CATHOLIC-SCHOOLS, DROPOUT RATES AND EDUCATIONAL-ATTAINMENT

This paper examines the effect of Catholic schooling on high-school dr opout rates and educational attainment. Particular attention is given to the effect of selection into the Catholic school sector. After adju sting for self-selection, we find that sophomores in the Catholic scho ols are still substantially more likely to graduate with their class. It is also shown that seniors in the Catholic schools ave not move lik ely to acquire more schooling than other seniors if selection is taken into account.