Why Choose OLG

A Catholic education helps ALL students succeed.

 

Students who graduate from Catholic schools demonstrate higher academic achievement than students from similar backgrounds in public schools (Sander, 1996). OLG celebrates several graduates who have served as High School Class Valedictorians and Salutatorians in the Greensboro area, including Bishop McGuinness, Grimsley, and Page.

 

Across gender and race, there is a smaller achievement gap in faith-based schools than in public schools. This means that our graduates, despite their differences, perform similarly, while in public schools there are marked differences in academic performance (Jeynes, 2007). Visit the school to see how all of our students are encouraged, taught, and nourished academically and spiritually!

 

Catholic school students are likely to earn higher wages as adults in the professional world than their public school peers (Neal, 1997). Additionally, Latino and African American students in Catholic schools are more likely to graduate from high school and college than those from similar backgrounds in public schools (Neal, 1997).  Our Lady of Grace also has several current families with at least one parent who is an OLG alum. What a testament to the school this represents!

 

Catholic school graduates are more likely to participate in civic-minded activities like community service, commit to volunteerism, and vote than graduates of public schools (Dee, 2005). Faith and the lessons we learn through our study of the virtues are examples of how we encourage a life of service and mercy in all of our students. Examples of OLG graduates giving back are all over our Greensboro community; just ask around!