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#91 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 13% of private schools

Lima Central Catholic High School

High School · Lima, OH

A private high school in Lima, OH serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

720 S CABLE RD, Lima, OH 45805

  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index55%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment195
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OH

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lima Central Catholic High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,156/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lima), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,954

Median home value

$153,700

Median rent

$944/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White63.6%
Black14.9%
Two or More11.8%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Lima Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.8 mi17Compare →
West Central Learning Academy IICharter · enrollment unverified3.09–122.2 mi71Compare →
The Center for Autism and DyslexiaPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–122.6 mi62Compare →
The Center for Autism and DyslexiaPrivate · tuition7.8privateK–122.6 mi59Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lima Central Catholic High School is listed in Lima, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lima Central Catholic High School

Lima Central Catholic High School is a private high school in Lima, OH, serving approximately 195 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 713 private schools in OH.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lima Central Catholic High School

What grades does Lima Central Catholic High School serve?

Lima Central Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lima Central Catholic High School?

Lima Central Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lima Central Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lima Central Catholic High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lima Central Catholic High School rank in OH?

Lima Central Catholic High School ranks #91 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Lima Central Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lima Central Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lima Central Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Lima Central Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lima Central Catholic High School a religious school?

Lima Central Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
195
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Small City
County
Allen County
Area population (ZIP 45805)
24,746
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45805; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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