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Central Catholic High School

  • LocationBloomington, IL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 300 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Peoria
Official website

Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, Illinois is part of the Diocese of Peoria. Its faith page describes weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to confession, Eucharistic Adoration every Friday, a chaplain, a Pro Life March pilgrimage and the Living the Faith service program.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCCHS chapel: 0.1 mi1CCHS Grotto: 0.1 mi2Saint Patrick Catholic Church of Merna: 1.2 mi3Epiphany Catholic Church: 2.9 mi4Central Catholic High School campus ministry and chaplaincy: 0.0 miCentral Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. CCHS chapel — 0.1 mi · 1201 Airport Road, Bloomington
  2. CCHS Grotto — 0.1 mi
  3. Saint Patrick Catholic Church of Merna — 1.2 mi
  4. Epiphany Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 1000 East College Avenue, Normal

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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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 (Regular access to confession is stated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/faith-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The students have numerous opportunities to participate in the Liturgy and Sacraments of the Church, including weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to the Sacrament of Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.”
      The school says students have weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic Adoration every Friday, per the school's faith page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/faith-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The students have numerous opportunities to participate in the Liturgy and Sacraments of the Church, including weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to the Sacrament of Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.”
      The school says students have weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Derick Mwesiga is named as chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff Directory | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Derick Mwesiga | Chaplain | frmwesiga@cchssaints.org”
      Fr. Derick Mwesiga is listed as the school's chaplain.
    2. Central Catholic High School (Bloomington) | Catholic Diocese of Peoriacdop.org/schools/central-catholic-high-school-bloomington · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Derick Mwesiga”
      The diocese's school directory names Father Derick Mwesiga in connection with the school.
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.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One chaplain is named; a Director of Campus Ministry is mentioned on the House System page without a name.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Derick Mwesiga | Chaplain | frmwesiga@cchssaints.org”
      Fr. Derick Mwesiga is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The House System page says daily time for prayer is built into the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. House System | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/faith-student-life/house-system · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Built in time daily for students to learn and practice life and leadership skills such as planning events, reflecting, working cooperatively, advocating for self and others, prayer, serving others”
      The House System builds daily time into the school day that includes 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.

  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/faith-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pro Life March pilgrimage allows students to voice their opinion by letting them March for Life.”
      The school runs a Pro Life March pilgrimage that students take part in.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students take part in charitable works through the Living the Faith Program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/faith-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students also engage in charitable works, including the Living the Faith Program and the March for Life in Washington DC.”
      Students take part in charitable works through the Living the Faith Program.

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

Strengths

  • Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Friday, according to the school's faith page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/faith-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The students have numerous opportunities to participate in the Liturgy and Sacraments of the Church, including weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to the Sacrament of Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.”
      The school says students have weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.
  • A named priest, Fr. Derick Mwesiga, serves as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Derick Mwesiga | Chaplain | frmwesiga@cchssaints.org”
      Fr. Derick Mwesiga is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • Students take part in a Pro Life March pilgrimage and the Living the Faith charitable works program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/faith-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pro Life March pilgrimage allows students to voice their opinion by letting them March for Life.”
      The school runs a Pro Life March pilgrimage that students take part in.
      “Students also engage in charitable works, including the Living the Faith Program and the March for Life in Washington DC.”
      Students take part in charitable works through the Living the Faith Program.

Concerns

  • The faith page gives 'weekly and monthly Masses' without naming the days or times; the Mass schedule cannot be confirmed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/faith-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The students have numerous opportunities to participate in the Liturgy and Sacraments of the Church, including weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to the Sacrament of Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.”
      The school says students have weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.

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Campus ministry home

Central Catholic High School campus ministry and chaplaincy

  • Address: 1201 Airport Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
  • Location: On campus

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Source: cchssaints.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cchssaints.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cchssaints.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 2

  • Pro Life March pilgrimage (March for Life, Washington, D.C.)Off campus
    Pilgrimage that lets students take part in the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    cchssaints.org, cchssaints.org
  • Living the Faith Program
    Over the four years of high school
    Charitable works program in which students record Living the Faith hours; the school's Mother Teresa Award goes to the senior with the most hours.
    cchssaints.org, cchssaints.org

Faith formation 2

  • House SystemOn campus
    Students belong to one of four multi-grade Houses, with smaller Community groups that meet daily; the House System includes daily time for prayer.
    cchssaints.org
  • Optional campus ministry events
    The school offers optional campus ministry events that students may attend.
    cchssaints.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Eucharistic Adoration
    Fridays
    Eucharistic Adoration offered each Friday, according to the school's faith page.
    cchssaints.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 (3)
  1. Faith & Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/faith-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The students have numerous opportunities to participate in the Liturgy and Sacraments of the Church, including weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to the Sacrament of Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.”
    The school says students have weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.
    “The students have numerous opportunities to participate in the Liturgy and Sacraments of the Church, including weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to the Sacrament of Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.”
    The school says students have weekly and monthly Masses, regular access to confession, and Eucharistic Adoration every Friday.
  2. Staff Directory | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Derick Mwesiga | Chaplain | frmwesiga@cchssaints.org”
    Fr. Derick Mwesiga is listed as the school's chaplain.
    “Fr. Derick Mwesiga | Chaplain | frmwesiga@cchssaints.org”
    Fr. Derick Mwesiga is listed as the school's chaplain.
  3. Contact | Central Catholic High Schoolcchssaints.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Central Catholic High School 1201 Airport Rd, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States 309.661.7000”
    The school's address is 1201 Airport Road in Bloomington, Illinois, and its main number is 309.661.7000.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: 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.
54 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.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.0 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Peoria, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)300
Students in grades 9–12300
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
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 Peoria

The Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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