Notre Dame Catholic School Annual Report | Page 10

Enrollment Review

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The 2015-2016 academic year continued a gradual trend of growth in student population. Notre Dame began the year with an enrollment of 261 students in grades 3k through 12th.

Nearly 40 new students, representing 21 different families were added to the student population. The school also maintained a positive student retention rate, with about eighty-seven percent of students returning from the previous year. Additional classroom sections of kindergarten, first grade and second grade were added to accommodate the growth in students at the Lower Campus.

The 51st Notre Dame Catholic School commencement saw 22 seniors walk across the gymnasium stage to receive their diplomas from Bishop Michael Olson and Superintendent Jennifer Pelletier. This continued an annual tradition of the school boasting the highest number of graduates in Wichita Falls among all private schools.

Director of Enrollment Matt Ledesma, under the administration of Principal Michael Edghill, look to make this unique educational experience available to a growing number of families in the Wichita Falls community.