The term 'Loyola' is associated with Jesuit schools, and is the name of a Spanish Basque priest and saint, St. Ignatius of Loyola. He founded the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, in 1540. The Jesuits are a religious order of the Catholic Church, and they have established many schools around the world. The name 'Loyola' is often used to refer to these schools, as a tribute to the founder of the Jesuits.