Strategic Plan

The 2025-2028 Strategic Plan has been created and approved by the Hoban Board of Directors, based on the results of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process.

The three-year plan is the result of that process, and includes input from students, families, Holy Cross educators, alumni and the Hoban Board of Directors. In an effort to better understand Hoban’s unique challenges, as well as its standing and identity within the Akron community, Northeast Ohio region and beyond, the plan centers its focus on several goals:

1. Discovery of the school’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
2. Understanding stakeholder desires and expectations for the future
3. Increased trust and collaboration between students, parents, staff members, administration and alumni
4. Enhanced quality of experience for the students served by Hoban
5. Planning for the future of Hoban while maintaining a commitment to time-honored traditions, current initiatives and programming

Several steps were taken to receive stakeholder input, including:

• In the spring of 2025, Hoban sponsored a series of stakeholder focus groups. During these listening sessions, data was gathered to help inform the strategic plan. The focus groups included: students, Holy Cross Educators, parents/families and alumni.
• In the summer of 2025, the Hoban Board of Directors participated in a SWOT analysis exercise to better articulate the recent performance and dynamics of the school. Additionally, the Board provided input on future initiatives and a forecasted vision for Hoban, all from the position and perspective of Board governance and oversight.