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Catholic high school

Chesterton Academy

  • LocationHopkins, MN
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 165 students
Official website

Chesterton Academy is a Catholic high school at 1320 Mainstreet in Hopkins, Minnesota. Its chaplain, Father Brent Bowman, is named on the school's Catholic Formation page. The school says its students attend Mass every day at 11:25 a.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church next door, and it lists reconciliation, adoration and weekend retreats. Theology and philosophy are part of its integrated humanities curriculum, and a Crusaders for Life club and a March for Life trip are listed.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday11:25 AMSt. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, next door to the school · Stated on the school's Visit page for the 2026-27 school year; the school says its students attend.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Visit Us - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/visit · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Our students attend Mass every day at 11:25 a.m. right next-door at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.”
    Students attend Mass every school day at 11:25 a.m. at the parish church next door.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Chesterton Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miCatholic Formation, Chesterton Academy: 0.0 miChesterton Academy (campus)N0.1 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.

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

85 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 school's Visit page says its students attend Mass every day at 11:25 a.m. next door at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church. Read as a whole-student-body Mass on school days.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Visit Us - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/visit · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students attend Mass every day at 11:25 a.m. right next-door at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.”
      Students attend Mass every school day at 11:25 a.m. at the parish church next door.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is held at 11:25 a.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, next door to the school, and the school says its students attend. It is not held in a campus chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Visit Us - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/visit · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students attend Mass every day at 11:25 a.m. right next-door at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.”
      Students attend Mass every school day at 11:25 a.m. at the parish church next door.
  • 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 (Reconciliation is listed among the school's spiritual offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-student-life/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students of Chesterton Academy receive a rich spiritual formation through Daily Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, theology classes, weekend retreats, and a strong emphasis on the sanctity of human life.”
      The school lists daily Mass, reconciliation, adoration, weekend retreats and an emphasis on the sanctity of human life in its spiritual formation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is listed among the school's spiritual offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-student-life/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students of Chesterton Academy receive a rich spiritual formation through Daily Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, theology classes, weekend retreats, and a strong emphasis on the sanctity of human life.”
      The school lists daily Mass, reconciliation, adoration, weekend retreats and an emphasis on the sanctity of human life in its spiritual formation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Brent Bowman is named as the school's chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-student-life/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chesterton Academy’s chaplain, Father Brent Bowman, leads the spiritual life of our school.”
      Fr. Brent Bowman is the school's chaplain and leads its spiritual life.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy is part of the required humanities sequence on the Curriculum page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Philosophy, “the love of wisdom,” exercises the brain while it elevates the soul.”
      Philosophy is part of the school's humanities curriculum.
  • 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 Curriculum page describes theology as the context by which all other texts are studied, and the Model of Formation page describes a classical curriculum with an emphasis on Christian virtues.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology, “the study of God,” is the context by which all other texts are studied.”
      Theology is described as the context for all other studies in the curriculum.
      “History, literature, philosophy, theology, and languages are braided together in an integrated curriculum utilizing the Socratic Method.”
      Theology is part of the integrated humanities sequence for grades 9 to 12.
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

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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 professional ministry staff member is listed: the chaplain, Fr. Brent Bowman. Two parish priests are said to administer sacraments and spiritual formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-academics/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Brent Bowman Chaplain”
      The faculty and staff directory lists Fr. Brent Bowman as Chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Three faith-based student groups are listed under Faith & Service: Prayer Team, Crusaders for Life and Altar Servers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Prayer Team Crusaders for Life Altar Servers”
      The clubs page lists a Prayer Team, Crusaders for Life and Altar Servers under Faith & Service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass at 11:25 a.m. is part of the school day for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Visit Us - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/visit · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students attend Mass every day at 11:25 a.m. right next-door at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.”
      Students attend Mass every school day at 11:25 a.m. at the parish church next door.
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 (A Crusaders for Life club is listed, and students take part in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Prayer Team Crusaders for Life Altar Servers”
      The clubs page lists a Prayer Team, Crusaders for Life and Altar Servers under Faith & Service.
    2. Curriculum - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology, “the study of God,” is the context by which all other texts are studied.”
      Theology is described as the context for all other studies in the curriculum.
  • 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

  • Students attend Mass every school day at a church next door, and the school names a chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. Visit Us - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/visit · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students attend Mass every day at 11:25 a.m. right next-door at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.”
      Students attend Mass every school day at 11:25 a.m. at the parish church next door.
    2. Catholic Formation - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-student-life/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chesterton Academy’s chaplain, Father Brent Bowman, leads the spiritual life of our school.”
      Fr. Brent Bowman is the school's chaplain and leads its spiritual life.
  • A pro-life club and a March for Life trip are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Prayer Team Crusaders for Life Altar Servers”
      The clubs page lists a Prayer Team, Crusaders for Life and Altar Servers under Faith & Service.
    2. Pilgrimages - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-student-life/pilgrimages · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chesterton Academy students join hundreds of thousands of peaceful protesters in Washington, D.C. for the National March for Life.”
      Students take part in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
  • Theology and philosophy are part of the integrated humanities curriculum, which the school describes as built around theology.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology, “the study of God,” is the context by which all other texts are studied.”
      Theology is described as the context for all other studies in the curriculum.
      “History, literature, philosophy, theology, and languages are braided together in an integrated curriculum utilizing the Socratic Method.”
      Theology is part of the integrated humanities sequence for grades 9 to 12.
      “Philosophy, “the love of wisdom,” exercises the brain while it elevates the soul.”
      Philosophy is part of the school's humanities curriculum.

Concerns

  • The daily Mass is held at a neighboring parish church, not on the school campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Visit Us - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/visit · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students attend Mass every day at 11:25 a.m. right next-door at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.”
      Students attend Mass every school day at 11:25 a.m. at the parish church next door.

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Campus ministry home

Catholic Formation, Chesterton Academy

  • Address: 1320 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 4 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Daily Mass with studentsOff campus
    Every school day at 11:25 AM
    Students attend daily Mass at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church next door.
    chestertonacademy.org
  • Reconciliation and Adoration
    Listed among the school's spiritual offerings.
    chestertonacademy.org
  • Altar Servers
    Listed under Faith & Service on the clubs page.
    chestertonacademy.org

Retreats 1

  • Rome and Assisi pilgrimageOff campus
    Each year, for upperclassmen
    A pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, Italy, for upperclassmen.
    chestertonacademy.org

Service 1

  • National March for Life tripOff campus
    Annual, on or around the anniversary of Roe v. Wade
    Students join the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    chestertonacademy.org

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 1

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 (1)
  1. Catholic Formation - Chesterton Academychestertonacademy.org/chesterton-student-life/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Students of Chesterton Academy receive a rich spiritual formation through Daily Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, theology classes, weekend retreats, and a strong emphasis on the sanctity of human life.”
    The school lists daily Mass, reconciliation, adoration, weekend retreats and an emphasis on the sanctity of human life in its spiritual formation.
    “Chesterton Academy’s chaplain, Father Brent Bowman, leads the spiritual life of our school.”
    Fr. Brent Bowman is the school's chaplain and leads its spiritual life.
    “Students of Chesterton Academy receive a rich spiritual formation through Daily Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, theology classes, weekend retreats, and a strong emphasis on the sanctity of human life.”
    The school lists daily Mass, reconciliation, adoration, weekend retreats and an emphasis on the sanctity of human life in its spiritual formation.
    “1320 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343”
    The school is at 1320 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
80 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.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.5 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, MN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)165
Students in grades 9–12165
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
SettingSuburb

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 Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Paul

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

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Is Chesterton Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Chesterton Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Where is Mass celebrated at Chesterton Academy?
Mass is listed at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church and next door to the school. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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