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Catholic High Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 25 Catholic high schools in the federal Private School Survey, across 4 dioceses. 6 have a faith scorecard so far.

Map of Catholic high schools in Iowa

Top lists in Iowa

Archdiocese of Dubuque

The Most Reverend Thomas Zinkula, Archbishop of Dubuque

SchoolCompass ScoreFaithAcademicsStudents
Holy Family Catholic Schools Honor RollCatholic School Compass Honor Roll: a Faith score of 85 or higher (grade A), with all four faith pillars rated and none below 70.
Dubuque · Parish school
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.1,649
Xavier High School RecommendedCompass Recommended: a Faith score of 80 or higher, at least three of the four pillars rated, and none below C (55). A school with an Academic Excellence score must also reach 80 on its Compass Score.
Cedar Rapids · Diocesan school
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.593
Beckman Catholic Junior/Senior High School
Dyersville · Diocesan school
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.332
Cedar Valley Catholic School
Waterloo · Parish school
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.733
Newman Catholic Elementary School
Mason City · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.558
Bosco Catholic School System
Gilbertville · Parish school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.299
Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School
Gilbertville · Parish school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.280
Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12
Bellevue · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.243

Diocese of Davenport

The Most Reverend Dennis G. Walsh, Bishop of Davenport

SchoolCompass ScoreFaithAcademicsStudents
Regina Catholic Education Center Junior/Senior High
Iowa City · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.400
Burlington Notre Dame
Burlington · Parish school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.AAcademics: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.395
Notre Dame Elementary School
Burlington · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.DAcademics: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.395
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary
West Point · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.319
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Clinton · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.214
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
Fort Madison · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.112

Diocese of Des Moines

The Most Reverend William M. Joensen, Bishop of Des Moines

SchoolCompass ScoreFaithAcademicsStudents
Dowling Catholic High School Honor RollCatholic School Compass Honor Roll: a Faith score of 85 or higher (grade A), with all four faith pillars rated and none below 70.
West Des Moines · Diocesan school
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.1,354
St. Albert Catholic
Council Bluffs · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.595

Diocese of Sioux City

The Most Reverend John E. Keehner Jr., Bishop of Sioux City

SchoolCompass ScoreFaithAcademicsStudents
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Honor RollCatholic School Compass Honor Roll: a Faith score of 85 or higher (grade A), with all four faith pillars rated and none below 70.
Sioux City · Diocesan school
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.527
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
Sioux City · Parish school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.1,510
Kuemper Catholic Grade School
Carroll · Parish school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.1,095
St. Edmond Catholic School
Fort Dodge · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.548
Gehlen Catholic School
Le Mars · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.496
Bishop Garrigan Campus
Algona · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.AAcademics: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.399
St. Mary's School
Remsen · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.DAcademics: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.195
St. Mary Elementary School
Remsen · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.194
St. Mary's School
Storm Lake · Diocesan school
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.103