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Luke M Powers Catholic High School

  • LocationFlint, MI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 553 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Lansing
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Powers Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school in Flint, Michigan, under the direction of the Diocese of Lansing. The school lists an all-school Mass each Friday, weekly confession and adoration through campus ministry, a chaplain, grade-level retreats, and a service requirement.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Friday10:37 AMSchool gym (all-school Mass) · Weekly all-school Mass. The page says the weekly Mass schedule will be posted soon.

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. Mass Schedule and Prayers | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/mass-schedule-and-prayers.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Friday, 10:37 a.m. All school Mass in the gym.”
    An all-school Mass is held each Friday at 10:37 a.m. in the school gym.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Luke M Powers Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Matthew's Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Saint Michael's Church: 1.3 mi2St. John Vianney Catholic Church: 1.3 mi3Holy Redeemer Church: 2.4 mi4Powers Catholic Campus Ministry: 0.0 miLuke M Powers Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Matthew's Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  2. Saint Michael's Church — 1.3 mi
  3. St. John Vianney Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 2415 Bagley Street, Flint
  4. Holy Redeemer Church — 2.4 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.

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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The Mass page lists an all-school Mass on Friday at 10:37 a.m. in the gym; the handbook names Mass as a required activity. The same page says the weekly Mass schedule will be posted soon.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule and Prayers | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/mass-schedule-and-prayers.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Friday, 10:37 a.m. All school Mass in the gym.”
      An all-school Mass is held each Friday at 10:37 a.m. in the school gym.
    2. 2026-27 Student Handbook | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/uploads/4/0/2/5/40251503/2026-27_handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students who regularly absent themselves from required activities (including Mass and Long Mentor Group) will be reviewed with respect to continued enrollment at Powers Catholic.”
      Mass is listed as a required activity for students.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Campus ministry lists weekly Confession; the Mass page says students receive the sacrament monthly during theology class and during the yearly school retreat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule and Prayers | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/mass-schedule-and-prayers.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition, students will have an opportunity to receive this sacrament during their yearly school retreat as well as monthly during their theology class.”
      Students receive the sacrament of Penance monthly during theology class and during the yearly school retreat.
    2. Campus Ministry | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some of these opportunities include weekly Confession, daily Adoration, and weekly Mass.”
      Campus ministry lists weekly Confession, daily Adoration, and weekly Mass for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Campus ministry lists daily Adoration; the Mass page lists adoration and praise and worship for students on most Wednesday evenings. The pages give different frequencies; both support regular adoration.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some of these opportunities include weekly Confession, daily Adoration, and weekly Mass.”
      Campus ministry lists weekly Confession, daily Adoration, and weekly Mass for students.
    2. Mass Schedule and Prayers | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/mass-schedule-and-prayers.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students, staff and entire theology classes will be able to come before our Lord and adore his Eucharistic presence.”
      Students, staff, and theology classes have an opportunity for Eucharistic adoration.
      “there is adoration and praise and worship available for students on most Wednesday evenings”
      Adoration and praise and worship are available for students on most Wednesday evenings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Tony Smela is listed as Chaplain on the contact page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact Us | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/contact-us.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Tony Smela, Chaplain”
      Father Tony Smela is listed as the school's chaplain.
    2. Mass Schedule and Prayers | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/mass-schedule-and-prayers.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Please email Fr. Tony (frsmela@powerscatholic.org) if you would like to sign up for an hour of adoration.”
      Fr. Tony can be reached at frsmela@powerscatholic.org.
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 (The handbook requires one credit of religion for each semester in attendance; eight semesters is four full years. Theology courses are listed for grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbook | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/uploads/4/0/2/5/40251503/2026-27_handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion One credit for each semester in attendance”
      Religion is a required graduation class, with one credit for each semester in attendance.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The curriculum guide says theology follows the U.S. Bishops' curriculum, and its course descriptions are from the USCCB Curriculum Framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/uploads/4/0/2/5/40251503/2026-27_curriculum_guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology at Powers Catholic High School will follow the U.S. Bishop’s Council Curriculum*.”
      Theology at the school follows the U.S. Bishops' curriculum.
      “*Course descriptions are from the United States Council of Catholic Bishops Curriculum Framework.”
      The theology course descriptions are taken from the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
  • 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

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Grade-level retreat days are published for freshmen (September 15, 2026), sophomores (September 29, 2026), juniors (spring 2027, with the Capstone Fair), and seniors (spring 2027, date to be announced).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student will have the opportunity to go on a grade level retreat each semester.”
      Every student has the opportunity to attend a grade-level retreat each semester.
    2. Retreats | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/retreats.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat day for Freshmen is on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026.”
      The freshman retreat day is September 15, 2026.
      “The retreat day for Sophomores is on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026!”
      The sophomore retreat day is September 29, 2026.
      “The retreat day for Juniors will be on the same day as our Capstone Fair (early Spring of 2027).”
      The junior retreat day is in spring 2027, combined with the Capstone Fair.
      “The retreat day for Seniors will be announced soon! (Spring of 2027)”
      A senior retreat day is planned for spring 2027; the date is to be announced.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are listed on the contact page: Father Tony Smela, Chaplain, and Colton Goodman, Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/contact-us.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Tony Smela, Chaplain”
      Father Tony Smela is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Colton Goodman, Campus Ministry cgoodman@powerscatholic.org”
      Colton Goodman is listed as a campus ministry staff member.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is listed: The Culture Chargers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs / Activities | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/clubs--activities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Culture Chargers is a new group intended to promote a culture of life, faith, unity, and positivity within the school and out in the world.”
      The Culture Chargers is a student group that promotes a culture of life and faith.
  • 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 (The service page says students must complete 50 Christian Service Hours to graduate. The 2026-27 handbook says five hours per semester, which is 40 across eight semesters. Both figures are 40 or more hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/service.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete 50 Christian Service Hours to graduate.”
      The service page requires 50 Christian service hours to graduate.
    2. 2026-27 Student Handbook | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/uploads/4/0/2/5/40251503/2026-27_handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student will be required to perform five hours of service for each semester in attendance.”
      The handbook requires five hours of service for each semester in attendance.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 12 introduces students to major themes of Catholic social teaching; the course is part of the four-year religion sequence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/uploads/4/0/2/5/40251503/2026-27_curriculum_guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to introduce them to the social teaching of the Church via major themes of Catholic social teaching”
      Theology 12 introduces students to major themes of Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Culture Chargers club states that it promotes a culture of life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs / Activities | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/clubs--activities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Culture Chargers is a new group intended to promote a culture of life, faith, unity, and positivity within the school and out in the world.”
      The Culture Chargers is a student group that promotes a culture of life and faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Mission is an annual summer service retreat in Flint that serves the greater Flint area through works of mercy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Mission is an annual retreat held during the summer in Flint. It provides an opportunity for students to serve the greater Flint area through works of mercy.”
      The Mission is an annual summer retreat in Flint that includes service to the greater Flint area.

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

Strengths

  • An all-school Mass is held on campus each Friday, and campus ministry lists weekly Confession and daily Adoration.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule and Prayers | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/mass-schedule-and-prayers.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Friday, 10:37 a.m. All school Mass in the gym.”
      An all-school Mass is held each Friday at 10:37 a.m. in the school gym.
    2. Campus Ministry | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some of these opportunities include weekly Confession, daily Adoration, and weekly Mass.”
      Campus ministry lists weekly Confession, daily Adoration, and weekly Mass for students.
  • Religion is required for each semester in attendance, and the theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbook | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/uploads/4/0/2/5/40251503/2026-27_handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion One credit for each semester in attendance”
      Religion is a required graduation class, with one credit for each semester in attendance.
    2. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/uploads/4/0/2/5/40251503/2026-27_curriculum_guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology at Powers Catholic High School will follow the U.S. Bishop’s Council Curriculum*.”
      Theology at the school follows the U.S. Bishops' curriculum.
      “*Course descriptions are from the United States Council of Catholic Bishops Curriculum Framework.”
      The theology course descriptions are taken from the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
  • Every grade has a grade-level retreat, and juniors and seniors may attend the Kairos retreat.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student will have the opportunity to go on a grade level retreat each semester.”
      Every student has the opportunity to attend a grade-level retreat each semester.
    2. Faith | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/faith.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Powers Catholic four-day Kairos Retreat program for juniors and seniors”
      The school runs a four-day Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors.
  • Students must complete at least 40 hours of Christian service over four years, and the school runs a summer service retreat in Flint.
    Sources (3)
    1. Service | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/service.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete 50 Christian Service Hours to graduate.”
      The service page requires 50 Christian service hours to graduate.
    2. 2026-27 Student Handbook | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/uploads/4/0/2/5/40251503/2026-27_handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student will be required to perform five hours of service for each semester in attendance.”
      The handbook requires five hours of service for each semester in attendance.
    3. Campus Ministry | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Mission is an annual retreat held during the summer in Flint. It provides an opportunity for students to serve the greater Flint area through works of mercy.”
      The Mission is an annual summer retreat in Flint that includes service to the greater Flint area.

Concerns

  • The page listing Mass times says the weekly Mass schedule will be posted soon.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule and Prayers | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/mass-schedule-and-prayers.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Schedule will be posted soon!”
      The school's weekly Mass schedule is listed as to be posted.
    2. Campus Ministry | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some of these opportunities include weekly Confession, daily Adoration, and weekly Mass.”
      Campus ministry lists weekly Confession, daily Adoration, and weekly Mass for students.

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Campus ministry home

Powers Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1505 W. Court St., Flint, MI 48503
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Weekly all-school MassOn campus
    Fridays, 10:37 AM
    All-school Mass in the school gym.
    powerscatholic.org
  • Adoration and praise and worship
    Most Wednesday evenings
    Adoration and praise and worship available for students; students see Fr. Tony for details.
    powerscatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • The Culture Chargers
    Student-led group that promotes a culture of life, faith, unity, and positivity; sign-up through Fr. Tony.
    powerscatholic.org

Service 2

  • The Mission
    Annual, during the summer
    Annual summer retreat in Flint that serves the greater Flint area through works of mercy, with talks, Confession, Mass, and Adoration.
    powerscatholic.org
  • Christian Service Program
    Required service program; students log hours through MobileServe and choose from an approved list of organizations.
    powerscatholic.org, powerscatholic.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. Campus Ministry | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry team is focused on forming high school students into disciples of Jesus Christ.”
    The campus ministry team forms students as disciples of Jesus Christ.
    “The Campus Ministry team is focused on forming high school students into disciples of Jesus Christ.”
    The campus ministry team forms students as disciples of Jesus Christ.
  2. Contact Us | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/contact-us.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1505 W. COURT ST FLINT, MI 48503”
    The school's address is 1505 W. Court St., Flint, MI 48503.
  3. Mass Schedule and Prayers | Powers Catholic High Schoolpowerscatholic.org/mass-schedule-and-prayers.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Friday, 10:37 a.m. All school Mass in the gym.”
    An all-school Mass is held each Friday at 10:37 a.m. in the school gym.

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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.
73 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.97%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.18.1 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)553
Students in grades 9–12553
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio18.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges97%
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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Questions families ask

Is Luke M Powers Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Luke M Powers Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Lansing. Its sponsor is Diocese of Lansing.
What is Luke M Powers Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
91 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Luke M Powers Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at School gym (all-school Mass). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Luke M Powers Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Luke M Powers Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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