Lima Central Catholic High School educates students to grow in their Roman Cathoilc faith, pursue academic excellence and becme disciples of Christ who respond to God's call.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lima Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
23 students
Number of AP Courses
1 course
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
American Short Story (Rhodes State College), Anatomy (Rhodes State College), AP Biology, College Calculus (Ohio Northern University), College English 11 (Lourdes College), College English 12 (Lourdes College), College Pre-Calculus (Ohio Northern University), College Statistics (Ohio Northern University), Medical Terminology (Rhodes State College), Physiology (Rhodes State College), Psychology (Rhodes State College), Sociology (Rhodes State College)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
All School Musical/Play, French Club, German Club, German Dance Group, Italian Club, Italian Dance Group, JETS, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Senior Class Musical, Spanish Club, Speech and Debate, Talk About Books
School Notes
- Lima Central Catholic participates in the state of Ohio College Credit Plus program in cooperation with Rhodes State College and St. Rita's Medical Center. The program is of interest to many different types of students within our system but focuses largely on students who are interested in allied health careers. This includes nursing, dental hygiene, emergency medical services technology, medical assisting technology, medical imaging technology, nutrition and food management, occupational therapy assistance technology, physical therapy assistance technology and respiratory care technology. Essentially, this program offers a block of college classes to students in both their junior and senior year. Upon graduation from LCC, the student will have completed 25-30 hours of college level course work qualifying them to directly enter any of the above fields at Rhodes State College. Proof of acceptable work done in this program may result in a full scholarship to finish any of the above programs at Rhodes State College. St. Rita's Medical Center funds this scholarship program and provides employment for the student upon completion of the program. It is our goal to maximize the student learning experience by maintaining the highest quality Catholic Education possible. This goal can only be achieved when those who truly want to help make a difference, invest their time, talent and treasure in the Mission and Vision of Lima Central Catholic. Any gift at any level will make a difference. Your investment in the students, is an investment in the future. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Lima Central Catholic High School offer?
Lima Central Catholic High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Lima Central Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.
What is Lima Central Catholic High School's ranking?
Lima Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Lima Central Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Lima Central Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
I''m an alumnus, former faculty member, Hall of Fame. LCC is, IMHO, one of the best schools in America. Your information needs to be updated, we have affiliations with several other colleges now.
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