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Brother Rice High School

  • LocationChicago, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 658 students

All-male

Official website

Brother Rice High School is an all-male Catholic college-preparatory school in Chicago that follows the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. The school's pages list a chaplain who is a priest, a campus ministry staff, four years of theology courses, a graduation profile that includes faith and prayer, and a Mass on the school calendar for October 13, 2026.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Tuesday9:04 AMBrother Rice High School · One-time calendar entry for October 13, 2026 (9:04 to 10:04 am); not a recurring 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. Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass October 13, 2026 @ 9:04 am - 10:04 am”
    A Mass is listed on the school calendar for October 13, 2026, from 9:04 to 10:04 am.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Brother Rice High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Germaine Church: 0.6 mi1Queen of Martyrs Church: 0.6 mi2Most Holy Redeemer Church: 0.6 mi3Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church: 0.8 mi4Saint Linus Church: 1.5 mi5Saint Bernadette Church: 1.5 mi6Campus Ministry, Brother Rice High School: 0.1 miBrother Rice High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Germaine Church — 0.6 mi
  2. Queen of Martyrs Church — 0.6 mi · 10233 South Central Park Avenue, Evergreen Park
  3. Most Holy Redeemer Church — 0.6 mi · Lawndale Avenue, Evergreen Park
  4. Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church — 0.8 mi · Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn
  5. Saint Linus Church — 1.5 mi
  6. Saint Bernadette Church — 1.5 mi · 9343 South Francisco Avenue, Evergreen Park

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.

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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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 (The faculty and staff directory lists Fr. Kevin Gregus as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Kevin Gregus Chaplain 248 kgregus@brrice.org”
      Fr. Kevin Gregus is listed as the school's chaplain, with a school email address.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is 4 credits. English is 4 credits for four years; a full-year course is 1 credit; theology is therefore four full-year courses (Theology I through Theology IV).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Programs | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/academic-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology – 4 credits English – 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology; English is also 4 credits, taken over four years.
    2. School Profile | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/school-profile-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY Theology I Theology II Theology III Theology IV / Christian Marriage Theology IV / Peer Ministry Theology IV / World Cultures & Religions”
      The published course list includes Theology I through Theology IV and no philosophy, apologetics or ethics course.
  • 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.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNo
    Sources (1)
    1. School Profile | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/school-profile-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY Theology I Theology II Theology III Theology IV / Christian Marriage Theology IV / Peer Ministry Theology IV / World Cultures & Religions”
      The published course list includes Theology I through Theology IV and no philosophy, apologetics or ethics course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four ministry staff are listed: the chaplain, the dean of spiritual life and campus ministry, a campus ministry brother, and a campus minister who also teaches theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Kevin Gregus Chaplain 248 kgregus@brrice.org”
      Fr. Kevin Gregus is listed as the school's chaplain, with a school email address.
      “Mr. Patrick McGowan Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry 248 pmcgowan@brrice.org”
      Patrick McGowan is listed as dean of spiritual life and campus ministry.
      “Brother Daniel Casey Campus Ministry dcasey@brrice.org”
      Brother Daniel Casey is listed on the campus ministry staff.
      “Mr. Joe Augustyn Campus Minister, Theology 142 jaugustyn@brrice.org”
      Joe Augustyn is listed as a campus minister who also teaches theology.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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

  • Theology is required for four years, with Theology I through Theology IV in the course list.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Programs | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/academic-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology – 4 credits English – 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology; English is also 4 credits, taken over four years.
    2. School Profile | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/school-profile-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY Theology I Theology II Theology III Theology IV / Christian Marriage Theology IV / Peer Ministry Theology IV / World Cultures & Religions”
      The published course list includes Theology I through Theology IV and no philosophy, apologetics or ethics course.
  • The school has a chaplain who is a priest and several campus ministry staff.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Kevin Gregus Chaplain 248 kgregus@brrice.org”
      Fr. Kevin Gregus is listed as the school's chaplain, with a school email address.
      “Mr. Patrick McGowan Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry 248 pmcgowan@brrice.org”
      Patrick McGowan is listed as dean of spiritual life and campus ministry.
      “Brother Daniel Casey Campus Ministry dcasey@brrice.org”
      Brother Daniel Casey is listed on the campus ministry staff.
      “Mr. Joe Augustyn Campus Minister, Theology 142 jaugustyn@brrice.org”
      Joe Augustyn is listed as a campus minister who also teaches theology.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Brother Rice High School

  • Address: 10001 S. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60655
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Retreats 1

  • Kairos 176
    October 13 to 16, 2026
    A Kairos retreat listed on the school calendar.
    brotherrice.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 (2)
  1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mr. Patrick McGowan Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry 248 pmcgowan@brrice.org”
    Patrick McGowan is listed as dean of spiritual life and campus ministry.
    “Brother Daniel Casey Campus Ministry dcasey@brrice.org”
    Brother Daniel Casey is listed on the campus ministry staff.
    “Brother Daniel Casey Campus Ministry dcasey@brrice.org”
    Brother Daniel Casey is listed on the campus ministry staff.
  2. Mass | Brother Rice High Schoolbrotherrice.org/event/mass-9 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL 10001 S. Pulaski Chicago, IL 60655”
    The school's address is 10001 S. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60655.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
42 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.78%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.9 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Chicago, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)658
Students in grades 9–12658
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio15.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges78%
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

Archdiocese of Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Brother Rice High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Brother Rice High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Where is Mass celebrated at Brother Rice High School?
Mass is listed at Brother Rice High School. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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