Catholic High Schools in Cleveland, Ohio
There are several post-secondary school options for Catholic families in Cleveland, Ohio. Religious schools are private, so parents must be willing to pay tuition to have their children attend. Students also wear school uniforms. Students must be confirmed Catholics to attend, which means they were baptized, received communion and were confirmed in the faith. Tuition can start at $7,000 a year.
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Cleveland Central
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Cleveland Central Catholic High School is home to Ironman athletics and is committed to teaching its students about God, church and community participation. Students who meet certain requirements are eligible for financial assistance programs. In the 2007 to 2008 year, the Service Scholarship Program awarded $300,000 in total to Catholic families. The school offers a well-rounded curriculum. In addition to the basics of math, science, English, social studies and foreign languages, Cleveland Central Catholic High School also offers classes in business/computers, family and consumer science, theology and the fine arts. The school was formed in 1968 when four other urban high schools merged. It is directly affiliated with the Diocese of Cleveland.
Trinity
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Trinity High School is in Garfield Heights, Ohio, near Cleveland. It is a secondary school that focuses on technological courses and helping students succeed in post-secondary education. Grade 9 tuition is $9,900. It drops to $7,900 from grades 10 to 12 as of 2011. A $500 tuition deduction is automatically offered when more than one child per family is enrolled. It also offers financial assistance, but to be eligible the family must complete a Private School Aid Service application. It also offers internships for students interested in a specific field, such as medicine. It currently has about 375 students. It has been sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis since 1926.
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Holy Name
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Holy Name High School was founded in 1914 and is the oldest co-educational Catholic high school in the greater Cleveland area. Its school symbol is a green wave to honor the football team's coordination. Tuition costs $7,600 for 2010/2011. It offers financial aid and makes many scholarships available to its students. It has a 15:1 student to teacher ratio and 99 percent of its graduates go on to pursue a post-secondary education.
Lake Catholic
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Lake Catholic High School is in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. According to its literature, the school's core values include commitment to excellence, spirit of respect and compassion, personal integrity and a willingness to serve. It also is known for its award-winning fine arts program. Tuition for the 2010/2011 year was $7,850. It offers financial aid. St. Thomas Aquinas is the school's patron saint.
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