Pursue the Truth of Christ

Magnify God’s goodness.

Form your mind, body and soul in the Truth of Jesus Christ.

At Padre Pio Academy High School, students are presented with a coherent worldview taught through the study of the great works of history, literature, philosophy, theology, mathematics, science and the arts. Our students learn to discern truth and to identify fallacy, embrace the challenge of growing in virtue and to love God and neighbor.

Padre Pio Academy High School is an independent Catholic school that offers small class sizes, individualized attention, academic excellence, spiritual formation, and the transmission of our Faith.

We invite you to learn more about our high school. Call (216) 226-4854 to arrange a private visit for your child today.

Application Process

  1. Call (216) 226-4854 or complete the form below to arrange a private visit for your child.

  2. Padre Pio Academy also offers a designated shadow day every Fall. The 2026 shadow date will be announced soon!

  3. Applications, essays, and transcripts are due on January 31, 2026. You can email them here.

  4. The first round of high school acceptance letters are sent on February 9, 2026.

  5. Registration (and fee) opens for new families on February 9, 2026.

  6. FACTS financial aid applications are due on May 15, 2026. Please note, you must be enrolled to be considered for financial aid. Information on tuition and how to apply for financial aid can be found here.

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At Padre Pio Academy we take seriously the formation of our students intellectually, spiritually, and culturally in the Catholic tradition.  We aim to do this at the service of the universal call to holiness and to develop disciples of Jesus Christ.  Padre Pio Academy does all this in fidelity to the Sacred Scriptures, Tradition, and the Catholic Church's Magisterium.

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Padre Pio Academy students performed excellently on the 2025 National Latin Exam: 3 perfect scores, 9 eighth grade students were recognized for excellence, as were 6 high school students.

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We impart timeless teachings and virtue by focusing on pursuing truth, igniting Faith, and inspiring wonder.

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PADRE PIO ACADEMY TEACHES A SERIOUS CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS STUDY PROGRAM. NO CHILD IS EXEMPT FROM RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION OR FROM DAILY PRAYER. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT NON-CATHOLICS ARE WELCOME AT THE SCHOOL BUT THAT THE CATHOLIC MISSION OF THE SCHOOL WILL NOT BE COMPROMISED.

Padre Pio Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship or other school-administered programs.