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Catholic high school

Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo

  • LocationKalamazoo, MI
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades PK–12 · 679 students
Official website

Hackett Catholic Prep is the high school of the Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, governed by the Diocese of Kalamazoo's Office of Schools. Its website says the whole school gathers for Mass each week, and that confession and Eucharistic adoration are offered each week. Theology is taken each year, and students complete 20 service hours per year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Monica Parish: 0.2 mi1St. Joseph Catholic Church: 2.8 mi2St. Thomas More Catholic Parish: 3.0 mi3Hackett Catholic Prep school chapel: 0.1 miCatholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Monica Parish — 0.2 mi
  2. St. Joseph Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo
  3. St. Thomas More Catholic Parish — 3.0 mi · 421 Monroe Street, Kalamazoo

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

100 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 sacramental life page describes a school Mass each week, with the school gathering together to worship. Special liturgies are also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “the celebration of the Holy Mass each week. Coming together as a school to worship”
      The school celebrates Mass each week, with the whole school coming together to worship.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is offered one day each week, and all-school Reconciliation services are held during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation one day each week”
      Reconciliation is offered one day each week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The sacramental life page says a full day of Eucharistic adoration is offered each week for students and staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each week, we offer a full day of Eucharistic Adoration for our students and staff”
      A full day of Eucharistic adoration is offered each week for students and staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Tom McNally Chaplain and Spiritual Moderator”
      Fr. Tom McNally is listed as the school's chaplain.
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 (Four theology courses, each one credit and required, one for each year of high school (Sacred Scripture, Church History and Sacraments, Morality, and Apologetics and Prayer). Computed as four full-year courses. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Teaching | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/teaching · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year, Hackett students focus their studies on various aspects of the Catholic Church”
      Theology is studied each year, covering sacred scripture, church history and the sacraments, morality, and apologetics and prayer.
      “Required: 1 Credit”
      Each theology course is one required credit.
  • 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 (The Apologetics and Prayer course introduces natural apologetics (defending the existence of God, the human soul, and responding to the problem of evil).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Teaching | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/teaching · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This course will introduce students to natural apologetics”
      A theology course introduces natural apologetics.
  • 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 faith page says the liturgy frames the educational mission, with intellectual virtue cultivated in the classroom. The mission statement describes faith developed alongside academic achievement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The liturgy frames our educational mission: Intellectual virtue is cultivated in the classroom”
      The school says its educational mission is framed by the liturgy, with intellectual virtue cultivated in the classroom.
      “All CSGK schools are part of the Diocese of Kalamazoo and are governed by the Diocese's Office of Schools.”
      The Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo schools are part of the Diocese of Kalamazoo and governed by its Office of Schools.
CCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

68 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 (Class retreats are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “With opportunities for weekly Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, confession, and class retreats”
      The school says it offers weekly Mass, adoration, confession and class retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One priest is listed as chaplain. A campus minister is mentioned on the service page without a name.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Tom McNally Chaplain and Spiritual Moderator”
      Fr. Tom McNally is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Respect Life club is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Respect Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/respect-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Respect Life is a club that is dedicated to promoting respect for human life”
      Respect Life is a student club dedicated to promoting respect for human life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school chapel is open throughout the day for prayer, and teachers may bring classes for prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our school chapel is open throughout the day”
      The school chapel is open throughout the school day for 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 (20 service hours per year, required for each year of attendance: 80 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/service-hours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A total of 20 hours per year (10 per semester) are required for each year that a student attends Hackett Catholic Prep.”
      Students must complete 20 service hours for each year they attend.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Respect Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/respect-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year we travel to Washington D.C. to participate in March for Life”
      The Respect Life club travels to Washington, D.C. each year for the March for Life.
      “Respect Life is a club that is dedicated to promoting respect for human life”
      Respect Life is a student club dedicated to promoting respect for human life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Hours | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/service-hours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year in April the Hackett students and staff head out to serve the greater Kalamazoo area community for a half day”
      An annual April serve-a-thon sends students and staff to serve the Kalamazoo community for a half day.
    2. Respect Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/respect-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Group activities include helping with Kalamazoo Right to Life projects”
      The Respect Life club helps with Kalamazoo Right to Life projects.

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

Strengths

  • A school Mass is celebrated each week, with the whole school gathering to worship.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “the celebration of the Holy Mass each week. Coming together as a school to worship”
      The school celebrates Mass each week, with the whole school coming together to worship.
  • Reconciliation is offered weekly and Eucharistic adoration is offered each week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation one day each week”
      Reconciliation is offered one day each week.
      “Each week, we offer a full day of Eucharistic Adoration for our students and staff”
      A full day of Eucharistic adoration is offered each week for students and staff.
  • Theology is taken in each year of high school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Teaching | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/teaching · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year, Hackett students focus their studies on various aspects of the Catholic Church”
      Theology is studied each year, covering sacred scripture, church history and the sacraments, morality, and apologetics and prayer.
      “Required: 1 Credit”
      Each theology course is one required credit.
  • Students complete 20 service hours per year, 80 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/service-hours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A total of 20 hours per year (10 per semester) are required for each year that a student attends Hackett Catholic Prep.”
      Students must complete 20 service hours for each year they attend.
  • A Respect Life club travels to the March for Life each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Respect Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/respect-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year we travel to Washington D.C. to participate in March for Life”
      The Respect Life club travels to Washington, D.C. each year for the March for Life.

Concerns

  • The published Mass is weekly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “the celebration of the Holy Mass each week. Coming together as a school to worship”
      The school celebrates Mass each week, with the whole school coming together to worship.
  • No page states that the theology courses follow the USCCB curriculum framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. Teaching | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/teaching · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year, Hackett students focus their studies on various aspects of the Catholic Church”
      Theology is studied each year, covering sacred scripture, church history and the sacraments, morality, and apologetics and prayer.

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Campus ministry home

Hackett Catholic Prep school chapel

  • Address: 1000 W. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, prayer intention board, votive candles

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Source: hackettcp.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, hackettcp.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 7 location not published

Service 3

  • March for Life tripOff campus
    The Respect Life club travels to Washington, D.C. each year for the March for Life.
    hackettcp.org
  • Serv-a-thonOff campus
    Each April, students and staff serve the greater Kalamazoo community for a half day, followed by a cookout lunch.
    hackettcp.org
  • Kalamazoo Right to Life projects
    The Respect Life club helps with Kalamazoo Right to Life projects.
    hackettcp.org

Faith formation 2

  • Prayer intention board and votive candlesOn campus
    Students and staff may post prayer intentions and light votive candles in the school chapel.
    hackettcp.org
  • Weekly Reconciliation
    The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered one day each week, with all-school services during Advent and Lent.
    hackettcp.org, hackettcp.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Weekly school Mass
    The whole school gathers for Mass each week.
    hackettcp.org
  • Weekly Eucharistic adoration
    A full day of adoration is offered each week for students and staff.
    hackettcp.org
  • Special liturgies (Ash Wednesday, May Crowning, All Souls' Mass)
    Special liturgies listed by the school for the liturgical year. Holy Days of Obligation during the school week are also listed.
    hackettcp.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Retreats for classes, listed on the faith page.
    hackettcp.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. Sacramental Life | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Fr. Tom McNally Chaplain and Spiritual Moderator”
    Fr. Tom McNally is listed as the school's chaplain.
    “the celebration of the Holy Mass each week. Coming together as a school to worship”
    The school celebrates Mass each week, with the whole school coming together to worship.
    “Our school chapel is open throughout the day”
    The school chapel is open throughout the school day for prayer.
  2. Contact | Hackett Catholic Prephackettcp.org/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “1000 W. Kilgore • Kalamazoo, MI 49007”
    Hackett's campus address is 1000 W. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
57 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.86%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.0 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 Kalamazoo, MI
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)679
Students in grades 9–12204
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges86%
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 Kalamazoo

The Most Reverend Edward M. Lohse, Bishop of Kalamazoo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo a Catholic high school?
Yes. Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Kalamazoo.
What is Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo Compass Recommended?
Yes. Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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