Padua Franciscan High School
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6740 State Road , , 44134 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°22′49″N 81°42′52″W / 41.38028°N 81.71444°W |
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| Type | Private college-preparatory school |
| Motto | In Sanctitate Et Doctrina[2] (In Holiness and Learning) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Anthony of Padua[2] |
| Established | 1961 |
| President | David Stec |
| Principal | Robert DiRocco |
| Teaching staff | 54.3 (on an FTE basis) [1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 764 (2022 - 23) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.7[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Brown and white with orange accent |
| Team name | Bruins |
| Accreditation | |
| Yearbook | Patavium |
| Tuition | $14,100 |
| Affiliation | National Catholic Educational Association01059213[1] |
| Website | www |
Padua Franciscan High School is a private co-educational Franciscan college-preparatory school in Parma, Ohio. It is within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
History
[edit]Founded in 1961 as a private school for boys, Padua Franciscan became co-educational in 1983 and is the largest co-ed private school in northeast Ohio.[5]
School year
[edit]The school year is made up of two 90-day semesters which are subdivided into four 9-week grading quarters. A typical school day consists of eight 41-minute periods and a 26-minute lunch.
Padua offers remedial, basic, regular, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in a variety of subjects.[6] To graduate from Padua, each student must complete a core curriculum of 24 credits over the four years. The curriculum includes: - 4 credits in Theology - 4 credits in English - 3 credits in Social Studies (World History, American History, American Government) - 3 credits in Mathematics - 2 credits in a Foreign Language (2 consecutive years of one of the following: Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, or French. Greek is also given but as a non credit course.) - 3 credits in Science (Biology and a second lab science are required. The third need not be a lab.) - 1 credit in Fine Arts (theatrics, music, art, etc.) - 1/2 credit in Physical Education - 1/2 credit in Health - 1/2 credit in Computer Science - 2 1/2 credits in Electives (Padua offers a variety of electives)
- Along with this, every student is required to complete a yearly Service Learning Requirement that is different according to grade level*
Padua has a MedTrack program to educate students who are interested in a career in science and medicine.[7] Padua has the following MyTrack Programs: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Fine Arts, and Law.
Athletics
[edit]Padua competes in Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). Padua competes in the North Coast Conference, which was formed in 2024. Padua was previously a member of the Crown Conference from 1967-1980, the North Coast League from 1984-2020, and the second iteration of the Crown Conference from 2021-2024.
Boys' sports: Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Lacrosse, Track & Field, Figure Skating, Bowling.
Girls' sports: Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Softball, Track & Field, Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Bowling, Lacrosse.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
[edit]- Hockey - 1988, 1989, 2006[8]
- Volleyball - 2008, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2017[8]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Andrew Carmellini – chef and restaurateur in New York City; earned a Michelin Star, James Beard Award nominee[9]
- Sean Faris – actor, most notable for playing Jake Tyler in Never Back Down[10]
- Dan Fritsche – former NHL player[citation needed]
- Brian Holzinger – retired NHL player[11]
- Josh Robert Thompson – actor and comedian[12]
- Tom Andrews – collegiate/professional football player[13]
- Reggie Lee – actor, most notable for playing Sergeant Drew Wu on Grimm[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - PADUA FRANCISCAN HIGH SCHOOL (01059213)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Mission Statement". Padua Franciscan High School. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
- ^ "School History". Padua Franciscan High School. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "www.ohsaa.org/members/hsenroll05.htm OHSAA enrollment figures". Archived from the original on March 22, 2007. Retrieved March 7, 2007.
- ^ "School Profile | Padua Franciscan High School". paduafranciscan.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011.
- ^ "Padua Franciscan High School".
- ^ a b OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved December 31, 2006.
- ^ "Following His Own Path" (PDF). The Paduan. Padua Franciscan High School. Fall 2010. pp. 4–9. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ DeMarco, Laura (March 13, 2008). "Padua grad Sean Faris fights his way to the big screen in 'Never Back Down'". Cleveland.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Brian Holzinger". Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame. November 19, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Making an Impression in Hollywood" (PDF). The Paduan. Padua Franciscan High School. Summer 2011. pp. 4–9. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Tom Andrews Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Dawidziak, Mark (March 1, 2014). "Reggie Lee gets monstrous good story on NBC's 'Grimm'". Cleveland.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.