By the Numbers

Behind every number is a student whose life has been changed through access to Catholic education. Explore the data that shows how tax-credit scholarships are helping students succeed academically, pursue higher education, and contribute to the future of Arizona.

99 %

Graduation Rate

96 %

Of students go on to post-secondary education or military service

$ 660,000

Contributed to the Arizona economy by college educated adults

$ 21 B

In annual federal spending reduced

Award Recipient Demographics

Arizona State Reports

	Family Income Up to 185% of Poverty Level *		Family Income from 185% to 342.5% of Poverty Level **
	Amount of Scholarships Paid:	Amount as a Percentage of Total Scholarships Paid:	Amount of Scholarships Paid:	Amount as a Percentage of Total Scholarships Paid:
Low-Income Tax Credit Program	$4,979,923	56%	$3,901,336	44%
Original Tax Credit Program	$1,832,464	32%	$1,135,930	20%
Switcher Tax Credit Program	$1,685,590	46%	$1,093,741	30%
Disabled Displaced Tax Credit Program	$376,119	36%	$241,200	23%

* For students whose family income meets the economic eligibility requirements established under the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Acts for free or reduced-price lunches.

** For students whose family income meets the economic eligibility requirements established under the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Acts for free or reduced-price lunches but does not exceed 185% of the eligibility requirements of those acts.