School Profile 2011-2012 - Archbishop Hoban High School

The MissionWe are a Catholic high schoolin the Holy Cross tradition.We celebrate our diversity,value each person,and welcome one anotherwith the hospitality of Christ.As a family of learners,rooted in gospel values,we empower each otherto grow spiritually,mature intellectually,and reach outin service to others.Within an orderlylearning environmentwe are committedto challenging each studentin both heart and mindto be a compassionate individual,a lifelong learner,and a responsible stewardof God’s creation.AccreditationArchbishop Hoban High School isaccredited by the State of Ohio, theNorth Central Association of Collegesand Schools and the Ohio CatholicSchools Accrediting Association.A Nationally Recognized School of ExcellenceOne Holy Cross Boulevard • Akron, OH 44306-1531 • Phone 330.773.6658 • Fax 330.773.9100www.hoban.orgSchool Profile 2011-2012School Test Code: 360 020The School and CommunityArchbishop Hoban High School is a Roman Catholic, coeducational, college preparatoryhigh school located on 75 acres in East Akron, Ohio and serves 849 students. On average99 percent of seniors enroll in a two or four-year college following graduation. Hoban iscommitted to making Catholic education available to an economically, academically andethnically diverse student population. The Brothers of Holy Cross founded the school in 1953to serve boys from grades 9 through 12. In 1973, the school became coed. In 1976, the layBoard of Directors assumed major governance responsibilities. The Board continues to workwith the Brothers, who now sponsor the school.Diploma RequirementsReligious Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0United States Government/Economics . . . 1.0United States History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0World Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0The AdministrationBrother Kenneth Haders, C.S.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PresidentMary Anne Beiting, Ed.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PrincipalKevin Hillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate PrincipalBrother James Spooner, C.S.C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate PrincipalThe FacultyThe 66 faculty members have an average career of 17 years of experience. Of the facultymembers, 51 hold master’s degrees and two have earned doctorates.The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.The Counseling StaffA minimum of 24.25 units of creditScience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5Christian Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0Additional Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75Lucy Ahern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College CounselorDan Weiss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College CounselorDavid Whitehurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College CounselorKatie Haubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophomore CounselorLaurie Freund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshman CounselorMary Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guidance SecretaryJo Gallo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Clerk

Grading SystemLetterGradeNumericRangeQualityPointsHonorsQualityDescriptionA+ 99-100 4.33 4.83 SuperiorA 95-98 4.00 4.50A- 93-94 3.67 4.17B+ 90-92 3.33 3.83B 87-89 3.00 3.50 Above AverageB- 85-86 2.67 3.17C+ 81-84 2.33 2.71C 77-80 2.00 2.25 AverageC- 74-76 1.67 1.67D+ 72-73 1.33 1.33D 70-71 1.00 1.00D- 68-69 0.67 0.67F 0-67 0.00 0.00 FailingHonors/Advanced Placement CoursesHonorsAlgebra IIChemistryEnglish 9–Literature SurveyEnglish 10–American LiteratureEnglish 11–World LiteratureFrench II,III, IV, VGeometry with AdvancedAlgebra IAdvanced PlacementBiologyCalculus ABChemistryEnglish Literature &CompostitionEuropean HistoryHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyItalian IVLatin III, IVPhysicsPrecalculus with TrigonometrySpanish II, III, IV, VU.S. GovernmentWorld CulturesFrench (Optional)Physics CSpanish (Optional)StatisticsStudio Art: DrawingU.S. HistoryAdvanced Placement Testing 2011130 students took 233* tests in 11 subjects.ExaminationNumber TestingBiology.........................................................24Calculus AB..................................................43Chemistry.....................................................14English Language and Composition............1English Literature & Composition..............40European History.........................................25Physics C–Electricity and Magnetism..........8Physics C–Mechanics....................................9Statistics.......................................................26Studio Art: 2D Design ...................................4U.S. History..................................................39*176 tests taken had a score of 3, 4 or 5National Merit Competition2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Finalist 2 5 4 6 1 TBASemifinalist 1 1 6Commended 5 7 9 10 6 7Outstanding Participant 2 1National Testing ResultsClass of 2011 College Admission Testing DataSAT(N=115)CriticalReadingMathWriting700-800 8 5 11600-690 31 30 27500-590 51 43 41400-490 22 33 32300-390 3 4 4Top 25% 620-800 610-800 630-800Mean 559 547 555ACT(N=179)English Math Reading Science33-36 18 10 16 828-32 36 26 41 2924-27 53 60 54 5520-23 49 47 44 6216-19 17 36 19 2313-15 5 0 3 21-12 1 0 2 0Top 25% 29-36 27-36 29-35 27-36Mid 50% 21-29 20-27 22-29 21-27Mean 24.9 23.9 25.1 23.9Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)The Class of 2012 is mandated to pass the five sections of the OGT.As of September 2011, 212 of 216 seniors have met this requirement.In previous classes, all seniors passed all sections of the OPT or OGTrequired for graduation.Rank in ClassHoban’s class rank and cumulative GPA include all courses studentstake. Historically, due to its quality students and rigorous curriculum,even students ranking in the lowest quintile have been acceptedand have succeeded in higher education. Colleges should analyzecarefully not only the transcript, but also the student description,faculty recommendations and school profile.