Why a Catholic Education?

Why a Catholic Education

Selecting a school for children is a major decision for parents. The faith foundation, values, attitudes, knowledge and skills acquired through a Catholic education impact young people for a lifetime. More than 150 years ago, Catholic elementary and high schools were established in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to assist parents with this great responsibility. Our Catholic schools are dedicated to providing children with the right foundation for the future, one centered on the development of moral and spiritual values.
 

Benefits of a Catholic School Education

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools are committed to teaching values for a lifetime and are dedicated to helping students reach their highest potential. The many benefits of a Catholic education help students develop the foundation they need for success in life.

Firm Foundation

Spiritual and Moral Values
Unique to Catholic schools is the opportunity to nurture spiritual and moral values within the students. This occurs and is constantly reinforced not only in classes of religious instruction but throughout the curriculum and extracurricular activities. The Gospel message is taught in our classrooms every day.

Academics
Our private schools are renowned for academic excellence with students consistently scoring in the top 1/3 on nationally standardized tests.

Community Service
Catholic schools exemplify the importance of living the message of the Gospel by helping others. All of our students participate in community service projects.

Continued Education
In a Catholic school, a child will be encouraged to further his or her education. The total number of Catholic high school graduates who continue their education is approximately 98 percent.

Extracurricular Activities
Catholic school students enjoy the benefits of a broad selection of extracurricular activities and sports to develop community commitment, social skills and physical fitness. Approximately 80 percent of our students participate in these activities.

Parental Involvement
Parental involvement is a critical to our schools. From the education commissions to home and school associations, to booster clubs and more, our private high schools and elementary schools look to parents for leadership.

Graduation Rate
Catholic students believe in the importance of a quality education. Approximately 98 percent of Catholic school students finish high school.

Committed Faculty
All teachers in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools are state certified, prepared and eager to educate your children. With nearly 3,300 staff members, including many who hold advanced degrees, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic elementary schools and high schools are well equipped to teach values for a lifetime.

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2010-2011 Fast Facts

98% of Catholic high school students graduate
98% of Class of 2010 continued their education
64% of Class of 2010 received scholarships, in excess of $186 million
84% of Catholic elementary students enter a Catholic high school

Testimonials

“We were torn between IHM and another school for our first grader. When I come to pick him up students nearby will open the door for us, several...

 From Joe McTighe, Executive Director, Council for American Private Education (CAPE

“...the staff of IHM is so dedicated to their jobs, and it shows in their approach to teaching...I have attended IHM for the past eight years, and...

 From Patricia Armstrong, then Interim Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati

“I like the students and the staff members at this school. I like the warm feeling I get when I walk in the doors of the office. I feel that this...

 Member of DePaul Cristo Rey Class of 2015
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