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Kuemper Catholic Grade School

  • LocationCarroll, IA
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades PK–12 · 1,095 students
Official website

Kuemper Catholic High School in Carroll, Iowa is part of the Kuemper Catholic School System. The 2026-27 student handbook lists weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies, prayer at the start and end of each school day, and annual class retreats for grades 6 through 12. Theology is required for graduation (8 credits), with one required theology course each year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Kuemper Catholic Grade School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miHoly Spirit Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Lawrence Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Kuemper Campus Ministry: 0.1 miKuemper Catholic Grade School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 421 East Bluff Street, Carroll
  2. Saint Lawrence Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1067 North West Street, Carroll

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 Sacrament of Reconciliation is listed among campus ministry opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “annual class retreats (Grades 6-12), weekly mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bible studies, prayer to begin and end each school day”
      Campus ministry offers annual class retreats for grades 6-12, weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies and daily prayer at the start and end of the school day.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Weekly adoration is listed in the 2026-27 handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “annual class retreats (Grades 6-12), weekly mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bible studies, prayer to begin and end each school day”
      Campus ministry offers annual class retreats for grades 6-12, weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies and daily prayer at the start and end of the school day.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is listed, and a school chaplain directs campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “annual class retreats (Grades 6-12), weekly mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bible studies, prayer to begin and end each school day”
      Campus ministry offers annual class retreats for grades 6-12, weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies and daily prayer at the start and end of the school day.
      “All of the campus ministry programs are under the direction of the school chaplain and the Theology department”
      Campus ministry is directed by the school chaplain and the Theology department.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is 8 credits for graduation, one required theology course each year (two semesters, one full-year credit pair per year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Kuemper High School Course Description Bookletfiles.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/1/2026-2027%20%20KHS%20Course%20Description%20Booklet_1.21.26.docx.pdf?t=1769013579000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: Eight (8) credits are required for graduation.”
      Theology is eight credits for graduation.
      “0879 THE BIBLE (SEM)”
      The freshman required theology courses include The Bible and Who Is Jesus Christ.
      “0881 THE PASCHAL MYSTERY (SEM)”
      The sophomore required theology courses include The Paschal Mystery and The Church.
      “0883 CHRISTIAN MORALITY (SEM)”
      The junior required theology courses include Christian Morality and The Sacraments.
      “0909 VOCATIONS (SEM)”
      The senior required theology courses include Vocations and Christian Lifestyles.
  • 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.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Annual class retreats are listed for grades 6-12, which covers grades 9-12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “annual class retreats (Grades 6-12), weekly mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bible studies, prayer to begin and end each school day”
      Campus ministry offers annual class retreats for grades 6-12, weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies and daily prayer at the start and end of the school day.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (A school chaplain (not named on public pages) and a Campus Minister (Julie Masching) are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All of the campus ministry programs are under the direction of the school chaplain and the Theology department”
      Campus ministry is directed by the school chaplain and the Theology department.
    2. Campus Ministry | Kuemper Catholic Schoolkuemper.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For more information about any trip or event please contact our Campus Minister, Julie Masching, at jkmasching@kuemper.org.”
      The Campus Minister is Julie Masching, jkmasching@kuemper.org.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Bible study on Wednesday nights.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Kuemper Catholic Schoolkuemper.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kuemper High School has a Bible Study on Wednesday nights.”
      High school students have a Bible study on Wednesday nights.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “annual class retreats (Grades 6-12), weekly mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bible studies, prayer to begin and end each school day”
      Campus ministry offers annual class retreats for grades 6-12, weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies and daily prayer at the start and end of the school day.
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

  • Weekly Mass, weekly adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are listed as campus ministry opportunities.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “annual class retreats (Grades 6-12), weekly mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bible studies, prayer to begin and end each school day”
      Campus ministry offers annual class retreats for grades 6-12, weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies and daily prayer at the start and end of the school day.
  • Annual class retreats are offered to grades 6-12, and Kairos is offered to juniors and seniors.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “annual class retreats (Grades 6-12), weekly mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bible studies, prayer to begin and end each school day”
      Campus ministry offers annual class retreats for grades 6-12, weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies and daily prayer at the start and end of the school day.
    2. Campus Ministry | Kuemper Catholic Schoolkuemper.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kairos is offered to all junior and senior students.”
      Kairos retreat is offered to all juniors and seniors.
  • Theology is 8 credits for graduation, with one required theology course in each of the four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Kuemper High School Course Description Bookletfiles.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/1/2026-2027%20%20KHS%20Course%20Description%20Booklet_1.21.26.docx.pdf?t=1769013579000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: Eight (8) credits are required for graduation.”
      Theology is eight credits for graduation.
      “0879 THE BIBLE (SEM)”
      The freshman required theology courses include The Bible and Who Is Jesus Christ.
      “0881 THE PASCHAL MYSTERY (SEM)”
      The sophomore required theology courses include The Paschal Mystery and The Church.
      “0883 CHRISTIAN MORALITY (SEM)”
      The junior required theology courses include Christian Morality and The Sacraments.
      “0909 VOCATIONS (SEM)”
      The senior required theology courses include Vocations and Christian Lifestyles.
  • Campus ministry is directed by the school chaplain and the Theology department.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All of the campus ministry programs are under the direction of the school chaplain and the Theology department”
      Campus ministry is directed by the school chaplain and the Theology department.

Concerns

  • Mass is listed as a weekly opportunity.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “annual class retreats (Grades 6-12), weekly mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bible studies, prayer to begin and end each school day”
      Campus ministry offers annual class retreats for grades 6-12, weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies and daily prayer at the start and end of the school day.

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Campus ministry home

Kuemper Campus Ministry

  • Address: 109 S. Clark Street, Carroll, IA 51401
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Other 2

  • Steubenville STL Mid-AmericaOff campus
    Youth conference for grades 9-12 in Springfield, Missouri, listed by campus ministry; registration is through St. John Paul II Parish.
    kuemper.org
  • FOCUS SEEKOff campus
    January 1-5, 2026
    Senior group trip to the FOCUS SEEK conference in Columbus, Ohio.
    kuemper.org

Retreats 2

  • KairosOff campus
    Fall and spring; juniors and seniors
    Student-led four-day retreat for juniors and seniors, held at the Creighton University Retreat Center.
    kuemper.org, kuemper.org
  • Annual class retreats (grades 6-12)
    Annual
    A retreat for each class each year, grades 6-12.
    files.ecatholic.com

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Weekly Mass
    Weekly
    Weekly Mass listed as a campus ministry opportunity.
    files.ecatholic.com
  • Weekly adoration
    Weekly
    Weekly Eucharistic adoration listed as a campus ministry opportunity.
    files.ecatholic.com
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation
    Listed among campus ministry opportunities; frequency not stated.
    files.ecatholic.com
  • Daily prayer at the start and end of the school day
    Daily
    Prayer to begin and end each school day, part of campus ministry.
    files.ecatholic.com

Social life 1

  • Adoration and fellowship after sporting events
    After some sporting events
    Adoration followed by snacks and games after some sporting events, started in 2024.
    kuemper.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 (3)
  1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Campus Ministry (7-12)files.ecatholic.com/34787/documents/2026/7/Student%20%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-2027.pdf?t=1783519192000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “annual class retreats (Grades 6-12), weekly mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bible studies, prayer to begin and end each school day”
    Campus ministry offers annual class retreats for grades 6-12, weekly Mass, weekly adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Bible studies and daily prayer at the start and end of the school day.
    “All of the campus ministry programs are under the direction of the school chaplain and the Theology department”
    Campus ministry is directed by the school chaplain and the Theology department.
  2. Kuemper High School | Kuemper Catholic Schoolkuemper.org/kuemperhighschool · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “109 S. Clark Street Carroll, Iowa 51401”
    Kuemper High School is at 109 S. Clark Street, Carroll, Iowa 51401.
  3. Campus Ministry | Kuemper Catholic Schoolkuemper.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Kuemper Campus Ministry exists for the purpose of uniting the student body through prayer, community, and service”
    Campus ministry serves the student body through prayer, community and service.

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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.
14 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.47%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.4 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Sioux City, IA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)1,095
Students in grades 9–12291
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges47%
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

Diocese of Sioux City

The Most Reverend John E. Keehner Jr., Bishop of Sioux City

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Kuemper Catholic Grade School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Sioux City.

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