St Vincent-St Mary High School

St Vincent-St Mary High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
15 N Maple St,  Akron, OH
4.5
3.2
650 Students
A
Niche Grade
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, a private Catholic school, provides students in ninth through 12th grade with an environment where they can have a well-rounded spiritual, academic and emotional experience. As the only Catholic high school in the state designated a Marianist-sponsored high school and STEM-designated school, St. Vincent-St. Mary offers a range of academic supports and programs, including college prep, Honors and Advanced Placement courses, a robust College Credit Plus program and dozens of clubs. Using the science, technology, religion, engineering, art and math (STREAM) model, teachers at St. Vincent-St. Mary integrate research- and problem-based instruction with engineering courses available to all students. The Fighting Irish are proud to engage in some of the most competitive athletic programs in the state, with notable alumni that include LeBron James, Parris Campbell and Brian Windhorst. In 2013, LeBron James donated $1 million to the school, which was used to renovate the basketball arena. The upgrades to what is now known as the LeBron James Arena included the installation of a new basketball floor, scoreboard, locker rooms, bleachers and increased seating capacity. A part of Akron for more than 100 years, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School is a fantastic option for those seeking a 21st-century educational experience centered on dynamic, hands-on learning approaches.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. David V. Rathz
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$12,500
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
51
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
92%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
68.8%
Black
22.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Hispanic
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#17 Best HS For Athletes in Ohio
#25 Best Catholic Schools in Ohio
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 203 Students
The University of Akron 180 Students
Kent State University 166 Students
Ohio University 137 Students
University of Dayton 99 Students
University of Cincinnati 96 Students
Miami University 77 Students
Michigan State University 59 Students
Bowling Green State University 49 Students
Case Western Reserve University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 92 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Biology 36 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Physical Therapy 30 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 192 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/8/2024
The best part of being a student at school is the school environment. The family environment of the school was one of the biggest reasons I chose to come to the school. I also loved the band. I joined the band when I was in eighth grade and it was a huge draw to the school. The worst part of my experience at the school was the inconsistency of the administration. We had new people in administration every year I attended the school and each time they would make huge changes that confused us deeply. The same administrations often did not communicate clearly with the students or teachers also.
5.0 Senior
11/4/2024
The best parts of my experience at this school have been the people. I found my little group of close friends here. I also really love the teachers at this school; they've always been open about wanting to see us succeed. I wouldn't change anything about my experience.
4.0 Alum
7/25/2024
St.VM sent me to college far more prepared than any of my classmates. As well as taught me about competitive sports and fully prepared me for the next level of athletics. St.VM had lots of changing in the administration made it hard to keep traditions.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 12 Reviews
5.0 other
6/30/2025
As an alum, I can say from first-hand experience STVM is a special place! From the academics to the athletics to the clubs and organizations, they have something for everyone. I felt so prepared for college and was able to knock out college courses with their CCP program with Akron U. As a STEM accr...
1.0 student
2/26/2025
Worst high school ever, I graduated from there and I hated every single day of it. If u love ur children don’t send them here.
2.0 student
1/11/2025
My experience at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School was, unfortunately, very disappointing. While the academics were decent, and I learned a lot from some truly impactful teachers, the administration's handling of the school left much to be desired.One of the most troubling aspects was the clear favor...
3.0 student
9/20/2024
Here is a more up to date review.i still go here and im a junior.people here mean and if you have somthing differnt about yourself nobody will like you.there is alot of fun things about this school like the football games and house olympics but our new princpal has made so we now have to earn that.i...

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St Vincent-St Mary High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 15 N Maple St in Akron, OH. Annual tuition is $12,500. The school has a total enrollment of 650 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. St Vincent-St Mary High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $130,700. Discover additional schools in the area, like Archbishop Hoban High School, Akron Early College High School, NIHF STEM High School, and more. Learn more about what Akron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Vincent-St Mary High School.

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