One of the most outstanding statistics on Catholic schools is their stunning graduation rate. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 99% of students who attend Catholic high school graduate. This is a number to be proud of, considering how high school and college graduates offer a new generation [...]
Sr. Joan Fitzgerald, BVM, has dedicated over 60 years of her life to her faith and the education of others as a teacher, Principal, and currently President of Xavier College Preparatory. Since 1962, Sr. Joan has touched the minds and hearts of thousands of students at the all-female Catholic High [...]
"Today you are ready to go forth. I have every confidence that as you go forward, you will show yourselves to be men and women of integrity. You have a rare gift to offer the world, the perspective of a Catholic school graduate who knows the meaning of a personal [...]
Dear Friends, As we approach Mother's Day, I am reminded of the incredible strength, resilience, and love that mothers bring to our world. This special day allows us to honor the women—mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers-who shape lives, nurture futures, and inspire hope. At Catholic Education Arizona, we see that spirit [...]
Catholic education differs from public high school education in several ways, not just spiritually. From different curriculum focuses to community outreach projects, teenagers can benefit in all areas of life with a Catholic education. In this blog post, we'll look at four key skills teens can expect to garner from [...]
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 [...]
In this episode of the Creating Future Leaders Podcast, Nancy Padberg and Deb Preach interview Miranda Maciel, the Director of Marketing and Admissions at Bourgade Catholic High School, and discuss how the Catholic tuition tax credit program has enabled many Catholic students to answer their calling and expand their horizons [...]
Many people would like to have the ability to direct their taxes toward causes they support, including education. Fortunately, the state of Arizona allows taxpayers to do just that. Arizona tax credits allow you to direct your tax liability toward tuition scholarships for Catholic schools or charities you care about. [...]
In this episode of the Creating Future Leaders Podcast, Deb Preach and Nancy Padberg interview Anthony Sarandrea, one of the leading customer generators worldwide. Sarandrea is the president and CEO of SiteFlood, and he's routinely featured as one of the top 30 under-30 entrepreneurs. As the son of a Catholic [...]
As the school year winds down, our team has begun closing the 2024-2025 school year and preparing for 2025-2026: Schools are working with us to reconcile all scholarship funds in compliance with the AZDOR requirements for School Tuition Organizations for the 24-25 school year. Handwritten notes have been mailed to [...]
