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SALPOINTE CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 742382300 · $204K rev · operational · www.salpointe.org
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Salpointe Catholic High School is a college-preparatory high school in Tucson, Arizona, operating in the Carmelite tradition of prayer, community, and service. The school serves a diverse student population with a holistic education that emphasizes faith formation, academic excellence, servant leadership, and social justice. It offers rigorous academics, award-winning arts, competitive athletics, and co-curricular activities within a values-based environment.

activities · 23

what they do

direct service · 20
  • Deliver comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum College-Preparatory Academic Programs
    Offers 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 Programs
    Offers 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 Events
    Hosts 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 Events
    Organizes 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 Events
    Organizes 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 Events
    Organizes 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 Events
    Organizes 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 & Response
    Operates 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 Centers
    Operates 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 & Response
    Runs 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 Programs
    Runs 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 Center
    Manages 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 Support
    Manages 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 & Response
    Runs 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 Programs
    Runs 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 Center
    Manages 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 Arts
    Manages 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 Programs
    Encourages active parental participation in school activities, social events, and fundraising initiatives to strengthen community engagement.
  • Promotes parental involvement in school life Parent & Family Engagement Programs
    Encourages 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 Programs
    Offers 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 Planning
    Engages 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 Planning
    Conducts 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 Planning
    Engages 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

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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.