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Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School

  • LocationWest Point, NE
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 364 students
Official website

Guardian Angels Central Catholic is a school in West Point, Nebraska, in the Archdiocese of Omaha. Its website says students have an opportunity to attend Mass each Wednesday, that reconciliation is offered several times during the school year, and that each high school class has a 2026 retreat.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Mary Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Guardian Angels Central Catholic Campus Ministry: 0.0 miGuardian Angels Central Catholic High School (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 343 North Monitor Street, West Point

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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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 (The page says multiple reconciliation opportunities are offered throughout the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | Guardian Angels Central Catholicgaccbluejays.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Faith%7CCatholic%20Identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Multiple opportunities for reconciliation are offered throughout the school year through reconciliation services and retreats.”
      Reconciliation is offered several times during the school year.
  • 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. The administration page lists a priest as pastor and another as school president, neither as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | Guardian Angels Central Catholicgaccbluejays.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Faith%7CCatholic%20Identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “GACC students have an opportunity to attend Mass each Wednesday.”
      Students have an opportunity to attend Mass each Wednesday.
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.
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

73 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 2026 class retreat list has a retreat for the senior, junior, sophomore and freshman classes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026 GACC Class Retreatsgaccbluejays.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/68a8a4eb28b2b/2026%20Class%20Retreats.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sept 2nd - Senior Class Camp Fontenelle - Nickerson, NE Sept 9th - Junior Class Camp Rivercrest, Fremont, NE Sept 16th - Sophomore Class Camp Rivercrest, Fremont, NE Oct 14th - Freshman Class St. Leo’s Parish Center, Snyder, NE”
      Each high school class (senior, junior, sophomore and freshman) has a 2026 class retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry staff member is listed in the staff directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Guardian Angels Central Catholicgaccbluejays.org/vnews/display.v/StaffDirectory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Jen Kreikemeier Campus Ministry jen.kreikemeier@gaccbluejays.org”
      Jen Kreikemeier is listed as Campus Ministry staff, with a school email address.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (EDGE is a campus ministry program for high school students. Y-Disciple is also listed; it is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. EDGE | Campus Ministry | Guardian Angels Central Catholicgaccbluejays.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Faith%7CCampus%20Ministry%3E%3EEDGE · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Join us for high school Edge!”
      EDGE is a campus ministry program for high school students, with a kick-off event on September 23, 2026.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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.
  • 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

  • Students have an opportunity to attend Mass each Wednesday and can take part in liturgy roles.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | Guardian Angels Central Catholicgaccbluejays.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Faith%7CCatholic%20Identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “GACC students have an opportunity to attend Mass each Wednesday.”
      Students have an opportunity to attend Mass each Wednesday.
      “Various opportunities are available for students to be involved in liturgy such as Mass planning, altar serving, lectoring, ushering, song leading and serving as EMHCs.”
      Students can serve in liturgy roles.
  • Each high school class has a 2026 retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026 GACC Class Retreatsgaccbluejays.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/68a8a4eb28b2b/2026%20Class%20Retreats.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sept 2nd - Senior Class Camp Fontenelle - Nickerson, NE Sept 9th - Junior Class Camp Rivercrest, Fremont, NE Sept 16th - Sophomore Class Camp Rivercrest, Fremont, NE Oct 14th - Freshman Class St. Leo’s Parish Center, Snyder, NE”
      Each high school class (senior, junior, sophomore and freshman) has a 2026 class retreat.
  • Reconciliation is offered several times during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | Guardian Angels Central Catholicgaccbluejays.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Faith%7CCatholic%20Identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Multiple opportunities for reconciliation are offered throughout the school year through reconciliation services and retreats.”
      Reconciliation is offered several times during the school year.

Concerns

  • The only high school course catalog found is dated January 26, 2018.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Guardian Angels Central Catholicgaccbluejays.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Academics%7CHigh%20School%3E%3ECourse%20Descriptions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Updated: January 26, 2018”
      The high school course catalog page is dated January 26, 2018.

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Campus ministry home

Guardian Angels Central Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Address: 419 E Decatur, West Point, Nebraska 68788
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Class retreats (senior, junior, sophomore and freshman)Off campus
    September 2 to October 14, 2026, one per class
    Each class has its own retreat: the senior class at Camp Fontenelle, the junior and sophomore classes at Camp Rivercrest, and the freshman class at St. Leo's Parish Center in Snyder.
    gaccbluejays.org
  • JC Youth CampOff campus
    An annual youth camp at the Tintern Retreat Center at Oakdale, with talks and activities on living the faith each day.
    gaccbluejays.org
  • Steubenville 2027
    2027 (save the date)
    The campus ministry lists a save-the-date for Steubenville 2027; no other details are.
    gaccbluejays.org

Faith formation 3

  • EDGE (high school)
    Kick-off event Wednesday, September 23, 2026
    A campus ministry program for high school students.
    gaccbluejays.org
  • Y-Disciple
    Kick-off event Wednesday, September 9, 2026
    A campus ministry program listed with a 2026 kick-off event.
    gaccbluejays.org
  • Totus Tuus
    Summer
    A parish-based summer catechetical program for grade school children and junior and senior high youth, hosted by the St. Joseph Family of Parishes; the school lists it under campus ministry.
    gaccbluejays.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Student liturgy roles
    Students can take part in Mass planning, altar serving, lectoring, ushering, song leading and serving as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
    gaccbluejays.org
  • Mass for students each Wednesday
    Wednesdays
    Students have an opportunity to attend Mass each Wednesday.
    gaccbluejays.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. Staff Directory | Guardian Angels Central Catholicgaccbluejays.org/vnews/display.v/StaffDirectory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Jen Kreikemeier Campus Ministry jen.kreikemeier@gaccbluejays.org”
    Jen Kreikemeier is listed as Campus Ministry staff, with a school email address.
  2. Schools | Archdiocese of Omahaarchomaha.org/schools · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Guardian Angels Central Catholic School 419 E Decatur, West Point, Nebraska 68788”
    The school's address in West Point, Nebraska, is 419 E Decatur.
    “Guardian Angels Central Catholic School 419 E Decatur, West Point, Nebraska 68788”
    The school's address in West Point, Nebraska, is 419 E Decatur.

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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.
16 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.50%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.5 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 Omaha, NE
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)364
Students in grades 9–12106
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges50%
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

Archdiocese of Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

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

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