St Vincent-St Mary High School

15 North Maple Street

Akron, OH 44303

11 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by student on February 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.
Submitted by student on January 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 favoritism and lack of accountability for certain students. It felt like white students were often given a pass for inappropriate behavior, including racism and discrimination, while others were unfairly targeted and punished. This lack of fairness created a toxic environment where some students felt unsafe or undervalued.The administration changed almost every year, and with each change, the handling of important situations only seemed to get worse. They appeared unprepared or unwilling to address serious issues, which further undermined the trust of students and staff.While there were some fantastic teachers who genuinely cared and made a lasting impact, many of them left due to frustration with the school’s poor leadership. It’s disheartening that such talented educators couldn’t stay in an environment that allowed them to thrive.In summary, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School needs to seriously reevaluate its priorities and leadership. The school’s inability to address systemic issues and provide fair treatment to all students made it a frustrating and often negative experience. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who values an equitable and supportive school environment
Submitted by student on September 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 wouldnt say we are anything like a private school. majoirty of students dont have any faith in god.the teachers are feared.lunch is good and has a alot of good optionssomone tried to hang themselves in school bathroom and they did nothing.if you are a child of one of the teachers you will automacticlly get hoco court.if the teachers like you , you will never get in trouble.they only care about the money.sports team sucks and i know lebron is embrassedparents your childs mental health is greater then there gradesGRADES DONT DEFINE YOU.dont send them here
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2024

A great school that lives up to its reputation of once your child is there they are part of a family. Great support from teachers, administrators, alumni and parents.
Submitted by other on February 25, 2021

1. Not a real education. It's about money and who pays for the school to keep running.2. Teachers are completely out of touch and not up to date with any sort of modern education.3. NO, NO students of color in any AP classes (c'mon LeBron, speak up!). 4. Teachers snitch on other teachers for job security. 5. FLAT out bullying on a daily basis. 6. Out of touch on so many levels...poor Akron.
Submitted by parent on November 24, 2020

I mean this school is iconic that's all I have to say also yall are such Karen's you guys are the type of people to say covid is fake
Submitted by other on August 12, 2015

I am a graduate and though I have nothing to compare it to, I feel it was an excellent experience. I didn't love high school. It's just an awkward time I think. But when I got to college, I found the work to be much easier than expected. That could partially be a reflection of the college as well, but there were people around me who were struggling, so I feel I was well prepared by my teachers at St VM. As for the Catholicism mentioned by some, I'm in the middle about it. I was raised by a strict Catholic family which sticks closely to the Catechism. So by the time I reached High School I knew what was right and wrong (how my parents would feel about what was being taught). It was mostly on point. The sacraments were offered regularly and prayer was a part of every day. If I have the means, I will certainly send my son here when the time comes.
Submitted by other on May 16, 2015

While I have no one in this school, I am acquainted with many people who do and are graduates. This is the only parochial high school that provides education for Special needs students. Their diverse student population is more representative of the real world. The standard of academic excellence is reflected in 98% of graduates proceeding onto higher education. As well as the required academic class work, students are also required to perform community hours each year. Ninety five percent of students participate in extracurricular activities. The school website is www.stvm.com
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2014

This school is a joke they are more worried about money and state championships than the kids the problems they have within the school .I guess I cant go into detail do to so called terms and conditions that are allowed on here . So another words you cant express or comment on the negative things within the school or your post will be removed. The ones in charge are clueless as to the issues they have within this school . Many things are overlooked rather than corrected and their disciplinary actions apply to only those in which they choose. They want to pretend they are one big family however that is the last thing this school is.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2013

I am a graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, and I proudly send my son there now! At STVM, the catholicity could not be stronger. Currently the school's focus on the Catholic teaching shines through in it's Spiritual Life which includes: Irish Athletes for Christ, St. Brigid's Fire, Eucharistic Ministers, Kairos, Social Justice, Community Service, Peer Ministers, Right to Life, just to name a few, and the students attend church weekly at St. Vincent Church, with additional Masses in the school chapel on weekdays. Spiritually and academically, the school cannot be matched. I would highly recommend this school to anyone! Check out the website at www.stvm.com to see all the great ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL teachings STVM has to offer! GO IRISH!!!!!!!
Submitted by other on August 06, 2013

They say it's a Catholic school. What a joke. Students leave there understanding less about the faith. The teachers can't help them because they are either Muslim, Protestant, or Catholics that don't practice their faith. But, the school hires the "smartest teachers" and focuses on future careers for the students... too bad its not worried about their souls. I would never send my children their until they start showing the truths of the Catholic Church. I doubt that would happen because no one ever wants to "offend" anyone with truth.