As a Roman Catholic High School in the Diocese of Youngstown in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas, we value scholarship and excellence in all that we do.
We are a college preparatory high school whose primary purpose is to educate and prepare our students in all areas of academics, extracurricular activities and service activities while at the same time, being firmly rooted in Christian values.
Our school tradition is to give to the world community as we pursue truth and journey toward the Kingdom of God.
We are committed to challenging each individual student to live up to his or her full potential, to become a person fully engaged in mind, body and spirit.
We seek to instill in our school community, respect, integrity, justice and responsibility.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas Aquinas High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
321 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
School Colors
Black, Gold
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
Ryan Hill
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Key Club
Key Club
School Notes
- As a Roman Catholic High School in the Diocese of Youngstown in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas, we value scholarship and excellence in all that we do.
- We are a college preparatory high school whose primary purpose is to educate and prepare our students in all areas of academics, extracurricular activities and service activities while at the same time, being firmly rooted in Christian values.
- Our school tradition is to give to the world community as we pursue truth and journey toward the Kingdom of God.
- We are committed to challenging each individual student to live up to his or her full potential, to become a person fully engaged in mind, body and spirit.
- We seek to instill in our school community, respect, integrity, justice and responsibility.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Thomas Aquinas High School often compared to?
St. Thomas Aquinas High School is often viewed alongside schools like Central Catholic High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Thomas Aquinas High School offer?
St. Thomas Aquinas High School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Thomas Aquinas High School's ranking?
St. Thomas Aquinas High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas High School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/22/2017
My daughters attended this school between 2009-2015. They received a top quality education and both are top in their college classes. The oldest is in grad school and is set to graduate with honors. Love the school, the staff. From our first day we were treated like family.
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