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Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School

  • LocationWichita, KS
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 876 students
Official website

Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Wichita, Kansas. Its staff directory lists two priests, Fr. Seth Arnold (chaplain) and Fr. Jim Billinger (associate chaplain), along with two religion department campus ministers.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church: 1.4 mi1Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 3.0 mi2Campus Ministry: 0.1 miKapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 1321 North Stratford Lane, Wichita
  2. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 124 North Roosevelt Avenue

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.
  • 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 (Fr. Seth Arnold is listed on the staff directory as Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High Schoolkapaun.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Seth Arnold Chaplain/Religion Administration ext. 137”
      Fr. Seth Arnold is listed as the school's Chaplain, with extension 137.
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.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four ministry staff are listed: two priests (chaplain and associate chaplain) and two religion department campus ministers.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Staff | Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High Schoolkapaun.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Seth Arnold Chaplain/Religion Administration ext. 137”
      Fr. Seth Arnold is listed as the school's Chaplain, with extension 137.
      “Fr. Jim Billinger Associate Chaplain Religion”
      Fr. Jim Billinger is listed as Associate Chaplain.
    2. Staff | Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High Schoolkapaun.org/staff?page_no=2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cade Halling Religion/Campus Minister Religion”
      Cade Halling is listed as a Religion and Campus Minister.
    3. Staff | Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High Schoolkapaun.org/staff?page_no=3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Elise Pugh Religion/Campus Minister Religion”
      Elise Pugh is listed as a Religion and Campus Minister.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 8506 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206
  • Location: On campus

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

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
81 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.95%
  • 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
DioceseDiocese of Wichita, KS
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)876
Students in grades 9–12876
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 Wichita

The Most Reverend Carl A. Kemme, Bishop of Wichita

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

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

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Yes. Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Wichita.

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