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Catholic high school

DePaul College Prep

  • LocationChicago, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 1,245 students
  • SponsorCongregation of the Mission (Vincentians), Western Province

DePaul College Prep is a Catholic college-preparatory high school in Chicago sponsored by the Vincentians (Congregation of the Mission) in partnership with DePaul University. Students take four years of theology, including Ethics and Social Justice, attend a retreat in each grade, and complete 10 service hours in ninth grade plus group service projects in later years.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of DePaul College Prep, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Saint Benedict Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint John Berchmans Parish: 1.0 mi3Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Saint Bonaventures Roman Catholic Church: 1.4 mi6Office of Mission and Ministry and school chapel, DePaul College Prep: 0.1 miDePaul College Prep (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 2840 West Nelson Street, Chicago
  2. Saint Benedict Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 2215 West Irving Park Road, Chicago
  3. Saint John Berchmans Parish — 1.0 mi · 2529 North Maplewood Avenue, Chicago
  4. Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 3546 North Paulina Street, Chicago
  5. Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 3301 West Byron Street, Chicago
  6. Saint Bonaventures Roman Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 2755 North Marshfield Avenue, Chicago

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.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The 2026-27 school calendar lists a Freshman Teaching Mass (Sept. 24-25), St. Vincent de Paul Feast Day liturgies (Sept. 28-29), and liturgies on Nov. 3 (All Saints), Dec. 8 (Immaculate Conception), Jan. 25-26 (Catholic Schools Week), Feb. 10 (Ash Wednesday), Mar. 16 (Vincentian Charism Day) and Apr. 1 (Easter Season), plus the senior Baccalaureate Mass (May 18). About eight school liturgies, with none in October, is less than monthly; the calendar calls most of them 'liturgy' without saying each is a Mass. The bell schedule has special days for Mass.)
    Sources (10)
    1. Block Schedule - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/academics/block-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “These schedules will be used for days where Mass, assemblies, or a pep rally will be held.”
      The bell schedule has special days for school Masses.
    2. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-09-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, September 24 Freshman Teaching Mass”
      A Freshman Teaching Mass is scheduled for September 24-25, 2026.
      “Monday, September 28 Red Day St. Vincent DePaul Feast Day Liturgies”
      St. Vincent de Paul Feast Day liturgies are scheduled for September 28-29, 2026.
    3. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-11-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday, November 3 All Saints Day LIturgy Blue Day - Liturgy”
      An All Saints Day liturgy is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
    4. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-12-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday, December 8 Blue Day - Liturgy Immaculate Conception Liturgy”
      An Immaculate Conception liturgy is scheduled for December 8, 2026.
    5. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2027-01-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday, January 25 Catholic Schools Week Liturgy”
      A Catholic Schools Week liturgy is scheduled for January 25-26, 2027.
    6. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2027-02-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday Liturgy”
      An Ash Wednesday liturgy is scheduled for February 10, 2027.
    7. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2027-03-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday, March 16 Red Day - Liturgy Vincentian Charism Day”
      A liturgy day, Vincentian Charism Day, is scheduled for March 16, 2027.
    8. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2027-04-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, April 1 Blue Day - Liturgy Easter Season Liturgy”
      An Easter Season liturgy is scheduled for April 1, 2027.
    9. 2026-2027 Academic Calendar - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786644329/depaulpreporg/g8ojdj4hiotoemblag5n/DePaulCollegePrepSchoolYear2026-27CalendarHighlights2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “May 18, 2027 Class of 2027 Baccalaureate Mass”
      The Class of 2027 Baccalaureate Mass is on May 18, 2027.
    10. Mission and Vision - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/about-us/mission-and-vision · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Prayer and Mass are a part of everyday life at the school, in addition to annual retreats through which students explore their God-given unique gifts and their identity as a beloved creation.”
      The school states that prayer and Mass are part of everyday school life, along with annual retreats.
  • Not enough information: 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: 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: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Two priests are listed as Chaplain on the faith life team: Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R., and Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M. Fr. Robinson celebrates Mass on the sophomore retreat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Vincentian Catholic Identity - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/vincentian-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Florence Merkl-Deutsch Director of Mission and Ministry Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R. Chaplain Jackson Ford Campus Minister”
      The faith life team lists Florence Merkl-Deutsch as Director of Mission and Ministry, Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R., as Chaplain and Jackson Ford as a Campus Minister.
      “Emelia Gleber Campus Minister, Identity Club Moderator Faith LaVoie Campus Minister, Dungeons and Dragons Club Moderator Fr. Chris Robinson C.M. Chaplain”
      Emelia Gleber and Faith LaVoie are listed as Campus Ministers and Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M., as a second Chaplain.
    2. Retreats - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The afternoon is spent in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Chris Robinson CM for a Q&A and Mass.”
      The sophomore retreat includes a Q&A and Mass with Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M., at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-27 course guide requires 4.0 theology credits; each theology course is a 1.0-credit full-year course; this is four years, one course in each of grades 9-12 (Introduction to Catholicism and Hebrew Scriptures, Sacred Scripture, Ethics and Social Justice, World Religions & Vincentian Capstone).)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Selection Guide - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764696047/depaulpreporg/xyeelyzimeevxeqrmbvn/2026-2027CourseSelectionGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Graduation requirements are as follows: Credits Academic Department 4.0 ENGLISH 4.0 THEOLOGY”
      Graduation requires 4.0 theology credits.
      “T CP 411 Introduction to Catholicism and Hebrew Scriptures Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0”
      Ninth graders take Introduction to Catholicism and Hebrew Scriptures, a 1.0-credit (full-year) course.
      “T CP 420 Sacred Scripture Grade: 10 Credit 1.0”
      Tenth graders take Sacred Scripture, a 1.0-credit course.
      “T CP 431 Ethics and Social Justice Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0”
      Eleventh graders take Ethics and Social Justice, a 1.0-credit course.
      “T CP 440 World Religions & Vincentian Capstone Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0”
      Twelfth graders take World Religions & Vincentian Capstone, a 1.0-credit course.
    2. Theology - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/academics/departments-programs/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When students complete four years of coursework in the Theology Department, they will be prepared to answer the central Vincentian question”
      Theology is a four-year sequence.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Ethics and Social Justice, required in grade 11, teaches ethical theories from Western philosophy and compares them with the Catholic tradition.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Selection Guide - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764696047/depaulpreporg/xyeelyzimeevxeqrmbvn/2026-2027CourseSelectionGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “T CP 431 Ethics and Social Justice Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0”
      Eleventh graders take Ethics and Social Justice, a 1.0-credit course.
      “This course will introduce students to ethical theories that have shaped Western philosophy and thought including both Christian moral choices and key secular ethicists.”
      Ethics and Social Justice teaches ethical theory and compares it with the Catholic tradition.
  • Yes: 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 mission statement says the school's framework is the Catholic tradition and that prayer and Mass are part of everyday school life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission and Vision - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/about-us/mission-and-vision · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our framework is the Catholic Tradition, with a special devotion to our founders and sponsors, the Congregation of the Mission, the Vincentians.”
      The mission statement names the Catholic tradition as the school's framework.
      “Prayer and Mass are a part of everyday life at the school, in addition to annual retreats through which students explore their God-given unique gifts and their identity as a beloved creation.”
      The school states that prayer and Mass are part of everyday school life, along with annual retreats.
    2. Vincentian Catholic Identity - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/vincentian-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our theology curriculum and prayerful reflection develop a well-formed conscience in each student.”
      The school presents its theology curriculum and prayer as forming students' consciences.
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

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshman retreat (on campus), sophomore day retreat at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Center, junior Kairos (three days) and senior Vincentian Capstone retreats. The retreats page says freshmen and sophomores must attend and refers to a senior retreat requirement; the 2026-27 course guide describes junior Kairos as optional.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Retreats - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen and sophomores must participate in a one day retreat that may be held at an off campus location. Juniors take part in a Kairos Retreat. Seniors will select from a variety of retreat options.”
      Freshmen and sophomores must attend a one-day retreat, juniors take part in Kairos, and seniors choose among retreat options.
      “Each first year student will attend one session the morning of a Vincentian Wednesday on campus during Spring Semester.”
      The freshman retreat is a morning session on campus.
      “The afternoon is spent in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Chris Robinson CM for a Q&A and Mass.”
      The sophomore retreat includes a Q&A and Mass with Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M., at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
      “Held off campus at Loyola University's Retreat and Ecology Campus on a Wednesday through Friday, Kairos is an invaluable component”
      The junior Kairos retreat is a Wednesday-to-Friday retreat at Loyola University's Retreat and Ecology Campus.
      “Titles of sessions include: Art and Spirituality, Strengths, Leadership and Team-building, Transitions, Men's Retreat, Women's Retreat.”
      Senior Vincentian Capstone Retreats are offered on several themes.
      “Leading a Junior Kairos Retreat or participating in a service immersion trip also fulfills the Senior Retreat requirement.”
      Seniors have a retreat requirement, which a service immersion trip can also fulfill.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Selection Guide - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764696047/depaulpreporg/xyeelyzimeevxeqrmbvn/2026-2027CourseSelectionGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ninth grade students participate in a retreat as a part of their theology class, while tenth grade students participate in a one day retreat that may be held at an off campus location. Eleventh grade students have the option to participate in a Kairos (God's Time) Retreat and twelfth will have an additional retreat option off campus.”
      The 2026-27 course guide describes a retreat for each grade, with the junior Kairos retreat described as optional.
    3. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-10-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Commons Freshman Retreats 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM”
      Freshman retreats are scheduled in October 2026.
      “Wednesday, October 28 Blue Day Kairos Thursday, October 29 Kairos”
      A Kairos retreat is scheduled for late October 2026.
    4. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2027-01-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday, January 11 Blue Day Sophomore Retreat”
      Sophomore retreats are scheduled for January 11-14, 2027.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Seven people are listed on the faith life team: the Director of Mission and Ministry, three campus ministers, the Coordinator for Vincentian Mission and two priest chaplains.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Vincentian Catholic Identity - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/vincentian-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Florence Merkl-Deutsch Director of Mission and Ministry Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R. Chaplain Jackson Ford Campus Minister”
      The faith life team lists Florence Merkl-Deutsch as Director of Mission and Ministry, Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R., as Chaplain and Jackson Ford as a Campus Minister.
      “Emelia Gleber Campus Minister, Identity Club Moderator Faith LaVoie Campus Minister, Dungeons and Dragons Club Moderator Fr. Chris Robinson C.M. Chaplain”
      Emelia Gleber and Faith LaVoie are listed as Campus Ministers and Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M., as a second Chaplain.
      “Sister Nora Gatto D.C. Coordinator for Vincentian Mission”
      Sister Nora Gatto, D.C., is Coordinator for Vincentian Mission on the faith life team.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNone (The only religion-related club is a Jewish Club open to all students. Junior peer leaders help lead freshman and sophomore retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Student Organizations - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/student-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Most clubs and affinity groups are open to any interested students who wish to participate.”
      The page is the school's directory of clubs and affinity groups.
      “The Jewish Club is open to all students who want to learn about Jewish culture and religion.”
      The club directory lists a Jewish Club; no Catholic faith club or pro-life club appears in the directory.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The mission page says prayer and Mass are part of everyday life at the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Vision - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/about-us/mission-and-vision · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Prayer and Mass are a part of everyday life at the school, in addition to annual retreats through which students explore their God-given unique gifts and their identity as a beloved creation.”
      The school states that prayer and Mass are part of everyday school life, along with annual retreats.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Ten verified hours are required in freshman year; from sophomore to senior year students take part in group service projects with no stated hour total. Ten hours is under the 40-hour threshold.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Experiential Service Commitment - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshman Year: Required 10 verified hours of service”
      Freshmen must complete 10 verified service hours.
      “Sophomore Year - Senior Year: Students engage in group service projects through athletic teams, clubs, and other student organizations.”
      From sophomore through senior year students take part in group service projects; no hour total is stated.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Selection Guide - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764696047/depaulpreporg/xyeelyzimeevxeqrmbvn/2026-2027CourseSelectionGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A minimum of ten service hours is required for all ninth grade students.”
      The 2026-27 course guide states the service requirement as ten hours in ninth grade.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology department says its courses include Catholic social teaching; the required junior course is Ethics and Social Justice.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/academics/departments-programs/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each course thoughtfully explores academic theological study through deep study in teachings of the Church, Scripture, ethics, Catholic Social Teaching, and other religious traditions.”
      The theology department teaches Church teaching, Scripture, ethics and Catholic social teaching.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Selection Guide - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764696047/depaulpreporg/xyeelyzimeevxeqrmbvn/2026-2027CourseSelectionGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “T CP 431 Ethics and Social Justice Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0”
      Eleventh graders take Ethics and Social Justice, a 1.0-credit course.
      “The course will end with an eye toward the Social Justice semester as students learn the Pastoral Circle of Social Analysis.”
      The junior Ethics and Social Justice course includes social analysis for justice.
  • Not enough information: 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.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service immersion trips (which can fulfil the senior retreat requirement), the Ram Buddies mentoring club, the Rincon Family Services Gift Drive and food drives, and the St. Louise de Marillac Service Distinction for service at Chicago nonprofits.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Leading a Junior Kairos Retreat or participating in a service immersion trip also fulfills the Senior Retreat requirement.”
      Seniors have a retreat requirement, which a service immersion trip can also fulfill.
    2. Clubs and Student Organizations - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/student-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ram Buddies is dedicated to building relationships and mentoring elementary students with learning disabilities.”
      Ram Buddies is a student service club that mentors elementary students with learning disabilities.
    3. Experiential Service Commitment - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Participating in a DePaul Prep initiative such as the Rincon Family Services Gift Drive, food drives, etc”
      The school runs a gift drive for Rincon Family Services and food drives.
      “Hours that qualify a student for honors cords must be completed at Chicago non-profit organizations, highlighting the Vincentian charism of serving those on the margins.”
      Students can earn the St. Louise de Marillac Service Distinction through service at Chicago nonprofits.

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

Strengths

  • Four years of theology are required, one full-year course in each grade, including Ethics and Social Justice in grade 11.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Selection Guide - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764696047/depaulpreporg/xyeelyzimeevxeqrmbvn/2026-2027CourseSelectionGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Graduation requirements are as follows: Credits Academic Department 4.0 ENGLISH 4.0 THEOLOGY”
      Graduation requires 4.0 theology credits.
      “T CP 411 Introduction to Catholicism and Hebrew Scriptures Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0”
      Ninth graders take Introduction to Catholicism and Hebrew Scriptures, a 1.0-credit (full-year) course.
      “T CP 420 Sacred Scripture Grade: 10 Credit 1.0”
      Tenth graders take Sacred Scripture, a 1.0-credit course.
      “T CP 431 Ethics and Social Justice Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0”
      Eleventh graders take Ethics and Social Justice, a 1.0-credit course.
      “T CP 440 World Religions & Vincentian Capstone Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0”
      Twelfth graders take World Religions & Vincentian Capstone, a 1.0-credit course.
  • There is a retreat for every grade, including a three-day Kairos retreat for juniors with the cost included in tuition.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen and sophomores must participate in a one day retreat that may be held at an off campus location. Juniors take part in a Kairos Retreat. Seniors will select from a variety of retreat options.”
      Freshmen and sophomores must attend a one-day retreat, juniors take part in Kairos, and seniors choose among retreat options.
      “Held off campus at Loyola University's Retreat and Ecology Campus on a Wednesday through Friday, Kairos is an invaluable component”
      The junior Kairos retreat is a Wednesday-to-Friday retreat at Loyola University's Retreat and Ecology Campus.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Selection Guide - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764696047/depaulpreporg/xyeelyzimeevxeqrmbvn/2026-2027CourseSelectionGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ninth grade students participate in a retreat as a part of their theology class, while tenth grade students participate in a one day retreat that may be held at an off campus location. Eleventh grade students have the option to participate in a Kairos (God's Time) Retreat and twelfth will have an additional retreat option off campus.”
      The 2026-27 course guide describes a retreat for each grade, with the junior Kairos retreat described as optional.
  • Two priests are listed as chaplains, alongside a Director of Mission and Ministry, three campus ministers and a Coordinator for Vincentian Mission.
    Sources (1)
    1. Vincentian Catholic Identity - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/vincentian-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Florence Merkl-Deutsch Director of Mission and Ministry Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R. Chaplain Jackson Ford Campus Minister”
      The faith life team lists Florence Merkl-Deutsch as Director of Mission and Ministry, Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R., as Chaplain and Jackson Ford as a Campus Minister.
      “Emelia Gleber Campus Minister, Identity Club Moderator Faith LaVoie Campus Minister, Dungeons and Dragons Club Moderator Fr. Chris Robinson C.M. Chaplain”
      Emelia Gleber and Faith LaVoie are listed as Campus Ministers and Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M., as a second Chaplain.
      “Sister Nora Gatto D.C. Coordinator for Vincentian Mission”
      Sister Nora Gatto, D.C., is Coordinator for Vincentian Mission on the faith life team.
  • The theology department teaches Catholic social teaching, and the 2026-27 calendar schedules school liturgies in most months.
    Sources (4)
    1. Theology - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/academics/departments-programs/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each course thoughtfully explores academic theological study through deep study in teachings of the Church, Scripture, ethics, Catholic Social Teaching, and other religious traditions.”
      The theology department teaches Church teaching, Scripture, ethics and Catholic social teaching.
    2. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-11-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday, November 3 All Saints Day LIturgy Blue Day - Liturgy”
      An All Saints Day liturgy is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
    3. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-12-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday, December 8 Blue Day - Liturgy Immaculate Conception Liturgy”
      An Immaculate Conception liturgy is scheduled for December 8, 2026.
    4. Calendar - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/calendar?cal_date=2027-01-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday, January 25 Catholic Schools Week Liturgy”
      A Catholic Schools Week liturgy is scheduled for January 25-26, 2027.

Concerns

  • Specific service hours are required only in freshman year (10 hours), below 40 hours over four years.
    Sources (2)
    1. Experiential Service Commitment - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshman Year: Required 10 verified hours of service”
      Freshmen must complete 10 verified service hours.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Selection Guide - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764696047/depaulpreporg/xyeelyzimeevxeqrmbvn/2026-2027CourseSelectionGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A minimum of ten service hours is required for all ninth grade students.”
      The 2026-27 course guide states the service requirement as ten hours in ninth grade.
  • The 2026-27 course guide describes the junior Kairos retreat as optional, while the retreats page says juniors take part.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Selection Guide - DePaul College Prepresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764696047/depaulpreporg/xyeelyzimeevxeqrmbvn/2026-2027CourseSelectionGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ninth grade students participate in a retreat as a part of their theology class, while tenth grade students participate in a one day retreat that may be held at an off campus location. Eleventh grade students have the option to participate in a Kairos (God's Time) Retreat and twelfth will have an additional retreat option off campus.”
      The 2026-27 course guide describes a retreat for each grade, with the junior Kairos retreat described as optional.
    2. Retreats - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen and sophomores must participate in a one day retreat that may be held at an off campus location. Juniors take part in a Kairos Retreat. Seniors will select from a variety of retreat options.”
      Freshmen and sophomores must attend a one-day retreat, juniors take part in Kairos, and seniors choose among retreat options.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Mission and Ministry and school chapel, DePaul College Prep

  • Address: 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 6 on campus, 7 off campus, 1 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Sophomore Retreat: "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made"Off campus
    January 11-14, 2027
    Day-long retreat with each theology class at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Center, ending with a Q&A and Mass with Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M.
  • Kairos (junior retreat)Off campus
    October 28-30 and December 2-4, 2026
    Three-day retreat at Loyola University's Retreat and Ecology Campus; the cost is included in tuition.
  • Vincentian Capstone Retreats (senior)Off campus
    Senior retreats on themes including Art and Spirituality, Leadership, Transitions, and men's and women's retreats; leading Kairos or a service immersion trip also meets the requirement.
  • Freshman Retreat: "Planting Seeds"On campus
    October 20-21, 2026; mini-retreat April 12, 2027
    Retreat on the Parable of the Sower led by junior peer leaders, focused on community and the school's Vincentian Catholic identity.

Service 5

  • Experiential Service CommitmentOff campus
    10 hours in freshman year; group projects in later years
    Required service with reflection, rooted in the Vincentian charism; hours are logged on MobileServe.
  • St. Louise de Marillac Service DistinctionOff campus
    Honors cords at graduation for students who complete a set number of service hours at Chicago nonprofit organizations.
  • Ram BuddiesOff campus
    About once a month
    Student club that mentors elementary students with learning disabilities at McPherson Elementary.
  • Service immersion tripsOff campus
    Service immersion trips that can fulfil the senior retreat requirement.
  • Rincon Family Services Gift Drive and food drivesOn campus
    School service initiatives that count toward service hours.

Faith formation 1

  • F.R.E.S.H. AdvisoryOn campus
    Small-group advisory program built on the core values of Faith, Respect, Excellence, Service and Health.

Liturgy and prayer 4

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. Vincentian Catholic Identity - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/faith-life/vincentian-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Florence Merkl-Deutsch Director of Mission and Ministry Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R. Chaplain Jackson Ford Campus Minister”
    The faith life team lists Florence Merkl-Deutsch as Director of Mission and Ministry, Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R., as Chaplain and Jackson Ford as a Campus Minister.
    “Emelia Gleber Campus Minister, Identity Club Moderator Faith LaVoie Campus Minister, Dungeons and Dragons Club Moderator Fr. Chris Robinson C.M. Chaplain”
    Emelia Gleber and Faith LaVoie are listed as Campus Ministers and Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M., as a second Chaplain.
    “Sister Nora Gatto D.C. Coordinator for Vincentian Mission”
    Sister Nora Gatto, D.C., is Coordinator for Vincentian Mission on the faith life team.
    “Florence Merkl-Deutsch Director of Mission and Ministry Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R. Chaplain Jackson Ford Campus Minister”
    The faith life team lists Florence Merkl-Deutsch as Director of Mission and Ministry, Fr. Joe Malczyk, C.R., as Chaplain and Jackson Ford as a Campus Minister.
  2. Mission and Vision - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/about-us/mission-and-vision · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “learn more: office of mission & ministry”
    The school has an Office of Mission and Ministry.
    “learn more: office of mission & ministry”
    The school has an Office of Mission and Ministry.
  3. History - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/about-us/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “DePaul College Prep is a Vincentian Catholic High School sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission, Western Province, also known as the Vincentians.”
    The Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), Western Province, sponsors the school.
    “ten science labs, Black Box Theater, strength training and weight room, library, chapel, and two student gathering places.”
    The campus academic center includes a chapel.
  4. Contact Us - DePaul College Prepdepaulprep.org/about-us/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Main Entrance & Parking: 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 Phone: (773) 539-3600”
    The campus entrance is at 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago; the main phone is 539-3600.

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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.
85 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.8 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 Chicago, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,245
Students in grades 9–121,245
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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

Archdiocese of Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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Is DePaul College Prep a Catholic high school?
Yes. DePaul College Prep is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Its sponsor is Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), Western Province.
What is DePaul College Prep’s Compass Score?
87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is DePaul College Prep Compass Recommended?
Yes. DePaul College Prep meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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