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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 Christ
• 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
• 2,414 Elementary PreK-6 Grade
• 1,598 Middle/High School 7-12 Grade
• 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 • 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.
LARGEST PRIVATE SCHOOL SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES
Catholic Schools have served South Mississippi since 1854
Based on the average public school per pupil cost of $9,500, Catholic schools in Mississippi provide more than 75 million dollars in savings to the state annually.
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
Holy Trinity • Nativity BVM • Our Lady of Fatima • Resurrection Elementary • Sacred Heart D’Iberville Sacred Heart Elementary Hattiesburg • St. Alphonsus • St. Charles Borromeo • St. James
St. Vincent de Paul • Our Lady Academy • Resurrection High • Sacred Heart High Hattiesburg • St. Patrick • St. Stanislaus
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