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Catholic high school

Burlington Notre Dame

  • LocationBurlington, IA
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades PK–12 · 395 students
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Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School (grades 9-12) is part of the Burlington Notre Dame School System in Burlington, Iowa, in the Diocese of Davenport. Its 2026-2027 handbook encourages all students to take part in the Mass, names a chaplain, and requires four years of religion, one credit in each grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Burlington Notre Dame, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint John's Catholic Church: 1.7 mi1Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Church: 2.1 mi2Burlington Notre Dame (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John's Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 700 Division Street, Burlington
  2. Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Church — 2.1 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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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 handbook names an Ash Wednesday Mass and a senior Baccalaureate Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Damefiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/58254073-e199-4ca5-aefa-56d155450dd6/Notre_Dame_HS-MS_Handbook---2026-2027.docx-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Mass and all areas of the Catholic faith.”
      The handbook encourages all students to take part in the Mass; no schedule is given.
      “receive ashes during our Ash Wednesday Mass, and talk to the priest during Reconciliation.”
      The handbook names an Ash Wednesday Mass and says students may talk to the priest during Reconciliation.
      “Students who arrive for any senior event, Senior Awards Assembly, Baccalaureate Mass, or Graduation under the influence of drugs/alcohol”
      The handbook names a Baccalaureate Mass as a senior event.
  • 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 (The handbook says students may talk to the priest during Reconciliation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Damefiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/58254073-e199-4ca5-aefa-56d155450dd6/Notre_Dame_HS-MS_Handbook---2026-2027.docx-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “receive ashes during our Ash Wednesday Mass, and talk to the priest during Reconciliation.”
      The handbook names an Ash Wednesday Mass and says students may talk to the priest during Reconciliation.
  • 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 Arul Raj is named as chaplain in the 2026-2027 personnel list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Damefiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/58254073-e199-4ca5-aefa-56d155450dd6/Notre_Dame_HS-MS_Handbook---2026-2027.docx-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Arul Raj”
      Father Arul Raj is listed as chaplain in the 2026-2027 high school personnel list.
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 (Religion is 1 credit in each of grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 (Required: 4); theology is taken in every grade for four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Guidebook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Dame Schoolfiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/2be1dc11-9da8-4eed-8c7e-e8b9d5c21981/Course-Guidebook-26-27.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion 9 Religion 10 Religion 11 Religion 12 Required:4”
      The 2026-2027 course guide requires religion in grades 9 through 12, one credit each year, for four credits in total.
  • 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 (Stated in the school's mission statement, not in a curriculum-specific description.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Guidebook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Dame Schoolfiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/2be1dc11-9da8-4eed-8c7e-e8b9d5c21981/Course-Guidebook-26-27.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Burlington Notre Dame Catholic School prepares students to reach their fullest potential through Christ-centered education and formation.”
      The school's mission statement describes Christ-centered education and formation.
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 (Two professional ministry staff are listed: the chaplain, Father Arul Raj, and the Youth Minister, Anna Grace Marino.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Damefiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/58254073-e199-4ca5-aefa-56d155450dd6/Notre_Dame_HS-MS_Handbook---2026-2027.docx-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Arul Raj”
      Father Arul Raj is listed as chaplain in the 2026-2027 high school personnel list.
    2. Staff | Burlington Notre Dame Schoolburlingtonnotredame.com/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Anna Grace Marino Youth Minister Support 319-754-8431”
      Anna Grace Marino is listed on the school's staff directory as Youth Minister, with the school's phone number.
  • 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

  • Religion is taken in every grade, four credits in total, under the 2026-2027 course guide.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Guidebook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Dame Schoolfiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/2be1dc11-9da8-4eed-8c7e-e8b9d5c21981/Course-Guidebook-26-27.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion 9 Religion 10 Religion 11 Religion 12 Required:4”
      The 2026-2027 course guide requires religion in grades 9 through 12, one credit each year, for four credits in total.
  • A chaplain is named in the 2026-2027 personnel list, and the mission statement names Christ-centered education and formation.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Damefiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/58254073-e199-4ca5-aefa-56d155450dd6/Notre_Dame_HS-MS_Handbook---2026-2027.docx-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Arul Raj”
      Father Arul Raj is listed as chaplain in the 2026-2027 high school personnel list.
    2. Course Guidebook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Dame Schoolfiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/2be1dc11-9da8-4eed-8c7e-e8b9d5c21981/Course-Guidebook-26-27.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Burlington Notre Dame Catholic School prepares students to reach their fullest potential through Christ-centered education and formation.”
      The school's mission statement describes Christ-centered education and formation.

Concerns

  • The handbook names an Ash Wednesday Mass and a senior Baccalaureate Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Burlington Notre Damefiles-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2858/Bnds/58254073-e199-4ca5-aefa-56d155450dd6/Notre_Dame_HS-MS_Handbook---2026-2027.docx-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “receive ashes during our Ash Wednesday Mass, and talk to the priest during Reconciliation.”
      The handbook names an Ash Wednesday Mass and says students may talk to the priest during Reconciliation.
      “Students who arrive for any senior event, Senior Awards Assembly, Baccalaureate Mass, or Graduation under the influence of drugs/alcohol”
      The handbook names a Baccalaureate Mass as a senior event.

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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.
96 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.1 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Davenport, IA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)395
Students in grades 9–12133
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 Davenport

The Most Reverend Dennis G. Walsh, Bishop of Davenport

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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