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Dowling Catholic High School

  • UbicaciónWest Des Moines, IA
  • Tipo y tamañoEscuela diocesana · Grados 9–12 · 1,354 estudiantes
  • PatrocinadorDiócesis de Des Moines

Dowling Catholic High School is a coeducational Catholic high school in West Des Moines listed among the educational institutions of the Diocese of Des Moines. Mass is offered each weekday morning and during PRIME Time in St. Joseph Chapel, adoration is available most school days, confession is offered most days, and a diocesan priest serves as chaplain. Students take theology every semester, complete 80 hours of Christian service, and have retreats offered in every grade.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 2

  • Lunes a viernes7:15 a. m.St. Joseph Chapel · School days.
  • Lunes a viernes2:42 p. m.–3:15 p. m.St. Joseph Chapel · PRIME Time Mass. PRIME Time runs 2:42-3:15 PM on regular school days (2026-27 handbook).

Confesión 2

  • Lunes a viernes2:42 p. m.–3:15 p. m.Father Acrea Sacristy in the Narthex · Most school days during PRIME Time (2:42-3:15 PM per the handbook) and immediately after school.
  • Jueves6:00 p. m.Dowling Catholic High School · Revive: one Thursday a month; dates announced by Campus Ministry.

Adoración 2

  • Lunes a viernes8:00 a. m.–2:30 p. m.St. Joseph Chapel · Most days when school is in session.
  • Jueves6:00 p. m.Dowling Catholic High School · Revive: one Thursday a month; dates announced by Campus Ministry.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 8 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (2)
  1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Daily Mass in St. Joseph Chapel Monday - Friday 7:15 am, Primetime”
    Daily Mass is offered Monday-Friday at 7:15 AM and during PRIME Time in St. Joseph Chapel.
    “Reconciliation is available most days during Prime Time and immediately after school in the Father Acrea Sacristy in the Narthex. Thank you to our DCHS priests and area retired priests for offering this sacrament for our students!”
    Confession is available most school days during PRIME Time and right after school.
    “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available in the St. Joseph chapel from 8 am to 2:30 pm most days when school is in session at DCHS. Students may stop in between classes and during lunch to say hello to Jesus!”
    Eucharistic adoration is available in St. Joseph Chapel from 8 AM to 2:30 PM most school days.
    “A night of witness, praise, Eucharistic adoration, and confession held one Thursday a month at 6 pm.”
    Revive, with adoration and confession, is held one Thursday each month at 6 PM.
    “A night of witness, praise, Eucharistic adoration, and confession held one Thursday a month at 6 pm.”
    Revive, with adoration and confession, is held one Thursday each month at 6 PM.
  2. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “they may request to attend PRIME Time Mass in the Chapel or be seen for Reconciliation.”
    Students may attend PRIME Time Mass in the chapel or go to Reconciliation during PRIME Time.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

Map of Dowling Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart Church: 1.2 mi1Saint Theresa's Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Saint Pius X Church: 2.4 mi3Saint Augustin Catholic Church: 2.7 mi4Formation & Ministry and St. Joseph Chapel, Dowling Catholic High School: 0.1 miDowling Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›
  1. Sacred Heart Church — 1.2 mi · 1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
  2. Saint Theresa's Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1230 Merle Hay Road
  3. Saint Pius X Church — 2.4 mi · 3663 66th Street
  4. Saint Augustin Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 545 42nd Street, Des Moines

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

BVida sacramental: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Vida sacramental

80 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarAlgunas veces al año (The 2026-27 handbook lists all-school Masses 'throughout the year' for feast days and one Mass per class each semester. No page gives the number of all-school Masses; a monthly or weekly pattern is not established.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “With the assistance of a chaplain, the spirituality of students at Dowling Catholic is nurtured in many ways, including: * All-school prayer at the beginning and end of each school day * Morning prayer in the chapel on various days throughout the week * Daily Mass offered in the chapel * All-school Masses throughout the year * All-class Masses (1 per class per semester)”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists all-school prayer at the start and end of each day, daily Mass, all-school Masses during the year and one Mass per class each semester.
      “Students can participate through prayer daily at the beginning of the day, start of every class, and at the conclusion of the school day. Liturgy plays a role in the development of servant leadership through daily Masses offered before school and during PRIME Time. The entire school gathers for liturgy to celebrate various feast days during the school year.”
      Prayer opens the day and every class and closes the day; daily Masses are offered before school and during PRIME Time; the whole school gathers for feast-day liturgies.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusSí (Mass Monday-Friday at 7:15 AM and during PRIME Time (2:42-3:15 PM) in St. Joseph Chapel.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass in St. Joseph Chapel Monday - Friday 7:15 am, Primetime”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday-Friday at 7:15 AM and during PRIME Time in St. Joseph Chapel.
    2. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students can participate through prayer daily at the beginning of the day, start of every class, and at the conclusion of the school day. Liturgy plays a role in the development of servant leadership through daily Masses offered before school and during PRIME Time. The entire school gathers for liturgy to celebrate various feast days during the school year.”
      Prayer opens the day and every class and closes the day; daily Masses are offered before school and during PRIME Time; the whole school gathers for feast-day liturgies.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarMensual o con más frecuencia (Confession is available most school days during PRIME Time and immediately after school. Revive includes confession one Thursday a month. Lenten reconciliation services are also held.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Reconciliation is available most days during Prime Time and immediately after school in the Father Acrea Sacristy in the Narthex. Thank you to our DCHS priests and area retired priests for offering this sacrament for our students!”
      Confession is available most school days during PRIME Time and right after school.
      “A night of witness, praise, Eucharistic adoration, and confession held one Thursday a month at 6 pm.”
      Revive, with adoration and confession, is held one Thursday each month at 6 PM.
    2. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “they may request to attend PRIME Time Mass in the Chapel or be seen for Reconciliation.”
      Students may attend PRIME Time Mass in the chapel or go to Reconciliation during PRIME Time.
      “* Reconciliation services during Lent * Weekly Rosary after school * Retreat opportunities: Suscipe for seniors; Kairos for juniors; Quest for sophomores, Metanoia for freshmen and a Retreat for all freshmen at Dowling Catholic.”
      The handbook lists Lenten reconciliation services, a weekly Rosary, and retreats for every grade.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaCon regularidad (mensual o más) (Adoration in St. Joseph Chapel from 8 AM to 2:30 PM most school days, plus Revive with Eucharistic adoration one Thursday a month.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available in the St. Joseph chapel from 8 am to 2:30 pm most days when school is in session at DCHS. Students may stop in between classes and during lunch to say hello to Jesus!”
      Eucharistic adoration is available in St. Joseph Chapel from 8 AM to 2:30 PM most school days.
      “A night of witness, praise, Eucharistic adoration, and confession held one Thursday a month at 6 pm.”
      Revive, with adoration and confession, is held one Thursday each month at 6 PM.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSí (Reed Flood is listed as Chaplain on the school's faith page, and the Diocese of Des Moines directory lists Rev. Reed Flood as Chaplain, Dowling Catholic High School.)
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “List of 6 members. Stephanie Parks Director of Campus Ministry Reed Flood Chaplain Terry Clark Theology Department Chair Christy Sheaff Retreats & Liturgy Drew Croegaert Peyton Jameson”
      The faith page lists six team members, including Stephanie Parks (Director of Campus Ministry), Reed Flood (Chaplain) and Christy Sheaff (Retreats & Liturgy).
    2. 2026-27 Priests | Diocese of Des Moinesdmdiocese.org/filesimages/Communicatons/Diocesan%20Directory/2026-27%20Priests.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Reed Flood Vicar General Chaplain Moderator of the Diocesan Dowling Catholic High School”
      The diocesan directory of priests lists Rev. Reed Flood as Chaplain, Dowling Catholic High School (the PDF is set in two columns; 'Vicar General' and 'Moderator of the Diocesan' belong to the adjacent entry).
    3. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “With the assistance of a chaplain, the spirituality of students at Dowling Catholic is nurtured in many ways, including: * All-school prayer at the beginning and end of each school day * Morning prayer in the chapel on various days throughout the week * Daily Mass offered in the chapel * All-school Masses throughout the year * All-class Masses (1 per class per semester)”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists all-school prayer at the start and end of each day, daily Mass, all-school Masses during the year and one Mass per class each semester.
ATeología y plan de estudios: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Teología y plan de estudios

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (Students earn 0.5 theology credit every semester of attendance; with eight classes per semester, a full-year course is 1 credit; eight semesters equal four full-year equivalents. Theology is taken in every grade. The graduation requirements page also lists 4 theology credits.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To receive a diploma from Dowling Catholic, a student must earn 32 units of credit, which would include .5 credits in Theology each semester of attendance.”
      Students earn 0.5 theology credit every semester they attend.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To receive a diploma from Dowling Catholic, students must earn 32 units of credit and complete 80 hours of Christian service. Each student is enrolled in eight classes per semester. Students receive 8.75 units of credit each year.”
      Students take eight classes per semester and must complete 80 hours of Christian service to graduate.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Sí (The handbook says the curriculum is infused with faith, and the welcome page says faith and values are incorporated into the curriculum and daily routine.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The curriculum at Dowling Catholic is infused with faith to create an environment of faith and academic excellence daily.”
      The school states that its curriculum is infused with faith.
    2. Welcome to DCHS | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/about-dchs/welcome-to-dchs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a Catholic school, our focus is to provide your student with an educational setting where faith and values are incorporated into the curriculum and daily routine to provide a foundation for success.”
      The school says faith and values are incorporated into the curriculum.
ACultura del campus: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Cultura del campus

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (A required day-long retreat for all freshmen, plus Metanoia (grade 9), Quest (grade 10), Kairos (grade 11) and a senior retreat (Suscipe in the handbook. Encounter: Drink, See, Rise! on the faith page) and a spring Senior Day of Reflection. Retreats after freshman year are offered as opportunities.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “* Reconciliation services during Lent * Weekly Rosary after school * Retreat opportunities: Suscipe for seniors; Kairos for juniors; Quest for sophomores, Metanoia for freshmen and a Retreat for all freshmen at Dowling Catholic.”
      The handbook lists Lenten reconciliation services, a weekly Rosary, and retreats for every grade.
    2. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All freshmen attend a day-long retreat in the fall led by nationally renowned Catholic speakers, DCHS faculty and a group of DCHS seniors.”
      All freshmen attend a day-long fall retreat.
      “Quest is a 24-hour retreat opportunity for sophomores. The retreat takes place at the St. Thomas More Center in Panora, IA, and runs from Sunday noon through Monday afternoon.”
      Quest is a 24-hour sophomore retreat.
      “Kairos is a four-day retreat available to juniors.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat available to juniors.
      “Encounter: Drink, See, Rise! is a Catholic High School Senior retreat centered on three transformative Gospel encounters with Jesus”
      The faith page lists a senior retreat, Encounter: Drink, See, Rise!
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Personal de pastoralDos o más (6 people listed on the faith page team: Director of Campus Ministry, Chaplain, Theology Department Chair, Retreats & Liturgy, and two people with no listed role. At least three hold ministry roles.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “List of 6 members. Stephanie Parks Director of Campus Ministry Reed Flood Chaplain Terry Clark Theology Department Chair Christy Sheaff Retreats & Liturgy Drew Croegaert Peyton Jameson”
      The faith page lists six team members, including Stephanie Parks (Director of Campus Ministry), Reed Flood (Chaplain) and Christy Sheaff (Retreats & Liturgy).
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaDos o más (Ut Fidem (Serva Fidem) small groups, Students for Life Club, Men's Sacred Chorus and Huddle, plus a weekly Rosary after school.)
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Serva Fidem supports students in forming deep, personal relationships with Christ through small group ministry and faith mentoring.”
      Serva Fidem (Ut Fidem) offers small-group ministry and faith mentoring.
      “Through weekly meetings, educational activities, and fundraisers the Dowling Catholic Students for Life Club seeks to promote and reflect the Catholic Church’s consistent ethic of life which respects all human life from conception until natural death.”
      A Students for Life Club meets weekly.
      “The Men’s Sacred Chorus is a group of singers who wish to lift up their voices for the glory of God. We sing various kinds of Gregorian and Eastern chants in addition to Sacred Polyphony for daily Mass.”
      The Men's Sacred Chorus sings chant and polyphony for daily Mass.
    2. Ut Fidem | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/ut-fidem · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ut Fidem supports students in forming deep, personal relationships with Jesus Christ through weekly small groups of 5-6 and are actively discipled by an adult faith mentor.”
      Ut Fidem groups of five or six students meet weekly with an adult mentor.
    3. Activities | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Huddle is a group that seeks to connect student-athletes on campus and provide a space where they can support and encourage one another in both their faith and athletics.”
      Huddle is a faith group for student-athletes.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (Prayer at the start of the day, the start of every class and the end of the day, and daily Masses before school and during PRIME Time.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students can participate through prayer daily at the beginning of the day, start of every class, and at the conclusion of the school day. Liturgy plays a role in the development of servant leadership through daily Masses offered before school and during PRIME Time. The entire school gathers for liturgy to celebrate various feast days during the school year.”
      Prayer opens the day and every class and closes the day; daily Masses are offered before school and during PRIME Time; the whole school gathers for feast-day liturgies.
      “With the assistance of a chaplain, the spirituality of students at Dowling Catholic is nurtured in many ways, including: * All-school prayer at the beginning and end of each school day * Morning prayer in the chapel on various days throughout the week * Daily Mass offered in the chapel * All-school Masses throughout the year * All-class Masses (1 per class per semester)”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists all-school prayer at the start and end of each day, daily Mass, all-school Masses during the year and one Mass per class each semester.
AServicio y doctrina social católica: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Horas de servicio obligatorias40 horas o más en cuatro años (80 hours of Christian service over four years (ten hours and a reflection paper each semester).)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to earn 2.0 units of Service Hours credit prior to graduation by completing 80 hours of Christian service over four years.”
      Graduation requires 80 hours of Christian service over four years.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To receive a diploma from Dowling Catholic, students must earn 32 units of credit and complete 80 hours of Christian service. Each student is enrolled in eight classes per semester. Students receive 8.75 units of credit each year.”
      Students take eight classes per semester and must complete 80 hours of Christian service to graduate.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Sí (Students for Life Club with weekly meetings.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Through weekly meetings, educational activities, and fundraisers the Dowling Catholic Students for Life Club seeks to promote and reflect the Catholic Church’s consistent ethic of life which respects all human life from conception until natural death.”
      A Students for Life Club meets weekly.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (Service of Solidarity, the Terra Livre Club (solidarity with Goiania, Brazil, with some spring-break trips) and Habitat for Humanity.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Activities | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Service Of Solidarity (SOS) An organization that helps the children of families who attend an ELL (English Language Learner) class at Trinity United Methodist Church in Des Moines, IA.”
      Service of Solidarity serves children of families in an English-language-learner class.
      “Assisting the work of Terra Livre in Goiania, Brazil. Students work to understand the poverty of Brazil and in solidarity attempt to eliminate poverty here at home. Some years a trip to Goiania is planned for Spring Break.”
      The Terra Livre Club supports work in Goiania, Brazil, with an occasional spring-break trip.
      “Habitat For Humanity Work in partnership with God and volunteers to eliminate poverty housing.”
      A Habitat for Humanity club is listed.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

  • Mass is offered twice each school day in St. Joseph Chapel, before school and during PRIME Time.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass in St. Joseph Chapel Monday - Friday 7:15 am, Primetime”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday-Friday at 7:15 AM and during PRIME Time in St. Joseph Chapel.
    2. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “they may request to attend PRIME Time Mass in the Chapel or be seen for Reconciliation.”
      Students may attend PRIME Time Mass in the chapel or go to Reconciliation during PRIME Time.
      “Students can participate through prayer daily at the beginning of the day, start of every class, and at the conclusion of the school day. Liturgy plays a role in the development of servant leadership through daily Masses offered before school and during PRIME Time. The entire school gathers for liturgy to celebrate various feast days during the school year.”
      Prayer opens the day and every class and closes the day; daily Masses are offered before school and during PRIME Time; the whole school gathers for feast-day liturgies.
  • Eucharistic adoration is available most school days from 8 AM to 2:30 PM, and confession is available most school days.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available in the St. Joseph chapel from 8 am to 2:30 pm most days when school is in session at DCHS. Students may stop in between classes and during lunch to say hello to Jesus!”
      Eucharistic adoration is available in St. Joseph Chapel from 8 AM to 2:30 PM most school days.
      “Reconciliation is available most days during Prime Time and immediately after school in the Father Acrea Sacristy in the Narthex. Thank you to our DCHS priests and area retired priests for offering this sacrament for our students!”
      Confession is available most school days during PRIME Time and right after school.
  • A diocesan priest, Rev. Reed Flood, is listed as school chaplain.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “List of 6 members. Stephanie Parks Director of Campus Ministry Reed Flood Chaplain Terry Clark Theology Department Chair Christy Sheaff Retreats & Liturgy Drew Croegaert Peyton Jameson”
      The faith page lists six team members, including Stephanie Parks (Director of Campus Ministry), Reed Flood (Chaplain) and Christy Sheaff (Retreats & Liturgy).
    2. 2026-27 Priests | Diocese of Des Moinesdmdiocese.org/filesimages/Communicatons/Diocesan%20Directory/2026-27%20Priests.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Reed Flood Vicar General Chaplain Moderator of the Diocesan Dowling Catholic High School”
      The diocesan directory of priests lists Rev. Reed Flood as Chaplain, Dowling Catholic High School (the PDF is set in two columns; 'Vicar General' and 'Moderator of the Diocesan' belong to the adjacent entry).
  • Students take theology every semester and complete 80 hours of Christian service.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To receive a diploma from Dowling Catholic, a student must earn 32 units of credit, which would include .5 credits in Theology each semester of attendance.”
      Students earn 0.5 theology credit every semester they attend.
      “Students are required to earn 2.0 units of Service Hours credit prior to graduation by completing 80 hours of Christian service over four years.”
      Graduation requires 80 hours of Christian service over four years.

Inquietudes

  • Published pages describe all-school Masses 'throughout the year' and one Mass per class each semester.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student/Family Handbook | Dowling Catholic High Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/1fVV8M11N1j9dCtmCHOd-ZhFz0w4gvIV8fvGzIb9ZtT0/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “With the assistance of a chaplain, the spirituality of students at Dowling Catholic is nurtured in many ways, including: * All-school prayer at the beginning and end of each school day * Morning prayer in the chapel on various days throughout the week * Daily Mass offered in the chapel * All-school Masses throughout the year * All-class Masses (1 per class per semester)”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists all-school prayer at the start and end of each day, daily Mass, all-school Masses during the year and one Mass per class each semester.
      “Students can participate through prayer daily at the beginning of the day, start of every class, and at the conclusion of the school day. Liturgy plays a role in the development of servant leadership through daily Masses offered before school and during PRIME Time. The entire school gathers for liturgy to celebrate various feast days during the school year.”
      Prayer opens the day and every class and closes the day; daily Masses are offered before school and during PRIME Time; the whole school gathers for feast-day liturgies.
  • Only the freshman day retreat is described as attended by all students. Quest, Kairos and the senior retreat are offered as opportunities, and the senior retreat has a $190 fee.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All freshmen attend a day-long retreat in the fall led by nationally renowned Catholic speakers, DCHS faculty and a group of DCHS seniors.”
      All freshmen attend a day-long fall retreat.
      “Quest is a 24-hour retreat opportunity for sophomores. The retreat takes place at the St. Thomas More Center in Panora, IA, and runs from Sunday noon through Monday afternoon.”
      Quest is a 24-hour sophomore retreat.
      “Kairos is a four-day retreat available to juniors.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat available to juniors.
      “Encounter: Drink, See, Rise! is a Catholic High School Senior retreat centered on three transformative Gospel encounters with Jesus”
      The faith page lists a senior retreat, Encounter: Drink, See, Rise!

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Formation & Ministry and St. Joseph Chapel, Dowling Catholic High School

  • Dirección: 1400 Buffalo Rd., West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Ubicación: En el campus
  • Instalaciones: chapel, sacristy for confession

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Fuente: dowlingcatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, dowlingcatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, dowlingcatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, dowlingcatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, dowlingcatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

19 groups and regular activities · 11 on campus, 8 off campus

Retiros 6

  • MetanoiaFuera del campus
    Feb. 28-Mar. 1 and Apr. 11-12, 2027
    Overnight freshman retreat led by seniors at St. Thomas More Center in Panora, Iowa, with talks, small groups, prayer and Mass.
  • QuestFuera del campus
    Nov. 15-16, 2026 and Jan. 24-25, 2027
    24-hour sophomore retreat at St. Thomas More Center in Panora, Iowa, led by seniors and faculty.
  • KairosFuera del campus
    Seven sessions, Oct. 2026-May 2027
    Four-day junior retreat at the Creighton Retreat Center near Griswold, Iowa, led by students and faculty.
  • Encounter: Drink, See, Rise! senior retreatFuera del campus
    January 15-17
    Senior retreat at St. Thomas More Center in Panora, Iowa, facilitated by Father P.J. McManus; cost $190 with scholarships available.
  • Freshman Retreat (Get Your Heart in the Game)En el campus
    Fall
    Day-long retreat for all freshmen led by Catholic speakers, faculty and seniors, part of the Freshman Month of Welcome.
  • Senior Day of ReflectionEn el campus
    Spring
    Spring day of reflection for seniors on their time at the school.

Servicio 6

  • Christian Service Hours programFuera del campus
    80 hours of Christian service over four years, ten hours and a reflection paper each semester; a service cord for 210 or more hours.
  • Service of Solidarity (SOS)Fuera del campus
    Serves children of families in an English-language-learner class at Trinity United Methodist Church in Des Moines.
  • Habitat for HumanityFuera del campus
    Club working with Habitat for Humanity to eliminate poverty housing.
  • St. Joseph Fall ProjectFuera del campus
    Annually, usually a Sunday in the fall
    Annual all-school project to raise money for or serve a cause, coordinated by the senior Leadership Team.
  • Terra Livre ClubEn el campus
    Supports the work of Terra Livre in Goiania, Brazil, and works against poverty locally; some years include a spring-break trip to Goiania.
  • Christmas BasketsEn el campus
    Christmas season
    All-school project led by the senior class to assist families in need at Christmas.

Formación en la fe 1

  • Ut Fidem (Serva Fidem) small groupsEn el campus
    Semanal
    Weekly small groups of five or six students with an adult faith mentor, focused on prayer, the sacraments and Church teaching.

Clubes y grupos 2

  • Students for Life ClubEn el campus
    Semanal
    Club with weekly meetings, educational activities and fundraisers promoting respect for human life from conception to natural death.
  • HuddleEn el campus
    Group where student-athletes support one another in faith and athletics.

Liturgia y oración 4

  • ReviveEn el campus
    One Thursday a month, 6 PM
    Evening of witness, praise, Eucharistic adoration and confession.
  • Men's Sacred ChorusEn el campus
    Singers who provide Gregorian and Eastern chant and sacred polyphony for daily Mass.
  • Weekly RosaryEn el campus
    Weekly, after school
    Rosary prayed after school.
  • Morning prayer in the chapelEn el campus
    Morning prayer in the chapel on various days of the week.

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Fuentes (3)
  1. Faith | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “List of 6 members. Stephanie Parks Director of Campus Ministry Reed Flood Chaplain Terry Clark Theology Department Chair Christy Sheaff Retreats & Liturgy Drew Croegaert Peyton Jameson”
    The faith page lists six team members, including Stephanie Parks (Director of Campus Ministry), Reed Flood (Chaplain) and Christy Sheaff (Retreats & Liturgy).
    “Daily Mass in St. Joseph Chapel Monday - Friday 7:15 am, Primetime”
    Daily Mass is offered Monday-Friday at 7:15 AM and during PRIME Time in St. Joseph Chapel.
    “Reconciliation is available most days during Prime Time and immediately after school in the Father Acrea Sacristy in the Narthex. Thank you to our DCHS priests and area retired priests for offering this sacrament for our students!”
    Confession is available most school days during PRIME Time and right after school.
    “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available in the St. Joseph chapel from 8 am to 2:30 pm most days when school is in session at DCHS. Students may stop in between classes and during lunch to say hello to Jesus!”
    Eucharistic adoration is available in St. Joseph Chapel from 8 AM to 2:30 PM most school days.
    “Dowling Catholic High School 1400 Buffalo Rd. West Des Moines, IA 50265 Main: 515-225-3000”
    The school is at 1400 Buffalo Rd., West Des Moines, IA 50265.
  2. Contact | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Formation & Ministry 515.222.1083”
    The Formation & Ministry office phone is 515-222-1083.
    “Formation & Ministry 515.222.1083”
    The Formation & Ministry office phone is 515-222-1083.
  3. Ut Fidem | Dowling Catholic High Schooldowlingcatholic.org/ut-fidem · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Ut Fidem supports students in forming deep, personal relationships with Jesus Christ through weekly small groups of 5-6 and are actively discipled by an adult faith mentor.”
    Ut Fidem groups of five or six students meet weekly with an adult mentor.

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Excelencia académica

BExcelencia académica: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.
81 de 100
De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

  • Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 75% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.97%
  • Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 25% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.14.6 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

TipoEscuela diocesana
DiócesisDiócesis de Des Moines, IA
Grados9–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)1,354
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 121,354
Mixta o de un solo sexoMixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro14.6 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años97%
EntornoCiudad

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Des Moines

Mons. William M. Joensen, obispo de Des Moines

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: dmdiocese.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Dowling Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Dowling Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Des Moines. Its sponsor is Diocese of Des Moines.
What is Dowling Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
91 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Where is Mass celebrated at Dowling Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at St. Joseph Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Dowling Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Dowling Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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