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Cognia Accrediation
Katy, Texas – August 21, 2025 – St. John XXIII College Preparatory announced today that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
“Accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides St. John XXIII College Preparatory a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Principal, Joseph Noonan, “It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our willingness to enact meaningful change based on evaluation and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.”
Cognia recognizes schools worldwide that meet rigorous standards focused on creating productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. To earn Cognia accreditation, a school must submit to internal and external review. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term.
Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, stated, “Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of ensuring all students can flourish in engaging and equitable learning environments. We commend St. John XXIII College Preparatory for meeting high standards and making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”
Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Parents and interested community members can learn more about Cognia Accreditation at cognia.org
About Cognia
Cognia is a global, nonprofit improvement organization dedicated to helping institutions and other education
providers grow learners, teachers, and leaders. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, and
improvement services within a framework of continuous improvement. Serving 40,000 public and private
institutions from early learning through high school in more than 90 countries, Cognia brings a global perspective
About St. John XXIII College Preparatory
St. John XXIII College Preparatory, located in Katy, Texas, is a Catholic high school committed to educating the mind, body, and spirit of each student. Founded in 2004, the school fosters academic excellence, faith formation, leadership, and service, preparing students to succeed in college and in life. Rooted in Catholic tradition and guided by its mission to form young men and women into faith-filled leaders, St. John XXIII provides a supportive and challenging environment where students grow as disciples, scholars, and citizens. Learn more at www.sj23.org
St. John XXIII College Preparatory forms the hearts and minds of young men and women in a Christ-centered community dedicated to academic excellence, the pursuit of virtue, and service to others in the Tradition of the Catholic Church.
