Walsh Jesuit High School

4550 WYOGA LAKE RD

Stow, OH 44224

8 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 25, 2023

Bullying, classism, and racism are serious issues with the students at this school. Diversity does not exist here. Overall, I found the majority of the staff to be supportive and engaged, and my son's teachers seemed to care about his success, but the students are problematic. My son, who is white, witnessed several of his peers openly and publicly mock and tease the (very, very few) black students over their race on numerous occasions and nobody intervened. My son had a real problem with this, but felt that he couldn't stand up to these kids because he was also being bullied because of his appearance and personality, which (thankfully) did not fit in with the other kids. He is an artist, didn't fit in with the athletes and was therefore insignificant. If your child is rich, white, and thrives off of inflicting misery unto others, I recommend this school 100%. If you want to raise a child with a more open view of the world they exist in, look elsewhere.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2023

Bullying is an ongoing issue at this school. My comments on public review forums such as google reviews are often removed by the school.
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2020

Walsh Jesuit strongly emphasizes the school's motto 'Men and Women for Others'. This message could not be more relevant or timely.
Submitted by other on November 14, 2017

Prepared me very well for college and beyond. Proud grad.
Submitted by other on June 23, 2014

Academics are quite strong. Students come from a wide range of areas, which makes socializing outside of school difficult for many. Student body seems made up mostly of cliques. Athletics are decent, especially the female sports programs and baseball. Politics are heavily involved in most all of the school's decisions. Support staff is virtually nonexistent. IEP's? No. They have unlicensed people in some positions, though the teachers for the most part are highly effective.
Submitted by student on January 17, 2014

As a current WJ student,I can proudly say that this is one of the best schools out there. I am not Catholic and I came from a public school. I thought it was going to be very strict and religious, but it only is if you choose it to be. The teachers are open and always offer help. There are several little rooms scattered around that always have at lease one teacher in them to help you. The athletics are good and the coaches are great and friendly. There're the normal "cliques" but everyone hangs out with everyone and no one judges you, at all! All the programs are great. The grading scale did take a little getting use to but in the long run it will help you. The only cons are that if you're going to play a sport, I recommend playing it in grade/middle school to learn the basics because the coaches don't really describe everything. Some of the coaches are focused more on winning than the team. You just have to join the right sport. Also, with many AP classes, you can choose which direction you want to go to get prepared for college but they don't have major courses like machine shops or cooking classes (biggest downfall).But overall, a really good school I would recommend. 1/17/2014.
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2013

From a parent view I could say that Walsh Jesuit high school is the best high school I have ever attended when I was touring high schools for my son who is extremely satisfied with all the different programs offered by the school not only the academically ones
Submitted by parent on April 05, 2011

My daughter transfered from a public school to Walsh as a sophmore. At the time I thought it was a mistake becuase she was not the strongest student, however after she graduted I can see that i was wrong. The extra help and personal attentioned she recieved made her a better student and better prepared her for collage. As far as athletics are concerenced most "not all" of the coaches are more concerned with winning state championships at the expence of the student athelete. Rather than teaching the game or growing them into to better people and leaders the coaches put winning first. If you are considering your daughter to attend WJHS to play basketball or soccer you should really look into the programs to see if that is is what you want for her. Talk to the players and parents to get a complete understanding of what you are getting into