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Andrean High School

  • LocationMerrillville, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 455 students
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Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana is a Catholic high school operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary. Its published materials describe monthly all-school Masses, weekly Bible study, morning prayer in the chapel, Reconciliation, and a senior Kairos retreat. Students take a full-year theology course in each of grades 9 through 12.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Andrean High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSalvatorian Fathers Monastery: 0.2 mi1Our Lady of Czestochowa: 0.3 mi2Saint Michaels Byzantine Church: 0.6 mi3Holy Family Roman Catholic Church: 2.8 mi4Andrean Campus Ministry: 0.2 miAndrean High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Salvatorian Fathers Monastery — 0.2 mi
  2. Our Lady of Czestochowa — 0.3 mi · 5755 Pennsylvania St, Merrillville
  3. Saint Michaels Byzantine Church — 0.6 mi
  4. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church — 2.8 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (All-school Masses are held monthly; students and faculty take part.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Both the students and faculty participate in monthly all-school masses, in which the students take on leadership roles, such as band, choir, ushers, and lectors.”
      All-school Masses are held monthly, with students and faculty taking part.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, we offer weekly Bible Study and morning prayer in the Chapel, Reconciliation, and the beloved Kairos retreat for Seniors.”
      The school offers weekly Bible study, morning prayer in the chapel, Reconciliation, and a Kairos retreat for seniors.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school chaplain and a campus minister are mentioned.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our school chaplain and campus minister (among other faculty and staff) are readily available to support students”
      A school chaplain and a campus minister serve students; the page does not name them.
      “Both the students and faculty participate in monthly all-school masses, in which the students take on leadership roles, such as band, choir, ushers, and lectors.”
      All-school Masses are held monthly, with students and faculty taking part.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is a full-year course in each of grades 9 through 12 (four years) in the diploma requirements.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Diploma Requirements (Class of 2029 and beyond)andreanhs.org/editoruploads/files/Andrean%20Diploma%20Requirements%202025.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology* Theology* Theology* Theology* *Denotes a full year course”
      The traditional-student timeline lists a full-year theology course in each of grades 9 through 12.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Business Law and Ethics is listed in the course catalog for grades 10 to 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Andrean High Schoolandreanhs.org/editoruploads/files/25-26%20Files/Course%20Catalog%202026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Business Law and Ethics”
      The catalog lists an ethics course, Business Law and Ethics.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are published for freshmen (orientation and retreat) and seniors (Kairos). Sophomores and juniors have day-long faith experiences, not described as retreats.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, we offer weekly Bible Study and morning prayer in the Chapel, Reconciliation, and the beloved Kairos retreat for Seniors.”
      The school offers weekly Bible study, morning prayer in the chapel, Reconciliation, and a Kairos retreat for seniors.
    2. Campus Updates | Andrean High Schoolandreanhs.org/about/campus-updates.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “postpone Freshmen Orientation and Retreat until Friday, August 14, at 8 AM.”
      The school holds a Freshmen Orientation and Retreat before the 2026-27 school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two roles are described (school chaplain and campus minister).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our school chaplain and campus minister (among other faculty and staff) are readily available to support students”
      A school chaplain and a campus minister serve students; the page does not name them.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Campus Ministry is the faith-based organization listed. The weekly Bible study is a ministry program and is not counted as a separate group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Andrean High Schoolandreanhs.org/current-families/andreanclubs.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Special events include monthly and twice-weekly masses, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, special prayer services, day-long underclass faith experiences, the senior Kairos retreat program”
      Campus Ministry lists monthly and twice-weekly Masses, Reconciliation, prayer services, underclass faith days, and the senior Kairos retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Morning prayer in the chapel is offered throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, we offer weekly Bible Study and morning prayer in the Chapel, Reconciliation, and the beloved Kairos retreat for Seniors.”
      The school offers weekly Bible study, morning prayer in the chapel, Reconciliation, and a Kairos retreat for seniors.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Monthly service is part of the theology curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Service | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “as a part of our Theology curriculum, Andrean students get to pray, serve, and/or donate on a monthly basis through our Service Plan called CMT”
      Students serve, pray, or donate monthly under a service plan that is part of the theology curriculum.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology course Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ introduces the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Andrean High Schoolandreanhs.org/editoruploads/files/25-26%20Files/Course%20Catalog%202026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      The theology course Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ introduces the Church's social teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Organized service programs with local partners (soup kitchen, veterans, domestic violence awareness, Adopt-a-Family).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Service | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each month, through a plethora of opportunities, our students learn about and serve a particular cause or population of people”
      Students serve a different cause or population each month.
      “Adopt-a-Family with Catholic Charities”
      Andrean runs an Adopt-a-Family service with Catholic Charities.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • All-school Masses are held monthly, and students take leadership roles in them.
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Both the students and faculty participate in monthly all-school masses, in which the students take on leadership roles, such as band, choir, ushers, and lectors.”
      All-school Masses are held monthly, with students and faculty taking part.
  • Theology is a full-year course in each of grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Diploma Requirements (Class of 2029 and beyond)andreanhs.org/editoruploads/files/Andrean%20Diploma%20Requirements%202025.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology* Theology* Theology* Theology* *Denotes a full year course”
      The traditional-student timeline lists a full-year theology course in each of grades 9 through 12.
  • Campus ministry offers weekly Bible study, morning prayer in the chapel, Reconciliation and a senior Kairos retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, we offer weekly Bible Study and morning prayer in the Chapel, Reconciliation, and the beloved Kairos retreat for Seniors.”
      The school offers weekly Bible study, morning prayer in the chapel, Reconciliation, and a Kairos retreat for seniors.

Concerns

  • Masses are published as monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Both the students and faculty participate in monthly all-school masses, in which the students take on leadership roles, such as band, choir, ushers, and lectors.”
      All-school Masses are held monthly, with students and faculty taking part.
  • Retreats are published for freshmen and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, we offer weekly Bible Study and morning prayer in the Chapel, Reconciliation, and the beloved Kairos retreat for Seniors.”
      The school offers weekly Bible study, morning prayer in the chapel, Reconciliation, and a Kairos retreat for seniors.

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Campus ministry home

Andrean Campus Ministry

  • Address: 5959 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: andreanhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, andreanhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Weekly Bible Study
    Weekly
    Weekly Bible study offered through Campus Ministry during the school year.
    andreanhs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Spanish Honor Society service (Rosary and Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass)
    National Spanish Honor Society members promote the International Rosary and the Feast Day Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
    andreanhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Mass
    Monthly
    Monthly all-school Mass; students serve as band, choir, ushers and lectors.
    andreanhs.org

Retreats 2

  • Kairos retreat (seniors)
    November 3-6 (2026)
    The Kairos retreat for seniors.
    andreanhs.org
  • Freshmen Orientation and Retreat
    Before the first school days
    Freshmen orientation and retreat held before the school year.
    andreanhs.org

Service 3

  • Y.A.R.C. (Young Adults Really Care)
    Halloween, Christmas and Easter
    Holiday parties for people with special needs, with student helpers.
    andreanhs.org
  • CMT monthly service plan
    Monthly
    Monthly service, prayer or donation under the CMT service plan, part of the theology curriculum.
    andreanhs.org
  • Adopt-a-Family with Catholic Charities
    Service project with Catholic Charities listed among Andrean's service examples.
    andreanhs.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Clubs and Organizations | Andrean High Schoolandreanhs.org/current-families/andreanclubs.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Special events include monthly and twice-weekly masses, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, special prayer services, day-long underclass faith experiences, the senior Kairos retreat program”
    Campus Ministry lists monthly and twice-weekly Masses, Reconciliation, prayer services, underclass faith days, and the senior Kairos retreat.
  2. Andrean Directory | Andrean High Schoolandreanhs.org/about/andrean-directory.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5959 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 Phone: 219-887-5959”
    The school is at 5959 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana, with main telephone 219-887-5959.
  3. Andrean Faith | Faith and Serviceandreanhs.org/current-families/faith-and-service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Throughout the year, we offer weekly Bible Study and morning prayer in the Chapel, Reconciliation, and the beloved Kairos retreat for Seniors.”
    The school offers weekly Bible study, morning prayer in the chapel, Reconciliation, and a Kairos retreat for seniors.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
85 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.5 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Gary, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)455
Students in grades 9–12455
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Gary

The Most Reverend Robert J. McClory, Bishop of Gary

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dcgary.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. Andrean High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Gary.
What is Andrean High School’s Compass Score?
76 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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