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Divine Child High School

  • LocationDearborn, MI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades K–12 · 1,293 students
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Divine Child High School is a co-educational Catholic high school in Dearborn, Michigan, operated by the Church of the Divine Child parish. Campus Ministry states that the entire student body attends Mass most weeks, and students attend a 6:30 a.m. Friday Mass at the parish. The school lists a four-year religion sequence, a retreat for each grade, a Christian Service program, and student groups including a Pro-Life club and the Faith In Action Team.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday6:30 AMChurch of the Divine Child, 1055 North Silvery Lane · Weekday parish Mass, as listed on the parish site.
  • Monday–Friday8:30 AMChurch of the Divine Child, 1055 North Silvery Lane · Weekday parish Mass, as listed on the parish site.
  • Friday6:30 AMChurch of the Divine Child, 1055 North Silvery Lane · Students attend on Friday mornings, and a breakfast is served afterward, per the school's Faith Life page.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Church of the Divine Childchurchofthedivinechild.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday - Friday 6:30 AM | 8:30 AM”
    The parish offers Mass at 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
    “Monday - Friday 6:30 AM | 8:30 AM”
    The parish offers Mass at 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
  2. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “On Friday mornings, students attend Mass at 6:30am in the parish and a breakfast is served after.”
    Students attend Mass at 6:30 a.m. on Friday mornings in the parish, followed by breakfast.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Divine Child High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miParish Hall: 1.8 mi1Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.9 mi2Our Lady of Grace: 2.7 mi3Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Catholic Church: 2.8 mi4Campus Ministry, Divine Child High School: 0.1 miDivine Child High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Parish Hall — 1.8 mi
  2. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 22430 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
  3. Our Lady of Grace — 2.7 mi
  4. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Catholic Church — 2.8 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.

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

88 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 states that the entire student body attends Mass most weeks and on retreats, and that students attend Mass at 6:30 a.m. on Friday mornings at the parish. An afternoon all-school Mass is also offered about once a month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the entire student body attends Mass most weeks and on retreats”
      The entire student body attends Mass most weeks and on retreats.
      “On Friday mornings, students attend Mass at 6:30am in the parish and a breakfast is served after.”
      Students attend Mass at 6:30 a.m. on Friday mornings in the parish, followed by breakfast.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The school page states that regular opportunities for Reconciliation are offered in the high school chapel during and after school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The parish priests provide regular opportunities for students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the high school chapel during and after school.”
      Reconciliation is offered regularly to students in the high school chapel during and after school.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Every theology class attends Eucharistic adoration weekly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Eucharistic Adoration: Every theology class attends Adoration on a weekly basis.”
      Every theology class attends Eucharistic adoration weekly.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed. The pages refer only to parish priests who provide Reconciliation and Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the entire student body attends Mass most weeks and on retreats”
      The entire student body attends Mass most weeks and on retreats.
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 2026-27 curriculum guide lists a Theology graduation requirement of 4 credits at one credit per year. The curriculum page lists theology courses in every grade, from freshman through senior year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Divine Child High School Curriculum Guideresources.finalsite.net/images/v1782312658/divinechildhighschoolorg/o9j9rwl6pq30viq3tyve/DCHSCurriculumGuide2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: 4 credits”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement at one credit per year.
    2. Curriculum - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morality (full year required)”
      Morality is a required full-year theology course in the junior year.
  • 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 (Morality is a required full-year theology course for juniors, and Theology: Introduction to Philosophy is offered to juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morality (full year required)”
      Morality is a required full-year theology course in the junior year.
      “Intro to Philosophy”
      Theology: Introduction to Philosophy is offered to juniors and seniors.
  • 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 academics page states that the school provides a faith-centered education through its curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Divine Child High School provides a faith centered education through a robust, comprehensive curriculum.”
      The school states that its curriculum provides a faith-centered education.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Every student is expected to attend at least one Campus Ministry retreat each year. A Freshman retreat, optional retreats for Sophomores and Juniors, and a Senior retreat are listed. Fulfilling the retreat requirement is a condition of graduation.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student is expected to attend at least one Campus Ministry-sponsored retreat per year.”
      Every student is expected to attend a Campus Ministry retreat each year.
      “Freshman Retreat: This retreat, titled”
      A Freshman retreat is offered.
    2. Curriculum - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fulfill retreat and Christian Service requirements”
      Retreat and Christian Service requirements must be fulfilled to receive a diploma.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus ministry staff listed: Director of Campus Ministry Brennan McHugh, Campus Minister Brooke Grobbel, Christian Service Coordinator Erin Krcatovich, and Campus Minister Brandon Whitmore.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Brennan McHugh Director of Campus Ministry”
      Brennan McHugh is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Brooke Grobbel Campus Minister”
      Brooke Grobbel is a Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based student groups listed include the Faith In Action Team, the Pro-Life club, Emmaus (worship music), and Catholic Convos.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join the Faith In Action Team (FIAT) Leadership Students in helping to organize, plan and execute Campus Ministry programming”
      The Faith In Action Team is a student leadership group that plans campus ministry programming.
      “Pro-life club will support the movements fighting for life”
      The school lists a Pro-Life club.
      “Emmaus is a student-led group of singers and instrumentalists.”
      The Emmaus club is a student group that provides worship music at school Masses.
      “The mission of this group is to further raise awareness of the important teachings within the Catholic Church”
      Catholic Convos is a student group that discusses Catholic teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every day begins with a school-wide prayer.”
      Every school day begins with a school-wide prayer.
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

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Christian Service has a minimum total of 30 hours for each class across four years, which is fewer than 40 hours.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1787162433/divinechildhighschoolorg/bfujz52vwc1xchp2b8os/ChristianServiceGuidelines26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Seniors : Minimum of 30 hours by March 15, 2027”
      Seniors must have a minimum of 30 Christian Service hours by March 15, 2027.
    2. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “help students develop a lifelong habit of service modeled on Gospel values”
      The Christian Service program is intended to build a lifelong habit of service modeled on Gospel values.
  • 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 Pro-Life club is listed on the clubs page, and the 2027 March for Life Pilgrimage is listed for January 2027.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-life club will support the movements fighting for life”
      The school lists a Pro-Life club.
    2. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “March for Life Pilgrimage (January 2027): This pilgrimage includes a variety of events that are designed to build a pro-life culture”
      A March for Life pilgrimage is listed for January 2027.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Faith In Action Team has a Justice and Service component that leads service events on campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The FIAT Justice and Service Component will invite students on this campus to be Christ to the world through service.”
      The Faith In Action Team has a Justice and Service component.
    2. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith + Justice: This team is involved in leading service events on campus.”
      The Faith + Justice team leads service events on campus.

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

Strengths

  • Students attend Mass most weeks, and a weekday Mass is offered at the parish, which operates the high school.
    Sources (3)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the entire student body attends Mass most weeks and on retreats”
      The entire student body attends Mass most weeks and on retreats.
    2. Church of the Divine Childchurchofthedivinechild.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday - Friday 6:30 AM | 8:30 AM”
      The parish offers Mass at 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
    3. About - Church of the Divine Childchurchofthedivinechild.org/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The parish also operates both an elementary school and high school”
      The parish operates the elementary and high school.
  • Theology is a four-year graduation requirement, with a Morality course and an Introduction to Philosophy course offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Divine Child High School Curriculum Guideresources.finalsite.net/images/v1782312658/divinechildhighschoolorg/o9j9rwl6pq30viq3tyve/DCHSCurriculumGuide2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: 4 credits”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement at one credit per year.
    2. Curriculum - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morality (full year required)”
      Morality is a required full-year theology course in the junior year.
      “Intro to Philosophy”
      Theology: Introduction to Philosophy is offered to juniors and seniors.
  • A retreat is expected for every grade, and the school has a Pro-Life club and a Faith In Action Justice and Service component.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student is expected to attend at least one Campus Ministry-sponsored retreat per year.”
      Every student is expected to attend a Campus Ministry retreat each year.
    2. Clubs & Activities - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-life club will support the movements fighting for life”
      The school lists a Pro-Life club.
      “The FIAT Justice and Service Component will invite students on this campus to be Christ to the world through service.”
      The Faith In Action Team has a Justice and Service component.

Concerns

  • The pages refer to parish priests.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The parish priests provide regular opportunities for students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the high school chapel during and after school.”
      Reconciliation is offered regularly to students in the high school chapel during and after school.
  • The required Christian Service totals 30 hours over four years, which is fewer than the 40 hours used as the substantial threshold.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1787162433/divinechildhighschoolorg/bfujz52vwc1xchp2b8os/ChristianServiceGuidelines26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Seniors : Minimum of 30 hours by March 15, 2027”
      Seniors must have a minimum of 30 Christian Service hours by March 15, 2027.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Divine Child High School

  • Address: 1001 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, Michigan 48128
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: high school chapel

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Source: divinechildhighschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, divinechildhighschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 7 location not published

Service 3

Faith formation 3

  • Catholic ConvosOn campus
    Holds open discussion of Catholic teaching outside the cafeteria two to three times per month.
    divinechildhighschool.org
  • Faith In Action Team (FIAT)
    Student leadership team with five components: Prayer and Worship, Community Life, Faith and Justice, Advocacy, and Catechesis and Evangelization. Members help plan campus ministry programming.
    divinechildhighschool.org, divinechildhighschool.org
  • Be Radiant small group
    Once per month, before school
    A group of women in the DCHS community that meets for a hot breakfast and discussion of faith-informed topics.
    divinechildhighschool.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Emmaus Club
    Student-led group of singers and instrumentalists who provide worship music at school Masses.
    divinechildhighschool.org
  • Weekly Eucharistic adoration for theology classes
    Weekly
    Every theology class attends Eucharistic adoration on a weekly basis.
    divinechildhighschool.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreat program (Freshman retreat, optional Sophomore and Junior retreats, Senior retreat)
    Each student is expected to attend at least one Campus Ministry retreat per year. Freshmen attend the Freshman retreat with parents, Sophomores and Juniors choose from overnight and full-day retreats, and Seniors attend an overnight retreat. Optional three-day retreats for Arts, Guys, and Girls are also offered.
    divinechildhighschool.org, divinechildhighschool.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. Faith Life - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Brennan McHugh Director of Campus Ministry”
    Brennan McHugh is Director of Campus Ministry.
    “The parish priests provide regular opportunities for students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the high school chapel during and after school.”
    Reconciliation is offered regularly to students in the high school chapel during and after school.
  2. Contact Us - Divine Child High Schooldivinechildhighschool.org/494110d5-8f5a-4712-b2fa-f88a2c92af3b/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1001 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, Michigan 48128”
    The high school is at 1001 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, Michigan.
    “1001 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, Michigan 48128”
    The high school is at 1001 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, Michigan.

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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.
75 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.90%
  • 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Detroit, MI
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)1,293
Students in grades 9–12733
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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 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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Questions families ask

Is Divine Child High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Divine Child High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
What is Divine Child High School’s Compass Score?
88 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Divine Child High School?
Mass is listed at Church of the Divine Child and 1055 North Silvery Lane. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Divine Child High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Divine Child High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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