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Carmel Catholic High SchoolStrategic Planning & Visioning

About the work

Who they are...

Carmel Catholic High School is a college preparatory institution in Mundelein, IL that empowers students to be leaders rooted in faith and scholarship. As the school approached its 50th anniversary, it sought a long-term strategy to guide its growth and impact.

Their Challenge

Carmel Catholic faced aging infrastructure, shifting demographics within the Catholic community, and increasing competition from local high schools. Leadership turned to Evolve to help assess their competitive landscape and create a forward-looking strategic plan that would position the school for continued success.

“My experience with our consultants was outstanding. I am extremely happy with the high quality of their work. Tina Herpe did a tremendous job leading Carmel Catholic through the strategic planning process. The team's support exceeded all my expectations, and they were instrumental in the success of our plan.”

DR. BRAD BONHAM, PRESIDENT

Key Deliverables & Results

Evolve delivered a 5-year strategic plan that provided Carmel Catholic with a clear path toward the future, including detailed tactics and timelines to help the school achieve its goals. 

  • Canvassed nearly 1,800 community members via surveys, focus groups, and interviews
  • Conducted a SWOT and competitive analysis of 12 peer high schools
  • Trained the strategic planning committee and seven subcommittees on process and alignment
  • Reviewed and refined goals across seven key areas, including academics, facilities, Catholic identity, and student life
  • Delivered a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan with clear tactics and timelines

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