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Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School

  • LocationConnellsville, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 110 students
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Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Connellsville, PA, is a diocesan Catholic school for grades 7 through 12. Its chapel Mass for class groups is held every other week, and a priest is named as the school's chaplain. Religion is required in each high school year, and the school lists service hours, a philosophy course, and pro-life and justice programs.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSt. Rita’s Roman Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Campus Ministry, Geibel Catholic: 0.1 miGeibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Rita’s Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  2. St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 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.

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: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Chapel Mass for class groups is held every other week, which is more often than monthly but less often than weekly; recorded at the monthly level.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Prospective Students & Families | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/admissions-home/prospective-students-families · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend Chapel Mass in the St. Pier Giorgio Frassati Chapel every other week and Mass on Holy Days at Immaculate Conception Church.”
      Students attend a Mass in the school chapel every other week, and Holy Day Masses are held at Immaculate Conception Church.
    2. Geibel Gator Newsletter, September 11, 2026geibelcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GGN-Sep-11.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chapel mass for grades 10-11-12”
      Chapel Mass is held for class groups by grade.
  • 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: 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: 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The staff directory names Father Peter Guardiano as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Peter Guardiano Chaplain”
      Father Peter Guardiano is listed as the school's chaplain.
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 (Religion is required for graduation (4 credits). Each of grades 9 through 12 has one full-year religion course (two half-year courses); the value is four year-equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum & Course Sequencing | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/grades-7-8 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion | 4 |”
      Religion is a required subject worth 4 credits for graduation.
      “Ninth Grade Religion (R) -The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture”
      Ninth graders take a required religion course.
      “Tenth Grade Religion (R) -The Mission of Jesus Christ”
      Tenth graders take a required religion course.
      “Eleventh Grade COURSE | CREDIT | Religion (R) -Sacraments”
      Eleventh graders take a required religion course.
      “Twelfth Grade COURSE | CREDIT | Religion (R) -Living as a Disciple”
      Twelfth graders take a required religion course.
  • 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 (A one-semester Philosophy course is listed for twelfth grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies Courses | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/religious-studies-courses · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “12 | Philosophy | 0.5 | High School I |”
      A one-semester Philosophy course is offered to twelfth graders.
  • 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 curriculum page says classroom work must reflect the school's mission, which includes excellence in faith formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum & Course Sequencing | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/grades-7-8 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Everything that we do in our classrooms must reflect our school’s mission and vision. We desire to achieve excellence in faith formation, academics, and service.”
      Classroom work is meant to reflect the school's mission, which includes faith formation.
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 (The handbook says all students must attend class retreats, which covers every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Involvement | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/religious-involvement · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Tenebrae Service Stations of the Cross School Mass National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) March for Life Class Retreats”
      The school lists a school Mass, class retreats, a March for Life program, and the NCYC conference among its faith programs.
    2. 2026-27 Student/Parent Welcome and Reference Guide and Handbook | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-GEIBEL-WELCOME-AND-REFERENCE-Guide-and-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A student must attend class retreats.”
      The handbook lists class retreat attendance as a graduation requirement.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are named: the chaplain and the campus minister.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff Directory | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Peter Guardiano Chaplain”
      Father Peter Guardiano is listed as the school's chaplain.
    2. Campus Ministry | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Christopher Anderson, your Campus Minister.”
      Christopher Anderson is the school's campus minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry is listed among the clubs, and the Junior Ladies of Charity meets in the chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Groups | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/clubs-groups · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Clubs & Activities Yearbook Campus Ministry”
      Campus Ministry is listed among the school's clubs and activities.
    2. Geibel Gator Newsletter, August 28, 2026geibelcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GGN-August-28.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Junior Ladies of Charity meeting in Chapel”
      The Junior Ladies of Charity group meets in the school chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The regular bell schedule has a homeroom prayer period each school morning and a closing prayer period.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bell Schedule | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/bell-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Homeroom & Prayers”
      The regular bell schedule includes a homeroom prayer period at the start of each school day.
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 (Students must turn in a minimum of 24 service hours each year. Over grades 9 through 12 that is 96 hours.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Opportunities for All Geibel Students | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/opportunities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a reminder, all students are required to turn in a minimum of 24 service hours each year.”
      All students must turn in at least 24 service hours each year.
    2. 2026-27 Student/Parent Welcome and Reference Guide and Handbook | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-GEIBEL-WELCOME-AND-REFERENCE-Guide-and-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Student Service Hours must be completed to be eligible for a Geibel Catholic diploma.”
      Completing service hours is required for the diploma.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required twelfth-grade religion course, Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society, covers the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies Courses | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/religious-studies-courses · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In this course, students will learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      The required twelfth-grade religion course covers the Church's social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (March for Life is listed among the school's faith programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Involvement | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/religious-involvement · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Tenebrae Service Stations of the Cross School Mass National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) March for Life Class Retreats”
      The school lists a school Mass, class retreats, a March for Life program, and the NCYC conference among its faith programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school lists an on-site St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank among its service programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Involvement | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/religious-involvement · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “On-site St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank Coat Drive Holiday Food Collections Toys for Tots”
      The school lists an on-site St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank and holiday collection service programs.

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

Strengths

  • A priest is named as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Peter Guardiano Chaplain”
      Father Peter Guardiano is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • Religion is a required course in each of grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum & Course Sequencing | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/grades-7-8 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Ninth Grade Religion (R) -The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture”
      Ninth graders take a required religion course.
      “Tenth Grade Religion (R) -The Mission of Jesus Christ”
      Tenth graders take a required religion course.
      “Eleventh Grade COURSE | CREDIT | Religion (R) -Sacraments”
      Eleventh graders take a required religion course.
      “Twelfth Grade COURSE | CREDIT | Religion (R) -Living as a Disciple”
      Twelfth graders take a required religion course.
  • All students must turn in at least 24 service hours each year, and completing service hours is required for the diploma.
    Sources (2)
    1. Opportunities for All Geibel Students | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/opportunities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a reminder, all students are required to turn in a minimum of 24 service hours each year.”
      All students must turn in at least 24 service hours each year.
    2. 2026-27 Student/Parent Welcome and Reference Guide and Handbook | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-GEIBEL-WELCOME-AND-REFERENCE-Guide-and-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Student Service Hours must be completed to be eligible for a Geibel Catholic diploma.”
      Completing service hours is required for the diploma.
  • The required twelfth-grade religion course covers the Church's social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies Courses | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/religious-studies-courses · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In this course, students will learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      The required twelfth-grade religion course covers the Church's social teaching.

Concerns

  • Mass for class groups is published as every other week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prospective Students & Families | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/admissions-home/prospective-students-families · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend Chapel Mass in the St. Pier Giorgio Frassati Chapel every other week and Mass on Holy Days at Immaculate Conception Church.”
      Students attend a Mass in the school chapel every other week, and Holy Day Masses are held at Immaculate Conception Church.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Geibel Catholic

  • Address: 611 E Crawford Ave, Connellsville, PA 15425
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Mass on Holy Days at Immaculate Conception ChurchOff campus
    The school says students attend Mass on Holy Days at this parish church.
    geibelcatholic.org
  • Chapel Mass for class groupsOn campus
    Every other week
    Students attend Mass in the school chapel, held by grade groups.
    geibelcatholic.org, geibelcatholic.org
  • Tenebrae Service and Stations of the Cross
    Listed among the school's faith programs.
    geibelcatholic.org

Service 4

  • Junior Ladies of CharityOn campus
    A group of students that meets in the school chapel.
    geibelcatholic.org
  • On-site St. Vincent de Paul Food BankOn campus
    A food bank run on the school campus, listed among the school's service programs.
    geibelcatholic.org
  • March for Life
    Listed among the school's faith programs.
    geibelcatholic.org
  • Holiday food collections, coat drive and Toys for Tots
    Service collections listed among the school's programs.
    geibelcatholic.org

Faith formation 1

  • National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
    Listed among the school's faith programs.
    geibelcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry
    The school's campus ministry, listed among its clubs and activities.
    geibelcatholic.org

Retreats 1

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 | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Christopher Anderson, your Campus Minister.”
    Christopher Anderson is the school's campus minister.
  2. Staff Directory | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Father Peter Guardiano Chaplain”
    Father Peter Guardiano is listed as the school's chaplain.
  3. Contact & Directions | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/contact-directions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “611 E Crawford Ave, Connellsville, PA 15425”
    The school's address is 611 East Crawford Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425.
  4. 2026-27 Student/Parent Welcome and Reference Guide and Handbook | Geibel Catholicgeibelcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-GEIBEL-WELCOME-AND-REFERENCE-Guide-and-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The chapel features stained glass windows, mosaic Stations of the Cross, plaques, statues and altar”
    The school has a chapel with stained glass windows and Stations of the Cross.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
23 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.60%
  • 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 Greensburg, PA
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)110
Students in grades 9–1278
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges60%
SettingTown

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 Greensburg

The Most Reverend Larry J. Kulick, Bishop of Greensburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

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

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Is Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School is a Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg.
What is Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School’s Compass Score?
81 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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