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Lansing Catholic High School

  • LocationLansing, MI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 408 students
Official website

Lansing Catholic High School is a Catholic high school of the Diocese of Lansing at 501 Marshall St. in Lansing, Michigan. Its spiritual life pages describe a full-time chaplain, Fr. Jack Jobst, Daily Mass, Reconciliation with frequent opportunities, and weekly Eucharistic adoration. Service is a graduation requirement, and students may take part in mission trips.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Lansing Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChurch of the Resurrection: 0.3 mi1Saint Mary Cathedral: 1.4 mi2St. Casmir Catholic Church: 2.4 mi3St. John Catholic Student Center: 2.4 mi4St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church: 2.8 mi5Spiritual Life, Lansing Catholic High School: 0.1 miLansing Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Church of the Resurrection — 0.3 mi · 1505 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing
  2. Saint Mary Cathedral — 1.4 mi · 219 Seymour Avenue, Lansing
  3. St. Casmir Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 815 Sparrow Avenue
  4. St. John Catholic Student Center — 2.4 mi
  5. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 955 Alton Road, East Lansing

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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

80 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 (All-school Masses appear on the school calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All School Mass - JPII Feast Day”
      An all-school Mass is on the school calendar.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school says daily Mass is part of student life; the page lists Daily Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Welcome | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/who-we-are/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith isn’t an add-on. It’s central. Daily Mass, retreats, and service guide students to live a life of purpose, courage, and love.”
      Daily Mass is part of student life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The page says there are frequent opportunities for Reconciliation; 'frequent' is read as monthly or more often.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation Frequent Opportunities Weekly Eucharistic Adoration”
      Reconciliation has frequent opportunities; Eucharistic adoration is held weekly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration is weekly, per the spiritual life page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation Frequent Opportunities Weekly Eucharistic Adoration”
      Reconciliation has frequent opportunities; Eucharistic adoration is held weekly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (A named priest, Fr. Jack Jobst, is listed as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/who-we-are/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jack Jobst Chaplain”
      Fr. Jack Jobst is listed as the school's chaplain.
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.
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

85 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 (Annual retreats and days of reflection are stated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Annual Retreats and Days of Reflection”
      Annual retreats and days of reflection are offered; grades are not named.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The chaplain and a Campus Ministry Small Groups Coordinator are listed; an assistant is also listed and not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/who-we-are/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Assistant Campus Ministry Small Groups Coordinator Chaplain”
      The staff directory lists a Campus Ministry Small Groups Coordinator and a chaplain.
      “Fr. Jack Jobst Chaplain”
      Fr. Jack Jobst is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Morning prayer, Mass for Rodzinka groups and Daily Mass are described.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Visit Us | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/admissions/visit-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In the quiet strength of morning prayer echoing through the halls.”
      Morning prayer is part of the school day.
    2. House System | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/house-system · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rodzinkas typically meet three times per week for about 35 minutes, with one day dedicated to Mass.”
      Rodzinka small groups meet three times a week, with one meeting a Mass.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service is a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service is a graduation requirement at Lansing Catholic because living the Gospel means responding to the needs of others.”
      Service is a graduation requirement.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students may take part in mission trips with hands-on service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students serve locally and beyond, with many choosing to participate in mission trips that allow them to put faith into practice through hands-on service.”
      Students may take part in mission trips with hands-on service.

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

Strengths

  • A named chaplain, Fr. Jack Jobst, is listed for the school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/who-we-are/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jack Jobst Chaplain”
      Fr. Jack Jobst is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • Daily Mass, Reconciliation with frequent opportunities, and weekly Eucharistic adoration are offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Welcome | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/who-we-are/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith isn’t an add-on. It’s central. Daily Mass, retreats, and service guide students to live a life of purpose, courage, and love.”
      Daily Mass is part of student life.
    2. Spiritual Life | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation Frequent Opportunities Weekly Eucharistic Adoration”
      Reconciliation has frequent opportunities; Eucharistic adoration is held weekly.
  • Service is a graduation requirement, and students may take part in mission trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service is a graduation requirement at Lansing Catholic because living the Gospel means responding to the needs of others.”
      Service is a graduation requirement.
      “Students serve locally and beyond, with many choosing to participate in mission trips that allow them to put faith into practice through hands-on service.”
      Students may take part in mission trips with hands-on service.

Concerns

  • The club list is a separate document.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Want the full list? View current club offerings.”
      The full club list is a separate document; faith clubs are not named on the page.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, Lansing Catholic High School

  • Address: 501 Marshall St. Lansing, MI 48912
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Rodzinka small groups
    Typically three times a week, about 35 minutes, with one day for Mass
    Small groups of about 16 to 20 students from different grades meet with an adult leader to build relationships, attend Mass together, reflect on faith and receive mentorship.
    lansingcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
    Weekly
    Eucharistic adoration is offered each week.
    lansingcatholic.org

Retreats 1

  • Annual retreats and days of reflection
    Annual retreats and days of reflection are offered.
    lansingcatholic.org

Service 2

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 (4)
  1. Spiritual Life | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/beyond-the-classroom/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “With a full-time chaplain, students are invited into a vibrant sacramental life that supports spiritual growth and reflection.”
    The school has a full-time chaplain and a sacramental life for students.
    “With a full-time chaplain, students are invited into a vibrant sacramental life that supports spiritual growth and reflection.”
    The school has a full-time chaplain and a sacramental life for students.
  2. Welcome | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/who-we-are/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Faith isn’t an add-on. It’s central. Daily Mass, retreats, and service guide students to live a life of purpose, courage, and love.”
    Daily Mass is part of student life.
  3. Contact Us | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “501 Marshall St. Lansing, MI 48912”
    The school is at 501 Marshall St., Lansing, MI 48912.
  4. Facilities & Rental | Lansing Catholic High Schoollansingcatholic.org/who-we-are/facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our chapel and prayer spaces remind students daily of God’s presence and purpose.”
    The school has a chapel and prayer spaces.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: 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.
53 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.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.6 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Lansing, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)408
Students in grades 9–12408
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
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 Lansing

The Most Reverend Earl Boyea, Bishop of Lansing

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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