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'''Saint John School''' is a private, [[Catholic]] K-12 school in [[Ashtabula, Ohio]]. Saint John previously was the local Catholic [[high school]] in Ashtabula County, but as part of restructuring and growth in mission, now includes all elementary and high school grades. It is a part of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown]]. The school was initially known as Saint John High School, changed its name to '''Saints John and Paul High School''', and has since reverted to its original name.
'''Saint John School''' is a private, [[Catholic]] preschool to grade 12 school in [[Ashtabula, Ohio]]. Their mascot is the Fighting Heralds, and contests as a member of the [[Ohio High School Athletic Association]] and is a member of the [[OHSAA Northeast Region athletic conferences|Northeastern Athletic Conference]].

Saint John School previously was the local Catholic [[high school]] in Ashtabula County, but as part of restructuring and growth in mission, now includes all elementary and high school grades. It is a part of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown]]. The school was initially known as Saint John High School, changed its name to Saint John Catholic School, and has since changed to Saint John School.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Mission - Saint John School |url=https://www.sjheralds.org/about/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=www.sjheralds.org}}</ref>


==Accreditation and curriculum==
==Accreditation and curriculum==
The school is a K-12 Youngstown Diocesan school accredited by the State of Ohio, through the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association. All teachers hold a current state license. While Roman Catholic in belief, all faiths and denominations are welcome. According to the school website, on the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT), taken by all schools in Ohio, the Saints John and Paul Class of 2011 ranked among the top 10% in the state of Ohio. St. John's consistently has the highest OGT scores in Ashtabula County.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} Saint John School is a member of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) and the Sisters of Notre Dame Educational Association.
The school is a K-12 Youngstown Diocesan school accredited by the State of Ohio, through the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association. All teachers hold a current state license. While Roman Catholic in belief, all faiths and denominations are welcome. According to the school website, on the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT), taken by all schools in Ohio, the Saints John and Paul Class of 2011 ranked among the top 10% in the state of Ohio. St. John's consistently has the highest OGT scores in Ashtabula County.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} Saint John School is a member of the [[National Catholic Educational Association|National Catholic Education Association]] (NCEA) and the Sisters of Notre Dame Educational Association.

The curriculum includes advanced academic opportunities available through Ohio’s Post-Secondary Options Program at Kent State University, Ashtabula and Lakeland Community College. Advanced Placement (AP) high school classes are offered in English, Social Studies and Spanish.


In addition to its K-12 programs, Saint John also offers a Pre-Kindergarten program for 4-5 year old children. This 4-day program emphasizes support for student growth in a small group setting, and provides opportunities for parents and grandparents to volunteer monthly with class.
The curriculum includes advanced academic opportunities available through Ohio’s Post-Secondary Options Program at Kent State University, Ashtabula and Lakeland Community College. Advanced Placement (AP) high school classes are offered in English, Social Studies and Spanish.


Saint John has undergone a building and expansion program and has added a gymnasium, dining hall, and football field to its premises. In addition, school enrollment has increased from 324 students in 2011 to 413 students in 2016.
In addition to its K-12 programs, Saint John also offers a Pre-Kindergarten program for 4-5 year olds. This 4-day program emphasizes support for student growth in a small group setting, and provides opportunities for parents and grandparents to volunteer monthly with class.


== Extracurricular Activities ==
Saint John has undergone a building and expansion program and has added a gymnasium, dining hall, and football field to its premises. In addition, school enrollment has increased from 324 students in 2011 to 413 students in 2016.
St. John High School currently offers:


* [[Baseball]]
More detailed information can be found at http://sjheralds.org while an exhaustive school profile can be found at http://filecabinet5.eschoolview.com/F5B7F129-C26D-4D03-AF3C-371773C5B72F/SJS%20Profile%202015-16.pdf <ref name="filecabinet5.eschoolview.com">http://filecabinet5.eschoolview.com/F5B7F129-C26D-4D03-AF3C-371773C5B72F/SJS%20Profile%202015-16.pdf</ref>
* [[Basketball]]
* [[Cross country running|Cross Country]]
* [[Cheerleading]]
* [[American football|Football]]
* [[Golf]]
* [[Association football|Soccer]]
* [[Softball]]
* [[Track and field|Track and Field]]
* [[Tennis]]
* [[Volleyball]]


Intramural Flag Football and Intramural Basketball are offered at the elementary level. A learning disability and a speech therapist are on staff to serve students in grades K-12. Title One services also include a remedial and gifted tutor.
== Athletics ==
Athletic programs available at the junior high and high school include Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track and Cheerleading. Intramural Flag Football and Intramural Basketball are offered at the elementary level. A learning disability and a speech therapist are on staff to serve students in grades K-12. Title One services also include a remedial and gifted tutor.


===Ohio High School Athletic Association state championships===
===Ohio High School Athletic Association state championships===
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State of Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) Scores
(As of March, 2015 testing)
(As of March, 2015 testing)
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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Urban Meyer]] - former head coach of the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]
[[Ohio State University]] head football coach [[Urban Meyer]] and former [[New York Islanders]] owner [[John Spano]] are alumni of Saint John.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}
* [[O. James Lighthizer]] - former legislator and Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation<ref name="Saint John School">{{cite web|url=https://www.sjheralds.org/alumni/hall-of-fame.cfm|title=Alumni Hall of Fame|accessdate=2021-03-12|author=Saint John}}</ref>
* [[Larry Obhof]] - attorney and former Ohio Senate President<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.starbeacon.com/news/local_news/st-john-school-to-host-ninth-annual-st-john-herald-hall-of-fame-induction-dinner/article_bb286276-e892-11e4-a989-d75f387d0628.html | title= St. John School to host ninth annual St. John Herald Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Saturday | work=[[Star Beacon]] | date=April 22, 2015}}</ref>
* [[John Spano]] - convicted felon and former owner of the [[New York Islanders]]


==References==
==Notes and references==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 22:57, 9 December 2024

Saint John School
Address
Map
7911 Depot Rd

Ashtabula, Ohio

Ashtabula (Saybrook Township)
,
Ashtabula County
,
Ohio
44004-5707

United States
Coordinates41°49′34″N 80°52′19″W / 41.82611°N 80.87194°W / 41.82611; -80.87194
Information
School typePrivate, Coeducational Catholic
MottoTriumphus Per Gratiam Dei
(Triumph With God's Grace)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
PresidentMaureen Burke
PrincipalScott Plescia
Grades9–12
Enrollment392 (2023)
Color(s)Navy and White[1]   
Athletics conferenceNortheastern Athletic Conference
MascotFighting Herald
NicknameSt. John
Team nameFighting Heralds[1]
RivalMathews High School
Websitehttp://www.sjheralds.org/

Saint John School is a private, Catholic preschool to grade 12 school in Ashtabula, Ohio. Their mascot is the Fighting Heralds, and contests as a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and is a member of the Northeastern Athletic Conference.

Saint John School previously was the local Catholic high school in Ashtabula County, but as part of restructuring and growth in mission, now includes all elementary and high school grades. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. The school was initially known as Saint John High School, changed its name to Saint John Catholic School, and has since changed to Saint John School.[2]

Accreditation and curriculum

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The school is a K-12 Youngstown Diocesan school accredited by the State of Ohio, through the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association. All teachers hold a current state license. While Roman Catholic in belief, all faiths and denominations are welcome. According to the school website, on the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT), taken by all schools in Ohio, the Saints John and Paul Class of 2011 ranked among the top 10% in the state of Ohio. St. John's consistently has the highest OGT scores in Ashtabula County.[citation needed] Saint John School is a member of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) and the Sisters of Notre Dame Educational Association.

The curriculum includes advanced academic opportunities available through Ohio’s Post-Secondary Options Program at Kent State University, Ashtabula and Lakeland Community College. Advanced Placement (AP) high school classes are offered in English, Social Studies and Spanish.

In addition to its K-12 programs, Saint John also offers a Pre-Kindergarten program for 4-5 year old children. This 4-day program emphasizes support for student growth in a small group setting, and provides opportunities for parents and grandparents to volunteer monthly with class.

Saint John has undergone a building and expansion program and has added a gymnasium, dining hall, and football field to its premises. In addition, school enrollment has increased from 324 students in 2011 to 413 students in 2016.

Extracurricular Activities

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St. John High School currently offers:

Intramural Flag Football and Intramural Basketball are offered at the elementary level. A learning disability and a speech therapist are on staff to serve students in grades K-12. Title One services also include a remedial and gifted tutor.

Ohio High School Athletic Association state championships

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Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

Tests of student proficiency and achievement

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Saint John has a tradition of scholastic achievement. Recent test scores are listed below.

2011 Proficiency Scores

STANDARD PROFICIENCY Writing Reading Math Social Studies Science
Students At or Above Proficiency Standard 100% 100% 100% 85% 92%
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY Writing Reading Math Social Studies Science
Students At or Above Advanced Proficiency Standard 23% 92% 31% 62% 38%
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Graduating Class of 2011 Test Performance

Saint John Class of 2013 achieved a high performance on the 8th grade Ohio Off-Grade Proficiency Tests[citation needed]

State of Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) Scores (As of March, 2015 testing) Class of 2016 [5]

Subject Area Limited Basic Proficient Accelerated Advanced Total Passing
READING 0% 0% 26% 58% 16% 100%
MATHEMATICS 0% 0% 47% 37% 16% 100%
WRITING 0% 0% 53% 47% 0% 100%
SCIENCE 0% 0% 53% 42% 5% 100%
SOCIAL STUDIES 0% 07% 63% 32% 5% 100%

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
  2. ^ "Our Mission - Saint John School". www.sjheralds.org. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  3. ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2009-01-23.
  4. ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved 2009-01-23.
  5. ^ "Data" (PDF). filecabinet5.eschoolview.com. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  6. ^ Saint John. "Alumni Hall of Fame". Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  7. ^ "St. John School to host ninth annual St. John Herald Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Saturday". Star Beacon. April 22, 2015.
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