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Walsh Jesuit High School

  • LocationCuyahoga Falls, OH
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 928 students
Official website

Walsh Jesuit High School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, in the spirit of St. Ignatius Loyola. Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel, with Eucharistic adoration on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Campus Ministry runs a Christian Service Program, retreats for freshmen and sophomores, and a daily examen for the whole school community.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:30 AMChapel · Daily Mass, open to all community members.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass, M-F @7:30 a.m. in the Chapel”
    Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Walsh Jesuit High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miCampus Ministry, Walsh Jesuit High School: 0.2 miWalsh Jesuit High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

72 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Each class participates in a Mass twice a year during Flex Start programming, and school Masses are held for holy days and special events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class Masses During Flex Start programming – each class participates twice a year”
      Each class participates in a Mass twice a year during Flex Start programming.
      “School Masses for holy days & special events”
      School Masses are celebrated for holy days and special events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the Chapel, open to all community members.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass, M-F @7:30 a.m. in the Chapel”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation Advent and Lent”
      The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration is offered on the first and third Wednesday of the month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Participate in Eucharistic Adoration First and third Wednesday of the month”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. William P. O'Brien, SJ is Vice President for Mission and Identity, and daily Mass is offered Monday-Friday in the chapel: a named priest heading the school's mission office.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/about/faculty--staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. William P O'Brien SJ Vice President for Mission and Identity”
      Fr. William P. O'Brien, SJ is Vice President for Mission and Identity.
    2. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass, M-F @7:30 a.m. in the Chapel”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are listed for freshmen (Freshman Hiking Retreat) and sophomores (Sophomore Retreat). Kairos and Warriors Reflect are listed without a grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Hiking Retreat Freshman Day of Service Sophomore Retreat”
      Retreats are listed for freshmen and sophomores.
      “Warriors Reflect Kairos”
      Warriors Reflect and Kairos are listed as campus ministry programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The campus ministry page lists two members other than the administrative assistant: Christa Alaburda and Jeffrey Sutliff (roles not stated). Fr. William P O'Brien SJ is listed as Vice President for Mission and Identity.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MEET CAMPUS MINISTRY List of 3 members. Christa Alaburda”
      Christa Alaburda is listed as a member of Campus Ministry.
      “Jeffrey Sutliff Our Mission”
      Jeffrey Sutliff is listed as a member of Campus Ministry.
    2. Faculty & Staff | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/about/faculty--staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. William P O'Brien SJ Vice President for Mission and Identity”
      Fr. William P. O'Brien, SJ is Vice President for Mission and Identity.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Christian Life Communities are small faith-sharing groups for students. The clubs page is dated (it refers to the 2024-25 season); the list may not be current.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Small groups that meet at various times weekly/bi-weekly to faith share, build community, and recognize God in all things.”
      Christian Life Communities are student small groups for faith sharing.
      “Opportunities for service (Immersion trips; also see Labre below) and spiritual formation (Kairos; also see Christian Life Communities below)”
      Campus Ministry offers service and spiritual formation opportunities open to all students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Examen An all-community reflection of the day at 1:13 p.m.”
      A daily examen is held for the whole school community at 1:13 p.m.
      “Daily Mass, M-F @7:30 a.m. in the Chapel”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “visit the homeless under bridges, next to the tracks, on street corners, and in nooks & crannies of downtown Akron”
      The Labre Project serves people experiencing homelessness in downtown Akron on Mondays.
      “this club builds on the work of Jesuit Refugee Services worldwide to work on tangible ways to impact our local community.”
      The Jesuit Refugee Services Team works on local impact for refugees and immigrants.
    2. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice”
      Campus Ministry lists the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
      “Walsh Jesuit promotes being Open to Growth and a Commitment to Social Justice through the Christian Service Program.”
      The Christian Service Program promotes a commitment to social justice.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel, and daily examen is held for the whole community.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass, M-F @7:30 a.m. in the Chapel”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel.
      “Daily Examen An all-community reflection of the day at 1:13 p.m.”
      A daily examen is held for the whole school community at 1:13 p.m.
  • Eucharistic adoration is offered on the first and third Wednesday of each month, and reconciliation during Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Participate in Eucharistic Adoration First and third Wednesday of the month”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
      “Participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation Advent and Lent”
      The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
  • Campus Ministry runs service programs with justice-oriented partners, including the Labre Project and the Christian Service Program.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “visit the homeless under bridges, next to the tracks, on street corners, and in nooks & crannies of downtown Akron”
      The Labre Project serves people experiencing homelessness in downtown Akron on Mondays.
    2. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Walsh Jesuit promotes being Open to Growth and a Commitment to Social Justice through the Christian Service Program.”
      The Christian Service Program promotes a commitment to social justice.

Concerns

  • No published theology requirement, course titles or pro-life program could be read from official pages.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/about/faculty--staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. William P O'Brien SJ Vice President for Mission and Identity”
      Fr. William P. O'Brien, SJ is Vice President for Mission and Identity.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Walsh Jesuit High School

  • Address: 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44224-1059
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: walshjesuit.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, walshjesuit.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 11 location not published

Service 5

  • Labre ProjectOff campus
    Mondays, 3:00-7:00 p.m., including summer
    Students prepare a meal, pray, and visit people experiencing homelessness in downtown Akron.
    walshjesuit.org
  • Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) Team
    Club that works on local impact for refugees and immigrants, partnering with ASIA Inc.
    walshjesuit.org
  • Christian Service Program
    Service hours required by grade group, completed at a church, the school, or a community partner, or at one non-profit serving poor or marginalized populations.
    walshjesuit.org, walshjesuit.org, walshjesuit.org
  • Immersion experiences
    Immersion trips and summer immersion experiences offered by Campus Ministry.
    walshjesuit.org
  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice
    Listed among Campus Ministry programs.
    walshjesuit.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Daily MassOn campus
    Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.
    Daily Mass in the chapel, open to all community members.
    walshjesuit.org
  • Eucharistic Adoration
    First and third Wednesday of the month
    Students may participate in Eucharistic adoration.
    walshjesuit.org
  • Reconciliation
    Advent and Lent
    The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
    walshjesuit.org

Faith formation 2

  • Daily Examen
    Daily at 1:13 p.m.
    All-community reflection on the day.
    walshjesuit.org
  • Christian Life Communities
    Weekly or bi-weekly
    Small groups that meet to faith share, build community, and recognize God in all things.
    walshjesuit.org

Retreats 3

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Jesuit High Schoolwalshjesuit.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass, M-F @7:30 a.m. in the Chapel”
    Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel.
    “MEET CAMPUS MINISTRY List of 3 members. Christa Alaburda”
    Christa Alaburda is listed as a member of Campus Ministry.
    “Daily Mass, M-F @7:30 a.m. in the Chapel”
    Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel.
    “4550 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44224-1059”
    The campus is at 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44224-1059.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
85 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Cleveland, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)928
Students in grades 9–12928
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofcleveland.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Walsh Jesuit High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Walsh Jesuit High School is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
Where is Mass celebrated at Walsh Jesuit High School?
Mass is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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