In an era in which schools are closing due to poor performance, funding challenges, staff shortages, and low enrollment, Marian provides reliable, sustainable, and proven education for girls with limited means, but high potential. The drop in math scores alone are projected to reduce lifetime earnings for 48 million pandemic-era students by $900 billion in lost income. But Marian is proud to report that our students are achieving triple the proficiency of their local counterparts, closing pandemic gaps.
Meanwhile, Marian alumnae are achieving a 100% high school graduation rate (compared to 84% of their local peers), with 100% of graduates enrolling in a postsecondary program (compared to 61% of their local peers). Each alumna who earns their college degree thanks to this program will earn $800,000 more over the course of her lifetime. The Marian Class of 2020 is well on their way, after earning more than $4 million in scholarships from 50 colleges and universities nationwide.
Our donors, friends, and supporters make this possible. Our graduates are SHINING, accomplished young women who are creating positive change in our community.
Watch the Listen St. Louis podcast with Carol Daniel, featuring Mary Elizabeth Grimes, president of Marian Middle School.