Catholic Schools | Charter Schools |
Government/Public Schools |
Faith-based education with the highest academic, spiritual and personal standards |
Funded by government coffers and accountable to the government body —be it state, county, or district — that provides the charter |
Because of federal funding, restricted by government rules |
Virtues and values inculcated |
Usually character based |
Occasional character based |
Small class sizes; |
Small class sizes; small student/teacher radio |
Class sizes range from medium |
Provide an environment that is safe and students intentionally encounter Christ 8 hours each day |
May provide a program based on personal growth |
Provide a self esteem approach to personal development regardless of performance |
Offer an opportunity for choosing an academic experience appropriate for spiritual and academic well being; educating the whole child |
Offer an opportunity for choosing an academic experience appropriate for academic well being |
Offer an opportunity for choosing an academic experience appropriate for academic well being |
99% graduation rate; 97% complete post secondary education (NCEA) |
7 - 11% higher than public school graduation rate (http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2014/03/17/study-charter-high-schools-have-7-11-higher-graduation-rates-than-their-public-school-peers/) | 81% graduation rate (National Center for Educational Statistics, http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/tables/ACGR_2010-11_to_2012-13.asp) |
Check out these links:
School Choices for Parents from the US Department of Education
Catholic Schools - Six Secrets to Success by Kathryn Ann Connelly
Catholic School Benefits-23 Key Benefits of Catholic School by John Connelly
Three Important Features of Our Catholic Schools by Most Rev. Michael J. Sheridan, S.Th.D.
Study Finds Advantages for Faith-based Schools by Council for American Private Education
Please contact the Office of Total Catholic Education at 719-866-6456 for more information on the events, programs, curriculum, and opportunities at all our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
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