Catholic education can benefit all sorts of students, regardless of their faith base. The high academic standards that come with a Catholic education set up children and teens for success, even if they aren’t members of the Catholic Church. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at three key reasons why non-Catholic students still flourish in Catholic schools. Let’s get started!

Achieving Academic Excellence

While Catholic schools support growing in one’s faith, they also focus on excellent, in-depth learning. Catholics and non-Catholic students are pushed to become attentive students and community members. This devotion to academic excellence is backed up by the stunning Catholic school graduation rate. According to the Center for Education Reform, 99% of Catholic high school students graduate. Furthermore, in Arizona, 97% go on to attend advanced education, trade school or enter Military service

Community-Centered Culture

Catholic schools work to foster an atmosphere of community, diversity,  and teamwork enabling students of all cultures and faith backgrounds to come together, grow and succeed.  With 20% of students not being Catholic, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, they still are part of the 99% of students who graduate from Catholic high school. An emphasis on collaboration and community makes Catholic school an inclusive, creative environment for all

Crucial Critical Thinking Skills

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2019 saw over five million students attend private schools. Why are so many parents choosing Catholic education? One key reason that both non-Catholic and Catholic students thrive in the Catholic school environment is that there is a focus on critical thinking. When students are encouraged to draw conclusions independently, they develop their creativity and innovation,  a useful tool for any student, regardless of faith.

Catholic education encompasses more than just faith. It incorporates high standards of academics, cultural-based activities, and critical thinking projects. This learning style ensures that Catholic and non-Catholic students can grow and flourish.

Are you looking to enroll your child or teen in a Catholic school? Do you want to support community-centered Catholic education? Reach out to CEA today. To learn more about how you can use your Arizona tax credits to support quality education in Arizona,, give us a call at (602) 932-8053

Posted 3/1/2023