School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1947
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- St. John Central High School educates the whole person.
- We are dedicated to facilitating the work of God's grace in the integration of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural, and social lives of each student.
- We are faithful to the Roman Catholic Church in all things, and strive to produce mature men and women who will serve God and others in a spirit of charity and respect.
- School Motto: Enter to learn, leave to serve.
- School Mascot: Fighting Irish
- St. John Central High School educates the whole person. We are dedicated to facilitating the work of God's grace in the integration of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural, and social lives of each student. We are faithful to the Roman Catholic Church in all things, and strive to produce mature men and women who will serve God and others in a spirit of charity and respect.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John Central High School?
The application deadline for St. John Central High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John Central High School is Central Catholic High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Wheeling Country Day School (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Catholic
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Catholic
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum (Pentecostal)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students
Baptist
976 Chapel Hill Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 547-4370
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
67888 Friends Church Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-2005
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1221 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Montessori School
2108 Lumber Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 905-8453
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
2108 Lumber Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6862
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1221 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodsfield Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
473 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0953
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0953
9262.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Beallsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
9265.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Beallsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
9265.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Monroe Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
469 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
9266.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Swiss Hills Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46601 State Route 78
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
9266.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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