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Catholic high school

Lumen Christi Catholic School

  • LocationJackson, MI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 450 students
Official website

Lumen Christi Catholic School in Jackson, Michigan is a Catholic high school in Jackson Catholic Schools. Its 2026-27 faith development calendar lists grade-level and all-school Masses in most months, and a named chaplain leads campus ministry. Every high school grade has a retreat offered, students complete 60 hours of service by graduation, and theology is 8 credits, or four years.

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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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Grade-level and all-school Masses are on the 2026-27 calendar in most months (First Fridays, one grade at a time).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Development Calendar 26-27 | LC Community Guidebookjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “First All School Mass”
      An all-school Mass is on the 2026-27 faith development calendar (August).
      “First Friday & 7th Grade Level Mass”
      A grade-level Mass is held on First Fridays, one grade at a time, in the 2026-27 calendar.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. LC Community Guidebook, Welcome letterjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a new chaplain that will lead us in our faith. Father Randy Koenigsknecht”
      The school names Father Randy Koenigsknecht as its chaplain for 2026-27.
      “as the leader of campus ministry”
      Father Randy Koenigsknecht leads campus ministry.
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 on the graduation requirements page. English is 8 credits over four years; a full-year course is 2 credits and 8 credits is four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lumen Christijcslumenchristi.org/grad-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology = 8 English = 8”
      Theology is 8 credits and English is 8 credits; a full-year course is 2 credits, so theology is four years.
  • 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (A retreat is offered to each grade 9-12: 9th grade daylong retreat; 10th Abundant Life, 11th Kairos and 12th Lazarus are optional.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Development Calendar 26-27 | LC Community Guidebookjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade Retreat (De Sales)”
      A 9th grade retreat is on the 2026-27 faith development calendar.
      “Students in 10th grade have the opportunity to participate in Abundant Life Retreat, a 3 day, 2 night retreat”
      10th graders may take part in an optional Abundant Life retreat.
      “Students in 11th grade have the opportunity to participate in Kairos, an optional four-day overnight retreat”
      11th graders may take part in an optional four-day Kairos retreat.
      “Students in 12th grade have the opportunity to participate in Lazarus, an optional weekend retreat held in”
      12th graders may take part in an optional Lazarus retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two listed staff: the Director of Campus Ministry and the chaplain who leads campus ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty and Staff | Lumen Christijcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_f7cbabd9a425471a987b63e474000840.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “DeWitt, Clare Campus Ministry cdewitt@myjacs.org”
      Clare DeWitt is listed on the staff directory under Campus Ministry.
    2. LC Community Guidebook, Welcome letterjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a new chaplain that will lead us in our faith. Father Randy Koenigsknecht”
      The school names Father Randy Koenigsknecht as its chaplain for 2026-27.
      “as the leader of campus ministry”
      Father Randy Koenigsknecht leads campus ministry.
  • 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (60 hours of service over grades 9-12 (15 a year).)
    Sources (2)
    1. LC Community Guidebook, Service Hours | Lumen Christijcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students in grades 9 - 12 complete a minimum of 15 service hours each year, for a total of 60 hours by the time”
      Every student in grades 9-12 completes 15 service hours a year, 60 hours by graduation.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Lumen Christijcslumenchristi.org/grad-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “60 Hours of Community Service”
      60 hours of community service are required for graduation.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. LC Community Guidebook, Retreats and Missions Tripsjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year during spring break, high school students have the opportunity to participate in a weeklong”
      High school students may take part each spring break in a weeklong mission trip to Jamaica.
      “Through a week of community service”
      The Jamaica trip includes a week of community service, including building houses and visiting hospitals.

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

Strengths

  • Every high school grade has a retreat offered, including a 9th grade daylong retreat each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Development Calendar 26-27 | LC Community Guidebookjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade Retreat (De Sales)”
      A 9th grade retreat is on the 2026-27 faith development calendar.
      “Students in 11th grade have the opportunity to participate in Kairos, an optional four-day overnight retreat”
      11th graders may take part in an optional four-day Kairos retreat.
      “Students in 10th grade have the opportunity to participate in Abundant Life Retreat, a 3 day, 2 night retreat”
      10th graders may take part in an optional Abundant Life retreat.
      “Students in 12th grade have the opportunity to participate in Lazarus, an optional weekend retreat held in”
      12th graders may take part in an optional Lazarus retreat.
  • Students complete 60 hours of service by graduation, required in every grade from 9 to 12.
    Sources (2)
    1. LC Community Guidebook, Service Hours | Lumen Christijcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students in grades 9 - 12 complete a minimum of 15 service hours each year, for a total of 60 hours by the time”
      Every student in grades 9-12 completes 15 service hours a year, 60 hours by graduation.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Lumen Christijcslumenchristi.org/grad-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “60 Hours of Community Service”
      60 hours of community service are required for graduation.
  • A named chaplain leads campus ministry, and a Director of Campus Ministry is listed on staff.
    Sources (2)
    1. LC Community Guidebook, Welcome letterjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a new chaplain that will lead us in our faith. Father Randy Koenigsknecht”
      The school names Father Randy Koenigsknecht as its chaplain for 2026-27.
      “as the leader of campus ministry”
      Father Randy Koenigsknecht leads campus ministry.
    2. Faculty and Staff | Lumen Christijcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_f7cbabd9a425471a987b63e474000840.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “DeWitt, Clare Campus Ministry cdewitt@myjacs.org”
      Clare DeWitt is listed on the staff directory under Campus Ministry.
  • A spring mission trip to Jamaica with community service is offered each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. LC Community Guidebook, Retreats and Missions Tripsjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year during spring break, high school students have the opportunity to participate in a weeklong”
      High school students may take part each spring break in a weeklong mission trip to Jamaica.
      “Through a week of community service”
      The Jamaica trip includes a week of community service, including building houses and visiting hospitals.

Concerns

  • The 10th, 11th and 12th grade retreats are optional.
    Sources (1)
    1. LC Community Guidebook, Retreats and Missions Tripsjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in 11th grade have the opportunity to participate in Kairos, an optional four-day overnight retreat”
      11th graders may take part in an optional four-day Kairos retreat.
      “Students in 10th grade have the opportunity to participate in Abundant Life Retreat, a 3 day, 2 night retreat”
      10th graders may take part in an optional Abundant Life retreat.
      “Students in 12th grade have the opportunity to participate in Lazarus, an optional weekend retreat held in”
      12th graders may take part in an optional Lazarus retreat.

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Campus ministry home

Lumen Christi Campus Ministry

  • Address: 3483 Spring Arbor Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 4

Service 2

  • Jamaica mission tripOff campus
    Spring break (March 2027)
    Weeklong mission trip to Jamaica for high school students, with community service such as building houses and distributing food; the trip's service hours count toward graduation.
    jcslumenchristi.org, jcslumenchristi.org, jcslumenchristi.org
  • Thanksliving
    Day before Thanksgiving
    Annual community service day in which grades 9-12 earn 2 service hours together.
    jcslumenchristi.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Family MassOn campus
    23 August 2026, 5 PM
    Family Mass held in the school gym at the start of the 2026-27 year.
    jcslumenchristi.org
  • All-school Mass and grade-level Masses
    Monthly, one grade at a time (First Fridays)
    The 2026-27 calendar lists an all-school Mass to start the year and grade-level Masses during the year.
    jcslumenchristi.org, jcslumenchristi.org
  • Ash Wednesday Mass
    10 February 2027
    Ash Wednesday Mass listed on the 2026-27 calendar.
    jcslumenchristi.org
  • Baccalaureate Mass
    26 May 2027
    Baccalaureate Mass for seniors listed on the 2026-27 calendar.
    jcslumenchristi.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. Faculty and Staff | Lumen Christijcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_f7cbabd9a425471a987b63e474000840.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “DeWitt, Clare Campus Ministry cdewitt@myjacs.org”
    Clare DeWitt is listed on the staff directory under Campus Ministry.
    “DeWitt, Clare Campus Ministry cdewitt@myjacs.org”
    Clare DeWitt is listed on the staff directory under Campus Ministry.
  2. LC Community Guidebook, Welcome letterjcslumenchristi.org/_files/ugd/6b881a_a071cc4c257048f1a28f72603e42d1c9.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “as the leader of campus ministry”
    Father Randy Koenigsknecht leads campus ministry.
  3. Lumen Christi Catholic High School (home)jcslumenchristi.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3483 Spring Arbor Rd, Jackson, MI 49203”
    The school's contact address is 3483 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson, Michigan 49203.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
68 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.88%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.4 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Lansing, MI
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)450
Students in grades 9–12292
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges88%
SettingSuburb

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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