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Yerik's Testimony
Yerik is 11 years old and has been attending San Juan Diego Academy since Kindergarten. “I want to be a dentist,” he said. When asked if he was sure, however, the 6th grader replied with a smirk “I don’t know, maybe.” But whether Yerik wants to pursue a career in the medical field, or changes his mind, one thing he's sure of is that he wants to go to Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, and from there move on to College. This is a big shift in thinking since he started his K-8 education seven years ago...
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The Catholic School Advantage
The “Catholic School Advantage” is a large body of research that has consistently shown that students in Catholic and other private schools demonstrate higher academic achievement than students from similar backgrounds in public schools. This same body of research has shown that the poorer and more at-risk a student is, the greater the achievement gains in Catholic schools...
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Who We Serve
The neighborhoods surrounding our school have long served as an entry point into the city for new immigrants. This area still serves as a “gateway” to the city, but today the newcomers are largely of Latin American origin. With limited job opportunities and low wages, it is no surprise that nearly all our families live at or below poverty with over 1/3rd of households having income levels of $19,000 or less per year and 88% having income levels under $35,000 per year. Our school has the highest level of poverty of ANY private school in Michigan.... Read More
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About San Juan Diego Academy
For over 150 years, Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids have educated the children of immigrants, helping them to build a new life. San Juan Diego Academy carries on this tradition by serving the educational needs of underserved children who live in some of our city’s most impoverished neighborhoods...
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