Holy Trinity School

If I had written this review 2 years ago, it would have been completely different. The change in administration in late 2023 has led the school in a downward direction. While “excellence” is touted, high school classes are reduced to just two or three days a week (not on a block schedule model) The school no longer supports any student with a learning challenge, kids are kicked out or suspended with zero input from families, and some children are clearly favored/elevated above others. Teachers have been known to humiliate students, call them out and have inappropriate text conversations while labeling children as “Stanley cup girls” or “bad apples” It saddens me to see how quickly the culture deteriorated. I have no idea what the focus is on, but it certainly isn’t excellence.

Prior to applying I spoke to the previous directress and the new one, teachers at multiple levels, admin, board members, and current families. I asked pointed questions about upholding state learning standards and how they help 20+ unique individuals meet their goals. Their answers were satisfactory so we applied. Unfortunately I feel we were misled. I have been working through Ohio’s learning standards from the government site this summer and have found huge gaps in my child’s knowledge. Children are routinely asked to repeat grades, teachers only informing families after it’s too late to course correct. Neurodivergence of any type is not acknowledged at this school and special needs families are dissuaded from applying. I have met five other families from MCS who had similar experiences. I never felt my child was unsafe at MCS. I love their focus on nature, ethnic diversity, and kindness. I think their sweet spot is preschool and they do that very well. It could also be a great fit for families who value unschooling or child-based education that isn’t academically rigorous. But families that intend on transferring to top performing public and private schools in the area should consider other options.

When I am asked why we send our children to St. Mary, the obvious initial reason is that reinforcement of our Catholic values and faith formation is important to our family. That being said, I cannot say enough about the curriculum and teachers that our children get to spend time with every day. I can vouch first-hand for any teacher, preschool through grade 8, and feel blessed every day by the team of teachers my children are lucky enough to have. It is obvious that they truly care for each and every one of their students. The STEM program is top-notch, and I am constantly amazed by what my children are learning not just from books, but experiences each and every day. They are learning not just to memorize facts and processes, but to think through challenges, collaborate with others, and problem-solve, developing skills that will be critical for life. I am so impressed by the unity of the junior high teachers working as a team, setting the tone for expectations from the start of the year and making sure that students will be better than prepared for ANY high school they choose. Our children love going there, and we love the high quality of education, small size, and close-knit family feel that we have not found anywhere else. I would not hesitate to recommend St. Mary to anyone looking for the best Catholic school in the area.

School looks for certain types of kids and doesn’t understand basic childhood development. Punishes children for typical developmentally appropriate behavior and induces unnecessary anxiety in parents.