Young Alumni Survey 2016

Young Alumni Survey Results

Through an annual Young Alumni Survey, Marquette High gathers information from alumni who are one and four years beyond their graduation from MUHS. Below is information gathered from the most recent 2016 survey – the Classes of 2012 and 2015.

Survey Results

  • 100 percent of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that “Marquette High School provided them with the intellectual competence to succeed in further academic work.”
  • 97 percent of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that “Marquette High School prepared them to be open to growth.”
  • 93 percent of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that “Marquette High School fostered their development as a whole person.”
  • 87 percent of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that "Marquette High School helped them experience religion with greater depth and understanding."
  • 91 percent of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that "Marquette High School helped them to become a more loving individual."
  • 88 percent of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that "Marquette High School intensified their understanding of and commitment to justice for all people."
  • 78 percent of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that "Marquette High School fostered in them a commitment to volunteer and engage in community service regularly."
  • 93 percent of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that "Marquette High School encouraged them to pursue and develop leadership skills."

Alumni Comments

“I believe MUHS prepared me to succeed by teaching me how to manage my time, and how to tackle the challenges that life in college presents to every student." – ’15 Alumnus

“I found college to be slightly easier as a result of the work I put in and the work ethic I learned at MUHS!” – ’15 Alumnus

“MUHS was a very formative experience for me. The focus on faith and the Marquette community were very impactful.” – ’12 Alumnus

"In my experience, Marquette High gave me the perfect balance of rigorous schoolwork, a great community, and a lot of avenues for personal growth that allowed me to thrive in a university setting.” – ’12 Alumnus

“MUHS is a tremendous institution. I would not be where I am today without the many opportunities and challenges it provided me spiritually, intellectually and physically. AMDG” – ’12 Alumnus

“I felt well prepared. I wasn't a 4.0 student in high school, but I learned some really important lessons that can't always be captured in grades.” – '15 Alumnus

“Overall, Marquette High provided excellent preparation in the fundamental skills needed for a college course load, especially reading and writing. I entered college well ahead of most of my peers, which reduced my stress level and gave me more time for extracurricular activities.” – ’12 Alumnus

“MUHS was the time of my life.” – '12 Alumnus