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Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

  • LocationMadison, WI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 618 students
  • SponsorDominican Veritas Ministries (sponsoring the Sinsinawa Dominican schools)
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Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart in Madison, Wisconsin is a Dominican Catholic school sponsored by Dominican Veritas Ministries. Its Tuesday morning Mass in the school chapel is open to all, and every grade has a required retreat. Students must complete 100 service hours to graduate.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Tuesday7:10 AMEdgewood High School Chapel · Open to all.

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 (1)
  1. Liturgies | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Open to all and held in the Edgewood High School Chapel at 7:10am”
    A Tuesday morning Mass is held at 7:10 a.m. in the Edgewood High School Chapel and is open to all.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Joseph Chapel: 0.2 mi1Blessed Sacrament Church: 0.5 mi2Saint James Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3Our Lady Queen of Peace: 1.3 mi4Saint Paul University Catholic Center: 1.6 mi5Catholic Multicultural Center: 1.7 mi6Campus Ministry, Center of Mission & Ministry (COMM): 0.2 miEdgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph Chapel — 0.2 mi
  2. Blessed Sacrament Church — 0.5 mi
  3. Saint James Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  4. Our Lady Queen of Peace — 1.3 mi · 401 South Owen Drive, Madison
  5. Saint Paul University Catholic Center — 1.6 mi · 723 State Street, Madison
  6. Catholic Multicultural Center — 1.7 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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Monthly all-school liturgies are listed; liturgies are Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer monthly, all-school liturgies and prayer services, a Tuesday morning mass, and memorial prayer services.”
      The school offers monthly all-school liturgies and prayer services, a Tuesday morning Mass, and memorial prayer services.
  • 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 listed as offered throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, we provide liturgies, Reconciliation, student-led prayer, service, retreats, and more.”
      Campus Ministry provides Reconciliation during the year; no schedule is published.
  • 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 (A Mass is offered on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Open to all and held in the Edgewood High School Chapel at 7:10am”
      A Tuesday morning Mass is held at 7:10 a.m. in the Edgewood High School Chapel and is open to all.
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.
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 (All students are required to attend the retreat for their class each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to go on the retreat designed for their class each year.”
      Every student is required to attend the retreat for their class each year.
      “Freshmen take a day off-campus as an entire class to focus on community.”
      Freshmen take a required class retreat off campus.
      “Sophomores choose from one of the published dates for their retreat focused on scripture and human dignity.”
      Sophomores attend a scripture and human dignity retreat on one of the published dates.
      “Juniors can choose to go on a self-care retreat, nature and spirituality retreat, or a service retreat.”
      Juniors choose among three retreats, including a service retreat.
      “Senior Christian Retreat of Shared Spirituality is a four-day retreat at the Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque, Iowa.”
      Seniors take a four-day retreat at the Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Retreat pages refer to several Campus Ministers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministers, several EHS faculty/staff, and junior/senior mentors facilitate this retreat”
      Several campus ministers facilitate the freshman retreat, with faculty, staff, and student mentors.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin each day with prayer and celebrate weekly community mass in our Chapel for any students and community members who wish to attend.”
      Each day begins with prayer, and a weekly community Mass is celebrated in the school chapel.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Students must complete 100 service hours, at least 75 of them community hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/academics/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must have a minimum of 100 service hours.”
      Students must complete at least 100 service hours, of which at least 75 must be community hours.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Juniors may choose a service retreat, the school runs a service-learning program with community nonprofits, and an annual Edgewood in the Community volunteer day is held.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Juniors can choose to go on a self-care retreat, nature and spirituality retreat, or a service retreat.”
      Juniors choose among three retreats, including a service retreat.
    2. Service Learning | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/academics/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At each stage in their educational journey, our students work with nonprofits to foster a spirit of service”
      The service learning program places students with nonprofit partners at each stage of their education.
    3. Community Engagement | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/community/community-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “put down the books for Edgewood in the Community (EIC), a day of volunteering in service to our neighbors.”
      Each fall the entire student body volunteers for a day of service to neighbors.

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

Strengths

  • A community Mass is held weekly on Tuesdays at 7:10 a.m. in the school chapel, open to all.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Open to all and held in the Edgewood High School Chapel at 7:10am”
      A Tuesday morning Mass is held at 7:10 a.m. in the Edgewood High School Chapel and is open to all.
  • Every grade has a required class retreat, from a day off campus for freshmen to a four-day senior retreat in Iowa.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to go on the retreat designed for their class each year.”
      Every student is required to attend the retreat for their class each year.
      “Freshmen take a day off-campus as an entire class to focus on community.”
      Freshmen take a required class retreat off campus.
      “Senior Christian Retreat of Shared Spirituality is a four-day retreat at the Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque, Iowa.”
      Seniors take a four-day retreat at the Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Students must complete 100 service hours, at least 75 of them community hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/academics/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must have a minimum of 100 service hours.”
      Students must complete at least 100 service hours, of which at least 75 must be community hours.

Concerns

  • Reconciliation and adoration are listed as offered during the year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, we provide liturgies, Reconciliation, student-led prayer, service, retreats, and more.”
      Campus Ministry provides Reconciliation during the year; no schedule is published.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Center of Mission & Ministry (COMM)

  • Address: 2219 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, Center of Mission & Ministry

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Freshman class retreatOff campus
    A day off campus for the whole freshman class, focused on community, facilitated by campus ministers, staff, and mentors.
    edgewoodhs.org, edgewoodhs.org
  • Sophomore retreatOff campus
    Scripture and human dignity retreat on a published date, led in groups of about 30.
    edgewoodhs.org, edgewoodhs.org
  • Senior Christian Retreat of Shared Spirituality (CROSS)Off campus
    Four days in the senior year
    Four-day retreat at the Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
    edgewoodhs.org
  • Junior retreat options
    Choice of a self-care retreat, a nature and spirituality retreat, or a service retreat.
    edgewoodhs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • The Upper Room
    Listed among the school's clubs; description not published.
    edgewoodhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Monthly all-school liturgies and prayer services
    Monthly
    All-school liturgies and prayer services.
    edgewoodhs.org
  • Memorial prayer services
    Three times a year; All Souls Mass in November
    Open to members of the community who have lost loved ones; candles are lit in memory.
    edgewoodhs.org, edgewoodhs.org
  • Altar server, acolyte, and eucharistic minister roles
    Catholic students may serve as acolytes, altar servers, and eucharistic ministers at Mass.
    edgewoodhs.org

Service 2

  • Service Learning program
    Service placements with nonprofit community partners at each stage of a student's education.
    edgewoodhs.org, edgewoodhs.org
  • Edgewood in the Community
    One day each fall
    Whole-school day of volunteering in service to neighbors, part of homecoming activities.
    edgewoodhs.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 (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “the COMM (Center of Mission and Ministry), creates opportunities centered on our central mission: nurturing the spiritual and mental well-being of all students and community members.”
    Campus Ministry is based in the Center of Mission and Ministry (COMM), the school's community hub.
    “the COMM (Center of Mission and Ministry), creates opportunities centered on our central mission: nurturing the spiritual and mental well-being of all students and community members.”
    Campus Ministry is based in the Center of Mission and Ministry (COMM), the school's community hub.
  2. Faith | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We begin each day with prayer and celebrate weekly community mass in our Chapel for any students and community members who wish to attend.”
    Each day begins with prayer, and a weekly community Mass is celebrated in the school chapel.
  3. Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2219 Monroe Street Madison WI 53711”
    The school is at 2219 Monroe Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53711.
  4. Our Campus | Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heartedgewoodhs.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “This space is used for Weekly Mass and peer minister services.”
    The school chapel is used for the weekly Mass and peer minister services.

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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.
89 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.3 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
DioceseDiocese of Madison, WI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)618
Students in grades 9–12618
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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.

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Local Church

Diocese of Madison

The Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart a Catholic high school?
Yes. Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Madison. Its sponsor is Dominican Veritas Ministries (sponsoring the Sinsinawa Dominican schools).
Where is Mass celebrated at Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart?
Mass is listed at Edgewood High School Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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