What is School Choice?
Philadelphia, PA, November 21, 2025 – Liguori Academy
In Philadelphia, thousands of families are navigating a system where access to high-quality education is too often determined by ZIP code, income, or circumstance. School choice is the belief, and increasingly the movement, that every family deserves the right to choose the school that best fits their child’s needs, learning style, and future aspirations. We believe it is a civil right and a human right. It is rooted in the simple but revolutionary idea that a child’s potential should never be limited by the boundaries of their neighborhood or the quality of their assigned school.
School choice is more than selecting a school; it gives families the power to break free from what we call education deserts and choice deserts which are areas where options are scarce, underfunded, or inaccessible. In cities like Philadelphia, where students often face blocked access to quality workforce development schools, school choice becomes a vital pathway to opportunity.
At Liguori Academy, we proudly stand at the forefront of this movement. Our model is intentionally designed to offer families a meaningful choice: a school that not only meets 100% of students’ financial and educational needs, but also provides purpose, discipline, workforce preparation, and a community built on Boundless Love. We believe school choice is not just an educational preference, but the engine that drives transformation, equity, and real futures.
A Message from Liguori
By speaking clearly and confidently about the needs of working families and students, Liguori is committed to being the leading voice for school choice in Philadelphia. We are building a community that advocates for choice for families, students, alumni, staff, and community partners. Together, we are shaping a future where every child has the freedom, and the power, to choose success.
The PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs are an engine of school choice in action at Liguori Academy. Because 100% of our students qualify for need based scholarships through these vital initiatives, donor contributions are directly transformed into tuition assistance. This allows us to guarantee that no qualified student is denied a transformative education due to financial barriers, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to choose the learning environment that best ignites their potential.
Learn More about the Tax Credit Program HERE.
