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Dubois Area Catholic High School

  • LocationDu Bois, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 365 students
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DuBois Central Catholic (the school's own name for this Catholic school in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK to 12) states that Mass is celebrated each week, generally on Thursday for middle and high school students. Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent for grades 3 to 12, and high school students must complete 25 service hours a year as a graduation requirement. Campus ministry lists retreats, pro-life activities and student Eucharistic ministers.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Dubois Area Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miNativity of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church: 0.9 mi1St. Catherine of Siena: 0.9 mi2St. Bernard Parish: 1.9 mi3DuBois Central Catholic Campus Ministry (Faith & Service): 0.1 miDubois Area Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
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  1. Nativity of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  2. St. Catherine of Siena — 0.9 mi
  3. St. Bernard Parish — 1.9 mi · 205 Taylor Avenue, Falls Creek

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.

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

74 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 says Mass is held each week, generally on Thursday for middle and high school students, and that the whole school celebrates Mass on holy days and special occasions.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475359 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We have Mass each week. Generally, the Mass is on Wednesday for Elementary and Thursday for the MS/HS.”
      Mass is held each week, generally on Thursday for middle and high school students.
    2. Our School | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3845952&type=d&pREC_ID=2475213 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated once a week and religion is a core subject in our curriculum.”
      Mass is celebrated once a week at the school.
  • 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.
  • 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 offered during Advent and Lent for students in grades 3 to 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475359 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We also provide the sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent for all students in grades 3-12.”
      Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent for students in grades 3 to 12.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is confirmed each week. The staff directory lists a campus minister, who is not a priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475359 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We have Mass each week. Generally, the Mass is on Wednesday for Elementary and Thursday for the MS/HS.”
      Mass is held each week, generally on Thursday for middle and high school students.
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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot 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 integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
CCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

68 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 (Class retreats are listed under high school campus ministry. This is recorded as some grades.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs | Activities | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846392&type=d&pREC_ID=2475362 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholic Schools Week Activities Class Retreats Induction of Student Eucharistic Ministers New Student Luncheon Pro-Life week activities”
      High school campus ministry lists class retreats, the induction of student Eucharistic ministers and pro-life week activities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is named on the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475356 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Minister – Mrs. Rebecca Dutra”
      The school's campus ministry is led by one named campus minister, Mrs. Rebecca Dutra.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (High school campus ministry is listed as a student group that students may join, with volunteering for ministry events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs | Activities | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846392&type=d&pREC_ID=2475362 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School students may join Campus Ministry which involves volunteering for a variety of ministry events and activities.”
      High school students may join campus ministry, which involves volunteering for ministry events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475359 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a school, we begin each day with a prayer and end it with a prayer. We also pray before lunch.”
      The school begins and ends each day with prayer and prays before lunch.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Grades 9 to 12 must complete 25 service hours a year, which is 100 hours over four years, and the hours are a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475357 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Grade 9 -12- 25 hours per year These hours are a requirement of the school program as well as a requirement for high school graduation.”
      Grades 9 to 12 must complete 25 service hours a year, required for graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The school says religion classes teach and discuss social justice issues, and that specific high school classes focus on these issues.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Social Justice | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475358 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Many religion classes, even in the elementary, teach and discuss social justice issues. In the high school there are also specific classes that focus on these issues.”
      Religion classes teach social justice, and specific high school classes focus on Catholic social teaching issues.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The school holds Pro-Life Week, and campus ministry lists pro-life week activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Social Justice | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475358 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Also as a school, we have events like Pro-Life Week to better educate students about all life issues.”
      The school holds a Pro-Life Week.
  • 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

  • Mass is held each week, and reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent for grades 3 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475359 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We have Mass each week. Generally, the Mass is on Wednesday for Elementary and Thursday for the MS/HS.”
      Mass is held each week, generally on Thursday for middle and high school students.
      “We also provide the sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent for all students in grades 3-12.”
      Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent for students in grades 3 to 12.
  • High school students must complete 25 service hours a year, which is a graduation requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475357 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Grade 9 -12- 25 hours per year These hours are a requirement of the school program as well as a requirement for high school graduation.”
      Grades 9 to 12 must complete 25 service hours a year, required for graduation.
  • The school begins and ends each day with prayer and prays before lunch.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship | Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475359 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a school, we begin each day with a prayer and end it with a prayer. We also pray before lunch.”
      The school begins and ends each day with prayer and prays before lunch.

Concerns

  • The campus minister named on the ministry page is not a priest.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475356 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Minister – Mrs. Rebecca Dutra”
      The school's campus ministry is led by one named campus minister, Mrs. Rebecca Dutra.

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Campus ministry home

DuBois Central Catholic Campus Ministry (Faith & Service)

  • Address: 200 Central Christian Road, DuBois, PA 15801
  • Location: On campus

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Source: duboiscatholic.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, duboiscatholic.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry (high school)
    A high school student group that volunteers for ministry events and activities, including class retreats, pro-life week activities and the induction of student Eucharistic ministers.
    duboiscatholic.com, duboiscatholic.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Eucharistic ministers (seniors)
    Seniors of good character may be trained as extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist and distribute communion at weekly Masses.
    duboiscatholic.com
  • Veterans Day student-led Mass
    A liturgy and ceremony honoring past and present veterans, with a student-led Mass.
    duboiscatholic.com

Other 1

  • Pro-Life Week
    A school week of events to educate students about all life issues.
    duboiscatholic.com

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Class retreats are listed under high school campus ministry.
    duboiscatholic.com

Service 1

  • DCC Community Ambassadors service program
    A service program in which high school students complete 25 service hours a year and class projects for the school and the community.
    duboiscatholic.com, duboiscatholic.com

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 & Service | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846391&type=d&pREC_ID=2475356 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Campus Minister – Mrs. Rebecca Dutra”
    The school's campus ministry is led by one named campus minister, Mrs. Rebecca Dutra.
    “Campus Minister – Mrs. Rebecca Dutra”
    The school's campus ministry is led by one named campus minister, Mrs. Rebecca Dutra.
  2. Contact Us | DuBois Central Catholicduboiscatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3846317&type=d&pREC_ID=2475277 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “200 Central Christian Road DuBois, PA 15801”
    The school's address is 200 Central Christian Road, DuBois, PA 15801.

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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.
84 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.9.2 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Erie, PA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)365
Students in grades 9–12127
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
SettingRural

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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie

The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, Bishop of Erie

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Dubois Area Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Dubois Area Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie.
What is Dubois Area Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Dubois Area Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Dubois Area Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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