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Aerial view of Bishop Garrigan Campus
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Catholic high school

Bishop Garrigan Campus

  • LocationAlgona, IA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades K–12 · 399 students
Official website

Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schools' Garrigan Campus in Algona, Iowa, serves grades 3 to 12 and includes Bishop Garrigan High School, which the school describes as a faith-based atmosphere. Two priests, Father Zach Jones and Father Matthew Solyntjes, are listed as chaplains, the bell schedule includes a Mass day and daily prayer, and the school states that it aims to develop spiritually vigorous Christians.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Garrigan Campus, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Cecelia's Catholic Church: 1.0 mi1Bishop Garrigan Campus (campus)N0.25 mi
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  1. Saint Cecelia's Catholic Church — 1.0 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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The bell schedule has a Mass day, with students dismissed for Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bell Schedules | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/bell-schedules · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Second Bell - 8:15 (Dismiss for mass)”
      The school has a Mass day schedule on which students are dismissed for Mass; its frequency is not stated.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot 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.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Zach Jones is named as chaplain for Bishop Garrigan, and Father Matthew Solyntjes is also listed as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clergy in the Classroom | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/clergy-in-the-classroom · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Zach Jones, chaplain for Bishop Garrigan, visits many different classrooms.”
      Father Zach Jones is the chaplain for Bishop Garrigan.
      “Father Matthew Solyntjes Chaplain”
      Father Matthew Solyntjes is listed as a chaplain.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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 school's stated goals for the high school are to be pursued through both classroom and extracurricular activities, including developing spiritually vigorous Christians.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Why Choose Us | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/why-choose-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “to develop spiritually vigorous Christians who recognize and act upon Catholic obligations and convictions;”
      A stated goal of the high school is developing spiritually vigorous Christians.
      “through both classroom and extracurricular activities, the goals of Bishop Garrigan High School are:”
      The high school's faith goals are pursued through classroom and extracurricular activities.
    2. High School | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/bishop-garrigan-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Inside Bishop Garrigan High School you will find a faith based atmosphere”
      The high school describes its atmosphere as faith based.
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

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two priests are named as chaplains: Father Zach Jones and Father Matthew Solyntjes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clergy in the Classroom | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/clergy-in-the-classroom · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Zach Jones, chaplain for Bishop Garrigan, visits many different classrooms.”
      Father Zach Jones is the chaplain for Bishop Garrigan.
      “Bishop Garrigan is very blessed to have Father Zach and Father Matthew in our schools and classrooms.”
      Two priests, Father Zach and Father Matthew, serve in the schools.
      “Father Matthew Solyntjes Chaplain”
      Father Matthew Solyntjes is listed as a chaplain.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The one faith-based student group listed is Campus Ministries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministries”
      Campus Ministries is listed among the school's clubs and activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The bell schedules include 'Announcements and Prayer' at the end of the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bell Schedules | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/bell-schedules · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Announcements and Prayer 3:15”
      The daily schedule ends with announcements and prayer.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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.
  • 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

  • Two priests are named as chaplains, and the school describes its high school as a faith-based atmosphere.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clergy in the Classroom | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/clergy-in-the-classroom · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Bishop Garrigan is very blessed to have Father Zach and Father Matthew in our schools and classrooms.”
      Two priests, Father Zach and Father Matthew, serve in the schools.
    2. High School | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/bishop-garrigan-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Inside Bishop Garrigan High School you will find a faith based atmosphere”
      The high school describes its atmosphere as faith based.
  • The school states a goal of developing spiritually vigorous Christians through classroom and extracurricular activities.
    Sources (1)
    1. Why Choose Us | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/why-choose-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “to develop spiritually vigorous Christians who recognize and act upon Catholic obligations and convictions;”
      A stated goal of the high school is developing spiritually vigorous Christians.
      “through both classroom and extracurricular activities, the goals of Bishop Garrigan High School are:”
      The high school's faith goals are pursued through classroom and extracurricular activities.
  • Prayer is part of the daily bell schedule, which ends with announcements and prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bell Schedules | Bishop Garrigan Catholic Schoolsbishopgarrigan.org/bell-schedules · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Announcements and Prayer 3:15”
      The daily schedule ends with announcements and prayer.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministries
    A student group listed among the school's clubs and activities.
    bishopgarrigan.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Mass day
    The bell schedule has a Mass day, with students dismissed for Mass.
    bishopgarrigan.org

Service 1

  • Religious service
    An extracurricular program in religious service, listed with the school's other activities.
    bishopgarrigan.org

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

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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.
97 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.7 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 Sioux City, IA
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)399
Students in grades 9–12118
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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 Sioux City

The Most Reverend John E. Keehner Jr., Bishop of Sioux City

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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