic Sports: 17
National Merit Finalists: N/A
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 20 hours per year
Our Lady of the Elms
1375 W. Exchange St., Akron, 44313
330-836-9384, theelms.org
The Elms is the only all-girls, faith-based school grades 1 - 12 with a coed pre-school and kindergarten in the Cleveland Diocese.
Year Founded: 1923
Grade Levels: PreK-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Girls
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: Call for an appointment
Open House Dates: 10/5 & 1/29
Students 9-12: 147
% Minority: 38%
Tuition: $12,100
% Receive Financial Aide: 27%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1250-1280
% Take SAT: 17%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 26
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 10
% Take AP: 41%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 7
Nonacademic Clubs: 15
Interscholastic Sports: 10
National Merit Finalists: 1
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 25 hours (9 and 10), 35 hours (11 and 12)
Padua Franciscan High school
6740 State Road, Parma, 44134
440-845-2444, paduafranciscan.com
Padua is a coeducational, Catholic college preparatory school based on the Franciscan tradition.
Year Founded: 1961
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/8, 10/29 & 11/5
Open House Dates: 10/16 & 10/17
Students 9-12: 760
% Minority: 18%
Tuition: $13,550
% Receive Financial Aide: 55%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1121
% Take SAT: 98%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 24
% Take ACT: 61%
AP Courses: 10*
% Take AP: 25%
IB Courses: 25
% Take IB: 62%
Foreign Languages: German, Italian, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 20
Nonacademic Clubs: 35
Interscholastic Sports: 17
National Merit Finalists: 3
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 10 hours (9 and 10), 35 hours (11 and 12)
St. Edward High School
13500 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 44107
216-221-3776, sehs.net
St. Edward is a college preparatory, same-sex Catholic high school in the Holy Cross tradition that serves students from various communities in Northeast Ohio.
Year Founded: 1949
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Boys
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/8, 10/22, 11/2 & 11/5
Open House Dates: 10/2, 10/17, 10/24 & 11/7
Students 9-12: 881
% Minority: 23%
Tuition: $18,750
% Receive Financial Aide: 64%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1121
% Take SAT: 98%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 24
% Take ACT: 61%
AP Courses: 10*
% Take AP: 25%
IB Courses: 25
% Take IB: 62%
Foreign Languages: French, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 20
Nonacademic Clubs: 35
Interscholastic Sports: 17
National Merit Finalists: 3
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 10 hours (9 and 10), 14 hours (11), 20 hours (12)
St. Ignatius High School
1911 W. 30th St., Cleveland, 44113
216-651-0222, ignatius.edu
Founded in 1886, St. Ignatius is a same-sex, Catholic Jesuit high school with a 23-acre, 19-building campus in Ohio City rooted in Ignatian spirituality.
Year Founded: 1886
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Boys
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/22, 11/5 & 11/16
Open House Dates: 9/25
Students 9-12: 1,427
% Minority: 21%
Tuition: $19,000
% Receive Financial Aide: 50%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1198
% Take SAT: 98%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 25.6
% Take ACT: 69%
AP Courses: 24
% Take AP: 39%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French, Greek, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 27
Nonacademic Clubs: 114
Interscholastic Sports: 0
National Merit Finalists: 12
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 45 hours during sophomore year
St. Joseph Academy
3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, 44111
216-251-6788, sja1890.org
St. Joseph Academy is the only all-girls Catholic high school in Cleveland. Since its founding by the Congregation of St. Joseph, the graduate of St. Joseph Academy is a woman who lives unifying love through empathetic justice, service to the dear neighbor without distinction, personal integrity and emerging wisdom.
Year Founded: 1890
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Girls
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/2, 1/7 & 2/1
Open House Dates: 10/16 & 3/30
Students 9-12: 681
% Minority: 19%
Tuition: $17,000
% Receive Financial Aide: 75%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1170
% Take SAT: 25%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 23.7
% Take ACT: 98%
AP Courses: 19
% Take AP: 44%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 27
Nonacademic Clubs: 38
Interscholastic Sports: 15
National Merit Finalists: 4
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 20 hours per year
St. Martin de Porres High School
6202 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, 44103
216-881-1689, saintmartincleveland.org
St. Martin de Porres is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for students with limited economic means.
Year Founded: 2003
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: No
Exam Dates: N/A
Open House Dates: TBD
Students 9-12: 400
% Minority: 98%
Tuition: $400
% Receive Financial Aide: 100%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: N/A
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): N/A
% Take ACT: N/A
AP Courses: 5*
% Take AP: 24%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Spanish
Arts Offerings: 4
Nonacademic Clubs: 28
Interscholastic Sports: 10
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: Required service hours/trips
St. Vincent-St. Mary High school
15 N. Maple St., Akron, 44303
330-253-9113, stvm.com
St. Vincent-St.Mary is a STEM-certified, Catholic Marianist high school in Akron.
Year Founded: 1972
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/22, 11/5, 11/19 & 12/3
Open House Dates: 9/20, 11/5 & 3/24
Students 9-12: 670
% Minority: 30%
Tuition: $12,500
% Receive Financial Aide: 64%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: 99%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): N/A
% Take ACT: N/A
AP Courses: 16
% Take AP: 22%
IB Courses: N/A
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: French, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 29
Nonacademic Clubs: 32
Interscholastic Sports: 26
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 25 hours per year
Trinity High school
12425 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, 44125
216-581-5757, ths.org
Trinity High School is a coeducational, college preparatory high school with a pre-professional internship program in Garfield Heights supported by Franciscan values.
Year Founded: 1926
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: November-December
Open House Dates: 10/30
Students 9-12: 335
% Minority: 72.5%
Tuition: $12,500
% Receive Financial Aide: 100%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: 1.10%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 19.1
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 6*
% Take AP: 13%
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Spanish
Arts Offerings: 11
Nonacademic Clubs: 17
Interscholastic Sports: 16
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 80 hours required for graduation
University School
2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, 44022
216-831-2200, us.edu
University School is a same-sex, college preparatory day school with two campuses — one for high school and one for elementary school — in Hunting Valley and Shaker Heights.
Year Founded: 1890
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Educational Environment: Boys
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/15, 11/19, 12/10, 1/21, 2/4, 3/4 & 4/1
Open House Dates: 10/18, 11/6 & 12/1
Students 9-12: 406
% Minority: 47%
Tuition: $24,740-$37,840
% Receive Financial Aide: 50%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1351
% Take SAT: 79%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 28
% Take ACT: 56%
AP Courses: 29
% Take AP: N/A
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Chinese, greek, Latin, Spanish, French
Arts Offerings: 21
Nonacademic Clubs: 40+
Interscholastic Sports: 13
National Merit Finalists: 10
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 15 hours
Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School
18491 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, 44119
216-481-8414, vasj.com
Located on the Lake Erie shore in Cleveland, VASJ is a Catholic, comprehensive, college preparatory school based on
the Ursuline and Marianist traditions.
Year Founded: 1990
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/1, 10/15, 11/9, 11/29 & 12/10
Open House Dates: 10/9, 11/3 & 3/8
Students 9-12: 462
% Minority: 73%
Tuition: $10,200
% Receive Financial Aide: 95%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: N/A
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): N/A
% Take ACT: N/A
AP Courses: 4*
% Take AP: N/A
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Mandarin, French, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 11
Nonacademic Clubs: 21
Interscholastic Sports: 17
National Merit Finalists: 0
Service/Volunteer Requirement: Service project (9), 25 hours per year (10,11,12)
Walsh Jesuit High school
4550 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 44224
330-929-4205, walshjesuit.org
Walsh Jesuit is a Catholic, coeducational, college-preparatory high school in the spirit of St. Ignatius located in Cuyahoga Falls.
Year Founded: 1964
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: No
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: 10/15 & 10/29
Open House Dates: 9/29 & 4/20
Students 9-12: 981
% Minority: 14.6%
Tuition: $13,800
% Receive Financial Aide: 61%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): N/A
% Take SAT: N/A
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): N/A
% Take ACT: 100%
AP Courses: 13*
% Take AP: N/A
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish
Arts Offerings: 23
Nonacademic Clubs: 46
Interscholastic Sports: 28
National Merit Finalists: N/A
Service/Volunteer Requirement: 15 hours (9), 20 hours (10) and 25 hours (11 and 12)
Western Reserve Academy
115 College St., Hudson, 44236
330-650-4400, wra.net
Western Reserve Academy is an independent, coeducational boarding and day high school located on 58 acres in Hudson.
Year Founded: 1826
Grade Levels: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Educational Environment: Coed
Boarding: Yes
Entrance Exams: Yes
Exam Dates: Accepts SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT & ACT
Open House Dates: 9/21 & 10/29
Students 9-12: 440
% Minority: 27%
Tuition: $44,300-$68,425
% Receive Financial Aide:40%
Average SAT Score (Out of 1600): 1337
% Take SAT: 58%
Average ACT Score (Out of 36): 26.8
% Take ACT: 50%
AP Courses: 0*
% Take AP: N/A
IB Courses: 0
% Take IB: N/A
Foreign Languages: Latin, Spanish, Mandarin, French
Arts Offerings: 25
Nonacademic Clubs: 43
Interscholastic Sports: 26
National Merit Finalists: 2
Service/Volunteer Requirement: None
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