Why do Students choose /prefer to attend Catholic Schools?

Answer 1

The research has been done, and the results are in: after adjusting for socioeconomic status (i.e., income), there is NO difference in the academic aptitude of students who go to public and private schools. Kids at private schools do score higher on the ACT and SAT *on average* but it's not something the schools can take credit for. Here's why:

Smart people tend to make more money; people who make more money can send their kids to private schools; and kids in private schools have brains very similar to their smarter-than-average parents.

If you have good public schools in your area that fit your child's needs, private schools (Catholic or otherwise) are not worth the cost.

Answer 2

I have sent my son to Catholic school for the past three years. I tried public schools for kindergarten through third grade. The quality of his education varied with each school he attended. While he did have some excellent teachers, the majority of them were there just to pick up a paycheck. It doesn't help matters that the public school system where I live is failing. As a parent, I want what is best for my child, and in my situation, Catholic school fills that need. Although tuition is a struggle, in the long run I feel it is worth it because of the sound foundation my son is gaining as a basis for his future.

Answer 3

The class sizes are smaller so you get more individual attention from your teachers. Teacher get paid less, so the teachers who are there tend to be more committed to their ministry of teaching. There is better discipline for lots of reason. One is the overall atmosphere is directed to learning. Another is uniforms. Study after study confirms that uniforms do have an effect on behavior. A third reason concerning atmosphere is that you can remove problem children permanently and quickly because it is a private organization. Also teachers can actually discuss moral values and actually discuss what is right and wrong. The parents/families of Catholic school students tend to be more supportive and tend to enforce the codes of Catholic education because they are paying for it. That is a two fold proposition. First parent expect a better product and so they demand more from their child and from the school. Secondly parents must really believe in Catholic education because they are willing to pay for it. Finally, it is a safer environment. Student worry less about getting shot or beaten up, and that allows them to concentrate on their learning tasks. So less worry, more expectations, better environment, well, that pretty much sums it up. No wonder Catholic school students generally graduate 2 and a half levels higher in reading and math, 3 levels higher in science, 2 levels higher in social studies, and are more computer literate than the average public school student. Also about 94% of Catholic school graduates go on to college, far more than public schools, and they receive nearly twice the college scholarships compared with public school students.

Answer 4

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