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Catholic Central High School

  • LocationSteubenville, OH
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 8–12 · 255 students
Official website

Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, Ohio, is part of the Steubenville Catholic Schools system. Its campus ministry lists adoration and worship nights, underclassmen and senior retreats, and sacramental programs, and its Chesterton Academy program includes daily Mass. The school's pages describe school Masses and Benediction.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Catholic Central High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Rosary Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church: 2.2 mi2Saint Anthonys Catholic Church: 2.3 mi3Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus: 2.5 mi4St. Peter Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Catholic Central High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Rosary Catholic Church — 0.2 mi
  2. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  3. Saint Anthonys Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
  4. Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus — 2.5 mi · 411 South 5th Street, Steubenville
  5. St. Peter Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 425 North 4th Street, Steubenville

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.

DSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

54 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 (School Masses are listed without a frequency, and a Mass is planned on November 22.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Steubenville Catholic Schoolssteubenvillecatholicschools.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students receive daily instruction in religion and participate in school Masses, Benediction, Stations of the Cross, the Rosary, and other Catholic prayers and devotional activities.”
      Students take part in school Masses, Benediction and other devotions; frequency is not stated.
    2. Campus Ministry | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “When we arrive back at the school on Sunday, November 22nd, we will have Mass together around 3 p.m.”
      A Mass is planned on return from the November 2026 underclassmen retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The Chesterton Academy program, which is within the school, states that daily Mass is part of the program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily mass is a part of this program.”
      Daily Mass is part of the Chesterton Academy program.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration and worship nights are listed as campus ministry events, and Benediction is listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Events include adoration/praise and worship nights, ministry nights, retreats, and more!”
      Campus ministry events include adoration and worship nights and retreats.
    2. Faith | Steubenville Catholic Schoolssteubenvillecatholicschools.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students receive daily instruction in religion and participate in school Masses, Benediction, Stations of the Cross, the Rosary, and other Catholic prayers and devotional activities.”
      Students take part in school Masses, Benediction and other devotions; frequency is not stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed; the priest listed (Fr. Gossett) is shown as Pastoral Administrator, not as chaplain. Recorded as a shared priest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Gossett Pastoral Administrator”
      A priest, Fr. Gossett, is listed as Pastoral Administrator.
    2. Faith | Steubenville Catholic Schoolssteubenvillecatholicschools.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students receive daily instruction in religion and participate in school Masses, Benediction, Stations of the Cross, the Rosary, and other Catholic prayers and devotional activities.”
      Students take part in school Masses, Benediction and other devotions; frequency is not stated.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy and apologetics courses are listed in the course offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “PHILOSOPHY 9-INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY”
      A philosophy course is offered.
      “Apologetics is the art of explaining and defending the Catholic faith through the application of human reason.”
      An apologetics course is offered.
  • 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 academic program page states that the program is infused with Catholic values.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our program is infused with Catholic values which foster discipline, servant-leadership, hard work, and community service”
      The academic program is infused with Catholic values.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (An underclassmen retreat and a Kairos retreat for seniors are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sign-ups for Underclassmen Retreat are open!”
      An underclassmen retreat is offered.
      “Kairos sign-ups will be opened in the next week or so; stay tuned!”
      A Kairos retreat is planned for students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed on the faculty page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rice Faculty - Campus Minister”
      Mr. Rice is listed as campus minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Junior Campus Ministry and Pontifical Servers are listed as student clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “JR CAMPUS MINISTRY: Mrs. Hendricks”
      Junior Campus Ministry is a student club.
      “PONTIFICAL SERVERS:”
      Pontifical Servers, an altar server group, is a student club.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (A Catholic social teaching course is offered within the theology course list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholic Social Teaching, is a course of applied moral theology that has as its end true justice in society.”
      A Catholic social teaching course is offered as applied moral theology.
  • 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

  • Campus ministry lists adoration and worship nights, retreats and sacramental programs.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry program at CCHS oversees everything sacramental and faith-based at the school.”
      Campus ministry oversees the school's sacramental and faith life.
      “Events include adoration/praise and worship nights, ministry nights, retreats, and more!”
      Campus ministry events include adoration and worship nights and retreats.
  • A daily Mass is part of the Chesterton Academy program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily mass is a part of this program.”
      Daily Mass is part of the Chesterton Academy program.
  • Philosophy and apologetics courses are offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “PHILOSOPHY 9-INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY”
      A philosophy course is offered.
      “Apologetics is the art of explaining and defending the Catholic faith through the application of human reason.”
      An apologetics course is offered.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Catholic Central High School

  • Address: 320 West View Avenue, Suite 1, Steubenville, OH 43952
  • Location: On campus

Source: steubenvillecatholicschools.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, diosteub.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

Liturgy and prayer 5

Clubs and groups 1

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. Campus Ministry | CCHSsteubenvillecatholicschools.org/cchs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry program at CCHS oversees everything sacramental and faith-based at the school.”
    Campus ministry oversees the school's sacramental and faith life.
    “The Campus Ministry program at CCHS oversees everything sacramental and faith-based at the school.”
    Campus ministry oversees the school's sacramental and faith life.
  2. School Finder | Diocese of Steubenvillediosteub.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “320 West View Avenue, Suite 1, Steubenville, OH, 43952”
    The diocese school directory lists the school at 320 West View Avenue.

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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.
86 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.12.8 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
DioceseDiocese of Steubenville, OH
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)255
Students in grades 9–12213
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 Steubenville

The see is currently vacant. The Most Reverend Edward M. Lohse, Apostolic Administrator.

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

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