Cassata is a private, nonprofit Catholic high school with an individualized instruction curriculum designed to serve students of all ages, faiths and financial backgrounds who wish to complete the requirements for their high school diploma or prepare for the GED. Cassata is located in Fort Worth and is open to students from across North Texas. Tuition is based on a sliding scale.
Cassata's academic model includes morning and afternoon sessions for those with scheduling constraints; small class sizes for personalized instruction; an individualized, self-paced curriculum for those who want to work at their own pace; and remedial English/math testing and classes if needed to ensure that all students have the proper foundation for high school learning.
Our students come to Cassata for a variety of reasons. Some are not challenged at their current school and seek an environment where they can reach their potential. Others must work to support their families or are suffering from health problems or anxiety issues. In the 2022-23 school year, 16% of Cassata's graduates were former dropouts, and 5% were raising children while going to school. There has also been an increase of students (41%) with learning differences. Though all Cassata students are required to pay some amount of tuition based on a sliding scale, 83% of students last year required some level of tuition assistance.
Regardless of why students come to Cassata, they leave with the tools to succeed. Dual credit courses are offered at Tarrant County College to qualified students free-of-charge. Last year, 70% of Cassata's graduates went on to post-secondary education, a trade school, joined the military or started an apprenticeship.
Cassata is most in need of funds for tuition assistance. Given the at-risk population of our students, Cassata never wants to turn a student away due to inability to pay the full tuition costs. This, however, requires substantial philanthropic support to keep our doors open to all students who need our school's unique, individualized academic model. While most private schools cover 90% or more of their operating costs through family-pay tuition, Cassata's tuition revenue covers less than 30% of our operating costs.
To fulfill our mission and serve our targeted student population, Cassata requires philanthropic contributions to help cover the gap between operating costs and tuition revenue through tuition assistance to students in need. Contributions from North Texas Giving Day donors help to bridge the financial gap, enabling Cassata to serve students regardless of their economic situations.
Cassata is a coeducational Catholic high school with a nurturing staff that provides a rigorous curriculum for students who desire a unique, customized environment that prepares them for college and their chosen career path. Cassata's open enrollment, self-paced learning and flexible schedule enable students of all backgrounds to raise their educational level, complete their secondary education and become healthy, independent, productive citizens.
Cassata Catholic High School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Organization name
CASSATA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
other names
Cassata Learning Center
Causes
Education - Career Prep, Education - Higher Ed
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Hispanic or Latinx
Address
1400 HEMPHILL ST