The Niagara Catholic District School Board ranks among the top 10 out of 60 English-language school boards in Ontario for four-year graduation rates. Niagara Catholic’s four-year graduation rate in 2023 (the most current year available) was 89.2%, more than five per cent higher than provincial average. Niagara Catholic’s five-year graduation rate was 92.8%, five per cent higher than the provincial average.
To earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students need specific compulsory credits and optional credits, pass the literacy requirement, earn at least 2 online learning credits and complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities.
Minister's Certification of Recognition for Community Involvement
Students who have earned 50 or more community involvement hours by April 17th, 2026, will receive a certificate of special distinction: Bronze certificates for 50-99 hours, Silver for 100-199 hours, and Gold distinction for 200+ hours. These certificates of distinction will be included in each eligible student’s Ontario Secondary School Portfolio. Please ensure that you submit your community involvement hours by the April 17 deadline. For more information, please click here.
Click here to find a full breakdown of course and additional requirements on the Ministry of Education website.
Eligible activities are in our Christian Community Service Administrative Operational Procedures.