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Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School

  • LocationLafayette, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 469 students
  • SponsorLafayette Catholic School System
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Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School, part of the Lafayette Catholic School System, holds Mass weekly as a whole school and offers Mass on campus every day, with a named priest chaplain. Students take a daily theology course in grades 7 through 12, and the school offers Adoration and Confession on the first Friday of each month. Students complete required service hours each school year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Ann Church: 1.4 mi1Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception: 1.7 mi2Saint Boniface: 1.9 mi3St. Thomas Aquinas: 2.5 mi4Saint Lawrence Catholic Church: 2.9 mi5Campus Ministry, Central Catholic (St. Joseph Chapel): 0.1 miCentral Catholic Junior/Senior High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Ann Church — 1.4 mi · 612 Wabash Avenue, Lafayette
  2. Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception — 1.7 mi · 1207 Columbia Street, Lafayette
  3. Saint Boniface — 1.9 mi · 318 North 9th Street, Lafayette
  4. St. Thomas Aquinas — 2.5 mi
  5. Saint Lawrence Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 1916 Meharry Street, Lafayette

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 (Whole-school Mass each week, grades 7 through 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. High School in Lafayette, IN | Lafayette Catholic School Systemlcss.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students attend weekly Mass as a whole school, grades 7th-12th. Individual classes attend an additional Mass every other week, and Mass is offered every day on campus.”
      Students attend a whole-school Mass weekly, and Mass is offered every day on campus.
    2. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week we celebrate Mass together as one school. In 2023, we added Father William Summerlin to our staff as our Chaplain.”
      The school holds a weekly school Mass and has added a named priest as its chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Mass is offered each morning in St. Joseph Chapel on days without an all-school Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. High School in Lafayette, IN | Lafayette Catholic School Systemlcss.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students attend weekly Mass as a whole school, grades 7th-12th. Individual classes attend an additional Mass every other week, and Mass is offered every day on campus.”
      Students attend a whole-school Mass weekly, and Mass is offered every day on campus.
    2. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are able to offer Mass each morning in St. Joseph Chapel on days we do not have All School Mass.”
      Mass is offered each morning in St. Joseph Chapel on days without an all-school Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession offered on the first Friday of each month; penance services during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the first Friday of each month, students go to Adoration and are offered the opportunity for Confession. Students also attend a Penance Service during Advent and Lent and are encouraged to receive the Sacrament on our retreats.”
      Students go to Adoration and are offered Confession on the first Friday of each month; penance services are held in Advent and Lent; retreats are held.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration on the first Friday of each month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the first Friday of each month, students go to Adoration and are offered the opportunity for Confession. Students also attend a Penance Service during Advent and Lent and are encouraged to receive the Sacrament on our retreats.”
      Students go to Adoration and are offered Confession on the first Friday of each month; penance services are held in Advent and Lent; retreats are held.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. William Summerlin is named as the school's chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week we celebrate Mass together as one school. In 2023, we added Father William Summerlin to our staff as our Chaplain.”
      The school holds a weekly school Mass and has added a named priest as its chaplain.
    2. Faculty and Staff | Lafayette Catholic School Systemlcss.org/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. William Summerlin CHAPLAIN, THEOLOGY 12, HONORS THEOLOGY 12”
      Fr. William Summerlin is listed as the chaplain at Central Catholic.
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 (A daily theology course is required in each of grades 7 through 12; four years of high school theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Curriculum - Lafayette Catholic School Systemlcss.org/high-school-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required take daily theology courses from 7th-12th grade.”
      Daily theology courses are required in grades 7 through 12.
  • 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.
  • 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 school system's mission states a Catholic worldview; the curriculum page says a Catholic worldview is woven into every lesson.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Who We Are | Lafayette Catholic School Systemlcss.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “imbued with a Catholic worldview;”
      The Lafayette Catholic School System's mission calls for a culture imbued with a Catholic worldview.
    2. Lafayette Catholic School System - Catholic School in Lafayette, INlcss.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our students engage in a curriculum that weaves a Catholic worldview into every lesson”
      The curriculum at the system's schools, including Central Catholic, weaves a Catholic worldview into every lesson.
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

88 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 (Retreats are held.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the first Friday of each month, students go to Adoration and are offered the opportunity for Confession. Students also attend a Penance Service during Advent and Lent and are encouraged to receive the Sacrament on our retreats.”
      Students go to Adoration and are offered Confession on the first Friday of each month; penance services are held in Advent and Lent; retreats are held.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff: the Director of Campus Ministry and the chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Learning Program | Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact Mrs. Elizabeth Bonner, Campus Minister, Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School.”
      Elizabeth Bonner is the campus minister for Central Catholic; the page lists her phone and email.
    2. Faculty and Staff | Lafayette Catholic School Systemlcss.org/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. William Summerlin CHAPLAIN, THEOLOGY 12, HONORS THEOLOGY 12”
      Fr. William Summerlin is listed as the chaplain at Central Catholic.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Rosary Club and Students for Life are listed on the school's club list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Find Your Passion in a Club at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rosary Club Membership: All Students Moderator: Mrs. Elizabeth Bonner”
      The school's club list includes a Rosary Club open to all students.
      “Students for Life Membership: All Students Moderator: Mr. Josh Folk/Mr. Adam Lindemer”
      The school's club list includes Students for Life open to all students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week we celebrate Mass together as one school. In 2023, we added Father William Summerlin to our staff as our Chaplain.”
      The school holds a weekly school Mass and has added a named priest as its chaplain.
      “We are able to offer Mass each morning in St. Joseph Chapel on days we do not have All School Mass.”
      Mass is offered each morning in St. Joseph Chapel on days without an all-school Mass.
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 (Minimum service hours per school year: 25 for juniors and seniors, 21 for freshmen and sophomores. Across grades 9 through 12 that is 92 hours in total.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning Program | Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Seniors & Juniors – 25 hours”
      Juniors and seniors must complete 25 service hours in a school year.
      “Sophomores & Freshmen – 21 hours”
      Sophomores and freshmen must complete 21 service hours in a school year.
      “As the hands and feet of Christ on earth, students will be expected to not only be active participants in family life, parish life, and the school community, but will also be expected to live out the virtue of solidarity and answer the call to care for the poor and needy of our community.”
      Service learning is a school requirement that asks students to care for the poor and needy.
  • 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 (Students for Life club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Find Your Passion in a Club at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students for Life Membership: All Students Moderator: Mr. Josh Folk/Mr. Adam Lindemer”
      The school's club list includes Students for Life open to all students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The service program focuses on serving the poor; students travel on service trips such as Glenmary Mission.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Learning Program | Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As the hands and feet of Christ on earth, students will be expected to not only be active participants in family life, parish life, and the school community, but will also be expected to live out the virtue of solidarity and answer the call to care for the poor and needy of our community.”
      Service learning is a school requirement that asks students to care for the poor and needy.
    2. Travel Experiences - Lafayette Catholic School Systemlcss.org/travel-experiences · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Glenmary Mission (Mt. Joppa, TN)”
      Students have travelled with school staff to the Glenmary Mission in Mt. Joppa, Tennessee.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated as a whole school each week, and Mass is offered on campus every day.
    Sources (2)
    1. High School in Lafayette, IN | Lafayette Catholic School Systemlcss.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students attend weekly Mass as a whole school, grades 7th-12th. Individual classes attend an additional Mass every other week, and Mass is offered every day on campus.”
      Students attend a whole-school Mass weekly, and Mass is offered every day on campus.
    2. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are able to offer Mass each morning in St. Joseph Chapel on days we do not have All School Mass.”
      Mass is offered each morning in St. Joseph Chapel on days without an all-school Mass.
  • Students take a daily theology course in each of grades 7 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Curriculum - Lafayette Catholic School Systemlcss.org/high-school-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required take daily theology courses from 7th-12th grade.”
      Daily theology courses are required in grades 7 through 12.
  • A priest is named as the school's chaplain, and Adoration and Confession are offered monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week we celebrate Mass together as one school. In 2023, we added Father William Summerlin to our staff as our Chaplain.”
      The school holds a weekly school Mass and has added a named priest as its chaplain.
      “On the first Friday of each month, students go to Adoration and are offered the opportunity for Confession. Students also attend a Penance Service during Advent and Lent and are encouraged to receive the Sacrament on our retreats.”
      Students go to Adoration and are offered Confession on the first Friday of each month; penance services are held in Advent and Lent; retreats are held.
  • Required service hours are published for every grade level.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning Program | Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Seniors & Juniors – 25 hours”
      Juniors and seniors must complete 25 service hours in a school year.
      “Sophomores & Freshmen – 21 hours”
      Sophomores and freshmen must complete 21 service hours in a school year.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Central Catholic (St. Joseph Chapel)

  • Address: 2410 S 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47909
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 2

  • Glenmary Mission tripOff campus
    Travel experience to the Glenmary Mission in Mt. Joppa, Tennessee, offered through the school's travel program.
    lcss.org
  • Service Learning Program
    Required service hours, with service to the poor and needy and to the Church or school.
    lcss.org, lcss.org, lcss.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Daily Mass in St. Joseph ChapelOn campus
    Each morning on days without an all-school Mass
    Mass offered on campus every day, in St. Joseph Chapel, on days without an all-school Mass.
    lcss.org, lcss.org
  • Adoration and Confession
    First Friday of each month
    Students go to Adoration and are offered the opportunity for Confession.
    lcss.org
  • Advent and Lent penance services
    During Advent and Lent
    Students attend a Penance Service during Advent and Lent.
    lcss.org

Faith formation 1

  • Rosary Club
    Club open to all students, moderated by the director of campus ministry.
    lcss.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Students for Life
    Pro-life club open to all students.
    lcss.org

Retreats 1

  • School retreats
    Retreats are held.
    lcss.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. Service Learning Program | Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Contact Mrs. Elizabeth Bonner, Campus Minister, Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School.”
    Elizabeth Bonner is the campus minister for Central Catholic; the page lists her phone and email.
    “Contact Mrs. Elizabeth Bonner, Campus Minister, Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School.”
    Elizabeth Bonner is the campus minister for Central Catholic; the page lists her phone and email.
    “2410 S 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47909”
    The school's address is 2410 S 9th Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47909.
  2. Faith Formation at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schoollcss.org/academics/high-school/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Each week we celebrate Mass together as one school. In 2023, we added Father William Summerlin to our staff as our Chaplain.”
    The school holds a weekly school Mass and has added a named priest as its chaplain.
    “We are able to offer Mass each morning in St. Joseph Chapel on days we do not have All School Mass.”
    Mass is offered each morning in St. Joseph Chapel on days without an all-school Mass.

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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.
40 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.77%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.2 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
DioceseDiocese of Lafayette in Indiana, IN
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)469
Students in grades 9–12305
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges77%
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 Lafayette in Indiana

The Most Reverend Timothy L. Doherty, Bishop of Lafayette in Indiana

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Its sponsor is Lafayette Catholic School System.
What is Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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