Padua Franciscan High School

6740 State Road

Parma, OH 44134

11 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on August 26, 2020

Besides anything religious, this school offers no different education than a public school, such as Berea-Midpark. They also allow no student pick in schedules, and make them all up without giving any consideration to the students' ambition. Not worth the pay.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2019

Two children matriculated with different skills to excellent universities and graduated without a hiccough.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2018

Excellent school as High School is a time that is most critical of all for a persons future outlook and path.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2017

Everyday our kids love going to school thanks to Padua. They keep the faith alive and makes sure everyone feels welcome.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2017

They do a great job with my children. I've seen them succeed far past my expectation thanks to the instruction at Padua.
Submitted by other on December 17, 2016

They claim they send most graduates to prestigious 4 year institutions when most go to Tri-c or Cleveland State. Most of the school behaves like they are in some sort of cult where everything is just perfect and wonderful and all the students thrive, get along and are all 100% academically prepared for college. They claim no bullying occurs and they spend countless hours drawing new victims in. Its like any other high school (public or private) where teenagers will be teenagers. Bullying does occur, some students do better than others, and signaling out and cliches are present. Its an average school period. You will get a decent education and can thrive in college, but don't be fouled by the facade, Holy Name, Walsh and Trinity are just as good.
Submitted by other on August 15, 2016

My best choice for my son was enrolling him into Padua Franciscan High School and it made him a successful human being.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2016

Parochial schools are historically and continue to be a cut above the publics. My son is currently attending PFHS and is thriving. Solid sports programs complement the solid academics offered here.
Submitted by other on May 09, 2013

As a recent medical school graduate, I can say that Padua is an exceptional high school that motivates, challenges, and inspires hard work, dedication, and ethical practice. Padua had tough classes and high expectations, but in the end- we are all better off for it. The faculty and staff are very supoortive and helpful and it is evident that the school values its students. Various programs, scholarships, and services are found at Padua that are unparalleled when compared to other schools. I took all of this for granted when I was a student there, but as a "grown up" that has seen and experienced what the normal is at other places, I just love and appreciate Padua that much more. Also, how many schools that you know of offer a med-track program for future health care providers? This program is fantastic and offers high school kids a chance to shadow, work, and volunteer in settings that interest them with mentors that they aspire to be.
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2011

Making it into National Honor Society is a subjective process, not an objective process. My daughter had great grades and participated in many organizations. She represented Padua on the state level. She wrote the winning "There Ought to be a Law Essay Contest", the year she graduated. She was a member of the All Ohio State Fair Band. We watched a lot of students who did less make it into NHS. Obviously, the teachers ignored my daughter's contributions. One teacher falsely accused my daughter of missing so much time in front of the whole class.. In fact, my daughter had perfect attendance and any time she was not there, was cleared before hand by the office. The teachers at Cleveland State got it right when they inducted my daughter into Golden Key, a national college honor society. The teachers at Padua who did not vote my daughter into NHS ripped her heart right out of her. They were not in our kitchen when our cheerful daughter cried her head off. If you want your hard working child to be appreciated, pick another school. My daughter is now a teacher. Former parent.
Submitted by student on November 14, 2006

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