Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown
Cardinal Mooney High School, founded in 1956, has a rich history rooted in academic excellence and Catholic values. Its three guiding pillars—sanctity, scholarship and discipline— shape individuals who are not only well-educated but also grounded in faith and character. Cardinal Mooney provides a rigorous, student-centered curriculum with unique Engineering, Biomedical and Studio Art programs that provide hands-on, real-world experiences. The Mooney experience includes award-winning athletics and fine arts opportunities available to all students.
Central Catholic High School, Canton
The Academy of Mary Immaculate girls’ school was established in 1905 on South Market, run by the Sisters of Humility of Mary. The sisters acquired a tract of land in 1909 and moved the school there—land which still serves as the campus of Central Catholic High School today. St. John’s High School opened in 1925, serving both boys and girls. In 1945, the diocese merged the schools to form Central Catholic High School. Today, Central Catholic sits on a 65-acre campus, celebrating time-honored traditions, while offering innovative methods in education, character building and faith development. Central Catholic believes in helping students achieve their personal best, while emphasizing the importance of service to others and moral decision making.
John F. Kennedy School, Warren
John F. Kennedy High School in Warren—which replaced the older St. Mary High School—was established in 1964 to serve Catholics in Trumbull County. JFK is a K-12, co-educational, college preparatory, Catholic school, graduating more than 6,500 students since the founding of St. Mary High School. JFK provides an innovative and rigorous curriculum that helps prepare students for future success, while encouraging students to be faithful and contributing members of society with opportunities for service and leadership.
Saint John School, Ashtabula
Saint John School in Ashtabula County is a PreK–12 Catholic institution founded in 1865 with the opening of the first Ashtabula Catholic School at St. Joseph Parish. The Saint John School of today is the only Catholic school in Ashtabula. It is anchored in seven core values: Honesty, Empathy, Responsibility, Authenticity, Leadership, Discipleship and Scholarship. Saint John School is committed to forming young people of strong character and unwavering faith, ready to lead, serve and witness the love of Christ in the world.
Saint Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville
Founded in 1964, St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Middle School was created to serve students in eastern Stark County and parts of Portage County. St. Thomas Aquinas schools have remained deeply committed to forming students in faith, academic achievement, and service to others. Its academic programs are focused on technology, innovation, hands-on experiences and college preparation, and its award-winning athletic programs are vital to school culture.
Ursuline High School, Youngstown
Ursuline High School was founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown in 1905 as an all-girls school. In 1930, boys were admitted for the first time, and the school was purchased by the diocese in 1953. Ursuline is a college preparatory school with a long history of academic excellence. It takes pride in the Catholic faith, which permeates every facet of school life, and offers robust honors programs—including in the medical field—as well as award-winning extracurriculars.
