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Assumption High School

  • LocationWisconsin Rapids, WI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 145 students
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Assumption Catholic High School serves grades 9 to 12 in Wisconsin Rapids and is part of Assumption Catholic Schools, an educational venture of the Diocese of La Crosse. Its 2026-27 course booklet requires four years of religion, including a required Catholic Morality and Social Teaching course, and 8 hours of charitable service per semester. Its campus ministry page names a chaplain and a campus ministry director, and lists March for Life, a Casa Hogar trip, and options including Daily Mass, Benediction and Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, without giving their times or places.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Assumption High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3St. Lawrence Catholic Church: 1.2 mi4Saint Lawrence Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5St. Alexander Catholic Church: 3.0 mi6Assumption Catholic Middle and High School Campus Ministry: 0.0 miAssumption High School (campus)N2 mi
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  1. Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  2. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  3. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  4. St. Lawrence Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  5. Saint Lawrence Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  6. St. Alexander Catholic Church — 3.0 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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The course booklet lists weekly school Masses among required public performances for the music course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Description Book | Assumption High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/Course_Booklet_2026-2027_3.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Required public performances include, but not restricted to, the formal Christmas and Spring Concerts, as well as Golden Mass, Solo and Ensemble Festival, Large Group Festival, weekly school Masses, and performances throughout the community.”
      Weekly school Masses and a Golden Mass are listed among the music course's required performances.
  • 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 (The Sacrament of Reconciliation is listed among campus ministry options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Options include: Altar Server Sacristin March for Life Royals for Life Food Drives Casa Hogar Trip (not every year) Daily Mass Rosary Prayers Benediction and Adoration Sacrement of Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry for the middle and high school lists these options, including March for Life, Royals for Life, a Casa Hogar trip, Daily Mass, Benediction and Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Benediction and Adoration is listed among campus ministry options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Options include: Altar Server Sacristin March for Life Royals for Life Food Drives Casa Hogar Trip (not every year) Daily Mass Rosary Prayers Benediction and Adoration Sacrement of Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry for the middle and high school lists these options, including March for Life, Royals for Life, a Casa Hogar trip, Daily Mass, Benediction and Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Joseph Glatczak is named as the chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplian - Fr. Joseph Glatczak”
      Fr. Joseph Glatczak is the campus ministry chaplain.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits, which is eight semester courses at 0.5 credit each, one or two per grade. A footnote says students whose parents opt them out of religious instruction take a comparable class instead.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Description Book | Assumption High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/Course_Booklet_2026-2027_3.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “RELIGION (Graduation Requirement: 4.0 Religion Credits)”
      Religion is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
  • 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 (Apologetics is offered in the religion curriculum; an Introduction to Philosophy course is also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Description Book | Assumption High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/Course_Booklet_2026-2027_3.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion classes also provide a more in-depth study of the Seven Sacraments, the Church’s history, and Apologetics.”
      The religion curriculum includes Apologetics.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The program of studies states that the literature and arts courses reflect Christian values and that Catholic education connects students with Christ.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Description Book | Assumption High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/Course_Booklet_2026-2027_3.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “With courses in religion, literature, music, and the arts, we aim to shape you into a person of integrity who reflects Catholic values in your community.”
      The program of studies says its courses are meant to shape students who reflect Catholic values.
      “In teaching literature, the department emphasizes Christian values and the importance of social responsibility.”
      The literature department emphasizes Christian values in its teaching.
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

84 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 (Class Retreats are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs, Sports and Activities | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/clubs-sports-and-activities-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Class and Homeroom Competitions Class Retreats College Fairs/Visits”
      Class retreats are listed among the high school's events and activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are named: a campus ministry director and a chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplian - Fr. Joseph Glatczak”
      Fr. Joseph Glatczak is the campus ministry chaplain.
      “Director of Campus Ministry - Ryan Hustedt 715.422.0948 ryan.hustedt@acswr.org”
      Ryan Hustedt is the director of campus ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups are listed: the Campus Ministry club and Royals for Life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs, Sports and Activities | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/clubs-sports-and-activities-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Extracurriculars Art Club Battle of the Books Campus Ministry Chess Club”
      Campus Ministry is listed among the high school's extracurricular clubs.
    2. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Options include: Altar Server Sacristin March for Life Royals for Life Food Drives Casa Hogar Trip (not every year) Daily Mass Rosary Prayers Benediction and Adoration Sacrement of Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry for the middle and high school lists these options, including March for Life, Royals for Life, a Casa Hogar trip, Daily Mass, Benediction and Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Students must do at least 8 hours of charitable service per semester of religion; over the eight semesters of religion, that is 64 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Description Book | Assumption High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/Course_Booklet_2026-2027_3.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are required to perform a minimum of 8 hours of charitable service per semester”
      All students are required to perform at least 8 hours of charitable service per semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Morality and Social Teaching is a required religion course for graduation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Description Book | Assumption High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/Course_Booklet_2026-2027_3.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “CATHOLIC MORALITY & SOCIAL TEACHING (Semester - GRADUATION REQUIRED Course)”
      Catholic Morality and Social Teaching is a graduation-required religion course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (March for Life and Royals for Life are listed among the campus ministry options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Options include: Altar Server Sacristin March for Life Royals for Life Food Drives Casa Hogar Trip (not every year) Daily Mass Rosary Prayers Benediction and Adoration Sacrement of Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry for the middle and high school lists these options, including March for Life, Royals for Life, a Casa Hogar trip, Daily Mass, Benediction and Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Food Drives and a Casa Hogar trip (not every year) are listed among the campus ministry options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Options include: Altar Server Sacristin March for Life Royals for Life Food Drives Casa Hogar Trip (not every year) Daily Mass Rosary Prayers Benediction and Adoration Sacrement of Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry for the middle and high school lists these options, including March for Life, Royals for Life, a Casa Hogar trip, Daily Mass, Benediction and Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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

Strengths

  • Religion is a four-year graduation requirement that includes a required Catholic Morality and Social Teaching course.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Description Book | Assumption High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/Course_Booklet_2026-2027_3.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “RELIGION (Graduation Requirement: 4.0 Religion Credits)”
      Religion is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
      “CATHOLIC MORALITY & SOCIAL TEACHING (Semester - GRADUATION REQUIRED Course)”
      Catholic Morality and Social Teaching is a graduation-required religion course.
  • Students must do 8 hours of charitable service per semester of religion.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Description Book | Assumption High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/Course_Booklet_2026-2027_3.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are required to perform a minimum of 8 hours of charitable service per semester”
      All students are required to perform at least 8 hours of charitable service per semester.
  • Campus ministry has a named chaplain and a campus ministry director.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplian - Fr. Joseph Glatczak”
      Fr. Joseph Glatczak is the campus ministry chaplain.
      “Director of Campus Ministry - Ryan Hustedt 715.422.0948 ryan.hustedt@acswr.org”
      Ryan Hustedt is the director of campus ministry.

Concerns

  • Daily Mass, adoration, and confession are listed as options.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Options include: Altar Server Sacristin March for Life Royals for Life Food Drives Casa Hogar Trip (not every year) Daily Mass Rosary Prayers Benediction and Adoration Sacrement of Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry for the middle and high school lists these options, including March for Life, Royals for Life, a Casa Hogar trip, Daily Mass, Benediction and Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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Campus ministry home

Assumption Catholic Middle and High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 445 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  • Location: On campus

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Source: assumptioncatholicschools.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, assumptioncatholicschools.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 13 location not published

Service 3

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 2

Liturgy and prayer 6

Retreats 2

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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Catholic High Schoolassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/campus-ministry-3.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Options include: Altar Server Sacristin March for Life Royals for Life Food Drives Casa Hogar Trip (not every year) Daily Mass Rosary Prayers Benediction and Adoration Sacrement of Reconciliation”
    Campus ministry for the middle and high school lists these options, including March for Life, Royals for Life, a Casa Hogar trip, Daily Mass, Benediction and Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
    “Director of Campus Ministry - Ryan Hustedt 715.422.0948 ryan.hustedt@acswr.org”
    Ryan Hustedt is the director of campus ministry.
    “Options include: Altar Server Sacristin March for Life Royals for Life Food Drives Casa Hogar Trip (not every year) Daily Mass Rosary Prayers Benediction and Adoration Sacrement of Reconciliation”
    Campus ministry for the middle and high school lists these options, including March for Life, Royals for Life, a Casa Hogar trip, Daily Mass, Benediction and Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  2. Assumption Catholic High School | Assumption Catholic Schoolsassumptioncatholicschools.org/campuses/assumption-catholic-high-school.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “445 Chestnut Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494”
    The school system's address is 445 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494.

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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.
81 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.3 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of La Crosse, WI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)145
Students in grades 9–12145
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio7.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
SettingTown

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 La Crosse

The Most Reverend Gerard W. Battersby, Bishop of La Crosse

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Assumption High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Assumption High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of La Crosse.
What is Assumption High School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Assumption High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Assumption High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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