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e Diocese of Biloxi Catholic Schools
Living and Learning in the Light of Faith
• 10 Elementary Schools and 5 High Schools
• Emphasis on Forming Intentional Disciples of Jesus
• Sacramental preparation
• Religion incorporated into all curriculum
• Open prayer throughout the day
• Retreats
• Prayer tables present in classrooms
• Family involvement welcomed and encouraged
• Accredited through the Mississippi Department of
Education and AdvancEd Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
• 4,000+ Total Students
• 500+ Faculty and Sta
• 12% Receiving Title Services
• 15% Free or Reduced Lunch
• 71% Catholic Students
• 29% Non-Catholic Students
• Over 100,000 Ministry and Service Hours Annually to
Church and Community
• Average of $30,000,000 in Scholarships O ered Annually to Graduating Seniors
• Perform average of three grade levels above nation on nationally normed standardized tests in all grades
• ACT scores consistently at least six points above state average and at least three points above national average
• 100% graduation rate
• Over 100 Mississippi High School Activities Association
State Championships
• National Catholic Education Association St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Award
• NCEA Outstanding School Advisory Council
• NCEA Outstanding Pastor
• NCEA Outstanding Principal
• National Blue Ribbon Schools
• Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the U.S.
• Based on the average public school per pupil cost of
$9,500, Catholic schools in Mississippi provide more than 75 million dollars a year in savings to the state.
SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY TO SEE THE EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR SCHOOLS.
Individual school information may be found at www.biloxidiocese.org – ministries – education – our catholic schools or contact Dr. Rhonda Clark, Superintendent of Education, rclark@biloxidiocese.org
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