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Bishop Heelan Catholic High School

  • LocationSioux City, IA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 527 students
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Bishop Heelan Catholic High School (grades 9-12, 1231 Grandview Blvd., Sioux City, IA) is part of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools. The 2026-27 high school handbook schedules a weekly Mass on Tuesdays at 1:55 PM, requires religion every semester, and provides a retreat for each grade. Catholic social teaching is a required grade 12 course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Tuesday1:55 PMBishop Heelan High School (location not specified) · Weekly Mass for the 2026-27 school year, unless otherwise noted on the schedule.

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. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass Weekly mass is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:55 PM unless otherwise noted on the schedule.”
    A weekly Mass is scheduled for Tuesdays at 1:55 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCathedral of the Epiphany: 0.2 mi1Saint Michael Catholic Church: 1.9 mi2Saint Casimirs Catholic Church: 2.0 mi3Bishop Heelan High School chapel: 0.1 miBishop Heelan Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Cathedral of the Epiphany — 0.2 mi
  2. Saint Michael Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
  3. Saint Casimirs Catholic Church — 2.0 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

74 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 2026-27 high school handbook schedules a weekly Mass on Tuesday at 1:55 PM and states that attendance is expected.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Weekly mass is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:55 PM unless otherwise noted on the schedule.”
      A weekly Mass is scheduled for Tuesdays at 1:55 PM.
  • 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 several times throughout the year, before Mass and whenever a priest is available.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered several times throughout the year, before Mass, and whenever Father is available.”
      Reconciliation is offered several times a year.
  • 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 Mass is scheduled weekly and Mass is celebrated when a priest is available.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Weekly mass is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:55 PM unless otherwise noted on the schedule.”
      A weekly Mass is scheduled for Tuesdays at 1:55 PM.
      “Chapel Mass is celebrated in the chapel when Father is available. This occurs mainly before school.”
      Mass is celebrated in the school chapel when a priest is available, mainly before school.
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 (Eight semesters of theology (8 credits) are required, one religion class each semester. Full-year equivalents: 8 semesters divided by 2 = 4 years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to take religion each semester of their enrollment at Bishop Heelan.”
      All students take religion every semester of enrollment.
      “8 Credits of Theology”
      Graduation requires 8 credits of theology.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Guide | Bishop Heelan High Schoolbishopheelan.org/fs/resource-manager/view/8df62c7c-b609-4cfb-901a-2f0301a96438 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must take an assigned religion class each semester.”
      Students take a religion class every semester.
  • 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 (Morality (TH 8313, with an honors option) covers Catholic moral decision-making. It is counted as an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Guide | Bishop Heelan High Schoolbishopheelan.org/fs/resource-manager/view/8df62c7c-b609-4cfb-901a-2f0301a96438 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Several key themes relating to Catholic morality will be discussed in this course.”
      The Morality course covers Catholic moral decision-making.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Gospel values are infused in all subject areas.”
      Gospel values are infused in all subject areas.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors have a retreat during the school year.”
      Every high school grade has a retreat during the school year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith Groups (Bible studies, retreats, lectors) and Knights of the Altar are both listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities | Bishop Heelan Catholic Schoolsbishopheelan.org/resources/activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Studies/Small Groups Class Retreats Steubenville Summer Conference Weekend Retreats for those wishing to go deeper in prayer Lectors Knights of the Altar”
      Faith Groups include Bible studies, retreats, lectors, and Knights of the Altar.
      “The Knights of the Altar is open to all juniors and seniors to serve liturgical functions for the school, diocese, and the Carmelite Nuns.”
      Knights of the Altar serve liturgical functions for the school.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer opens and closes each day at Bishop Heelan. Classes begin with prayer”
      Prayer opens and closes each school day, and classes begin with prayer.
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 (The handbook says students must have 60 documented service hours to qualify for the Silver Cord, and community service hours are a graduation-ceremony requirement. It recommends 15 hours per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must have 60 documented hours to qualify, and it is recommended that high school students complete 15 hours each year”
      The Silver Cord service program requires 60 documented hours.
      “Only students who complete all academic and procedural requirements, which include fines, good conduct, community service hours, detentions, etc.”
      Community service hours are part of the requirements for the graduation ceremony.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching (TH 8411, grade 12) is a required one-semester theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Guide | Bishop Heelan High Schoolbishopheelan.org/fs/resource-manager/view/8df62c7c-b609-4cfb-901a-2f0301a96438 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING TH 8411 (12) 1 SEM REQUIRED 1 CREDIT”
      Catholic Social Teaching is a required one-semester theology course in grade 12.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Heelan for Life is a listed student club that advocates for the sanctity of life and attends the March for Life in Washington, D.C.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities | Bishop Heelan Catholic Schoolsbishopheelan.org/resources/activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This club advocates for the sanctity of life from conception to natural passing.”
      Heelan for Life advocates for the sanctity of life.
      “attending the March for Life in Washington D.C.”
      Heelan for Life attends the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The mission statement page describes mission trips and special projects such as Then Feed Just One for the school system.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Philosophy | Bishop Heelan Catholic Schoolsbishopheelan.org/about/mission-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are active student organizations for grades 6-12, mission trips, special projects such as”
      The school system lists mission trips and service projects.

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

Strengths

  • A weekly Mass is scheduled for Tuesdays at 1:55 PM, and attendance is expected.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Weekly mass is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:55 PM unless otherwise noted on the schedule.”
      A weekly Mass is scheduled for Tuesdays at 1:55 PM.
  • Every high school grade has a retreat during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors have a retreat during the school year.”
      Every high school grade has a retreat during the school year.
  • Students take religion every semester, and Catholic Social Teaching is a required grade 12 course.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to take religion each semester of their enrollment at Bishop Heelan.”
      All students take religion every semester of enrollment.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Guide | Bishop Heelan High Schoolbishopheelan.org/fs/resource-manager/view/8df62c7c-b609-4cfb-901a-2f0301a96438 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING TH 8411 (12) 1 SEM REQUIRED 1 CREDIT”
      Catholic Social Teaching is a required one-semester theology course in grade 12.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Bishop Heelan High School chapel

  • Address: 1231 Grandview Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51103
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026, bishopheelan.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Clubs and groups 2

  • Faith Groups
    Bible studies and small groups, class retreats, weekend retreats for students who want to go deeper in prayer, lectors, Knights of the Altar, Steubenville Summer Conference, and a spring break pilgrimage.
    bishopheelan.org
  • Heelan for Life
    Monthly life nights
    Pro-life club that advocates for the sanctity of life, holds monthly life nights, and attends the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    bishopheelan.org, bishopheelan.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Knights of the Altar
    Open to juniors and seniors to serve liturgical functions for the school, diocese, and the Carmelite Nuns.
    bishopheelan.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors each have a retreat during the school year.
    resources.finalsite.net

Service 1

  • Mission trips and special service projects
    The school system lists mission trips and special projects such as Then Feed Just One.
    bishopheelan.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. 2026-2027 Bishop Heelan High School Parent/Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783355756/bishopheelanorg/gscxi3ldlxhdnuh48kzn/StudentHandbook2026-27docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Chapel Mass is celebrated in the chapel when Father is available. This occurs mainly before school.”
    Mass is celebrated in the school chapel when a priest is available, mainly before school.
    “Chapel Mass is celebrated in the chapel when Father is available. This occurs mainly before school.”
    Mass is celebrated in the school chapel when a priest is available, mainly before school.
  2. Activities | Bishop Heelan Catholic Schoolsbishopheelan.org/resources/activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Bible Studies/Small Groups Class Retreats Steubenville Summer Conference Weekend Retreats for those wishing to go deeper in prayer Lectors Knights of the Altar”
    Faith Groups include Bible studies, retreats, lectors, and Knights of the Altar.
  3. Contact Us | Bishop Heelan Catholic Schoolsbishopheelan.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Bishop Heelan High School Grades: Ninth through Twelfth Grade Principal: Chris Bork Administrative Assistant: Amie Carroll and Jana Rehal 1231 Grandview Blvd. Sioux City, IA 51103 Phone: 712-252-0573 Email: frontdesk@bishopheelan.org”
    The high school's address, phone, and front desk email are published.

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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.96%
  • 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 Sioux City, IA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)527
Students in grades 9–12527
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
SettingCity

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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Questions families ask

Is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Sioux City.
What is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
91 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bishop Heelan Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Bishop Heelan High School (location not specified). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Bishop Heelan Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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