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Marian Central Catholic High School

  • LocationWoodstock, IL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 294 students

Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Illinois, is a Diocese of Rockford school. Its published 2026-27 handbook and spiritual life pages describe Mass in the school chapel every day, Reconciliation and Eucharistic adoration on campus, a priest on the administrative team who leads spiritual life, four years of theology with a required Catholic social teaching course, a yearly school retreat, and student groups for pro-life work and service.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Marian Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Mary Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1Sacred Hearts Chapel and Campus Ministry: 0.1 miMarian Central Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
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  1. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 1.1 mi

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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.

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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The 2026-27 handbook says the Mass is offered 'multiple times a month' in Landers Pavilion for the whole student body; the spiritual life page says 'bi-monthly All School Masses'. Recorded at the level both pages support (monthly); the pages disagree (see gaps).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered every day in the chapel, multiple times a month in Landers Pavilion for the whole student body, and at least once a season for every sport, club, and organization.”
      Mass is offered every day in the chapel and multiple times a month for the whole student body.
    2. Spiritual Life | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/spiritual · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “through daily Mass in the chapel, bi-monthly All School Masses, annual Class Masses, seasonal Athlete/Coaches’ Masses, and regular Club/Organizational Masses”
      The school describes daily Mass in the chapel, bi-monthly All School Masses, class Masses and club Masses.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The 2026-27 handbook says the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered every day in the chapel, on campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered every day in the chapel, multiple times a month in Landers Pavilion for the whole student body, and at least once a season for every sport, club, and organization.”
      Mass is offered every day in the chapel and multiple times a month for the whole student body.
    2. Spiritual Life | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/spiritual · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “through daily Mass in the chapel, bi-monthly All School Masses, annual Class Masses, seasonal Athlete/Coaches’ Masses, and regular Club/Organizational Masses”
      The school describes daily Mass in the chapel, bi-monthly All School Masses, class Masses and club Masses.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The 2026-27 handbook says Reconciliation is available for students every day, 20 minutes before daily Mass. The devotion schedule page ties confession to after-school Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available for students every day 20 minutes before daily mass. Students can also ask the Priest Spiritual Director for confession at any time.”
      Reconciliation is available to students every school day before daily Mass.
    2. Spiritual Devotion Schedule | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/spiritual/spiritual-devotion-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “20 minutes prior to after school Masses”
      Confession is offered 20 minutes before after-school Masses.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The devotion schedule page lists adoration in the Sacred Hearts Chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays during all lunch periods; the 2026-27 handbook says it is held in the chapel during the lunch periods every day. Both support a weekly or more frequent pattern.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Devotion Schedule | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/spiritual/spiritual-devotion-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Chapel during all lunch periods”
      Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch periods.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration is held in the chapel during the lunch periods every day.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel during lunch periods.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Patrick Glanville, a priest of the Diocese of Rockford, is named on the faculty and staff page as Spiritual Director and in the handbook as a member of the administrative team responsible for the school's spiritual activities. The page does not use the word chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/faculty/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Patrick Glanville Spiritual Director”
      Rev. Patrick Glanville is listed as the school's Spiritual Director.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Glanville is a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Rockford assigned by the Bishop to serve as a member of the administrative team. Fr. Glanville is responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out all the school’s spiritual activities and theological curriculum.”
      A priest of the diocese serves on the administrative team and is responsible for the school's spiritual activities.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four full-year theology courses are required (Theology 1 to 4), one in each grade 9 to 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a requirement for graduation, students will earn four theology credits.”
      Four theology credits are required for graduation.
    2. Curriculum Guide 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Curriculum-Guide-2026-27-Updated-1-14-26-with-selection-sheets.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Marian students are required to take a full-year Theology course freshman through senior year.”
      Every student takes a full-year theology course in each year of high school.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school says its theology courses follow the USCCB Doctrinal Elements framework, and the course titles (for example 'The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture', 'Who is Jesus Christ?') match the framework's own titles.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The theology courses at Marian follow the Christ-centered curriculum proposed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ document, Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age, namely:”
      Theology courses follow the USCCB Doctrinal Elements framework; the titles listed match its titles.
  • Not enough information: 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.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The curriculum guide introduction states the school's mission of integrating the teachings of Jesus Christ with a value-centered curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Curriculum-Guide-2026-27-Updated-1-14-26-with-selection-sheets.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In light of the school’s mission to “develop students spiritually, morally, academically and socially by integrating the teachings of Jesus Christ with a value-centered curriculum,””
      The curriculum is framed by the school's mission to integrate the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The handbook and theology page say students are required to attend a yearly retreat hosted by the school. A separate registration form is listed for juniors and seniors, and seniors may also attend Kairos.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are required to attend a yearly retreat hosted by the school.”
      Students are required to attend a yearly school retreat.
      “Participation in these spiritual activities each year is a graduation requirement.”
      The yearly retreat is a graduation requirement.
    2. Theology Curriculum / Retreats | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/spiritual/theology-curriculum-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the annual school retreat, Seniors may also choose to attend Kairos, a three-day overnight retreat.”
      Students attend an annual school retreat; seniors may also attend Kairos.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named priest serves as ministry leader (Spiritual Director). The campus ministry team page also names a second contact, a faculty member, who is not counted as ministry staff.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/faculty/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Patrick Glanville Spiritual Director”
      Rev. Patrick Glanville is listed as the school's Spiritual Director.
    2. Clubs and Organizations | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Team- Room 104 Students serving their peers, though many spiritual activities around campus including class retreats, all school masses, and opportunities for prayer throughout the year.”
      The Campus Ministry Team is a student group that meets in Room 104 and supports spiritual activities at school.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two student groups with Catholic purposes are listed: the Pro-Life Club and the Campus Ministry Team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club Room To educate the Marian community on the right to life from conception to natural death in accordance with the teaching of the Catholic Church.”
      The Pro-Life Club educates the community on the right to life in accordance with Catholic teaching.
      “Campus Ministry Team- Room 104 Students serving their peers, though many spiritual activities around campus including class retreats, all school masses, and opportunities for prayer throughout the year.”
      The Campus Ministry Team is a student group that meets in Room 104 and supports spiritual activities at school.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass in the chapel, daily Reconciliation and daily lunch-period adoration are described in the 2026-27 handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered every day in the chapel, multiple times a month in Landers Pavilion for the whole student body, and at least once a season for every sport, club, and organization.”
      Mass is offered every day in the chapel and multiple times a month for the whole student body.
      “Eucharistic Adoration is held in the chapel during the lunch periods every day.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel during lunch periods.
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.

  • Not enough information: 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.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 4, required of every student, is 'Catholic Social Teaching and Christian Vocation'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Curriculum-Guide-2026-27-Updated-1-14-26-with-selection-sheets.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND CHRISTIAN VOCATION The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      Theology 4, a course every student takes, covers Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Pro-Life Club educates the community on the right to life in accordance with Catholic teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club Room To educate the Marian community on the right to life from conception to natural death in accordance with the teaching of the Catholic Church.”
      The Pro-Life Club educates the community on the right to life in accordance with Catholic teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Key Club is a service organization focused on the poor, elderly and children, with food distributions and nursing home visits.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “key Club is a service organization dedicated to our school and community, especially the poor, elderly, and children.”
      Key Club is a service organization serving the poor, the elderly and children.
      “Some activities include visits to Valley High Nursing home, making blankets for Project Linus, writing letters to support the armed forces. Care 4 Cancer 5K run, Trick or Treat for UNICEF, Loaves and Fishes food distributions.”
      Key Club activities include nursing home visits and food distributions.

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

Strengths

  • The 2026-27 handbook says Mass is offered every day in the school chapel, and Reconciliation and lunch-period adoration are described as daily.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered every day in the chapel, multiple times a month in Landers Pavilion for the whole student body, and at least once a season for every sport, club, and organization.”
      Mass is offered every day in the chapel and multiple times a month for the whole student body.
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available for students every day 20 minutes before daily mass. Students can also ask the Priest Spiritual Director for confession at any time.”
      Reconciliation is available to students every school day before daily Mass.
      “Eucharistic Adoration is held in the chapel during the lunch periods every day.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel during lunch periods.
  • Four full-year theology courses are required, one in each grade, and the theology courses follow the USCCB framework.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a requirement for graduation, students will earn four theology credits.”
      Four theology credits are required for graduation.
      “The theology courses at Marian follow the Christ-centered curriculum proposed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ document, Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age, namely:”
      Theology courses follow the USCCB Doctrinal Elements framework; the titles listed match its titles.
    2. Curriculum Guide 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Curriculum-Guide-2026-27-Updated-1-14-26-with-selection-sheets.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Marian students are required to take a full-year Theology course freshman through senior year.”
      Every student takes a full-year theology course in each year of high school.
  • Theology 4, which every student takes, is a Catholic social teaching course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Curriculum-Guide-2026-27-Updated-1-14-26-with-selection-sheets.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND CHRISTIAN VOCATION The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      Theology 4, a course every student takes, covers Catholic social teaching.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Sacred Hearts Chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1001 McHenry Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 2

  • Campus Ministry TeamOn campus
    Students who serve their peers through spiritual activities around campus, including class retreats, all-school Masses and opportunities for prayer.
  • Eucharistic adoration in the Sacred Hearts ChapelOn campus
    Tuesdays and Thursdays during all lunch periods (devotion schedule page); every lunch period (handbook)
    Adoration held in the school's chapel during lunch periods.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro-Life ClubOn campus
    Educates the Marian community on the right to life from conception to natural death in accordance with the teaching of the Catholic Church.

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Mass
    Mass for the whole student body, offered multiple times a month in Landers Pavilion (the handbook) and described as bi-monthly on the spiritual life page.

Retreats 1

  • Annual school retreat
    A yearly retreat hosted by the school, required of students. Seniors may also attend Kairos, a three-day overnight retreat, usually offered once per semester.

Service 1

  • Key Club
    Service organization for the school and community, especially the poor, elderly and children, with nursing home visits and Loaves and Fishes food distributions.

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 (5)
  1. Spiritual Life | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/spiritual · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “through daily Mass in the chapel, bi-monthly All School Masses, annual Class Masses, seasonal Athlete/Coaches’ Masses, and regular Club/Organizational Masses”
    The school describes daily Mass in the chapel, bi-monthly All School Masses, class Masses and club Masses.
    “through daily Mass in the chapel, bi-monthly All School Masses, annual Class Masses, seasonal Athlete/Coaches’ Masses, and regular Club/Organizational Masses”
    The school describes daily Mass in the chapel, bi-monthly All School Masses, class Masses and club Masses.
  2. Faculty & Staff | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/faculty/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Rev. Patrick Glanville Spiritual Director”
    Rev. Patrick Glanville is listed as the school's Spiritual Director.
  3. Spiritual Devotion Schedule | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/spiritual/spiritual-devotion-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Sacred Hearts Chapel is open every school day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.”
    The school's Sacred Hearts Chapel is open to students on school days.
  4. Contact Us | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1001 McHenry Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098”
    The school is at 1001 McHenry Avenue in Woodstock, Illinois.
  5. Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “In December 2010, a new chapel and science classrooms/ laboratories addition was completed.”
    The school's chapel is part of the campus building.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
89 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.99%
  • 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 Rockford, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)294
Students in grades 9–12294
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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 Rockford

The Most Reverend David J. Malloy, Bishop of Rockford

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Marian Central Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Marian Central Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Rockford.
What is Marian Central Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
94 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Marian Central Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Marian Central Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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