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Helias Catholic High School

  • LocationJefferson City, MO
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 680 students
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Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City, Missouri, publishes Mass on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays when school is in session, an all-school Mass about once a month, and confession every Tuesday. Students must complete 50 hours of community service, and campus ministry runs two mission trips each school year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday7:15 AMSt. Pius X Chapel · When school is in session; unless an all-school Mass is scheduled that day.

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. Sacraments & Worship | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7888_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass is offered in Helias Catholic’s St. Pius X Chapel at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday when school is in session”
    Daily Mass is offered in the St. Pius X Chapel, with the days listed.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Helias Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Peter Catholic Church: 1.2 mi1Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 1.8 mi2Cathedral of Saint Joseph: 1.9 mi3Helias Catholic Campus Ministry and St. Pius X Chapel: 0.0 miHelias Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Peter Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  2. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  3. Cathedral of Saint Joseph — 1.9 mi · 2215 West Main Street, Jefferson City

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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (All-school Mass generally once a month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Worship | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7888_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Helias Catholic students, faculty, and staff celebrate Mass together as a school community generally once a month.”
      An all-school Mass is held about once a month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The page says daily Mass is offered, and lists Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:15 AM; a Wednesday flex period also allows Mass attendance.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Worship | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7888_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is offered in Helias Catholic’s St. Pius X Chapel at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday when school is in session”
      Daily Mass is offered in the St. Pius X Chapel, with the days listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Every Tuesday during seventh period.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Worship | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7888_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Tuesday during seventh period until 3:30 p.m. in St. Pius X Chapel on regular schedule days.”
      Confession is offered every Tuesday during seventh period.
  • 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 (Fr. Paul Clark is named as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7738_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to serving as chaplain at Helias Catholic, Fr. Clark is the Vocation Director, Director of Seminarians, and Moderator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Jefferson City.”
      Fr. Paul Clark serves as chaplain at Helias Catholic.
BTheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredThree years (Theology is 4 credits, of which 0.5 must be Civics, leaving 3.5 credits, or three full-year equivalents after rounding down.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: 4 credits (0.5 credit must be Civics)”
      Theology requirement is 4 credits, of which 0.5 must be Civics.
      “One credit is equivalent to a full school year; one semester is 0.5 credit.”
      One credit equals a full 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.
    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.
  • 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 mission statement names formation in the Catholic faith as a purpose of academic work.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our School | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7853_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Helias Catholic exists to foster the formation of students in the tradition of the Catholic faith, through academic excellence, and in partnership with the community.”
      The school's mission names formation in the Catholic faith through academic excellence.
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

84 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 (Retreats are listed for freshmen, juniors, and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7890_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Kairos Retreat - Fall and Spring - 3 Day Retreat”
      A junior Kairos retreat is offered in fall and spring.
      “AWAKE - Freshmen Class Retreat”
      A freshman class retreat is offered.
      “LIVE - Senior Class Retreat”
      A senior class retreat is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The campus ministry director and the chaplain are both listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7738_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mr. Zachary Rockers leads Helias Catholic’s campus ministry program and teaches the peer ministry class.”
      Zachary Rockers leads the campus ministry program.
      “In addition to serving as chaplain at Helias Catholic, Fr. Clark is the Vocation Director, Director of Seminarians, and Moderator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Jefferson City.”
      Fr. Paul Clark serves as chaplain at Helias Catholic.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Growing With God and Life Runners are both listed as faith-based student groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/21235_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A faith and service club focused on growing in fellowship with one another, our local community, and our faith.”
      Growing With God is a faith and service club.
      “Life Runners is a pro-life club at Helias that meets on the first Wednesday of each month before school.”
      Life Runners is a pro-life club that meets monthly.
  • 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.
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 (50 required hours of community service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/18934_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Helias Catholic student will have performed at least 50 hours of community service to approved nonprofit agencies by the end of their first semester of senior year.”
      Students must complete 50 hours of community service.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/21235_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Life Runners is a pro-life club at Helias that meets on the first Wednesday of each month before school.”
      Life Runners is a pro-life club that meets monthly.
      “We promote the dignity of life through activities like Life Walks, morning prayer, volunteering, and attending pro-life events.”
      Life Runners promotes the dignity of life through walks, prayer, and events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/18934_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Helias Catholic Campus Ministry currently facilitates two mission trips during the school year.”
      Campus ministry facilitates two mission trips each school year.
      “Fall Mission Trip: Students travel to South Bend, Indiana, in January for a 4-day mission trip.”
      Fall mission trip to South Bend, Indiana, in January.
      “Spring Mission Trip: Students travel to Kansas City, Missouri, in March for a 3-day mission trip.”
      Spring mission trip to Kansas City, Missouri, in March.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is offered in the school chapel on three weekdays when school is in session, and confession is offered every Tuesday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Worship | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7888_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is offered in Helias Catholic’s St. Pius X Chapel at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday when school is in session”
      Daily Mass is offered in the St. Pius X Chapel, with the days listed.
      “The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Tuesday during seventh period until 3:30 p.m. in St. Pius X Chapel on regular schedule days.”
      Confession is offered every Tuesday during seventh period.
  • Students must complete 50 hours of community service, and campus ministry runs two mission trips each school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/18934_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Helias Catholic student will have performed at least 50 hours of community service to approved nonprofit agencies by the end of their first semester of senior year.”
      Students must complete 50 hours of community service.
      “Helias Catholic Campus Ministry currently facilitates two mission trips during the school year.”
      Campus ministry facilitates two mission trips each school year.
  • The school's mission names formation in the Catholic faith as a purpose.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our School | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7853_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Helias Catholic exists to foster the formation of students in the tradition of the Catholic faith, through academic excellence, and in partnership with the community.”
      The school's mission names formation in the Catholic faith through academic excellence.

Concerns

  • Retreats are listed for freshmen, juniors, and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7890_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Kairos Retreat - Fall and Spring - 3 Day Retreat”
      A junior Kairos retreat is offered in fall and spring.
      “AWAKE - Freshmen Class Retreat”
      A freshman class retreat is offered.
      “LIVE - Senior Class Retreat”
      A senior class retreat is offered.

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Campus ministry home

Helias Catholic Campus Ministry and St. Pius X Chapel

  • Address: 1305 Swifts Highway, Jefferson City, MO 65109
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: St. Pius X Chapel

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Source: heliascatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, heliascatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, heliascatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 2

  • Fall mission tripOff campus
    January, 4 days
    Mission trip to South Bend, Indiana.
    heliascatholic.com
  • Spring mission tripOff campus
    March, 3 days
    Mission trip to Kansas City, Missouri.
    heliascatholic.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Weekday school MassOn campus
    Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:15 AM when school is in session
    Daily Mass in the St. Pius X Chapel, with an all-school Mass about once a month.
    heliascatholic.com, heliascatholic.com

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 2

  • Life Runners
    First Wednesday of each month, before school
    Pro-life club that promotes the dignity of life through Life Walks, morning prayer, volunteering, and pro-life events.
    heliascatholic.com, heliascatholic.com
  • Growing With God
    Meets once a month
    Faith and service club focused on fellowship, service in the local community, and faith.
    heliascatholic.com

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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7738_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “In addition to serving as chaplain at Helias Catholic, Fr. Clark is the Vocation Director, Director of Seminarians, and Moderator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Jefferson City.”
    Fr. Paul Clark serves as chaplain at Helias Catholic.
    “Mr. Zachary Rockers leads Helias Catholic’s campus ministry program and teaches the peer ministry class.”
    Zachary Rockers leads the campus ministry program.
    “Helias Catholic’s Campus Ministry program supports the faith development of students, faculty and staff by providing intentional opportunities within the school environment for prayer and the sacraments”
    Campus ministry supports faith development through prayer and sacraments.
  2. Prayer Resources | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7891_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1305 Swifts HighwayJefferson City, MO 65109”
    The school's address is 1305 Swifts Highway, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
  3. Sacraments & Worship | Helias Catholic High Schoolheliascatholic.com/7888_2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass is offered in Helias Catholic’s St. Pius X Chapel at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday when school is in session”
    Daily Mass is offered in the St. Pius X Chapel, with the days listed.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
65 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.94%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.19.4 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
DioceseDiocese of Jefferson City, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)680
Students in grades 9–12680
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio19.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges94%
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

Diocese of Jefferson City

The Most Reverend Ralph B. O'Donnell, Bishop of Jefferson City

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Helias Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Helias Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Jefferson City.
What is Helias Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
81 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Helias Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at St. Pius X Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Helias Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Helias Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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