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Catholic high school

Catholic Central

  • LocationSpringfield, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 420 students
Official website

Catholic Central School is a Pre-K to 12 Archdiocesan regional school at 1200 E. High Street in Springfield, Ohio. Its 2026-27 handbook requires four years of theology and 120 service hours to graduate, and every high school grade attends a class retreat. The high school holds Mass at least once a month and gathers for prayer each morning.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Catholic Central, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Bernard Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Saint Raphael Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Saint Marys Catholic Church: 2.0 mi4Saint Theresa Catholic Church: 2.0 mi5Campus Ministry: 0.0 miCatholic Central (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Bernard Catholic Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  3. Saint Raphael Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  4. Saint Marys Catholic Church — 2.0 mi
  5. Saint Theresa 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.

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 yearMonthly (The campus ministry page says the high school celebrates Mass at least once a month, either an all-school Mass for holy days or class Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass – The high school celebrates Mass at least once a month, either an all-school Mass for holy days or class Masses.”
      The high school celebrates Mass at least once a month, all-school or class Masses.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is held at least monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass – The high school celebrates Mass at least once a month, either an all-school Mass for holy days or class Masses.”
      The high school celebrates Mass at least once a month, all-school or class Masses.
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 (The handbook lists 4 credits in Theology, one credit for each year of attendance. That is four full-year courses, one in each grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Central Student Handbook 2026-2027files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4751/Ccs/f0d1367a-fa65-4882-906a-690e842af748/Catholic-Central-Student-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 credits in Theology (one credit for each year of attendance)”
      Four credits of theology are required, one for each year of attendance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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 (The campus ministry page lists Freshman, Sophomore and Junior retreats and Kairos. The handbook requires a class retreat each year for every student.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eighth Grade Freshman Retreat Sophomore Retreat Junior Retreat Kairos”
      Campus ministry lists class retreats for the freshman, sophomore and junior years and a Kairos retreat.
    2. Catholic Central Student Handbook 2026-2027files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4751/Ccs/f0d1367a-fa65-4882-906a-690e842af748/Catholic-Central-Student-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “attend a Kairos retreat.”
      Seniors, and juniors chosen to lead as seniors, attend a Kairos retreat.
      “All Freshmen will attend a day-long retreat which will begin at 8:00 am and end by the conclusion of the school day.”
      Freshmen attend a day-long retreat.
      “All Sophomores and Juniors will attend an overnight retreat.”
      Sophomores and juniors attend an overnight retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministers are named in the staff directory: one for grades 9-12 and one for grades K-8.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/staff?page_no=4 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Manny Moreno Campus Minister (9-12)”
      Manny Moreno is the campus minister for grades 9-12.
      “Ryan Haley Campus Minister (K-8)”
      Ryan Haley is the campus minister for grades K-8.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The clubs list includes Liturgical Peer Ministers, Kairos Leaders and Retreat Leaders, which the handbook describes as campus ministry training. In His Image is also listed, with no description.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/page/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Liturgical Peer Ministers Kairos Leaders Retreat Leaders In His Image”
      The clubs list includes Liturgical Peer Ministers, Kairos Leaders, Retreat Leaders and In His Image.
    2. Catholic Central Student Handbook 2026-2027files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4751/Ccs/f0d1367a-fa65-4882-906a-690e842af748/Catholic-Central-Student-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Campus Ministers train students in liturgical ministries and retreat leading.”
      Campus Ministers train students as liturgical ministers and retreat leaders.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Every morning the whole high school gathers for prayer, and students are in homeroom in time for Morning Prayer.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning Prayer – Every morning, the entire high school gathers for prayer led by a student leader or faculty member.”
      The whole high school gathers for prayer every morning.
    2. Catholic Central Student Handbook 2026-2027files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4751/Ccs/f0d1367a-fa65-4882-906a-690e842af748/Catholic-Central-Student-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “be in their Homeroom class by 8:00 a.m. in time for Morning Prayer, announcements, and attendance.”
      Students are in homeroom by 8:00 a.m. for Morning 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (120 service hours are required to graduate, which is at least 30 hours in each of the four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Central Student Handbook 2026-2027files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4751/Ccs/f0d1367a-fa65-4882-906a-690e842af748/Catholic-Central-Student-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A student must complete 120 assigned student service hours to graduate from Catholic Central High School”
      120 service hours are required to graduate.
      “Each of their four years at CCHS, students are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of service to parishes or other non-profit community organizations”
      Students must complete at least 30 service hours in each of the four years.
  • 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

  • Four years of theology are required, one credit for each year of attendance.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Central Student Handbook 2026-2027files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4751/Ccs/f0d1367a-fa65-4882-906a-690e842af748/Catholic-Central-Student-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 credits in Theology (one credit for each year of attendance)”
      Four credits of theology are required, one for each year of attendance.
  • A minimum of 120 service hours is required to graduate, with at least 30 hours each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Central Student Handbook 2026-2027files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4751/Ccs/f0d1367a-fa65-4882-906a-690e842af748/Catholic-Central-Student-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A student must complete 120 assigned student service hours to graduate from Catholic Central High School”
      120 service hours are required to graduate.
      “Each of their four years at CCHS, students are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of service to parishes or other non-profit community organizations”
      Students must complete at least 30 service hours in each of the four years.
  • Every high school grade has a required class retreat each year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eighth Grade Freshman Retreat Sophomore Retreat Junior Retreat Kairos”
      Campus ministry lists class retreats for the freshman, sophomore and junior years and a Kairos retreat.
    2. Catholic Central Student Handbook 2026-2027files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4751/Ccs/f0d1367a-fa65-4882-906a-690e842af748/Catholic-Central-Student-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All Freshmen will attend a day-long retreat which will begin at 8:00 am and end by the conclusion of the school day.”
      Freshmen attend a day-long retreat.
      “All Sophomores and Juniors will attend an overnight retreat.”
      Sophomores and juniors attend an overnight retreat.
      “attend a Kairos retreat.”
      Seniors, and juniors chosen to lead as seniors, attend a Kairos retreat.
  • The entire high school gathers for prayer every morning.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning Prayer – Every morning, the entire high school gathers for prayer led by a student leader or faculty member.”
      The whole high school gathers for prayer every morning.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1200 E High St, Springfield, OH 45505
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: ccirish.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published

Faith formation 2

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 3

Other 1

  • In His Image
    Listed among the school's clubs.
    ccirish.org

Retreats 2

Service 2

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 | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/page/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Mass – The high school celebrates Mass at least once a month, either an all-school Mass for holy days or class Masses.”
    The high school celebrates Mass at least once a month, all-school or class Masses.
  2. Catholic Central Student Handbook 2026-2027files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4751/Ccs/f0d1367a-fa65-4882-906a-690e842af748/Catholic-Central-Student-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf?disposition=inline · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The Campus Ministers direct all school liturgies, retreats, and prayer services.”
    The Campus Ministers direct the school's liturgies, retreats and prayer services.
    “The Campus Ministers direct all school liturgies, retreats, and prayer services.”
    The Campus Ministers direct the school's liturgies, retreats and prayer services.
  3. Our History | Catholic Central Schoolccirish.org/page/our-history · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Catholic Central School1200 E High St Springfield, OH 45505Phone: 937-325-9204”
    The school is at 1200 E. High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505, phone 937-325-9204.

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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.
24 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.62%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.4 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 Cincinnati, OH
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)420
Students in grades 9–12118
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges62%
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 Cincinnati

The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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