Andrews Osborne Academy vs. Lake Catholic High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Andrews Osborne Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Lake Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Overview
Andrews Osborne Academy (AOA) is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day (PK to grade 12) and boarding (grades 7-12) school.
We have a 300 acre campus in Willoughby, Ohio, a beautiful setting located only 25 minutes from University Circle, the heart of Cleveland's cultural activities. Each year 100% of graduates are accepted to 4-year accredited colleges and universities. When a student comes to AOA, they find a close-knit community, small classes, and a wide variety of clubs, teams and activities to help them learn and grow.
Andrews Osborne Academy prepares students for higher education and empowers them to be successful leaders committed to serving in an international community. AOA....where students learn to think creatively.
Lake Catholic is an educational community centered in the mission of Jesus Christ where young men and women of diverse interests and abilities are encouraged to learn, to work together, and to think for themselves.
Lake Catholic strives to provide a curriculum and an environment that fosters the following core values: commitment to excellence, spirit of respect and compassion, personal integrity, and willingness to serve.
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Intervention Services available for students who have a Service plan, IEP, 504 or SEGO plan.
Year Founded
1910
1970
Students Body
Total Students
336 students
457 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
8%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
-
Kindergarten Students
11
-
Grade 1 Students
15
-
Grade 2 Students
18
-
Grade 3 Students
23
-
Grade 4 Students
13
-
Grade 5 Students
14
-
Grade 6 Students
28
-
Grade 7 Students
22
-
Grade 8 Students
29
-
Grade 9 Students
36
98
Grade 10 Students
43
132
Grade 11 Students
36
108
Grade 12 Students
39
119
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
67%
62%
Average Class Size
12
13
Number of AP Classes
11
9
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1366
Average ACT score
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23
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki pants & School Polo)
(Khaki pants & School Polo)
Formal
(Boys - khaki pants, dress shirt and tie. Girls - Khaki pants or LCHS green plaid skirt with white button down oxford shirt)
(Boys - khaki pants, dress shirt and tie. Girls - Khaki pants or LCHS green plaid skirt with white button down oxford shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$21,250
$10,200
Tuition Notes
PK-12 Day: 6,875 to 21,250/ Boarding: $46,600 international, $40,825 7 day national, $35,025
5 day national. $1,000 fee grades 6-11, $1,250 fee grade 12. $300-$500 fee in lower grades.
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% on Financial Aid
30%
65%
Acceptance Rate
70%
98%
Admissions Director
Rachelle Sundberg
Mrs. Nicole Hoogenboom
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mr. Ben Bukovec
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
33
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
American Sign Language, Asian Board Games, Audio Visual Club, Blue Key Ambassadors, Card Making, Chemistry Club, Clay Club, Community Service, Drama Club, E-Games, Environmental Club, Fine Arts Association, International Club, Literary Magazine, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Outdoors Club, Parade the Circle, Pen Pal Club, Photography Club, Power of the Pen, Quidditch Club, Robotics Club, Russian Club, Ski Club, Spirit Club, Star Wars Club, Student Council, Tabletop Games Club, Varsity Club, Walking and Talking Club, Why not? Knitting Club
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