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Educators and parents largely agree on the role of athletics in Catholic high schools, and while athletic programs influence enrollment decisions, academic quality remains the primary factor for parents. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To compare parent and educator perceptions of interscholastic athletics in Catholic high schools and assess how athletic programs influence parental enrollment decisions.

August 22, 2026Catholic education/Catholic education (Dayton, Ohio. Online)Open Access

A Comparative Analysis of Educator and Parent Perspectives of Catholic High School Athletics

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KCKevin J. CalkinsCatholic University of America

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Survey study reveals differing views on athletic student formation between parents and educators, indicating academic quality remains the primary enrollment driver.

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To compare parent and educator perceptions of interscholastic athletics in Catholic high schools and assess how athletic programs influence parental enrollment decisions.
Survey administration comparing parental viewpoints with educator perspectives regarding high school athletics.
Evaluation of parent decision-making criteria during the Catholic high school enrollment selection process.
Educators and parents largely aligned on the overall role of interscholastic athletics, with the primary divergence centered on the role of sports in student formation.
Athletic program strength and health served as important secondary considerations, but academic quality was identified as the primary factor influencing parental high school choice.

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Kevin J. Calkins (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895fd3ca7ade938187ebef https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.2902062026

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Survey study reveals differing views on athletic student formation between parents and educators, indicating academic quality remains the primary enrollment driver.

A Comparative Analysis of Educator and Parent Perspectives of Catholic High School Athletics

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A Comparative Analysis of Educator and Parent Perspectives of Catholic High School Athletics

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