South Florida Catholic Schools See Enrollment Surge: Nearly 37,000 Students Return
WPLG Local 10September 5, 20252 min566 views
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- π« Catholic school students across South Florida returned to class today for their first day of school.
- π« The Archdiocese of Miami oversees 65 Catholic schools, with students heading back to the classroom.
Enrollment Growth and School Reopening
- π Nearly 37,000 students are starting classes at over 60 different schools.
- π« St. Malachi Catholic School in Tamarac, which reopened two years ago with 27 students, welcomed over 100 students today.
- π‘ This school, serving pre-K through fifth grade, had previously closed more than a decade ago due to low enrollment.
Parental Perspectives and School Choice
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Parents expressed a mix of emotions, with some finding the first day of school for their young children bittersweet and emotional.
- π Many parents are choosing to enroll their children in Catholic schools, taking advantage of recent changes to Florida's school choice and scholarship system.
Factors Driving Enrollment Increases
- π The Archdiocese of Miami has experienced five consecutive years of enrollment growth.
- π° State scholarships from Florida help make Catholic schools more affordable for families, contributing to the surge.
- π The Archdiocese is planning to add more school locations in the coming years due to the increased demand.
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