Cleveland Central Catholic 2025-2026 Catholic High School Directory - Admissions Timeline

Sep 15, 2026

2025-2026 Catholic high school directory content explains how each Catholic high school provides education within the Catholic faith tradition while maintaining distinct missions, curricula, and extracurricular opportunities. Guidance covers reviewing school overviews, contacting schools, attending open houses, and following the Diocese of Cleveland admissions timeline for eighth graders, including application portal dates, selection week, quiet period rules, and decision letter delivery windows. It also lists high school information nights and outlines application steps and required admission exams.

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High School Directory Guidance

Admissions timeline for eighth graders

Quiet Period and notification process

High School Information Nights

How to start selection and apply

2025-2026 Catholic High School Directory Cleveland Central Catholic Catholic Schools Transform Lives 2 Each Catholic high school provides an outstanding education within the context of the Catholic faith tradition. While similar, each school is different with its unique mission, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. As you consider your options, we recommend reviewing the grid on pages 6 and 7 for an overview of each school, then directly contacting the schools for more information. We also recommend that you attend Open Houses and other programs offered by the individual schools. The timeline below outlines important dates that apply to eighth graders enrolled in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Cleveland. Students not enrolled in a Catholic school should contact the high school(s) in which they are interested to learn about specific deadlines and admissions procedures/requirements. Some of this information can be found on pages 6 and 7 of this directory. 2026-2027 Diocese of Cleveland Admissions Timeline | Monday, January 5, 2026 | Digital Academy Application Portal Opens | | --- | --- | | Monday-Sunday, January 5-11, 2026 | High School Selection Week | | Monday, January 12, 2026 | Selection deadline and applications collected at all elementary schools | | Tuesday January 20, 2026 | Applications are now at the Catholic high schools for review | | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Decision letters from high schools mailed to applicants | | Thursday , February 12, 2026 | Deadline for first choice acceptances | The Diocesan “Quiet Period” begins on Monday, January 5, 2026, and continues to Tuesday, January 20, 2026. During the “Quiet Period,” Catholic secondary schools do not contact families or students. Students and families submit their high school applications through their elementary schools, which process each applicant’s file. Once the student’s application is received by his/her “first-choice” high school, that school many initiate contact with the student and family to clarify any issues. Schools that notify students by U.S. Mail may drop their letters in the mail at noon on February 11, 2026. Schools that notify students by electronic/social media means may do so beginning at 3 p.m. on February 12, 2026. 2025-2026 Diocese of Cleveland High School Nights Date Hosting School Time September 16, 2025 St. Mary of the Falls 6:00-7:30 PM | September 17, 2025 | St. Stanislaus | 6:30-7:30 PM | | --- | --- | --- | | September 22, 2025 | Incarnate Word Academy | 6:00-7:30 PM | | September 30, 2025 | St. Thomas Aquinas | 6:00-7:30 PM | | October 7, 2025 | Gesu | 6:00-7:30 PM | | October 9, 2025 | JB Network at Brecksville Campus | 6:00-8:00 PM | | This high school night is geared toward students with Special Education needs. | | | | October 13, 2025 | Seton Catholic | 6:00-7:30 PM | | October 15, 2025 | Saint Rita | 6:00-7:30 PM | | October 21, 2025 | Holy Trinity | 6:00-7:30 PM | | October 22, 2025 | St. Adalbert School | 6:00-7:30 PM | | April 14, 2026 | Saint Ambrose | 6:00-7:30 PM | ACAD, the Association of Catholic Admission Directors, is an organization within the Diocese of Cleveland in which the Catholic Diocese high schools are invited to participate and agree to the timeline and arrangements made in regard to the high school admission procedure and timeline. This directory is a collaborative effort of the Office of Catholic Education and ACAD. Please be sure to contact the high school directly for specific and important information for that particular school. The contact information for admissions for each school is listed on pages 4 and 5. 3 HIGH SCHOOL is right around the corner… what should I do? How do I start my high school selection process? • Review class offerings and get to know the basics about the high schools. Examine which tuition assistance programs meet your needs. • Inquire about the individual high school’s admissions criteria. • Attend Open Houses and

FAQs

How should eighth graders begin the Catholic high school selection process?

Review class offerings and get to know the basics about the high schools, then inquire about each school’s admissions criteria. Attend open houses or information nights and consider scheduling a shadow day.

What is the Diocesan “Quiet Period” and when does it occur?

The Quiet Period begins Monday, January 5, 2026 and continues through Tuesday, January 20, 2026. During this time, Catholic secondary schools do not contact families or students.

What dates are included in the Diocese of Cleveland admissions timeline for 2026?

Key dates include the Digital Academy application portal opening on Monday, January 5, 2026; the selection deadline and applications collected on Monday, January 12, 2026; application review beginning after Tuesday, January 20, 2026; decision letters mailed on Wednesday, February 11, 2026; and the first-choice acceptance deadline on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Sep 15, 2026

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