Walsh Jesuit High School

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
--Submitted by a parent

Walsh is a great school for the super motivated, high academic acheivers. However, for the slightly above average student, there are better options. First, the grading scale is higher than at any public school. A kid receiving a 84 on an exam will get a C at Walsh while his public school counterpart will receive a B. This public school counterpart will soon be the competition for admission and merit aid to many of the same colleges. Hence, the Walsh kid will loose out on the basis of cumulative GPA. However, Walsh claims that the colleges adjust for the more rigorous grading scale, which is absolute nonesense. College guidance at Walsh is terrible. The one person running the college guidance office is incompetent and gives terrible college advice. Politics always plays a part in school decisions from who makes the team to admissions to senior recognition.
--Submitted by a parent

I transferred from a public school. I could not have made a better decision. Walsh Jesuit has incredible faculty, remarkable academic programs, and the college planning and guidance faculty is incredible. Walsh is way ahead of the pack. It's funny, I always used to rag on my friends that went to Walsh saying, 'Your school is no better than any public school.' I was wrong. Way way wrong.
--Submitted by a student

the school saved my life. I was sent to the 'all boy school' as a punishment. I graduated with honors, and now, 18 years later, am making a 7 figure salary. The teachers really want the students to succeed. They really care.
--Submitted by a former student

I just graduated Walsh Jesuit in 2006 and it was the worst experience for me. I hated the whole program. The only reason I stayed was because of the students there. But I hated the way the school was ran, and I hated the faculty. If I could go back I would have gone to Archbishop Hoban.
--Submitted by a former student

Being a student at this school (currently a junior) I feel I can give a more accurate review in comparison to a parent viewing and experiencing the school in an indirect fashion. Walsh Jesuit is a very unique school, the only co-educational Jesuit secondary school in the state, and offers many academic oppertunities for students of strong academic capabilities. Being a college preportory school, their are about a dozen AP courses, designed to prepare a student for success in this field of study on the university level. With dozens of course selections available, one can model a schedule to their liking a the upperclassman level to prepare for college. There is also many forms of help available for the struggling student, including peer tutoring or meeting with a teacher before or after school, both free of charge. Anyone who wishes to succeed can succeed at walsh.
--Submitted by Matt, a student

My child is relatively new to the school but already feels very welcome. The students are challenged on a daily basis to be better people both academically and emotionally.I don't think there is a better education available in this area. I highly recommend this school for anyone serious about education.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school with caring teachers. Promotes the importance of serving others in the community. Excellent extracurricular activities. The only drawback is the tuition cost.
--Submitted by a former student

As another recent graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School, I can honestly say that I attended the best high school in the nation. The faculty is unmatched, and the school is truly a community. Walsh sets the standard for other schools not only in Ohio, but across the country. I am proud to be an alumnus, and I hope to give back some of what Walsh gave me. Thank you to all the teachers, administrators, staff and coaches. There's no other place like it.
--Submitted by a former student

As a recent gradute of Walsh Jesuit, I can say that it was a great experience. The teachers are highly qualified, but also friendly, and on the level with the students; they do not act as supreme rules, rather they connect with us. Through this connection, we, the students enjoy the classes. The discipline is strict so that we can concentrate on learning, but not too strict. The College guidance program was outstanding, and informed me of everything I need to know to get into the great school that I did. My only con of the school is that I could not be there for longer. I will always be thankful to Walsh as I will owe all of my future successes to it.
--Submitted by a former student