About Us

About

St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Middle School is a private, Catholic, coeducational school operated by the Diocese of Youngstown. The faculty and staff at STA serve students in grades 6 through 12 from eastern Stark County and portions of Portage County. The traditions of Truth, Scholarship and Excellence began in 1964, when St. Thomas Aquinas opened as a co-institutional school with a girls’ division staffed by the Sisters of St. Frances of Mary Immaculate, and a boys’ division staffed by the Brothers of Christian Instruction. In 1970, the school became coeducational. St. Thomas Aquinas High School is an educational community of students, faculty, parents and clergy committing themselves to seeking truth and excellence as an extension of the Catholic Church community. The school provides an environment in which the teaching, learning and application of Christ-centered values in the Catholic faith tradition encourages and fosters religious maturation, academic growth and social development among all members of the St. Thomas Aquinas High School community. We exist to serve by preparing our students to become effective members of the Christian community as well as the larger world community.

Mission Statement

As a Roman Catholic High School and Middle School in the Diocese of Youngstown, in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas, we value Truth, Scholarship, and Excellence. St. Thomas Aquinas inspires students to reach their fullest potential as compassionate, faith-filled individuals equipped for academic excellence and moral leadership.

Rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Middle School is committed to fostering critical thinking, character development, and a lifelong passion for learning as we prepare students for diverse paths. We seek to instill respect, integrity, justice, and responsibility within our school community.

Our Students

We service many students, coming from a variety of school districts in Stark County, Ohio. Primarily, our student population is made up of students from the following school districts/areas:

Plain Local Schools

Alliance City Schools

Canton City Schools

Louisville School District

North Canton School District

Randolph/Mogadore area