I am an alum and a parent of three sons that are either at Ignatius now or are themselves alums…read more All I can say is that there is no place like it anywhere nearby (perhaps simply anywhere). It is a truly unique and wonderful place. I am saddened and surprised by the reports of bullying I see in one of the posts. I can say that in my four years I NEVER saw any bullying. I ask my sons about it periodically and they tell me the same thing. Honestly, probably a sampling error in both instances. It probably happens from time to time. It is not a perfect place. I can say that if it happens it is not widespread or one of my three sons would have seen it somewhere, some time. I am sad to hear about it and my heart goes out to anyone who has been mistreated or made to feel unwelcome. There is no place for that in any community, of faith, of learning .. of anything. It just has not been a part of my experience at the school. So, what has been my experience? Good and caring faculty and staff genuinely interested in not only educating but inspiring students. The school is focused on the care of the individual person and launching Men for Others into the world. Ignatius is not interested in their students and the community just being ok. Ignatius wants its students and its community to be excellent. The connection to the near West Side is palpable. Students are encouraged - and to a certain extent required - to engage in service in the community. They are expected to invite the 'real world' into their lives and think critically about and pray for it. They are encouraged to respond to the 'real world' constructively and actively. When I attended freshman orientation for my oldest son the principal said *you give us the boy, we will give you the man. " I can say that Ignatius has delivered on that promise, contributing in a huge way to molding my sons into good, Christian men. If you are looking to continue (or to experience for the first time) Catholic education done right, send your son here. You will not be disappointed.

Knowing what I know now I would have fled this school and attended Cleveland Heights High. Every…read moreday I was depressed here. I just wish I'd understood that plenty of local schools are so much better. Ignatius routinely employs uncertified alumni with little experience. Two teachers and a coach were emotionally and psychologically abusive. I was a year younger than all the other students which doesn't help in this toxic environment. Homophobia and racism are endemic. Zero science during freshman year, zero opportunity to socialize with girls. Ignatius now offers a health science mentoring and internship program, probably because they noticed very few of us smarties were prepared for medical studies. They had to improve their game given the exhorbitant tuition and inferior curriculum compared to good public schools in the area that have four years of science, superior arts programs, healthier culture and don't subject young boys to four years of mandatory religious indoctrination. They actually told us there was zero networking for medical school. It seems like efforts were made to improve, but I would never send my son's here or indeed to any "Catholic" school after my experience. If your parents hold you back a year or two in one of the local "Catholic" grade schools, play football and the administration will shepherd you with better instructors and manipulate your record to improve your GPA.

Padua Franciscan High School is an excellent school with a reputation for preparing today's high…read moreschool students for the challenges of college and beyond. They have an excellent academic record, professional educators and staff, and a campus that continues to be updated. Their nationally recognized MedTrack program prepares students for a career in the medical fields and they have excellent sports teams and club activities. Give them a look if you are considering private schools and want to instill strong Franciscan values in your children.

From the owner: Founded in 1961 as a school for boys, Padua Franciscan became co-educational in 1983 and is now the…read morelargest private, co-educational secondary school in northeast Ohio. Today, it is one of less than twenty high schools officially chartered by the State of Ohio as college-preparatory. In 2004 and 2006, Padua was named one of the nation's top 50 Catholic secondary schools by the Acton Institute.

St John Nepomucene is a historic church on Fleet Avenue in Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood…read more This historic parish dates to the turn of the century. St John Nepomucene is minutes from downtown right off of I77.

students are violent, the food is nasty and the school hours are to early…read more the only thing that's good about the school is the teachers well a select few.

This is my 3rd year at LWHS. The teachers are caring and dedicated. We offer a high quality…read moreeducation for those who are willing to commit to doing the work required to excel and succeed.

I am only giving them 1 start because I can't give them zero stars. This school codons bullying on…read moreever level. I personally know of a straight A student who has been bullied since last year. She is now a failing student today she was jumped by three students as staff did was no where to be found as always not even security. This young girl's mom has tried everything she could to protect her daughter to only find herself banned from the school and her very petite daughter expelled. As the bullies continue to be educated although there are tons of self made videos of what this child has been through circulating on social media and through the school. Her mother has been to the police numerous of times, filed reports, had police at the school, been to board of education, spoke to the then superintendent, principal, assistant principal and other staff including security and Garfield Heights Police to no avail. People talk about Cleveland Public School like they are the worst of the worst I beg the differ. Garfield Heights School District (Middle School) should be sued and shut down for child endangerment for what they willingly allow to happen to children on their watch. Where is the justice for innocent children just wanting to go to school and be safe while trying to get an education without being BULLIED. Shame on everyone involved from Superintendent down. They would never allow this to happen to their own children I bet so why someone else's.

This church holds a special place in my family as it is where my twin sister and I were baptized…read moreand all of my siblings attended grade school. First off, my family lived across the street from this gorgeous church in the late 1980s / 1990s. My parents still own my family's 4th generation upholstery business down the street. This church is a local landmark and icon of the community and has breathtaking architecture. Although I do not attend Catholic mass anymore, this church and the people that work there still visit my mother and have connections to the family. It is a non-ethnic church, as my mother's family grew up in Slavic Village and attended the Polish St Stanislaus, and then my grandmother was a founding member of the Westlake Catholic Church St Ladislas. My grandfather was Romanian Orthodox, but grew up for a brief time near the Lorain Historic District / Cudell in a mini Romanian community down the street from this church. This church has served generations of Clevelanders and its different ethnicities that came together. Very hopeful for the neighborhood and the economic development taking place in the area recently. These photos were not taken by me, but from the Cleveland: Our Architectural Legacy group (John Volkenant) on Facebook for the Inside and Drone Ohio on the outside. Had to share as they are beautiful!

Beautiful historic church right off of 190 at West Boulevard and Lorain Avenue. Please do not…read moreconfuse Saint Ignatius Church with the high school. Generations of Clevelander's have come through this historic parish. You have to come here and see the beauty.