Cleveland Catholic Diocesan School System Statistics
The Cleveland Catholic Diocese ranks as the 19th largest diocese in the nation while the school system is ranked the 6^th largest in the nation.

• Catholic high school graduation rate: 99.9%*
• National Merit Finalists in 2010: 35*
• National Merit Semi-Finalists in 2010: 30*
• National Merit Commended Scholars in 2010: 82
• Over 93% of the 2010 graduates are enrolled in colleges or universities*
• Graduates of the Class of 2010 earned over $184 million in college scholarships**
• The 3,198 June 2010 high school graduates, were offered scholarship assistance valued at $178,651,859*
• The Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence is given to only 50 private schools nationwide. In 2010, 4 of the 50 schools chosen are from the Diocese of Cleveland*
• Awards student received*
  Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science
  Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Award
  Federal Reserve Essay Contest Award
  American Society of Civil Engineering Award
  American Heart Association Award
  Western Reserve Society  “Sons of the Revolution” Award
  President’s Award for Educational Excellence
  St. Edwards High School Pre-Engineering Robotic Award
  Elementary Excellence Presidential Award

The Diocese of Cleveland elementary schools take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) in grades 3, 5 and 7. Using the national norms, the following indicate student elementary school achievement:

• A typical Catholic school 3rd grade student scored higher than 75% of all 3rd graders nationally**
• A typical Catholic school 5th grade student scored higher than 73% of all 5th graders nationally**
• A typical Catholic school 7th grade student scored higher than 74% of all 7th graders nationally**

National 2009 SAT Results***

In challenging economic times, why should parents choose a Catholic education for their children?  Top 10 Reasons from the National Catholic Educational Association

Catholic elementary and high schools offer:

1. Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in faith
2. Balanced curriculum that includes art, music and fitness
3. Emphasis on moral development, service to others and leadership skills
4. A 99% graduation rate in Catholic high schools
5. Strong preparation for further education
6. Safe and disciplined environment
7. Exceptional faculty who help students reach their highest potential
8. Individual attention in a caring community
9. Commitment to technology use to enhance education
10. Good stewardship of resources