Graduate Profile

Catholic schools partner with parents in bringing their children closer to God, helping them develop moral frameworks, and producing unmatched academic achievement. From their first day in preschool or Kindergarten, members of the Class of 2008 have been beneficiaries of this partnership.

• Service - Last year, high school students throughout the diocese offered 237,714 hours of service to the community. We believe that education connects the heart and mind to what matters. Service learning trains our young people to share their gifts and talents. 
• Catholic Formation and Identity - In each school day, our students have an opportunity to enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, fundamental religious education instruction, and an active participation in and affirmation of the sacramental life of the Church, which builds upon the communal life of the school. 
• Graduation Rate - In our high schools, 99.7% of our seniors met all academic requirements and received diplomas. Overall, in the State of Missouri the graduation rate is 93%.
• Preparation for College - of our high school graduates, 97% have confirmed plans for college or university. On average, each has accepted $12,859 in academic scholarships for their first year of college. This does not reflect athletic scholarships or need-based financial aid. Nine students accepted appointments to military academies, and four will enter military service. 
• Benchmarks of Academic Achievement - On college entrance exams, the preliminary composite ACT score was 24.3 - roughly three points higher than the national and state averages. Among our seniors, 97% took the ACT exam. 
• National Academic Recognition - A high percentage of our seniors received recognition through the National Merit Achievement Program: