Is St. Mary School System a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Mary School System is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Owensboro.

What is St. Mary School System’s Compass Score?

77 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Escuela secundaria católica

St. Mary School System

UbicaciónPaducah, KY
Tipo y tamañoEscuela diocesana · Grados PK–12 · 345 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia del Cuadro de Honor

Puntuación Compass

Fe 75%Académicos 25%

AFe
89 de 100

DAcadémicos
40 de 100

Verificado el 13 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Cuadro de HonorQué significan las insignias

St. Mary High School in Paducah, Kentucky, is part of the St. Mary School System, a Catholic school system for grades preschool through 12. The high school's middle and high school handbook and 2026-27 liturgical calendar show a school Mass each Wednesday, two dated reconciliation services, and class retreats for every grade. Students take religion all four years and must complete 75 hours of Christian service to graduate.

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Saint Thomas More Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 5645 Blandville Road, Paducah

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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.

Vida sacramental

74 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarSemanal (The handbook says middle and high school students attend Mass on Wednesdays. The 2026-27 liturgical calendar lists an HS Mass on Wednesdays at 9:45 (the calendar's own times, which are listed as 8:45 / 9:45 for middle and high school together).)
Fuentes (2)
1. 2026-2027 Middle School and High School Student and Parent Handbooksmss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/2026-2027-SMMS_SMHS-Student_Parent-Handbook-July-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Middle and High School students attend Mass on Wednesdays.”
  Middle and high school students attend Mass on Wednesdays.
2. SMSS Liturgical Calendar for 2026-2027smss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/Copy-of-Copy-of-Liturgical-Calendar-2026_2027-for-Faculty_Staff-Sheet1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Wed. 9/2/26 8:45 / 9:45 MS Mass / HS Mass MS/HS”
  The 2026-27 liturgical calendar lists a middle and high school Mass on Wednesdays.
Información insuficiente:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarPor temporada (Adviento, Cuaresma) o algunas veces al año (The 2026-27 liturgical calendar lists two middle and high school reconciliation services in the school year: October 23, 2026 (fall) and February 26, 2027 (Lent). Recorded as seasonal, the nearest level to a few times a year.)
Fuentes (1)
1. SMSS Liturgical Calendar for 2026-2027smss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/Copy-of-Copy-of-Liturgical-Calendar-2026_2027-for-Faculty_Staff-Sheet1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Fri. 10/23/26 8:45 / 9:45 MS / HS Reconciliation”
  A middle and high school reconciliation service is scheduled October 23, 2026.
  “Fri. 2/26/27 8:45 / 9:45 MS / HS Reconciliation”
  A middle and high school reconciliation service is scheduled February 26, 2027, during Lent.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSacerdote visitante o compartido (Masses are confirmed. The handbook names Fr. Mike Clark as the system's Episcopal Vicar.)
Fuentes (1)
1. 2026-2027 Middle School and High School Student and Parent Handbooksmss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/2026-2027-SMMS_SMHS-Student_Parent-Handbook-July-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Episcopal Vicar: Fr. Mike Clark (St. Thomas More parish)”
  Fr. Mike Clark is the system's Episcopal Vicar; no page names him as school chaplain.

Teología y plan de estudios

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (Students take religion courses in all four years of high school as part of the core curriculum. Computed as one full-year course per grade.)
Fuentes (1)
1. High School (9-12) | St. Mary School Systemsmss.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students participate in religion courses all four years as part of their core curriculum.”
  High school students take religion courses in all four years.
Información insuficiente:
Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Sí (The handbook says all aspects of the education program are designed to promote and reflect the teachings of the Catholic Church.)
Fuentes (1)
1. 2026-2027 Middle School and High School Student and Parent Handbooksmss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/2026-2027-SMMS_SMHS-Student_Parent-Handbook-July-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “All aspects of the education program of the St. Mary School System are designed to promote and reflect the teachings of the Catholic Church.”
  The school's education program is designed to reflect Catholic teaching.

Cultura del campus

80 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (The retreats page says students in every grade take part in class retreats.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Retreats | St. Mary School Systemsmss.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “St. Mary offers students in every grade the opportunity to participate in class retreats.”
  Students in every grade take part in class retreats.
En parte:
Personal de pastoralUno (One religion and religious activities coordinator is listed on the staff page: Julia Colgan.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Our Team | St. Mary School Systemsmss.org/about/our-team · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Julia Colgan Religion / Religious Activities Coordinator”
  Julia Colgan is listed as the religion and religious activities coordinator.
En parte:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaUno (Catholic Youth Leaders is the only faith-based student group found.)
Fuentes (1)
1. High School (9-12) | St. Mary School Systemsmss.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Catholic Youth Leaders”
  Catholic Youth Leaders is a club listed for the high school.
Sí:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (The handbook says daily prayer and instruction in the Catholic faith are provided for all students.)
Fuentes (1)
1. 2026-2027 Middle School and High School Student and Parent Handbooksmss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/2026-2027-SMMS_SMHS-Student_Parent-Handbook-July-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Daily prayer and instruction in the Catholic faith will be provided for all students.”
  Daily prayer and instruction in the Catholic faith are provided for all students.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Horas de servicio obligatorias40 horas o más en cuatro años (Students must complete 75 hours of Christian service to graduate.)
Fuentes (1)
1. 2026-2027 Middle School and High School Student and Parent Handbooksmss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/2026-2027-SMMS_SMHS-Student_Parent-Handbook-July-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “All high school students must complete a total 75 hours of service work as a graduation requirement.”
  Every high school student must complete 75 hours of service to graduate.
Sí:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (The handbook lists social justice among the subjects emphasized in the religion course.)
Fuentes (1)
1. 2026-2027 Middle School and High School Student and Parent Handbooksmss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/2026-2027-SMMS_SMHS-Student_Parent-Handbook-July-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Catholic doctrine and tradition, Bible study, Social Justice and Christian Service are emphasized daily.”
  The religion course emphasizes social justice.
Información insuficiente:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

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

Fortalezas

Students take religion in all four years, and the handbook says daily prayer and instruction in the Catholic faith are provided for all students.
Fuentes (2)
1. High School (9-12) | St. Mary School Systemsmss.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students participate in religion courses all four years as part of their core curriculum.”
  High school students take religion courses in all four years.
2. 2026-2027 Middle School and High School Student and Parent Handbooksmss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/2026-2027-SMMS_SMHS-Student_Parent-Handbook-July-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Daily prayer and instruction in the Catholic faith will be provided for all students.”
  Daily prayer and instruction in the Catholic faith are provided for all students.
The high school requires 75 hours of Christian service to graduate.
Fuentes (1)
1. 2026-2027 Middle School and High School Student and Parent Handbooksmss.org/media/website_pages/viking-links/2026-2027-SMMS_SMHS-Student_Parent-Handbook-July-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “All high school students must complete a total 75 hours of service work as a graduation requirement.”
  Every high school student must complete 75 hours of service to graduate.
Class retreats are offered to students in every grade.
Fuentes (1)
1. Retreats | St. Mary School Systemsmss.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “St. Mary offers students in every grade the opportunity to participate in class retreats.”
  Students in every grade take part in class retreats.

Inquietudes

Only one faith-based student club, Catholic Youth Leaders, is listed among the high school clubs.
Fuentes (1)
1. High School (9-12) | St. Mary School Systemsmss.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Catholic Youth Leaders”
  Catholic Youth Leaders is a club listed for the high school.

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Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

5 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 5 sin ubicación publicada

Formación en la fe 1

Living Rosary
Friday, October 16, 2026 (middle and high school, per the 2026-27 liturgical calendar)
Prayer event for middle and high school students on the 2026-27 liturgical calendar.
smss.org

Clubes y grupos 1

Catholic Youth Leaders
Student club listed among the high school clubs and organizations.
smss.org

Liturgia y oración 1

Wednesday school Mass
Wednesdays
Mass for middle and high school students, listed on the 2026-27 liturgical calendar.
smss.org, smss.org

Retiros 1

Retiros por clase
Annual, one for each grade level
All-day class retreats for students in every grade, with prayer, reflection and community building.
smss.org, smss.org

Servicio 1

Christian Service Program
Completed across the four years; 75 hours required
Required service hours for high school graduation, with emphasis on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
smss.org

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Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

40 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 puntuación70%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación9.7 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

Tipo	Escuela diocesana
Diócesis	Diócesis de Owensboro, KY
Grados	PK–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	345
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	87
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	9.7 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	70%
Entorno	Ciudad

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 Owensboro

Mons. William F. Medley, obispo de Owensboro

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

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NCES school ID 00516421
1243 Elmdale Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
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Is St. Mary School System a Catholic high school?: Yes. St. Mary School System is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Owensboro.
What is St. Mary School System’s Compass Score?: 77 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.

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