Contrarian, I am glad that you enjoyed the website and am actually impressed that you looked at it. But what you didn't pick up on is that catholic schools are now creating their own funding mechanisms (non governmental funded unlike public schools) to pay for special needs children of all types to receive an "equal" education to those regular kids in the catholic schools. I know from personal involvement, for example they take: Downs Syndrome, Autism spectrum, Behavior Disorders, drug and fetal alcohol syndrome babies. I think your wife could attest to the expanse and difficulties with these. Also you do not have to be rich to attend catholic schools just a commitment to your child's education. Hence, those involved with education are most likely involved in their kids athletics as well. Tuition can range anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Scholarships are very limited and are given based on financial need and academics only, NOT ATHLETICS!!!! If you look at the MO example of the multiplier, it doesn't effect the Rockhursts of the world, but KILLS the athletic competitive potential of all the small schools. Look at Archbishop O'Hara in KC less than 5oo students and they routinely get beat up on by much larger schools. So when an educational choice is available which school would a talented athlete choose? To play soccer for a perennial champion like Rockhurst or never make it to state at an O'Hara? It will not hurt Aquinas whom YOU most despise, but will hurt small schools like St Thomas More Prep. Be Advised!