St. John Central High School educates the whole person. We are dedicated to facilitating the work of God's grace in the integration of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural, and social lives of each student.
We are faithful to the Roman Catholic Church in all things, and strive to produce mature men and women who will serve God and others in a spirit of charity and respect.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1947
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Enter to learn, leave to serve.
- School Mascot: Fighting Irish
- St. John Central High School educates the whole person. We are dedicated to facilitating the work of God's grace in the integration of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural, and social lives of each student. We are faithful to the Roman Catholic Church in all things, and strive to produce mature men and women who will serve God and others in a spirit of charity and respect.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John Central High School?
The application deadline for St. John Central High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. John Central High School is Central Catholic High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Wheeling Country Day School (1.7 miles away)
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8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Peace School ![Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service]( "Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service")
(Catholic)
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Tuition listed
Augusta Levy Learning Center
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
4.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
4.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Tuition listed
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
4.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Speiro Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
Abundant Life Christian School
(Baptist)
976 Chapel Hill Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 547-4370
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 547-4370
6.6 miles
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students
67888 Friends Church Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-2005
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-2005
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Peace School ![Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service]( "Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service")
(Catholic)
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Augusta Levy Learning Center
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
4.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
4.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael Parish School ![St. Michael Parish School Photo - St. Michael Parish School]( "St. Michael Parish School Photo - St. Michael Parish School")
(Catholic)
1221 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Peace School ![Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service]( "Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service")
(Catholic)
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Sikora Montessori School
Montessori School
2108 Lumber Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 905-8453
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 905-8453
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Salomi's Montessori School
Montessori School
2108 Lumber Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6862
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6862
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
St. Michael Parish School ![St. Michael Parish School Photo - St. Michael Parish School]( "St. Michael Parish School Photo - St. Michael Parish School")
(Catholic)
1221 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
473 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0953
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0953
9262.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
9265.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
9265.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
469 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
9266.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46601 State Route 78
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
9266.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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