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Central Catholic Middle & High School

  • LocationGrand Island, NE
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades 6–12 · 302 students
Official website

Grand Island Central Catholic is a Catholic school in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving grades 6 to 12 with preschool and elementary grades on the same campus. Its campus ministry says Mass is celebrated weekly with all welcome, and a priest is named as chaplain. Religious studies is a required subject of 40 credits, and students must complete service hours that total 75 across grades 9 to 12 and an approved religious retreat, mission trip or pilgrimage before graduating.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Central Catholic Middle & High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBlessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Saint Mary's Cathedral: 1.3 mi2Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 1.3 mi3Resurrection Catholic Church: 2.1 mi4St. Leo's Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Saint Leos Catholic Church: 2.3 mi6Campus Ministry, Grand Island Central Catholic: 0.1 miCentral Catholic Middle & High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 518 West State Street, Grand Island
  2. Saint Mary's Cathedral — 1.3 mi · 204 South Cedar Street, Grand Island
  3. Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — 1.3 mi · 204 South Cedar Street, Grand Island
  4. Resurrection Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
  5. St. Leo's Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  6. Saint Leos Catholic Church — 2.3 mi

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.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Two different pages name a chaplain: Fr. Sidney Bruggeman on the De La Salle Prayer Team page and Rev. James Beran on the campus ministry page. Either way a named priest serves as chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. De La Salle Prayer Team | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/de-la-salle-prayer-team.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Sidney Bruggeman, Chaplain”
      The De La Salle Prayer Team page names Fr. Sidney Bruggeman as the school's chaplain.
    2. Ministry & Service | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/ministry--service.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. James Beran”
      The campus ministry page names Rev. James Beran as GICC Chaplain.
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.
  • 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 (Recorded from the school's mission statement, which names Catholic faith formation as the aim of its academic program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/academics.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The mission of Grand Island Central Catholic is to teach as Jesus did in an environment promoting Catholic faith formation through academic excellence, leadership and service to others”
      The school's mission names Catholic faith formation as part of its academic program.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (A retreat is required before graduation, and the retreats listedare for sophomores and above.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministry & Service | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/ministry--service.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As part of Grand Island Central Catholic's Religion requirements, high schoolers must complete an administration-approved religious retreat, mission trip, or pilgrimage prior to graduating.”
      High school students must complete an approved religious retreat, mission trip or pilgrimage before graduating.
    2. Retreats | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/retreats.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “TEC is a weekend retreat for Sophomores and above in High School and college Freshmen and Sophomores.”
      The school's retreat page lists Teens Encounter Christ for sophomores and above.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named priest serves as chaplain. Religion teachers are not counted as ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry & Service | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/ministry--service.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. James Beran”
      The campus ministry page names Rev. James Beran as GICC 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.
  • 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service hourstotal 75 across grades 9 to 12 (10, 15, 20 and 30).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry & Service | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/ministry--service.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “9th Graders - 10 Service Hours (3-Community, 3-School, 4-Church) 10th Graders - 15 Service Hours (5-Community, 5-School, 5-Church) 11th Graders - 20 Service Hours (6-Community, 7-School, 7-Church) 12th Graders - 30 Service Hours (10-Community, 10-School, 10-Church)”
      Required service hours are 10 in 9th grade, 15 in 10th, 20 in 11th and 30 in 12th, which totals 75 across grades 9 to 12.
  • 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

  • Required service hours total 75 across grades 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry & Service | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/ministry--service.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “9th Graders - 10 Service Hours (3-Community, 3-School, 4-Church) 10th Graders - 15 Service Hours (5-Community, 5-School, 5-Church) 11th Graders - 20 Service Hours (6-Community, 7-School, 7-Church) 12th Graders - 30 Service Hours (10-Community, 10-School, 10-Church)”
      Required service hours are 10 in 9th grade, 15 in 10th, 20 in 11th and 30 in 12th, which totals 75 across grades 9 to 12.
  • A priest is named as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. De La Salle Prayer Team | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/de-la-salle-prayer-team.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Sidney Bruggeman, Chaplain”
      The De La Salle Prayer Team page names Fr. Sidney Bruggeman as the school's chaplain.
    2. Ministry & Service | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/ministry--service.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. James Beran”
      The campus ministry page names Rev. James Beran as GICC Chaplain.
  • The mission statement names Catholic faith formation as part of the academic program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/academics.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The mission of Grand Island Central Catholic is to teach as Jesus did in an environment promoting Catholic faith formation through academic excellence, leadership and service to others”
      The school's mission names Catholic faith formation as part of its academic program.
  • An approved religious retreat, mission trip or pilgrimage is required before graduating.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry & Service | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/ministry--service.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As part of Grand Island Central Catholic's Religion requirements, high schoolers must complete an administration-approved religious retreat, mission trip, or pilgrimage prior to graduating.”
      High school students must complete an approved religious retreat, mission trip or pilgrimage before graduating.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Grand Island Central Catholic

  • Address: 1200 North Ruby Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 5

  • Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)Off campus
    Weekend retreats, listed for 2026
    A weekend retreat for sophomores and above, listed on the school's retreat page.
    gicc.org
  • Higher GroundOff campus
    Week 1: May 24 - 29, 2026; Week 2: May 31 - June 5, 2026
    A diocesan summer retreat for students who are sophomores, juniors or seniors.
    gicc.org
  • Steubenville conference tripOff campus
    June 19-21, 2026
    A diocesan trip to a Steubenville youth conference.
    gicc.org
  • Religious retreat, mission trip or pilgrimage (graduation requirement)
    Completed before graduating
    Students must complete an administration-approved religious retreat, mission trip or pilgrimage before graduating.
    gicc.org
  • Catholic Adventure Camp for high schoolers
    June 2-5 (men's) and June 9-12 (women's), 2026
    A four-day camp for students in grades 9 to 12, listed on the school's retreat page.
    gicc.org

Faith formation 1

  • De La Salle Prayer Team
    Daily
    Families are invited to adopt a staff member and pray for them daily.
    gicc.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Weekly Mass (campus ministry)
    Weekly throughout the year
    Campus ministry says Mass is celebrated weekly, and all are welcome.
    gicc.org

Service 1

  • Religious service hours
    Grades 8 to 12, by grade level
    Required service hours: 5 in 8th grade, 10 in 9th, 15 in 10th, 20 in 11th and 30 in 12th.
    gicc.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. Ministry & Service | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/ministry--service.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “We celebrate Mass weekly throughout the year (all are welcome)”
    Campus ministry says Mass is celebrated weekly throughout the year, with all welcome.
    “Rev. James Beran”
    The campus ministry page names Rev. James Beran as GICC Chaplain.
    “GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1200 NORTH RUBY AVENUE GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803”
    The school is at 1200 North Ruby Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803.
  2. De La Salle Prayer Team | Grand Island Central Catholicgicc.org/de-la-salle-prayer-team.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “our beautiful new Chapel of the Holy Spirit”
    The school has a chapel called the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

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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.
91 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.5 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 Grand Island, NE
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)302
Students in grades 9–12163
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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 Grand Island

The Most Reverend Joseph G. Hanefeldt, Bishop of Grand Island

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Central Catholic Middle & High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Grand Island.

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