Benefits of Catholic Education

Catholic schools infuse beliefs, values and standards that children will carry all their lives.  They produce…a faith-and values-based education.   Catholic schools create a sense of community and an expectation that every child can and will achieve his or her goals”
The Wall Street Journal “Saving Catholic Education,” September 30, 2011
 

• Catholic schools tend to operate as communities rather than bureaucracies, which links to higher levels of teacher commitment, student engagement, and student achievement.

• The Catholic school climate, mission, and purpose positively impact student achievement and attendance.

• Catholic school graduates enjoy higher earning potential than public school graduates.

• Catholic school graduates are more civically engaged, more tolerant of diverse views, and more committed to service as adults.

• A faith-based orientation builds coherence and integration of schools and school community.

• Latino Catholic school parents believe their children are more motivated, more focused, and working harder since enrolling them in a Catholic school.