Marquette Catholic High School

What Marquette Catholic High School does

Marquette Catholic High School is a private Catholic college preparatory institution located at 306 W. 10th Street, Michigan City, Indiana, operating under the Catholic Diocese of Gary. Founded in 1886 as St. Mary's High School and renamed in 1968-69, it is the oldest Catholic high school in the Diocese of Gary and was the first four-year accredited Catholic high school in Northwest Indiana (1928). The school serves a domestic student body drawn from 15 feeder schools across Northwest Indiana (La Porte, Porter, and Lake Counties) plus an international student population from 12 countries supported by on-campus boarding houses. Total staff is approximately 31 individuals including principal, teachers, athletic director, enrollment director, office manager, and academic advising director.

The school's core academic product is the MQTT-U early-college program (launched 2017), a school-within-a-school model that enables students to earn an Academic Honors diploma while accumulating dual-credit college courses through partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University, and Purdue University. Supporting technology includes a 1:1 iPad initiative (also launched 2017, first in the Diocese of Gary), Google Classroom, RenWeb SIS, Notability, and Rosetta Stone. The Global Trading Lab, housed in the 2001-dedicated Scholl Student Center, and a Global Travel Program (England/France/Spain 2026, Australia/New Zealand 2027 via EF Tours) provide international exposure. Athletic, performing arts, and campus ministry programs round out the offering, with the athletics program having won 12 IHSAA team state championships.

Revenue mechanics center on recurring annual tuition of $10,500 for domestic day students (2026-2027 academic year) plus mandatory fees (registration $250, technology $350, fundraising $300, plus retreat and graduation fees). International student tuition is higher and requires direct inquiry. Revenue is supplemented by on-campus dining (La Terrazza Deli, Snack Shack), the Marquette Mulligan annual golf fundraiser, Marquette Foundation endowment distributions, Indiana Choice Scholarship Program vouchers, and tuition assistance administered through FACTS. Distribution is direct-to-family through domestic admissions (HSPT enrollment exam, RenWeb online application) and a dedicated international student recruitment process.

Name

Marquette Catholic High School

Legal name

Marquette Catholic High School

Website

https://marquette-hs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marquette Catholic High School is a private Catholic college preparatory school in Michigan City, Indiana, serving domestic Northwest Indiana families and international students from 12 countries. It offers dual-credit coursework through Ivy Tech, Indiana University, and Purdue, a 1:1 iPad program, and the MQTT-U early-college pathway.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Michigan City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Traditional Day Student: Primary revenue stream from tuition charges for domestic day students. 2026-2027 tuition is $10,500 per year. Additional fees include registration ($250), technology fee ($350), graduation fee ($200), FACTS enrollment fee ($50), parking fee ($50), retreat fees ($250 awakening, $125 service), and fundraising fee ($300).
2. International Student Program: Revenue from international day students and international boarding students. Boarding students reside in on-campus residences (boarding house for young men and young women) with 24/7 house parent supervision. Tuition and fees differ from domestic rates and require direct inquiry.
3. On-campus Dining (La Terrazza Deli and Snack Shack): Cafeteria and deli services generate ancillary revenue from students and staff. La Terrazza Deli (launched 2017) offers paninis, salads, wraps, soups; Snack Shack offers hot dogs, chips, soda, candy, Gatorade, water, pretzels, and pretzels with cheese.
4. Marquette Mulligan Fundraising Event: Annual fundraising golf outing held at Pottawattomie Country Club. Generates revenue through event registrations, sponsorships, and after-party participation. Previous events infused over $20,000 into the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Marquette Catholic High School delivers Catholic college preparatory education to roughly 400+ students in grades 9-12 through a unified academic program that includes a Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma track, dual-credit college coursework with Ivy Tech/Indiana University/Purdue via the MQTT-U early-college program, faith formation through Campus Ministry, competitive athletics, performing arts, global studies (Global Trading Lab and educational travel), and a 1:1 iPad learning environment. International day and boarding students are served from 12 countries, and on-campus dining is provided through La Terrazza Deli.

Product overview

Marquette Catholic High School is a Catholic college preparatory institution offering a unified educational program with multiple integrated components. The core offering is the MQTT-U Early College Program (launched 2017), a school-within-a-school model enabling students to earn both an Academic Honors diploma and college credits through dual-credit courses with Ivy Tech, Indiana University, and Purdue. This is supported by the 1:1 iPad Initiative providing each student an Apple iPad for paperless learning. The Global Trading Lab and Global Travel Program (with trips to England/France/Spain and Australia/New Zealand) provide international exposure. Performing Arts (theatre, chorus, musicals), Athletics (with 12 state championships), Campus Ministry (retreats, theology), and the on-campus La Terrazza Deli dining service round out the student experience. An International Student Program with boarding facilities serves students from 12 countries. Financial support is provided through the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program and a comprehensive college scholarships program, with the Class of 2023 receiving over $8.6 million in aggregate scholarship offers.

Differentiator

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Brands

• MQTT-U: Marquette Catholic High School's early-college program (MQTT-U) allows students to earn a Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma while also earning college credits towards an undergraduate degree through dual-credit courses. Launched in 2017 as a school within a school.

Products and services

• MQTT-U Early College Program A school-within-a-school model launched in 2017 enabling students to earn a Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma while simultaneously earning college credits toward an undergraduate degree through dual-credit courses, affording reduced college tuition and increased academic scholarship opportunity. First Catholic high school in Indiana to earn the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning's early-college endorsement in April 2021.
• Dual-Credit College Courses College-level courses offered in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University, and Purdue University, allowing students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements.
• International Student Program Program welcoming students from 12 countries with on-campus boarding facilities for young men and women, offering short-term American high school experiences, English language enhancement, and full four-year diploma programs. Includes 24/7 house parent supervision in boarding residences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2023 offered over $8.6 million in aggregate scholarship dollars, averaging more than $184,000 per student — more than 5x the full cost of four years of Marquette tuition ($10,500/year)
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FACTS (Factsmgt.com)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Partnership with FACTS for tuition management, billing, and payment processing. Beginning in 2019, FACTS services Marquette's tuition accounts. Also provides the school's website services platform. Manages enrollment payments, installment plans, and account communications. All seniors must be paid in full by May 15th through FACTS.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Partnership with RenWeb (now part of Finalsite/FACTS) for student information system, online enrollment application portal, and school management. Students register for enrollment exams through the RenWeb portal. The online application for admission is hosted on the RenWeb platform.
• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership providing dual-credit college courses for Marquette students. Ivy Tech is one of three university partners (along with Indiana University and Purdue University) offering dual-credit coursework through the MQTT-U early-college program. Students earn college credits applicable toward undergraduate degrees while completing high school requirements.
• Indiana UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership providing dual-credit college courses for Marquette students. Indiana University is one of three university partners (along with Ivy Tech and Purdue University) offering dual-credit coursework through the MQTT-U early-college program. Students earn IU credits while in high school.
• Purdue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership providing dual-credit college courses for Marquette students. Purdue University is one of three university partners (along with Indiana University and Ivy Tech) offering dual-credit coursework through the MQTT-U early-college program. Purdue's transfer credit policies allow students to apply credits toward Purdue degrees or transfer to other institutions.
• EF Tours (Educational Tours)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with EF Tours for educational travel programs. Spring 2026 trip to England, France, and Spain and Spring 2027 trip to Australia & New Zealand are facilitated through EF Tours. The school promotes these trips as part of its Global Studies program.
• Catholic Diocese of GarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarquette Catholic High School is part of the Catholic Diocese of Gary, Indiana. The Diocese provides oversight, accreditation support, and tuition assistance funding. Marquette is the oldest Catholic high school in the Diocese. The Diocese's strategic plan guides institutional priorities.
• Indiana Department of Education (Choice Scholarship Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership through the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program. The program provides vouchers (90% of tuition) for eligible Indiana students based on household income limits, allowing state funding to follow students to Marquette. Income limits range from $115,810 for 1-person households to $482,110 for 10-person households for the 2025-26 school year.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarquette announced an alliance with Habitat for Humanity in August 2018 for community service projects. Students participate in service-learning retreats and community engagement activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cathedral High School: Catholic college preparatory high school in Indianapolis, Indiana. Comparable as an Indiana Catholic high school with college-prep mission, though it serves a larger metropolitan market than Marquette's Northwest Indiana region.
• Andrean High School: Catholic college preparatory high school in Merrillville, Indiana, also part of the Catholic Diocese of Gary. Directly comparable as a regional Catholic high school competing for the same Northwest Indiana families and diocesan resources.
• Roncalli High School: Catholic college prep high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Comparable as a Catholic high school with similar college-prep, faith-based mission and dual-credit/AP programming.
• Bishop Noll Institute: Catholic college prep high school in Hammond, Indiana, operating under the Diocese of Gary. Directly comparable as a peer diocesan Catholic high school serving overlapping Indiana families with similar college-prep mission.
• Guerin Catholic High School: Catholic college preparatory high school in Noblesville, Indiana. Comparable as an Indiana Catholic high school with similar college-prep curriculum, dual-credit offerings, and faith formation programs.

Broad incumbents

• Saint Ignatius College Prep: Large Jesuit Catholic college prep high school in Chicago. Comparable as a regional Catholic college prep school, though significantly larger and serving a broader metro market with more extensive programming.

Emerging players

• Providence Cristo Rey High School: Catholic college prep high school in Indianapolis serving under-resourced families through corporate work-study model. Comparable as an Indiana Catholic college prep school, though with a distinctly different mission focus and tuition model.
• Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family: Catholic classical high school network with locations across multiple states. Comparable as a faith-based Catholic high school model, though it emphasizes classical curriculum over Marquette's technology-forward, dual-credit approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MarquetteHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarquetteCatholicHighSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/marquette-catholic-high-school-93

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Profiles9 records

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