activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 20
- Deliver comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum College-Preparatory Academic ProgramsOffers a rigorous academic program including 24 AP courses, 19 dual-credit courses, a nationally accredited STEM program, humanities, theological study, fine and performing arts, and championship athletics as part of its college-preparatory curriculum.
- Delivers comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum College-Preparatory Academic ProgramsOffers a rigorous academic program including 24 AP courses, 19 dual-credit courses, a nationally-accredited STEM program, Humanities, theological study, fine and performing arts, and championship athletics as part of its college-preparatory curriculum.
- Host Educational and Community Events Student Milestone Celebration EventsHosts an annual STEM Showcase event for students and parents, and a Lancer Legacy Breakfast to recognize legacy status in the graduation program. It also encourages parental involvement in school activities, social events, and fundraisers.
- Host Lancer Legacy Breakfast event Student Milestone Celebration EventsOrganizes the Lancer Legacy Breakfast to recognize students with legacy status in the Class of 2026 during the graduation program.
- Host annual STEM Showcase event STEM Showcase & Expo EventsOrganizes an annual STEM Showcase event that engages students and parents in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities and demonstrations.
- Hosts Lancer Legacy Breakfast event Student Milestone Celebration EventsOrganizes the Lancer Legacy Breakfast to recognize legacy families in the Class of 2026 Graduation program, celebrating multi-generational school affiliation.
- Hosts annual STEM Showcase event STEM Showcase & Expo EventsOrganizes an annual STEM Showcase event that engages students and parents in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities and demonstrations.
- Maintain a Safety Reporting System Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & ResponseOperates an anonymous tip line for parents, faculty, staff, and students to report safety concerns, with messages checked daily and credible reports investigated.
- Operate Specialized Educational CentersOperates the Cracchiolo STEM Center with professional-grade labs for robotics, drone programming, and solar cart construction, and the Stearns Center for the Arts which houses facilities for theater, visual arts, music, and dance. Additionally, it opened the Salpointe Wellness Center in January 2025, featuring English classrooms and specialized wellness studios.
- Operate anonymous safety tip line Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & ResponseRuns an anonymous tip line for parents, faculty, staff, and students to report safety concerns, with messages reviewed daily and credible reports formally investigated.
- Operate the Cracchiolo STEM Center STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsRuns the Cracchiolo STEM Center featuring professional-grade laboratories where students participate in hands-on learning in robotics, drone programming, and solar cart construction.
- Operate the Salpointe Wellness CenterManages the Salpointe Wellness Center, opened in January 2025, which includes eleven English classrooms and specialized studios dedicated to wellness programming.
- Operate the Stearns Center for the Arts Volunteer-Based Theater SupportManages the Stearns Center for the Arts, a facility housing dedicated spaces for theater, visual arts, music, and dance programs.
- Operates anonymous safety tip line Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & ResponseRuns an anonymous tip line for parents, faculty, staff, and students to report safety concerns, with daily monitoring and investigation of credible reports.
- Operates the Cracchiolo STEM Center STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsRuns the Cracchiolo STEM Center featuring professional-grade labs where students participate in hands-on learning in robotics, drone programming, and solar cart construction.
- Operates the Salpointe Wellness CenterManages the Salpointe Wellness Center, opened in January 2025, which includes eleven English classrooms and specialized studios for wellness programming.
- Operates the Stearns Center for the ArtsManages the Stearns Center for the Arts, which includes dedicated facilities for theater, visual arts, music, and dance, supporting comprehensive fine and performing arts education.
- Promote parental involvement in school life Parent & Family Engagement ProgramsEncourages active parental participation in school activities, social events, and fundraising initiatives to strengthen community engagement.
- Promotes parental involvement in school life Parent & Family Engagement ProgramsEncourages active parental participation in academic, social, and fundraising events at the school to strengthen community engagement and student support.
- Provide College-Preparatory Education College-Preparatory Academic ProgramsOffers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum that includes 24 AP courses, 19 dual-credit courses, a nationally-accredited STEM program, a Humanities program, fine and performing arts, theological study, championship athletics programs, and various extra-curricular activities.
capacity building · 3
- Conduct institutional capacity building Institutional Sustainability PlanningEngages in accreditation, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, community building, and program development to support long-term institutional sustainability.
- Engages in institutional capacity building Institutional Sustainability PlanningConducts accreditation, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, community building, and program development to support long-term institutional sustainability and growth.
- Organizational Development and Strategic Planning Institutional Sustainability PlanningEngages in accreditation, institutional fundraising, community building, strategic planning, financial management, and program development, and is currently working towards goals outlined in its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Alumni Legacy Recognition alumni_engagementThe organization recognizes and celebrates the enduring legacy of its alumni through dedicated events and program acknowledgments, fostering a sense of continuity and connection within the school community.
- Community and Family Engagement community_and_family_engagementThe organization actively engages the broader community and parents through diverse events (arts, athletics, academic showcases) and by integrating them as essential members of the school community to support student well-being and school culture. This includes incorporating community service and mutual care into student life.
- Community engagement through integrated campus life community_engagement_through_school_eventsFosters school community vitality by designing inclusive campus spaces and hosting events in arts, athletics, and academics that engage students, families, and alumni, while embedding values-based reflection areas to support emotional and spiritual well-being.
- Community engagement through integrated campus life community_engagement_through_school_eventsFosters school community and student engagement by designing inclusive campus spaces and hosting events in the arts, athletics, and academics, while involving families and alumni as sustained participants in school culture.
- Faith-based education grounded in Carmelite tradition faith-based_educationThe organization integrates the Carmelite Charism—prayer, community, and service—into daily school life through structured spiritual practices and Catholic Social Teaching, aiming to form students holistically within a Christ-centered environment.
- Faith-based education rooted in Carmelite tradition faith-based_educationThe organization integrates the Carmelite Charism—prayer, community, and service—into daily school life through structured spiritual practices and Catholic Social Teaching, aiming to form students holistically within a Christ-centered environment.
- Holistic, Faith-Based Education in the Carmelite Tradition holistic_faith_based_educationThe organization provides a comprehensive, college-preparatory education rooted in the Carmelite tradition, integrating spiritual formation (prayer, community, service), academic rigor, arts, athletics, and co-curricular activities to foster faith, excellence, servant leadership, individual dignity, and global social justice. This approach aims for intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical, social, artistic, environmental, and emotional growth.
- Holistic, college-preparatory education model holistic_educationProvides a comprehensive educational experience that combines academic rigor with arts, athletics, co-curriculars, and moral-spiritual development to foster excellence, servant leadership, and global social justice.
- Social Justice and Human Dignity Advocacy social_justice_advocacyThe organization is committed to upholding the dignity of every human person by respecting individuals of all backgrounds (gender, race, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, financial resources) and actively working against unjust systems such as racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, and human trafficking, guided by Catholic Social Teaching.
- Social justice advocacy through dignity and inclusion social_justice_advocacyAdvances human dignity and equity by actively opposing systemic injustices such as racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, and human trafficking, while affirming the worth of individuals across gender, race, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
- Values-Integrated Campus Design values_integrated_designThe organization designs its campus facilities to be welcoming, educational, and inspirational, intentionally integrating spaces that reflect and reinforce its values, such as areas dedicated to kindness, meditation, and contemplation, to enhance student engagement and spiritual formation.
- Values-integrated student formation whole_child_educationEmbeds moral and spiritual values into the physical and programmatic environment through community service, contemplative spaces, and practices that promote kindness, mutual care, and inner reflection as part of whole-child development.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Athletics
Competitive sports programs in football, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball, among others
Campus Ministry
Religious programming including daily prayer, all-school Masses, spiritual retreats, and service opportunities grounded in Carmelite values
College-Preparatory Curriculum
Offers 24 AP courses, 19 dual-credit courses, and a nationally accredited STEM program, along with a signature Humanities program
Fine and Performing Arts
Comprehensive arts program housed in the Stearns Center for the Arts, including theater, visual arts, music, and dance
Wellness Center
Newly opened facility featuring wellness activities, meditation, an instructional kitchen, and eleven English classrooms
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Carmelite Board of Members Partner — Governs Salpointe Catholic High School.
- Carmelite Board of Members Partner — Oversees Salpointe Catholic High School as part of its religious affiliation with the Carmelite order
- Carmelites of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Partner — Took over the administration of the school in 1953 and continues to lead and inspire students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff.
- Carmelites of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Partner — The organization is affiliated with and inspired by the Carmelites of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary.
- Diocese of Tucson Funder — Broke ground on the construction of Salpointe High School after purchasing 40 acres.
- Rembrandt Photography Partner — Photographs students after they walk across the stage at Commencement, with photos available for purchase.
- St. Augustine Cathedral Partner — Hosts the Baccalaureate Mass and a graduation practice.
- Tucson Convention Center Partner — Hosts the Commencement Ceremony and a graduation practice.