Wow! Are these diocesan and parish tuition rates? They really seem way out of line. Up here (Philly area) those are the rates of the fancy (but not the fanciest)private Catholic schools.
Does the parish/diocese assist at all with expenses?
Dear old and tired,
In the Archdiocese of Washington, $10K for high school isn't out of line. My alma mater is near to the bottom in terms of tuition for Catholic high schools in the region, and is nearly $8K per year.
It isn't cheap.
Nonetheless, it's significantly less than any local public school system is costing at the high school level.
sitetest
I'm in northeast NJ, we paid $3375 as a parishioner for one child (we will eventually have three in the school) but then must pay donate a min if $10 per week to maintain "parishioner" status. Afterall is said and done, the difference between a parishioner's tuition vs non parishioner's tuition comes out to about $200 a year. That said, we are told be the Diocese it costs $4300 to educate each child. We have three sponsoring Churches, the larger one in which is located off site kicks in $8000 monthly to the school. The on site Church, is rather large as well but pays for the utilities of the school and maintainance. The third church, is smaller and I don't imagine puts out as much, but financially helps the school in some way, nontheless. We would have to close if it weren't for the combined efforts of our churchs, unfortunately.
There is no difference for parishioners or non-parishioners. The schools are regional not parish schools. There are no breaks on tuition for any reason. There is financial aid available for those who qualify.
The Archdicese acquired the land and built the schools. They provide no additional financial support and I think (not positive) that the schools actually pay a small amount towards the use of the buildings each month. Schools are 100% supported by tuition and fundraising. There are no parish schools in Atlanta (that I know of) only regional schools.
They are wonderful schools. Even given the high tuition, I am thrilled to have my children in such great schools.