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Padua Franciscan High School

6740 State Road, Cleveland, OH, 44134-0441 -

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1961 as a school for boys, Padua Franciscan became co-educational in 1983 and is now the second-largest Catholic high school in northeast Ohio. As a school in the Franciscan tradition, its mission is to develop the unique talents of each student, while giving them the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. Padua Franciscan High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school, rooted in and committed to the traditions and values of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi, educates young men and women within a community where all are challenged to achieve academic excellence and to live out a lifelong commitment to Christ in Holiness and learning. ...

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School Overview:

	Padua Franciscan High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Year Founded	1961
County	Cuyahoga County, OH
Student Body
Total Students	951 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	14%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 227 students
	Grade 10 - 250 students
	Grade 11 - 246 students
	Grade 12 - 228 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	64 teachers
Average Class Size	25
Number of AP Courses	8
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	182 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$7,800
Tuition Notes	All-inclusive; no fees
% on Financial Aid	40%
Head of School	Mr. David Stec
Admissions Director	Mrs. Lillian Gathers
Admissions Associate	Mrs. Nancy Hodas
Sport
Total Sports Offered	17
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Dance	Diving
	Figure Skating	Football
	Golf	Ice Hockey
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
	Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	4
	Extracurriculars
	Habitat for Humanity	Key Club
	Teen Institute	foreign language trips, Horizon Literary Magazine, International Studies Program, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Quiz Team, Robotics Challenge, Ski club, Student Council, Wilderness Club, Yearbook, Intramural Activities

School Notes:

Founded in 1961 as a school for boys, Padua Franciscan became co-educational in 1983 and is now the second-largest Catholic high school in northeast Ohio. As a school in the Franciscan tradition, its mission is to develop the unique talents of each student, while giving them the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. Padua Franciscan High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school, rooted in and committed to the traditions and values of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi, educates young men and women within a community where all are challenged to achieve academic excellence and to live out a lifelong commitment to Christ in Holiness and learning.
Profile last updated: 02/12/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (44134)	School Zip (44134)	(OH) State Average
Population (Approximate)	40,396 people	11,353,002 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	24%	21%
Population Average Age	40 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$44,198	$43,643
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	47 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	83% / 17%	66% / 34%