Admissions Procedure
To Apply from a Catholic Elementary School (While in Eighth Grade)
  1. Take the high school placement exam given at Elyria Catholic in November of the year prior to entrance.
  2. File an application to Elyria Catholic through the student's Catholic elementary school based on the established diocesan timeline, typically in January.
  3. The application and other necessary records are forwarded by the elementary school to Elyria Catholic in late January. An admissions committee will review the applicant's records and send a letter of acceptance, conditional acceptance, or non-acceptance to the student. This letter is sent out in February. Official correspondence comes only through the Admissions Office.
  4. Freshmen registration is held in early March for those accepted or conditionally accepted. At this time, courses are selected by the parent and student for the upcoming school year and other pertinent information is shared by the administration and staff with the student and his / her parent. A non-refundable registration fee of $150 is required when students register for classes.
To Apply from a Public / Private School (While in Eighth Grade)
  1. Take the high school placement exam given at Elyria Catholic in November of the year prior to entrance.
  2. Request an application packet from the Admissions Office.
  3. The student returns the application form to the Admissions Office and requests his / her elementary school forward his / her transcripts, test scores, and health records.
  4. Once the application and elementary school records are received by the Admissions Office, an admissions committee will review the applicant's records and send a letter of acceptance, conditional acceptance or non-acceptance to the student in February. Official correspondence comes only through the Admissions Office.
  5. Freshmen registration is held in early March for those accepted or conditionally accepted. At this time, courses are selected by the parent and student for the upcoming school year and other pertinent information is shared by the administration and staff with the student and his / her parent. A non-refundable registration fee of $150 is required when students register for classes.
To Apply for Grades 10-12
Any current freshman interested in transferring to Elyria Catholic High School should contact the Admissions Office to schedule an appointment and receive a transfer student application packet. Ordinarily, juniors and seniors are not accepted as transfer students. If the family feels there is a significant reason for us to deviate from this policy, they should contact the admissions office to schedule an appointment.

Admissions Policy
Elyria Catholic High School is a co-educational institution which admits students of any race, religion, color, nationality, or ethnic origin. Acceptance to the school is based on past school achievement, behavioral and academic records, standardized test scores, and responses to the essay questions on the application. In certain circumstances, a personal interview may be required prior to acceptance.

Placement Exam
The placement exam for the Class of 2015 is scheduled for Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The examination is broken down into six sections; three English, two math, and one science. The results of the examination are used in conjunction with grades and other standardized test scores to determine course recommendations. The placement exam is mandatory for all incoming freshmen. A make-up examination will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 for students unable to take the exam in November.
  • Students need to bring two No. 2 pencils and the $20 exam fee (checks made payable to ECHS) with them the morning of the test.
  • Dress for the exam is casual.
  • A parent meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. the morning of each scheduled exam date in the auditorium. All parents are encouraged to attend as topics will include financial aid and the application process.
Elyria Catholic High School | 725 Gulf Rd. | Elyria, Oh 44035 | Phone: 440.365.1821 | Fax: 440.365.7536