IN SR0017

Recognizes National Catholic Schools Week from January 27 - February 2, 2013, with the theme "Catholic Schools Raise the Standards"

Nearly 7,000 Catholic elementary and secondary schools operate nationwide, enrolling approximately 2.1 million students annually

Over 99% of Catholic high school students graduate each year, and 91% of graduates from Indianapolis Archdiocese schools attend college compared to 44.1% of public school graduates

Catholic schools save taxpayers an estimated $20 billion annually in education costs

Nearly 30% of Catholic school students represent minority populations, and approximately 15% of enrolled students are non-Catholic