Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School in Ohio will cease operations at the end of December 2026, school officials announced Wednesday.

Principal Malinda Siers and Father Scott Woods detailed the decision in a video posted online. The closure follows a recommendation from the school’s Board of Directors, which determined that maintaining the high school was no longer viable.

Siers noted that the institution had faced long-standing difficulties regarding enrollment numbers and financial stability. With only 69 students currently enrolled, officials concluded that the small population could not support a sustainable educational environment.

“The operation of a high school with only 69 students is no longer sustainable, and negatively impacts their student experience,” Siers said in the announcement.

The decision affects only the secondary division. Cardinal Stritch Academy, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, will continue to operate normally. The Diocese and the Board of Limited Jurisdiction supported the move after efforts to secure the high school’s future proved unsuccessful.

Current high school students will be transferred to Central Catholic High School to finish the remainder of the academic year. Officials stated that this transition ensures continuity for those affected by the closure.