Lake Catholic High School vs. Andrews Osborne Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Lake Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Andrews Osborne Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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School History
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Intervention Services available for students who have a Service plan, IEP, 504 or SEGO plan.
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1970
1910
Students Body
Total Students
457 students
336 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
43%
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
98
36
Grade 10 Students
132
43
Grade 11 Students
108
36
Grade 12 Students
119
39
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
62%
67%
Average Class Size
13
12
Number of AP Classes
9
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1366
n/a
Average ACT score
23
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
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)
Casual
(Khaki pants & School Polo)
(Khaki pants & School Polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,200
$21,250
Tuition Notes
n/a
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.
% on Financial Aid
65%
30%
Acceptance Rate
98%
70%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Nicole Hoogenboom
Rachelle Sundberg
Admissions Associate
Mr. Ben Bukovec
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
33
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Blue Key AmbassadorsChemistry Club
Community ServiceDrama Club
Environmental ClubFine Arts Association
International ClubLiterary Magazine
Mock TrialNational Honor Society
Outdoors ClubStudent Council
Club or Organization:
American Sign LanguageAsian Board Games
Audio Visual ClubCard Making
Clay ClubE-Games
Model United NationsParade the Circle
Pen Pal ClubPhotography Club
Power of the PenQuidditch Club
Robotics ClubRussian Club
Ski ClubSpirit Club
Star Wars ClubTabletop Games Club
Varsity ClubWalking and Talking Club
Why not? Knitting Club