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Catholic high school

Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupe

  • LocationClinton Township, MI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 22 students
Official website

Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a classical high school in Clinton Township, Michigan, that describes itself as in the Catholic tradition and says it is not an archdiocesan school. Its Student Life page says every school day includes Mass and lists weekly adoration among its faith offerings. Its pages state four years of Catholic theology, a priest listed as spiritual director, and retreats that all students are required to attend.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupe, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miChesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupe (school chapel): 0.1 miChesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupe (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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

82 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 Student Life page says every school day includes Mass, which is recorded as weekly (the highest level).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/studentlife2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholicism is central to our mission. For this reason, every school day includes Mass.”
      Mass is part of every school day.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The Student Life page says every school day includes Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/studentlife2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholicism is central to our mission. For this reason, every school day includes Mass.”
      Mass is part of every school day.
  • 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 (Confession is listed among the school's faith offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/studentlife2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith in our school Daily Mass Weekly Adoration Retreats, Confession, and Spiritual Formation Faith incorporated into every subject Regular visits from priests and religious”
      The school lists daily Mass, weekly adoration, retreats and confession, faith in every subject, and visits from priests among its faith offerings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Weekly adoration is listed among the school's faith offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/studentlife2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith in our school Daily Mass Weekly Adoration Retreats, Confession, and Spiritual Formation Faith incorporated into every subject Regular visits from priests and religious”
      The school lists daily Mass, weekly adoration, retreats and confession, faith in every subject, and visits from priests among its faith offerings.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Daily Mass is confirmed and the school mentions regular visits from priests. Fr. Kevin Roelant is listed as Spiritual Director on the board page, not as the school's chaplain; the shared or visiting level is recorded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Board of Directors | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/leadership · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Fr. Kevin Roelant SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR”
      Rev. Fr. Kevin Roelant is listed as the school's spiritual director.
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 (The FAQ says the school requires four years of Catholic theology; four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQ | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/faq · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We do require four years of Catholic theology, the curriculum is infused with Catholic thought, and all students are required to participate in school events, including Mass, retreats and other prayer services.”
      The school requires four years of Catholic theology, and all students must take part in retreats.
  • 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 (The Academics page describes a required philosophy strand in the integrated curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/academics2025 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Philosophy, “the love of wisdom,” exercises the brain while it elevates the soul.”
      Philosophy is part of the school's integrated 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 Student Life page states that faith is incorporated into every subject.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/studentlife2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith in our school Daily Mass Weekly Adoration Retreats, Confession, and Spiritual Formation Faith incorporated into every subject Regular visits from priests and religious”
      The school lists daily Mass, weekly adoration, retreats and confession, faith in every subject, and visits from priests among its faith offerings.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The FAQ says all students are required to participate in retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQ | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/faq · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We do require four years of Catholic theology, the curriculum is infused with Catholic thought, and all students are required to participate in school events, including Mass, retreats and other prayer services.”
      The school requires four years of Catholic theology, and all students must take part in retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot 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-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 (Daily Mass is part of every school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/studentlife2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholicism is central to our mission. For this reason, every school day includes Mass.”
      Mass is part of every school day.
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.
  • 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

  • Every school day includes Mass, according to the school's Student Life page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/studentlife2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholicism is central to our mission. For this reason, every school day includes Mass.”
      Mass is part of every school day.
  • The school requires four years of Catholic theology.
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQ | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/faq · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We do require four years of Catholic theology, the curriculum is infused with Catholic thought, and all students are required to participate in school events, including Mass, retreats and other prayer services.”
      The school requires four years of Catholic theology, and all students must take part in retreats.
  • The school lists faith as incorporated into every subject.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupechestertonguadalupe.org/studentlife2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith in our school Daily Mass Weekly Adoration Retreats, Confession, and Spiritual Formation Faith incorporated into every subject Regular visits from priests and religious”
      The school lists daily Mass, weekly adoration, retreats and confession, faith in every subject, and visits from priests among its faith offerings.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupe (school chapel)

  • Address: 21400 S. Nunneley Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, gym, ballfield, playground

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

Catholic clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

Retreats 1

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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.
100 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.4.6 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 Detroit, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)22
Students in grades 9–1222
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio4.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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 Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

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

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