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Austin Catholic High School

  • LocationChesterfield, MI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 113 students
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Austin Catholic High School in Chesterfield, Michigan, is an Augustinian school. Its website describes a weekly all-school Mass celebrated by visiting priests, quarterly confession and adoration, four years of required religion classes, retreats for every grade, and a Christian Service program.

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Map of Austin Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miAustin Catholic High School Campus Ministry Office: 0.1 miAustin Catholic High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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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

71 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 Mass & Spirituality page says a weekly all-school Mass is celebrated by priests from local parishes and visiting priests.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Spirituality | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/mass-spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly All School Mass are celebrated by priests from local parishes and priests visiting the area.”
      A weekly all-school Mass is celebrated by priests from local parishes and visiting priests.
  • 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 (Confession is listed quarterly, which is a few times a year; it is recorded as seasonal.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Spirituality | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/mass-spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Quarterly Adoration, Rosary, and Confession”
      Adoration, the Rosary and confession are offered quarterly.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Two statements on the same page: quarterly adoration, and the chapel open daily for adoration. Recorded at the level both support (occasional).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Spirituality | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/mass-spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Quarterly Adoration, Rosary, and Confession”
      Adoration, the Rosary and confession are offered quarterly.
      “The chapel is open daily from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm for Eucharistic adoration and private prayer.”
      The school chapel is open daily for Eucharistic adoration and private prayer.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Weekly Mass is celebrated by visiting and parish priests, and spiritual direction is available from local priests.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Spirituality | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/mass-spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly All School Mass are celebrated by priests from local parishes and priests visiting the area.”
      A weekly all-school Mass is celebrated by priests from local parishes and visiting priests.
    2. Christian Service | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/christian-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Spiritual direction and pastoral counseling are always available from a variety of local priests.”
      Spiritual direction is available from local priests.
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 (Four years of formal classroom religion instruction, required of all students, per the Christian Service and Mass & Spirituality pages.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Spirituality | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/mass-spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “religion classes are mandatory for all students”
      Religion classes are mandatory for all students.
    2. Christian Service | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/christian-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “as well as four years of formal classroom instruction in Religion”
      Students take four years of formal classroom instruction in Religion.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 requirements page says the school's religion and faith initiatives are the foundation for all courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Requirements | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “our religion and faith initiatives are the foundation for all courses from science to English, the arts, and history”
      The school says its faith initiatives are the foundation for all courses.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen: Freshman Core Values retreat. Sophomores and juniors: required one-day retreats. Seniors: required Senior Kairos retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each winter or spring during PSAT testing our 9th graders experience a mini-SAVI (student Augustinian values institute)”
      Freshmen attend a retreat on Augustinian core values each winter or spring.
      “Sophomores and Juniors are required to attend two one-day retreats that are designed to guide and encourage students on their spiritual journey.”
      Sophomores and juniors are required to attend two one-day retreats.
      “Seniors are required to attend the annual Senior Kairos retreat, an overnight intense spiritual experience in the spring.”
      Seniors are required to attend the Senior Kairos retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One listed campus ministry staff member, the Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/faculty · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry, Jesus Loves You Club Advisor”
      Diana Devine 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 (The clubs page lists the Jesus Loves You Club and the Music Liturgy Club, which leads music for school liturgies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Music Liturgy Club”
      The school lists a Jesus Loves You Club and a Music Liturgy Club among its clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Spirituality | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/mass-spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily Prayer/Reflections led by students during FlexTime”
      Daily prayer and reflections led by students take place during the school day.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required community service experiences listedtotal about 58 hours over four years (the hours in parentheses), before church and school service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/christian-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Feed the hungry/Drink to the thirsty; 8 experiences over four years (16)”
      Students must complete 8 community service experiences over four years, listed as 16 hours.
      “Visit the sick, elderly, or imprisoned; 3 experiences over four years (6)”
      Students must complete 3 visiting experiences over four years, listed as 6 hours.
      “Each experience is based on approximately two hours or more of contact with the population he/she serves.”
      Each required service experience is about two hours or more.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (The Christian Service program includes a required Social Justice Caritas Project for seniors and teaches about social justice.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/christian-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Austin Catholic Christian Service Program is a fully integrated 4-year program with the goal of fostering service, justice, and spiritual growth.”
      The school runs a four-year Christian Service program that fosters service and justice.
      “All students must complete a Senior Caritas project during their senior year as their final graduation requirement.”
      Every senior completes a Social Justice Caritas project as a graduation requirement.

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

Strengths

  • A weekly all-school Mass is celebrated by priests from local parishes and visiting priests.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Spirituality | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/mass-spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly All School Mass are celebrated by priests from local parishes and priests visiting the area.”
      A weekly all-school Mass is celebrated by priests from local parishes and visiting priests.
  • Retreats are required for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each winter or spring during PSAT testing our 9th graders experience a mini-SAVI (student Augustinian values institute)”
      Freshmen attend a retreat on Augustinian core values each winter or spring.
      “Sophomores and Juniors are required to attend two one-day retreats that are designed to guide and encourage students on their spiritual journey.”
      Sophomores and juniors are required to attend two one-day retreats.
      “Seniors are required to attend the annual Senior Kairos retreat, an overnight intense spiritual experience in the spring.”
      Seniors are required to attend the Senior Kairos retreat.
  • Four years of formal religion instruction are required of all students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Spirituality | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/mass-spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “religion classes are mandatory for all students”
      Religion classes are mandatory for all students.
    2. Christian Service | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/christian-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “as well as four years of formal classroom instruction in Religion”
      Students take four years of formal classroom instruction in Religion.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Austin Catholic High School Campus Ministry Office

  • Address: 25925 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield, MI 48051
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

  • Quarterly adoration, Rosary and confession
    Quarterly
    Offered quarterly, as listed on the Mass & Spirituality page.
    austincatholichighschool.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 2

Retreats 3

  • Freshman Core Values retreat (mini-SAVI)
    Each winter or spring during PSAT testing
    Freshmen explore the Augustinian core values and the life of St. Augustine.
    austincatholichighschool.org
  • Sophomore and junior retreats
    Two required one-day retreats for sophomores and juniors on truth and love.
    austincatholichighschool.org
  • Senior Kairos retreat
    Spring
    Required overnight spiritual retreat for seniors.
    austincatholichighschool.org

Service 1

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. Christian Service | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/christian-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Throughout the course of the year there will be Mass, celebrations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, formal prayer opportunities, opportunities for individual prayer, and retreat programs.”
    The campus ministry offers Mass and confession throughout the year.
    “Throughout the course of the year there will be Mass, celebrations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, formal prayer opportunities, opportunities for individual prayer, and retreat programs.”
    The campus ministry offers Mass and confession throughout the year.
  2. Faculty | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/faculty · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Director of Campus Ministry, Jesus Loves You Club Advisor”
    Diana Devine is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Contact | Austin Catholic High Schoolaustincatholichighschool.org/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “25925 23 Mile Road”
    The school's address is 25925 23 Mile Road.
    “austin@austincatholichighschool.org”
    The school publishes the office email austin@austincatholichighschool.org and phone 586-200-0143.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
89 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.6 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Detroit, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)113
Students in grades 9–12113
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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

Archdiocese of Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

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

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

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