Overview
- Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic education in America, is set to take place from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.
- The week includes various activities such as Masses, open houses, and themed days to celebrate and showcase the values of Catholic education.
- The National Catholic Education Association highlights the high graduation rate of Catholic schools, with 99% of students graduating high school and 85% of those graduates proceeding to college.
- The week's theme for this year is 'Catholic Schools: Unity in Faith and Community', emphasizing the shared Christian vision that unites the school community.
- There are currently 5,920 Catholic Schools nationwide, with a diverse distribution across urban, inner-city, suburban, rural, and virtual settings.