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Catholic Schools Fast Facts
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There are 83 Catholic elementary and 23 Catholic high schools within the Archdiocese of Detroit for the academic year 2008-2009.
- 11 schools are located in urban areas.
- 8 elementary
- 3 high schools
- 40 Catholic schools offer extended day programs for students.
Elementary Students IOWA Achievement Scores (2007-2008)
- 3rd & 5th graders in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit scored in the 71st percentile.
- 7th graders scored in the 74th percentile.
ACT College Readiness Test Scores (2008)
Catholic high school students in the Archdiocese of Detroit who took the ACT College Readiness Test in 2007-2008 scored the following percentages higher than those students who took the test on a state and national level:
- English Composition
- 19% higher than all Michigan students.
- 21% higher than students nationally.
- Algebra
- 11% higher than all Michigan students.
- 14% higher than students nationally.
- Social Science
- 16% higher than Michigan students.
- 19% higher than students nationally.
- Biology
- 11% higher than Michigan students.
- 16% higher than students nationally.
Achievements of Catholic High School Graduates
- 98% of 2008 Catholic high school graduates in the Archdiocese went on to attend a college or university.
- Over $80 million in scholarships were received by the Class of 2008.
- Among our 2008 Catholic high school graduates, 24 were chosen as National Merit finalists based on academic test scores, and participation and leadership in school and community activities.
- Among the Class of 2009 Catholic high school seniors, 43 students from thirteen schools have been chosen as National Merit semi-finalists and are eligible to become finalists.
Tuition Averages for Catholic Schools (2007-2008)
- High school tuition average in the Archdiocese of Detroit was $6262 (based upon data from 19 high schools; omitting Academy of the Sacred Heart)
- Elementary school tuition average in the Archdiocese of Detroit was $3263 (based on 85 schools which provided tuition information)
Tuition Assistance (2007-2008)
Miscellaneous
- In 2007-08, 88% of students attending Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit were Catholic vs. 12% non-Catholic.
- 96% of Catholic school teachers in grades pre-K-12 are lay persons; 4% are clergy or religious.
Updated September 2008
Information provded by the AOD Catholic Schools Office
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