St. Vincent-St. Mary High School vs. Archbishop Hoban High School
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St. Vincent-St. Mary High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Archbishop Hoban High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Overview
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) is a four-year, co-educational, college preparatory Catholic high school.
In June 2017, the Marianist Province of the United States welcomed STVM as a Marianist-sponsored school.
We are the only STEM-designated Catholic high school in Ohio.
We have been an integral part of the Akron community for more than 100 years, providing quality education rooted in Catholic faith.
Our comprehensive, college-preparatory curriculum provides our students with a strong academic and religious foundation that prepares them for college and beyond.
In the spirit of the Gospel, we are committed to educate the whole person, to lead and serve; enlightening the mind, developing the body, touching the heart, and inspiring the soul.
Archbishop Hoban High School is a Roman Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school serving 815 students on a 75-acre campus in East Akron, Ohio.
On average 97 percent of seniors enroll in a two or four-year college following graduation.
Hoban is committed to making Catholic education available to an economically, academically and ethnically diverse student population.
The Brothers of Holy Cross founded the school in 1953 to serve boys from grades 9 through 12.
In 1973, the school became coed. In 1976, the lay Board of Directors assumed major governance responsibilities.
The Board continues to work with the Brothers, who now sponsor the school.
The 64 faculty members have an average career of 16 years of experience.
Of the faculty members, 75% hold master`s degrees and three have doctorates.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. Archbishop Hoban High School is accredited by the State of Ohio, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Students receive support based on IEP/ETR
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Year Founded
1972
1953
Students Body
Total Students
579 students
805 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
140
200
Grade 10 Students
144
212
Grade 11 Students
145
193
Grade 12 Students
150
200
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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59 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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75%
Average Class Size
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25
Number of AP Classes
17
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
Average SAT score
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1240
Average ACT score
23
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(STVM uniform shirt/khakis/tennis shoes)
(STVM uniform shirt/khakis/tennis shoes)
Formal
(Khaki-style pants & school polo)
(Khaki-style pants & school polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
May. 15
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,500
$11,350
Tuition Notes
We offer one-payment, two-payment, four-payment and monthly payment plans.
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% on Financial Aid
65%
61%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
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Acceptance Rate
81%
98%
Admissions Director
Jess Jurevicius
Julie Stieber
Admissions Associate
Morgan Turner
Sara Stone
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
23
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
36
45
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Academic Challenge TeamBook Club
Chinese ClubEnvironmental Conservation Club
Eucharistic MinistersFrench Club
Future MedicsHouse System
Irish Dance TeamJournalism
Lectors and Altar ServersMath Team
Mock TrialModel United Nations (MUN)
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)NASA/Student Launch Initiative
National Honor Society (NHS)Robotics Team
Rocket TeamSpanish Club
Technology TeamYearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubConcert Choir
Dramatic Mystery DinnerFall Play
International Thespian SocietyJazz Band
Liturgical ChoirMarching Band
Pep BandPit Orchestra
Show ChoirSpring Musical
Symphonic BandSymphonic Choir
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic ChallengeAkron Roundtable Luncheons
AmbassadorsAnimal Care League
Chess ClubChinese Club
Creative Writing ClubEntrepreneurship Club
eSports ClubFirst Friday Club Luncheons
French ClubGourmet Food Club
Green Knights Environmental ClubHarry Potter Club
Hoban TroubadoursItalian Club
Junior Classical LeagueKnights for Life
LEAP: Leaders in Envonmental Awareness and ProtectionMath Competitions
Mock TrialModel United Nations
National Honor Society: Seat of Wisdom ChapterPeace and Justice Club
Peer MentorsProject HOPE
Revolutionary War History DayRobotics Team
SADDScience Olympiad
Service CommitteeSophisticated Students of History Club
Spanish ClubStar Wars Club
Student CouncilStudent Literary and Arts Magazine: Fifth Avenue Review
Student Newspaper: The VisorStudent Yearbook: The Way
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChoir
Drama ClubFine Arts Club
Music MinistrySteel Drum Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski Club