Lake Catholic High School serves grades 9-12 and is located in a town called Mentor, a 15-minute drive from Cleveland, Ohio. Lake Catholic is a faith-based, co-ed school (not segregated by gender). Admissions are based on extracurricular activities, Church involvement, grades, a short-answer essay, and in some cases, test scores.

The philosophies of Lake Catholic High School include helping and encouraging students with their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. The vision is formed around the school’s patron, St. Thomas Aquinas. Learning is student-focused and prioritizes knowledge, love, and relationship with God.

Many courses offered at Lake Catholic School are included in a college prep program, enabling students to study there and earn college credits and/or advanced placement. Classes offered can contribute to college degrees in fine arts, technology programs, and more; graduates study in over 11 states.

Through grades 9-12, there are around 500 students enrolled at a time, with a student to teacher ratio of 15:1. This incredible digital tour of Lake Catholic School is a great resource.

Accommodations and Supports

Lake Catholic High School provides all students with a Chromebook for their studies, as well as wireless internet throughout the campus. The grounds are 45-acres shared with St. John Vianney Parish, and have updated utilities and buildings, including:

• Five science laboratories
• Media Production Center
• Strength and Conditioning Center
• Cafeteria and snack shop
• Over 60 clubs and associations for students
• 21 sports teams (international students are able to play on F-1 visa while in high school, and J-1 visa for one year)
• Vivarium (outdoor teaching space with organic gardens)
• Mission and Ministry centre

Diverse Course Selection

Lake Catholic High School offers a wide range of courses (some with university credit) including 10 advanced placement courses, 24 honors courses, and 33 fine and performing arts courses. It also specializes in technology-forward courses.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, students must complete 25 credits, where each credit includes two semesters of a course. The course categories are as follows:

• 4.0 Theology
• 4.0 English
• 4.0 Mathematics
• 3.0 Social Studies (must include .50 Historical Speech & Debate)
• 3.0 Science
• 2.0 World Languages
• 1.0 Fine & Performing Arts
• 0.5 Physical Education
• 0.5 Health
• 0.5 Financial Literacy
• 2.5 Electives

Additionally, students must complete 50 hours of community service.

Costs and Expenses

In the 2021-2022 school year, tuition is $28,500 USD. It is the fourth most affordable Diocesan-owned Catholic school in Ohio (out of 20), and the tuition fee has been the same for three years. There are many payment plans available for parents.