
Catholic high school
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
- 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.
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)
- 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.”
- 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”
- Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- 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”
- Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Spiritual Devotion Schedule | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/spiritual/spiritual-devotion-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“20 minutes prior to after school Masses”
- Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- 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.”
- Spiritual Devotion Schedule | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/spiritual/spiritual-devotion-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- Faculty & Staff | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/faculty/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Rev. Patrick Glanville Spiritual Director”
- 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.”
- Faculty & Staff | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/faculty/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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)
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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:”
- Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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,””
- 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
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)
- 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.”
“Participation in these spiritual activities each year is a graduation requirement.”
- 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.”
- Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- Faculty & Staff | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/faculty/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Rev. Patrick Glanville Spiritual Director”
- 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.”
- Faculty & Staff | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/faculty/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
“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.”
- Clubs and Organizations | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
“Eucharistic Adoration is held in the chapel during the lunch periods every day.”
- Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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)
- 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.”
- 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
- 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)
- 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.”
- Clubs and Organizations | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
“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.”
- Clubs and Organizations | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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)
- 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.”
“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.”
“Eucharistic Adoration is held in the chapel during the lunch periods every day.”
- Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Four full-year theology courses are required, one in each grade, and the theology courses follow the USCCB framework.
Sources (2)
- 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.”
“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:”
- 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.”
- Student Handbook 2026-27marian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-2026-27-FINAL.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Theology 4, which every student takes, is a Catholic social teaching course.
Sources (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.”
- 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
Concerns
None recorded.
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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 campusStudents 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 campusTuesdays 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 campusEducates 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 MassMass 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 retreatA 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 ClubService 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)
- 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”
“through daily Mass in the chapel, bi-monthly All School Masses, annual Class Masses, seasonal Athlete/Coaches’ Masses, and regular Club/Organizational Masses”
- Faculty & Staff | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/faculty/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Rev. Patrick Glanville Spiritual Director”
- 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.”
- Contact Us | Marian Central Catholic High Schoolmarian.com/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“1001 McHenry Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098”
- 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.”
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Academic Excellence
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
| Type | Diocesan school |
|---|---|
| Diocese | Diocese of Rockford, IL |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Students (all grades) | 294 |
| Students in grades 9–12 | 294 |
| Coed or single-sex | Coed |
| Student–teacher ratio | 12.4 to 1 |
| Graduates going to 4-year colleges | 99% |
| Setting | Town |
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
The Most Reverend David J. Malloy, Bishop of Rockford
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
About this school’s data
- NCES school ID 00347676
- 1001 McHenry Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098
- (815) 338-4220
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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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