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Catholic high school

Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School

  • LocationWatertown, NY
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades 6–12 · 178 students
Official website

Immaculate Heart Central is a PreK-12 Catholic school of the Diocese of Ogdensburg in Watertown, New York. Its 2025-2026 handbook says students must attend Mass, special liturgies and retreats during the year, and that adoration with the Blessed Sacrament is available in the chapel during the school year. Four units of religion are required, and a Campus Minister and a priest designated as Spiritual Director serve the school; neither is named.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi1Saint Patricks Roman Catholic Church: 1.4 mi2Holy Family Roman Catholic Church: 1.8 mi3Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church: 1.9 mi4Immaculate Heart Central school chapel and Campus Ministry: 0.1 miImmaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  2. Saint Patricks Roman Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  3. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  4. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church — 1.9 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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

43 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 yearA few times a year
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year, students must also attend: Mass, special liturgies, retreats, and other religious/prayer activities.”
      Students must attend Mass, special liturgies, retreats and other religious activities 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.
    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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The handbook says the chapel is available for adoration during the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “During the school year, the chapel is always available for class services, student prayer, and for adoration with the Blessed Sacrament.”
      The chapel is available during the school year for adoration with the Blessed Sacrament.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A priest is designated as Spiritual Director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “IHC has a priest designated as a Spiritual Director.”
      A priest is designated as Spiritual Director.
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 (Four units of religion are required for graduation. A full-year course is one unit (the handbook gives one credit per year of attendance for transfers); four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | IHCihcschool.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion – 4 units of credit”
      The Regents diploma requirements at IHC include four units of religion.
    2. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “IHC also requires 4 Credits of Religion (or in the instance of a”
      IHC requires four credits of religion, with one credit per year of attendance for transfer students.
  • 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 graduate profile in the handbook says a graduate is cognizant of the impact of Christianity in all courses of study.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Who is cognizant of the impact of Christianity in all courses of study.”
      The school's graduate profile says a graduate is cognizant of the impact of Christianity in all courses of study.
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 every student must attend retreats during the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year, students must also attend: Mass, special liturgies, retreats, and other religious/prayer activities.”
      Students must attend Mass, special liturgies, retreats and other religious activities during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two positions are named in the handbook: a priest designated as Spiritual Director and a Campus Minister. A Faith Community Service Coordinator is also listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “IHC has a priest designated as a Spiritual Director.”
      A priest is designated as Spiritual Director.
      “school also has a Campus Minister.”
      The school also has a Campus Minister.
    2. Faith Community Service | Immaculate Heartihcschool.org/faith-community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our FCS Coordinator, Mrs. Minter-Powell, will be available to answer any questions your child might have.”
      Mrs. Minter-Powell is the Faith Community Service coordinator and facilitator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith Community Service Program and the Mystery Players are faith-based student groups. Campus Ministry is also listed among activities in the handbook.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Community Service | Immaculate Heartihcschool.org/faith-community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Immaculate Heart Central’s Faith Community Service Program has a two-fold mission: to provide opportunities for our school body to live its faith”
      The Faith Community Service Program is a student service program with a faith mission.
    2. Clubs & Activities | Immaculate Heartihcschool.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The IHC Mystery Players are a group of IHC Seniors who have made a personal commitment to become closer to our Lord”
      The Mystery Players are a student group of seniors committed to prayer through presentation at parishes.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The handbook refers to Morning Prayer as part of the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “their homeroom once Morning Prayer has”
      Morning Prayer is part of the daily school routine, with students expected in homeroom once it begins.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The annual Respect Life Initiative is a pro-life service program for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Community Service | Immaculate Heartihcschool.org/faith-community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Immaculate Heart Central’s Annual Respect Life Initiative offers a different lesson in service.”
      The school runs an annual Respect Life Initiative for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Annual Summer Mission rehabilitates homes of families in need, a justice and solidarity program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Community Service | Immaculate Heartihcschool.org/faith-community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students also participate in an Annual Summer Mission rehabilitating homes of families in need!”
      Students take part in an annual summer mission that rehabilitates homes of families in need.

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

Strengths

  • Students must attend Mass, special liturgies and retreats during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year, students must also attend: Mass, special liturgies, retreats, and other religious/prayer activities.”
      Students must attend Mass, special liturgies, retreats and other religious activities during the school year.
  • Religion is required for four units of credit toward graduation.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | IHCihcschool.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion – 4 units of credit”
      The Regents diploma requirements at IHC include four units of religion.
    2. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “IHC also requires 4 Credits of Religion (or in the instance of a”
      IHC requires four credits of religion, with one credit per year of attendance for transfer students.
  • The chapel is described as available for adoration during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “During the school year, the chapel is always available for class services, student prayer, and for adoration with the Blessed Sacrament.”
      The chapel is available during the school year for adoration with the Blessed Sacrament.
  • An annual Respect Life Initiative and an annual summer mission to repair homes are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Community Service | Immaculate Heartihcschool.org/faith-community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Immaculate Heart Central’s Annual Respect Life Initiative offers a different lesson in service.”
      The school runs an annual Respect Life Initiative for students.
      “Our students also participate in an Annual Summer Mission rehabilitating homes of families in need!”
      Students take part in an annual summer mission that rehabilitates homes of families in need.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Immaculate Heart Central school chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1316 Ives Street, Watertown, NY 13601
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Mystery PlayersOff campus
    Group of senior students who present a prayer-through-presentation at parishes, especially during Advent and Lent.
    ihcschool.org

Service 3

  • Faith Community Service Program
    Student service program that sponsors projects within the school and volunteer work in the local community, including leaf raking for the elderly, Dollar Dinners and peer tutoring.
    ihcschool.org, ihcschool.org
  • Respect Life Initiative
    Annual
    Annual pro-life initiative that asks students to consider who their neighbor is.
    ihcschool.org
  • Annual Summer Mission
    Summer, annual
    Students rehabilitate homes of families in need.
    ihcschool.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. Faith Community Service | Immaculate Heartihcschool.org/faith-community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Immaculate Heart Central’s Faith Community Service Program has a two-fold mission: to provide opportunities for our school body to live its faith”
    The Faith Community Service Program is a student service program with a faith mission.
    “1316 Ives Street, Watertown NY, 13601”
    The school's address is 1316 Ives Street, Watertown, New York 13601.
  2. Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Immaculate Heart Centralihcschool.org/_files/ugd/27004f_b0ae27024dfe4222bd41733bea6b3950.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “During the school year, the chapel is always available for class services, student prayer, and for adoration with the Blessed Sacrament.”
    The chapel is available during the school year for adoration with the Blessed Sacrament.

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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.
17 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.23%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.6 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Ogdensburg, NY
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)178
Students in grades 9–12115
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges23%
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 Ogdensburg

The Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Ogdensburg.
What is Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School’s Compass Score?
65 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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