* The Archdiocese of Chicago's Catholic
school system has approximately 96,197
students and 5,257 teachers.
* Catholic elementary schools enjoy
a 17 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Catholic
secondary schools have a 16 to 1 student-teacher
ratio.
* The attendance rate of students in
elementary schools and secondary schools
is 97%.
* Ninety-six percent of seniors who
attend Catholic secondary schools graduate
and 95% of those graduates go on to
college.
* Catholic schools are diverse: 22%
of the population consists of students
of faith traditions other than Catholic
and nearly 30% represent diverse ethnic
groups. Their families choose Catholic
schools to provide a quality faith-based
education rooted in values.
* All Catholic elementary schools use
TerraNova II as the testing/assessment
program because of its focus on National
Standards. Archdiocese of Chicago school
students test well into the 60th percentile
on average. The national norm is the
50th percentile.
Profile of Catholic School
Teachers
• Ninety-nine percent of elementary
school teachers/principals are either
certified or hold a degree.
• One hundred percent of secondary
teachers/principals are either certified
or hold a degree.
• Elementary teachers have on
average 11.8 years experience.
• Secondary teachers have on average
7 years experience.
Only full-time teachers, principals,
or administrators included. Source:
2009 Annual Fall Survey and Office of
Catholic Schools personnel database.
Why Catholic Schools?
VALUES, FAITH AND SERVICE
* The values and faith you teach your
children at home are reinforced every
day in our schools and in our co-curricular
activities
* Through service for others, each student
learns the value of being Christ to others
and grows in gratitude for their many
blessings
ACADEMICS
* With a comprehensive set of curriculum
(Pre-Kindergarten – 12 th Grade)
that meets all state regulations and guidelines,
Catholic schools in Cook and Lake Counties
compete with the best schools in the nation
* In 2007, seven of our schools were named
No Child Left Behind–Blue Ribbon
Schools representing the most from any
school system in the nation
* Ninety-six percent of seniors who attend
Catholic secondary schools graduate and
95% of those graduates go on to college
TECHNOLOGY
* Most of our schools are equipped with
new computers, laptops, interactive white
boards, and other cutting-edge technology
* Students are not just taught how to
use the latest technology, but they are
taught how to use technology as a tool
for learning
* The Office of Professional Development
in Educational Technology assists our
teachers in integrating technology into
their curriculum and instructional methods
A CARING, NURTURING, SAFE ENVIRONMENT
* The smaller size of our school communities
ensures more personal attention to each
student and that each student is known
by name
* A disciplined atmosphere enables teachers
to focus more time on teaching rather
than maintaining order
A GOOD INVESTMENT
* The longer a student remains in an
Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic School,
the greater his or her achievement
* Our preschool and kindergarten classrooms
are not just add-ons or separate programs.
They are an integral part of the school
community and considered an important
part of the learning continuum
* The value of a Catholic education is
well worth the cost. It is a life-long
investment in your children’s future
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