Graduates of Catholic high schools are more likely to vote than public school graduates (Dee, 2005).
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Achievement Gains
The poorer and more at-risk a student is, the greater the relative achievement gains in Catholic schools (York, 1996).
Lessened Social Class Effects
Social class effects on educational achievement are significantly lessened in Catholic schools (Bryk, Lee, & Holland, 1993; Greeley, 1982).
Disadvantaged Benefit the Most
The “multiply disadvantaged” benefit most from Catholic schools (Evans & Schwab, 1995; Greeley, 1982; Neal, 1997).
Higher Academic Achievement
Students in Catholic and other private schools demonstrate higher academic achievement than students from similar backgrounds in public schools (Coleman… Read more »
Smaller Achievement Gap
The achievement gap is smaller in faith-based schools (Jeynes, 2007; Marks & Lee, 1989).
Mentor Program at Nativity Prep
What makes the Nativity Prep Mentor Program great? Our mentors and mentees. Pictured here is mentor, Mr. Gary, Skyping his… Read more »
Samantha Armstrong Awarded the National 2018 Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award
Samantha Armstrong, an eighth-grade student from the Diocese of San Diego, CA, will receive the 2018 Youth Virtues, Valor, and… Read more »
Dr. Anita Casvantes Bradford Lectures at OLP On Catholic Leaders
On Friday, January 19, Dr. Anita Casavantes Bradford, Associate Professor of Chicano/Latino Studies in the School of Social Sciences at… Read more »
Sound Gets an Upgrade in OLP’s Theatre
On October 28, the Behringer X32 digital soundboard was introduced to OLP’s Theatre thanks to the Carondelet Annual Fund. The… Read more »
