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Catholic high school

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee

  • LocationMenomonee Falls, WI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 118 students
Official website

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee is a Catholic classical high school for grades 9 to 12 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The school says students begin each school day with an all-school assembly and Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus, at St. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church. Father Don Brick, OCD, is listed as the school's chaplain. The school lists a pro-life club, prayer and liturgical clubs, a senior retreat, and retreats held at Holy Hill and Our Lady of Champion.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSt. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church (school Mass, on the school campus per the school): 0.1 miChesterton Academy of Milwaukee (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 (An all-school assembly followed by Mass is held each school day, recorded at the highest level the scale offers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Admissions | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/admissions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students begin each school day with an all-school assembly followed by Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus, at St. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church.”
      Each school day begins with an all-school Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Mass is stated to begin each school day on campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Admissions | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/admissions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students begin each school day with an all-school assembly followed by Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus, at St. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church.”
      Each school day begins with an all-school Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus.
    2. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “For this reason, every school day begins with Mass.”
      Every school day begins with Mass.
  • 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 (The school says students have regular opportunities for confession.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Admissions | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/admissions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students have regular opportunities for confession, individual spiritual direction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Confession and adoration are offered to students, without a stated frequency.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is listed as a regular opportunity or times.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Admissions | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/admissions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students have regular opportunities for confession, individual spiritual direction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Confession and adoration are offered to students, without a stated frequency.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Don Brick, OCD, is named as the school's chaplain on the staff directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Don Brick, OCD, Chaplain”
      A priest, Father Don Brick, OCD, is listed as the school's 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy is one of the named strands of the humanities program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum & Academics | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Philosophy, “the love of wisdom,” exercises the brain while it elevates the soul.”
      Philosophy is taught as part of the 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 school states that all subjects are taught through the lens of the Church.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith is at the core of our academic program. All subjects we teach through lens of the Church.”
      The school states that faith is at the core of the academic program and that all subjects are taught through the lens of the Church.
    2. Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee (home)chestertonacademymke.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The mission of Chesterton Academy is to help parents raise up a generation of joyful saints and leaders, educated in the classical tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith, in order to serve the common good.”
      The school's mission is education in the truths of the Catholic faith.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

78 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 (A senior retreat is listed for January 20, 2027.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Senior Retreat | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/calendar/2027/1/20/senior-retreat · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Senior Retreat Wednesday, January 20, 2027”
      A senior retreat is scheduled for January 20, 2027, at the school.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One priest is listed as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Don Brick, OCD, Chaplain”
      A priest, Father Don Brick, OCD, is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Three faith-based student clubs are listed: a prayer club, a liturgical ministries club and a pro-life club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “St. Dominic Savio Prayer Club”
      The school lists a St. Dominic Savio Prayer Club among its clubs.
      “Liturgical Ministries Club”
      The school lists a Liturgical Ministries Club among its clubs.
      “Pro-Life Club”
      The school lists a Pro-Life Club among its clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Mass begins each school day, and students pray the Morning Offering and the Angelus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “For this reason, every school day begins with Mass.”
      Every school day begins with Mass.
      “Students pray the Morning Offering and the Angelus. Retreats are held at Holy Hill and Our Lady of Champion.”
      Students pray the Morning Offering and the Angelus, and retreats are held at Holy Hill and Our Lady of Champion.
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 (The school lists a pro-life club and opportunities to join a march for life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club”
      The school lists a Pro-Life Club among its clubs.
      “Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee students receive opportunities throughout the year to join a march for life”
      Students have opportunities to join a march for life during the year.
  • 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

  • The school states that each school day begins with Mass on campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. Admissions | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/admissions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students begin each school day with an all-school assembly followed by Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus, at St. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church.”
      Each school day begins with an all-school Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus.
    2. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “For this reason, every school day begins with Mass.”
      Every school day begins with Mass.
  • A priest, Father Don Brick, OCD, is listed as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Don Brick, OCD, Chaplain”
      A priest, Father Don Brick, OCD, is listed as the school's chaplain.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

St. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church (school Mass, on the school campus per the school)

  • Address: N74W13646 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 3 off campus, 6 location not published

Other 1

  • Pilgrimage to Rome and AssisiOff campus
    Each year for seniors
    Seniors pilgrimage to Italy with the Chesterton Schools Network.
    chestertonacademymke.org

Retreats 2

  • Retreats at Holy Hill and Our Lady of ChampionOff campus
    The school says retreats are held at Holy Hill and Our Lady of Champion.
    chestertonacademymke.org
  • Senior RetreatOn campus
    January 20, 2027
    A senior retreat listed on the school calendar at the school's address.
    chestertonacademymke.org

Service 1

  • March for LifeOff campus
    Opportunities throughout the year
    Students receive opportunities throughout the year to join a march for life.
    chestertonacademymke.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Mass at the start of the school dayOn campus
    Each school day, 8:00 a.m.
    An all-school assembly followed by Mass at 8:00 a.m., at St. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church, which the school describes as on campus.
    chestertonacademymke.org
  • Confession, spiritual direction and Adoration
    Students have regular opportunities for confession, individual spiritual direction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
    chestertonacademymke.org
  • Liturgical Ministries Club
    A student club listed among the school's clubs.
    chestertonacademymke.org

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 3

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 (4)
  1. Faculty & Staff | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Father Don Brick, OCD, Chaplain”
    A priest, Father Don Brick, OCD, is listed as the school's chaplain.
  2. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “For this reason, every school day begins with Mass.”
    Every school day begins with Mass.
  3. Admissions | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/admissions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Students begin each school day with an all-school assembly followed by Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus, at St. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church.”
    Each school day begins with an all-school Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus.
  4. Contact | Chesterton Academy of Milwaukeechestertonacademymke.org/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “N74W13646 Appleton Ave Menomonee Falls, WI 53051”
    The school's campus address is N74W13646 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
69 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.86%
  • 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Milwaukee, WI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)118
Students in grades 9–12118
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges86%
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 Milwaukee

The Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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