> OUR PROUD TRADITION

	As two of the oldest parish high schools in Akron, both St. Vincent and St. Mary played a vital role in educating the children of the Akron community. The two merged in 1972 to form St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.
	Our Mission: In the spirit of the Gospel, we are committed to educate the whole person to lead and to serve: enlightening the mind, developing the body, touching the heart and inspiring the soul.

> OUR GRADUATES

155 Graduates; 97% college-bound; 68% offered scholarships; over $6.4 million in scholarship/grant money received; two National Merit Scholarship Finalists; two National Merit Commended Scholars; one National Merit Hispanic Scholar.

> OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
  Here are a few recent achievements:

	In 2003, STVM and The University of Akron formed Partners in Progress to advance science education.
	First high school to be named “School of the Month” by Today’s Catholic Teacher magazine, a national publication.
	Winner of the Harold C. Shaw Award Outstanding School Award at State Science Day in 2000, 2002 and 2005.

  In 2006-2007:

• 2 National Merit Commended Scholars; 2 National Merit Finalists; 1 National Merit Special Scholarship Winner. • College Acceptance: 94% accepted at first choice college; 96% college bound • Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honorary: 19 students inducted • Religious Studies: 144 students became Peer Ministers; 38 students inducted as Eucharistic Ministers • School-wide Outreach activities: Adopt-a-Baby, Adopt-a-Family, Educate the Congo , local Food Banks (11,732 cans collected.) • Nazareth Farm Mission Trip: 8 seniors completed home improvement projects for the needy in West Virginia • National Honor Society: 49 new members inducted • Science: Inquiry students awarded 12 Superior and 7 Excellent ratings at the Ohio Academy of Science District competition. Twelve students advanced to the State Science Day competition. • Music Department: 15 Superior ratings and 12 Excellent ratings at the OMEA District Solo and Ensemble Contest. • Marching Band: “Best Overall” at Akron St. Patrick’s Day parade. • Boys Basketball: State Final Four, District Champions, Regional Champions • Wrestling: State Champion-Brian Dean; State runner-up- Jamey Shrock • Softball: District Semi-Finalists •Girls’ Soccer: District finalists; Team Academic All-Americans

> OUR STUDENT BODY

	650 students.
	Teacher/student ratio averages one classroom teacher per 19 students.

> STUDENTS REACHING OUT
STVM students are involved in service to those in our community –– and beyond. Here are just a few recent activities:

	Our French Club sponsors the Educate the Congo project by collecting gently used educational items for children, which are used to set up community learning centers.
	Our Adopt-a-Baby program raised $1,200.
	Students volunteer weekly at the Ronald McDonald House.

> OUR LEADERSHIP AND ACCREDITATION

	Locally owned and operated by a Board of Trustees, in cooperation with the administrative team, faculty, parents and support organizations, and operates with the blessing and guidance of the Diocese of Cleveland.
	St. Vincent-St. Mary High School meets all standards of the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association, North Central Accreditation Association and the State of Ohio.

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15 North Maple Street Akron, Ohio 44303
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