Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA) is a private non-denominational Christian school in Stow offering college preparatory programs and biblical education to more than 850 students from sixth through 12th grade in seven surrounding counties. The school’s 70-acre campus along Wyoga Lake Road features a stadium, gymnasium, theater, and modern classrooms.
CVCA offers an array of academic and religious pathways for students, including a college prep track curriculum that allows students to earn college credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), and College Credit Plus (CCP). Students can also take advantage of student ministries and fine arts education including theater, visual arts, vocal arts, and instrumental.
The school is known for its robust athletics programs, which includes football, basketball, soccer, cross country, golf, tennis, volleyball, cheerleading, swimming, wrestling, lacrosse, hockey, bowling, and track and field. Student-athletes have earned CVCA seven state championships since it opened in 1968, including three in boys’ soccer and two in girls’ track and field.
With a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, CVCA ranks relatively high compared to nearby high schools and has been ranked in the top 10 Christian schools in the state. However, it ranks low when it comes to diversity, with 75 percent of students identifying as white, 12 percent identifying as Black, 5 percent identifying as Asian, and 2 percent identifying as Hispanic.
Notable CVCA alumni include Major League Soccer players Ben Zemanski and Ben Speas, as well as Olympic wrestler Justin Lester.
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Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Private Middle, High School
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Grade 7-12
4687 Wyoga Lake Rd,
Stow, OH
843
Students
B+
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Michael C. Bova
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$12,900
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Niche Grade
A-
B-
B+
A-
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
58
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
77%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
75.7%
Black
12%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University
145 Students
Kent State University
128 Students
The University of Akron
128 Students
University of Cincinnati
80 Students
Miami University
78 Students
Ohio University
71 Students
Liberty University
63 Students
Cedarville University
52 Students
Case Western Reserve University
48 Students
Michigan State University
46 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
61 Students
Psychology
49 Students
Nursing
44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
44 Students
Biology
33 Students
Mechanical Engineering
32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
30 Students
Education
28 Students
Marketing
25 Students
Finance
22 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/23/2025
CVCA's strengths include the schools ability to prepare students for college, equip them throughly in STEM education, and provide opportunities for students to develop skills in and explore areas of interest. CVCA's weaknesses include the schools lack of diversity in student body, curriculum, and teaching methods\areas of study available.
5/22/2025
I had just transferred here this past year and it has been my favorite year of school by far. The change of atmosphere from a public school with no remorse for their students to this academy in which everyone cares for the goodness and well-being of others was so refreshing and made me love the classes and people and opportunities present here.
5/21/2025
I am going to be a senior at CVCA in the next school year. I have been at CVCA for three years and it has been a great experience. You never feel alone at CVCA and I have formed valuable connections with both teachers and my peers. I have also grown in my faith through the daily Bible classes and Thursday chapels. It has been amazing to go to school alongside fellow believers and get to grow alongside each other. CVCA has also definitely challenged me in an academic sense and prepared me for college and provided me with amazing learning opportunities. There have also been numerous ways to get involved in the school and I have been able to be a part of plenty of amazing clubs. I also participated in basketball and sports at CVCA are so fun to be involved in. You can feel the support and it is fun going and watching other sports and supporting them. Overall I have really enjoyed my three years at CVCA a lot and it has grown me as a person in my social academic and religious sense.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/11/2024
I am a parent of five children who are currently CVCA students. We heard about CVCA from one acquaintance, and after sending our first three children there, fell in love so much with the school that we relocated our large family to live closer to the school. CVCA has so much to offer in terms of bot...
8/5/2024
I think being a CVCA student is AMAZING! They are very involved in my teaching and make sure my parents are very well informed! They're always there for questions from either party, my parents or myself. I have felt very emotionally supported by all of my teachers as well as forming amazing connecti...
2/2/2024
Our children started attending CVCA in 2014. We LOVE the Christ-centered education, opportunities for growth, and surrounding our children with teachers who genuinely care for the students.
7/6/2023
I attended CVCA 7-12 and graduated a few years ago. When dealing with anxiety and depression, a bible teacher gossiped with faculty and some students about how I might have been h*rming myself (how do you think I know about this? Multiple students told me). My parents and/or myself were never once a...
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List Price Range
$100K - $584K
Homes For Sale
39
Average Home Value
$320,924
Median Lot Size
14,374 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Household Income
$106,277
% of College Grads
51.2%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,828 Sq Ft
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Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is a private Christian school for students in grades 7-12 located at 4687 Wyoga Lake Rd in Stow, in the Stow neighborhood. Annual tuition is $12,900. The school has a total enrollment of 843 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $320,924. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Peregrine Academy, Woodridge High School, Summit Academy School, and more. Learn more about what Stow has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy.