Benefits
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Our Catholic school employees have hearts of stewards; they give of their time, talent and treasure every day. They demonstrate faith, knowledge, commitment, dedication, and professionalism. They answer God’s call to serve.
The Office of Catholic Schools is under the direction of the superintendent who is also a diocesan managing director. The office also includes a director of Catholic school services, a director of curriculum and instruction as well as a Catholic schools coordinator. The boards of trust administrators (pastors) and the trust advisor (superintendent) have oversight and direction of the Catholic elementary schools in service of the trustee (bishop). The superintendent supervises professional and support staff in consultation and cooperation with board of trust administrators.
Who and How We Serve
- Four counties: Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana, Westmoreland
- 10 Catholic elementary schools
- 2 junior-senior high schools
- 78 parishes
- 252 full and part time faculty and administrators
- 72 percent of Catholic school student population is Catholic
1. MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE
Students who graduate from Catholic high schools are more likely to graduate from college.
2. HIGHER AVERAGE SAT SCORES
Students who attend Catholic high schools have above average SAT scores than students who attend other types of schools.
3. HIGHER READING AND MATH SCORES
Students from Catholic schools have higher reading and math scores, above state and national averages, on standardized tests.
4. LOWER COST THAN OTHER PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Catholic schools offer high-quality education at a tuition rate that is lower than other private schools, making it more affordable.
5. SERVICE-ORIENTED
Catholic schools focus on serving others as part of their education for students. Students learn the value of volunteerism and compassion for others at Catholic schools, often through service hours built into the curriculum.