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Beckman Catholic Junior/Senior High School

  • LocationDyersville, IA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 332 students
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Beckman Catholic Jr-Sr High School in Dyersville, Iowa, is a Catholic school for students in grades 7 to 12. Its faith program includes a weekly all-school Mass, adoration in the Beckman Catholic chapel, confession on the first Friday of the month, and a named school chaplain. Theology is required every semester of attendance, and high school students are asked to complete service hours each year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Wednesday10:20 AMAuditorium · All School Mass. Cancelled if school is delayed.
  • Thursday7:30 AMBeckman Catholic chapel

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday8:00 AM–8:00 AMBeckman Catholic chapel · Runs from Tuesday 8:00 AM to Wednesday 8:00 AM.
  • Thursday8:00 AM–9:00 PMBeckman Catholic chapel

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “All School Masses are offered every Wednesday and/or Holy Days at 10:20am in the Auditorium.”
    All-school Masses are offered weekly on Wednesdays (and Holy Days) at 10:20 a.m. in the auditorium.
    “Mass is also held on Thursday Mornings at 7:30am in the Beckman Catholic chapel.”
    A Mass is held Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the Beckman Catholic chapel.
    “Adoration is held in the Beckman Catholic chapel every Tuesday from 8:00am to Wednesday at 8:00am.”
    Adoration is held in the chapel every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
    “Adoration is also held on Thursdays from 8:00am to 9:00pm.”
    Adoration is also held on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Beckman Catholic Junior/Senior High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Basilica: 1.0 mi1Beckman Catholic chapel and Campus Ministry: 0.0 miBeckman Catholic Junior/Senior High School (campus)N0.5 mi
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  1. Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Basilica — 1.0 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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

100 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 (All School Masses are offered every Wednesday (and on Holy Days) at 10:20 a.m. in the auditorium. A Thursday morning Mass at 7:30 a.m. is also listed in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All School Masses are offered every Wednesday and/or Holy Days at 10:20am in the Auditorium.”
      All-school Masses are offered weekly on Wednesdays (and Holy Days) at 10:20 a.m. in the auditorium.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is listed on the first Friday of each month. Reconciliation is also offered during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession available on first Friday of the month”
      Confession is available on the first Friday of each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held in the chapel every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday at 8:00 a.m., and on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration is held in the Beckman Catholic chapel every Tuesday from 8:00am to Wednesday at 8:00am.”
      Adoration is held in the chapel every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
      “Adoration is also held on Thursdays from 8:00am to 9:00pm.”
      Adoration is also held on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Hung Le is listed as School Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Hung Le School Chaplain”
      Fr. Hung Le is the school 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 (The 2026-27 handbook requires theology classes every semester a student attends. The 2026-27 course listing has Theology 9, 10, 11 and 12; four full years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook, Beckman Catholic High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/1020/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook%20Final%208-5-26.pdf?t=1786563835000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must take and pass theology classes each semester they are in attendance”
      The handbook requires students to take and pass theology every semester they attend, with 40 theology credits for graduation.
      “All students are required to take Theology classes.”
      All students are required to take Theology classes.
  • 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 (Intro to Philosophy is listed in the 2026-27 course listing. Theology 12 also offers Apologetics and Evangelization as a dual-credit option.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Beckman Catholic High School Coursesfiles.ecatholic.com/36466/documents/2026/2/2026-2027%20Beckman%20Catholic%20HS%20Courses%201.pdf?t=1771001809000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “867 Intro to Philosophy”
      Intro to Philosophy is listed in the 2026-27 course listing.
  • 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 student handbook says the school integrates faith experiences into the life and education of each student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook, Beckman Catholic High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/1020/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook%20Final%208-5-26.pdf?t=1786563835000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “integrating faith experiences into the life and education of each student”
      The school says religious education integrates faith experiences into the life and education of each student.
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

85 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 (Conflict in official pages: the 2026-27 student handbook lists a retreat day for grades 7 to 10 and Kairos for juniors, while the faith page says each grade level has a retreat day. The more recent, more specific handbook was used.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook, Beckman Catholic High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/1020/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook%20Final%208-5-26.pdf?t=1786563835000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students and faculty plan a retreat day for grades 7-10 each year”
      The 2026-27 handbook says a retreat day is planned for grades 7 to 10 each year, with Kairos for juniors.
    2. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students and faculty plan a retreat day for each grade level each year”
      The faith page says students and faculty plan a retreat day for each grade level each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry staff are named: a school chaplain and a campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Hung Le School Chaplain”
      Fr. Hung Le is the school chaplain.
      “Campus Minister / Theology Department Chair / Theology Teacher”
      Jerry McGrane is listed as campus minister.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Prayer is said over the public address system before each class period.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “P.A. prayers before each class period”
      Prayers are said over the public address system before each class period.
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 (High school students must complete 12 hours each year. That is 48 hours over four years if required each year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Requirements | Beckman Catholic Schoolsbcatholic.org/service-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “High school students will complete and submit 12 hours, including some for both parish and school”
      High school students must complete and submit 12 service hours.
    2. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Yearly Service Requirements for Beckman Catholic students”
      The service requirement is stated as a yearly requirement.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (A Pro-Life Assembly is listed in the campus ministry program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Beckman Catholic Schoolsbcatholic.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Assembly FSJ (Fun Serious Jesus)”
      The campus ministry program lists a Pro-Life Assembly and FSJ (Fun Serious Jesus).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • A Mass is held weekly for the whole school, and adoration is held weekly in the chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All School Masses are offered every Wednesday and/or Holy Days at 10:20am in the Auditorium.”
      All-school Masses are offered weekly on Wednesdays (and Holy Days) at 10:20 a.m. in the auditorium.
      “Adoration is held in the Beckman Catholic chapel every Tuesday from 8:00am to Wednesday at 8:00am.”
      Adoration is held in the chapel every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
  • Theology is required every semester of attendance, which covers all four high school years.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook, Beckman Catholic High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/1020/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook%20Final%208-5-26.pdf?t=1786563835000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must take and pass theology classes each semester they are in attendance”
      The handbook requires students to take and pass theology every semester they attend, with 40 theology credits for graduation.
      “All students are required to take Theology classes.”
      All students are required to take Theology classes.
  • A school chaplain is named, and a campus minister and theology chair are also listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Hung Le School Chaplain”
      Fr. Hung Le is the school chaplain.
      “Campus Minister / Theology Department Chair / Theology Teacher”
      Jerry McGrane is listed as campus minister.
  • High school students must complete 12 service hours each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Requirements | Beckman Catholic Schoolsbcatholic.org/service-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “High school students will complete and submit 12 hours, including some for both parish and school”
      High school students must complete and submit 12 service hours.

Concerns

  • The published Masses are on Wednesdays and Thursday mornings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All School Masses are offered every Wednesday and/or Holy Days at 10:20am in the Auditorium.”
      All-school Masses are offered weekly on Wednesdays (and Holy Days) at 10:20 a.m. in the auditorium.
      “Mass is also held on Thursday Mornings at 7:30am in the Beckman Catholic chapel.”
      A Mass is held Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the Beckman Catholic chapel.
  • The school's own pages disagree on retreats: the handbook lists retreat days for grades 7 to 10, while the faith page says every grade level.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students and faculty plan a retreat day for each grade level each year”
      The faith page says students and faculty plan a retreat day for each grade level each year.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook, Beckman Catholic High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/1020/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook%20Final%208-5-26.pdf?t=1786563835000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students and faculty plan a retreat day for grades 7-10 each year”
      The 2026-27 handbook says a retreat day is planned for grades 7 to 10 each year, with Kairos for juniors.

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Campus ministry home

Beckman Catholic chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1325 9th St. SE, Dyersville, IA 52040
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 3 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 3

  • National Catholic Youth ConferenceOff campus
    Listed as an outside opportunity for students.
    bcatholic.org
  • Kairos retreat (juniors)Off campus
    Listed as an outside opportunity; the 2026-27 handbook names it for juniors.
    bcatholic.org, files.ecatholic.com
  • Lolek Canoe RetreatOff campus
    Listed as an outside opportunity for students.
    bcatholic.org

Faith formation 2

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All School MassOn campus
    Wednesdays at 10:20 AM
    Weekly all-school Mass in the auditorium.
    beckmancatholic.org

Service 1

  • Pro-Life Assembly
    Listed as part of the campus ministry program.
    bcatholic.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. Campus Ministry | Beckman Catholic Schoolsbcatholic.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Pro-Life Assembly FSJ (Fun Serious Jesus)”
    The campus ministry program lists a Pro-Life Assembly and FSJ (Fun Serious Jesus).
  2. Faith at Beckman Catholic | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is also held on Thursday Mornings at 7:30am in the Beckman Catholic chapel.”
    A Mass is held Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the Beckman Catholic chapel.
  3. Contact Us | Beckman Catholic High Schoolbeckmancatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1325 9th St. SE Dyersville, IA 52040”
    The school is located at 1325 9th St. SE, Dyersville, Iowa 52040.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
13 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.51%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.9 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Dubuque, IA
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)332
Students in grades 9–12235
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges51%
SettingRural

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 Dubuque

The Most Reverend Thomas Zinkula, Archbishop of Dubuque

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Beckman Catholic Junior/Senior High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Beckman Catholic Junior/Senior High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
What is Beckman Catholic Junior/Senior High School’s Compass Score?
74 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Beckman Catholic Junior/Senior High School?
Mass is listed at Auditorium and Beckman Catholic chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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