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Cedar Catholic High School

  • LocationHartington, NE
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 169 students
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Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School is a Catholic school in Hartington, Nebraska. Its Living the Faith program requires high school students to complete 20 service hours each year, and graduation requires Theology I through IV. The 2026-27 handbook sets out morning and afternoon Mass schedules for Mass days, and students pray each morning during announcements.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cedar Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miHoly Trinity Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Living the Faith program, Cedar Catholic: 0.0 miCedar Catholic High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 0.1 mi

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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 yearA few times a year (Mass days have a Morning Mass Schedule and an Afternoon Mass Schedule. They are listed on the school calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In-service days, early dismissals, late starts, and Mass days will be indicated on the school calendar and Sycamore and will have adjusted schedules:”
      Mass days are indicated on the school calendar and have adjusted schedules.
      “8:05 am – 8:55 am”
      On Mass days the morning Mass schedule runs from 8:05 to 8:55 a.m.
      “2:40 pm – 3:37 pm”
      On Mass days the afternoon Mass schedule runs from 2:40 to 3:37 p.m.
  • 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 days are scheduled. The parish pastors are listed as parishes that support the school's mission.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In-service days, early dismissals, late starts, and Mass days will be indicated on the school calendar and Sycamore and will have adjusted schedules:”
      Mass days are indicated on the school calendar and have adjusted schedules.
      “Rev. Kevin Vogel, Pastor”
      A parish pastor is listed among the parishes that support the school's mission; no chaplain is named.
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 I, II, III and IV are required courses, one in each high school year. Four required courses are counted as four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology I, II, III, and IV”
      Theology I, II, III and IV are required for graduation.
  • 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.
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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Living the Faith program is listed as an activity on the school's activities page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Living the Faith program has been developed at Cedar Catholic to help form students according to the mission of the Gospel”
      The Living the Faith program forms students according to the mission of the Gospel.
    2. Living the Faith Program | Cedar Catholic High Schoolcedarcatholic.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/ATHLETICS%20%26%20ACTIVITIES%7CActivities%3E%3ELiving%20the%20Faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Cedar Catholic’s Living the Faith program provides students with opportunities to utilize their own gifts and talents”
      The school's Living the Faith program gives students opportunities to use their gifts and talents as witnesses of the Catholic faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Morning announcements include prayer, and students are expected to take part each day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning announcements will include the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.”
      Morning announcements include prayer each school day.
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 (Senior high students must complete at least 20 service hours each year, for 80 hours in total over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student must complete at least 20 hours of service each year of high school for a cumulative total of 80 hours.”
      High school students must complete 20 service hours each year, 80 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.
    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

  • High school students must complete 80 service hours over four years, under the Living the Faith program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student must complete at least 20 hours of service each year of high school for a cumulative total of 80 hours.”
      High school students must complete 20 service hours each year, 80 in total.
  • Theology I, II, III and IV are required for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology I, II, III, and IV”
      Theology I, II, III and IV are required for graduation.
  • The handbook publishes morning and afternoon Mass schedules for Mass days.
    Sources (1)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In-service days, early dismissals, late starts, and Mass days will be indicated on the school calendar and Sycamore and will have adjusted schedules:”
      Mass days are indicated on the school calendar and have adjusted schedules.
      “8:05 am – 8:55 am”
      On Mass days the morning Mass schedule runs from 8:05 to 8:55 a.m.
      “2:40 pm – 3:37 pm”
      On Mass days the afternoon Mass schedule runs from 2:40 to 3:37 p.m.
  • Students pray each morning during announcements.
    Sources (1)
    1. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning announcements will include the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.”
      Morning announcements include prayer each school day.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Living the Faith program, Cedar Catholic

  • Address: 401 South Broadway, Hartington, NE 68739
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Morning prayer during announcementsOn campus
    Each school day
    Morning announcements include the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, and students are expected to take part.
    cedarcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Mass days
    On Mass days, listed on the school calendar
    The handbook's morning Mass schedule runs 8:05 to 8:55 a.m. on Mass days, and its afternoon Mass schedule runs 2:40 to 3:37 p.m. Students must return to school when Mass or Benediction is scheduled for the afternoon.
    cedarcatholic.org, cedarcatholic.org, cedarcatholic.org
  • Benediction
    On the days named in the Benediction schedule
    The handbook lists a Benediction schedule (2:55 pm to 3:37 pm on those days).
    cedarcatholic.org

Service 2

  • Living the Faith program
    Each school year; 20 service hours for each high school year
    Required service program for high school students, with service in the categories Church, School, Community, and Family & Friends. Family and friends hours are capped at five.
    cedarcatholic.org, cedarcatholic.org, cedarcatholic.org
  • Approved Living the Faith service activities
    Approved service options include pro-life volunteer work and youth group mission trips, along with parish and community service.
    cedarcatholic.org, cedarcatholic.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. Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027cedarcatholic.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/686feb1e81e7e/2026-2027%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The Living the Faith program has been developed at Cedar Catholic to help form students according to the mission of the Gospel”
    The Living the Faith program forms students according to the mission of the Gospel.
    “401 South Broadway; P.O. Box 15 Hartington, Nebraska 68739 (402) 254-3906”
    The school is at 401 South Broadway, Hartington, Nebraska 68739, phone 254-3906.
  2. Living the Faith Program | Cedar Catholic High Schoolcedarcatholic.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/ATHLETICS%20%26%20ACTIVITIES%7CActivities%3E%3ELiving%20the%20Faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Cedar Catholic’s Living the Faith program provides students with opportunities to utilize their own gifts and talents”
    The school's Living the Faith program gives students opportunities to use their gifts and talents as witnesses of the Catholic faith.
    “Cedar Catholic’s Living the Faith program provides students with opportunities to utilize their own gifts and talents”
    The school's Living the Faith program gives students opportunities to use their gifts and talents as witnesses of the Catholic faith.

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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.
30 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.65%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.2 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 Omaha, NE
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)169
Students in grades 9–12114
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges65%
SettingRural

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 Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

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

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