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Catholic high school

Marmion Academy

  • LocationAurora, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 423 students

All-male

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Marmion Academy is a Catholic and Benedictine college preparatory school for young men and women in Aurora, Illinois. Daily Mass is offered in the student chapel, with an all-school Mass once a month, and the school lists a student chaplain who is a priest. Theology is required in each of the four years, and the Faith in Action program asks for 15 hours of service a year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Marmion Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBlessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 2.5 mi1Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2Campus Ministry, Marmion Academy: 0.2 miMarmion Academy (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 801 Oak Street, North Aurora
  2. Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church — 2.9 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

88 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 yearMonthly (All-school Masses are celebrated once a month, per the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All-School Mass: Celebrated once a month”
      An all-school Mass is celebrated once a month.
    2. Spirituality | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All-School Masses monthly”
      All-school Masses are held monthly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is offered in the student chapel on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: offered in the student chapel”
      Daily Mass is offered in the student chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The Sacrament of Reconciliation is listed as available daily, and penance services are held for each Theology class in Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation: available daily as well as Penance Services for each Theology class during Advent and Lent”
      Reconciliation is available daily, and penance services are held for each Theology class in Advent and Lent.
  • 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 (A named priest, Fr. Antony Maria Minardi, OSB, is listed as student chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Leadership | Marmionmarmion.org/leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Antony Maria Minardi, OSB '08 Student Chaplain, Theology Instructor”
      Fr. Antony Maria Minardi, OSB, is the student chaplain and a theology instructor.
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 Marmion curriculum requires 4 credits of Theology, required each year. The theology courses are one credit each, one per year (full-year equivalents: four).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | Marmion Academymarmion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_27_program_of_studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY 4 credits Required each year”
      Theology is a 4-credit curriculum requirement, required each year.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Intro to Philosophy (PHL 100) and Intro to Ethics (PHL 105) are offered. PHL 105 is a junior or senior elective.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | Marmion Academymarmion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_27_program_of_studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Intro to Philosophy Honors/Dual Credit (PHL 100) (3345)”
      An Introduction to Philosophy course is offered.
      “Intro to Ethics Honors/Dual Credit (PHL 105) (3355)”
      An Introduction to Ethics course is offered.
  • 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 academics page states that the curriculum is grounded in the Catholic and Benedictine tradition. This is a statement about the whole curriculum, not a list of each course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Marmionmarmion.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Marmion offers a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum grounded in the Catholic and Benedictine tradition.”
      The curriculum is described as grounded in the Catholic and Benedictine tradition.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Annual retreats are held for each class.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats: annual retreats for each class”
      Annual retreats are held for each class.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named priest (student chaplain) is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Leadership | Marmionmarmion.org/leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Antony Maria Minardi, OSB '08 Student Chaplain, Theology Instructor”
      Fr. Antony Maria Minardi, OSB, is the student chaplain and a theology instructor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The official clubs list includes a Faith Group and a Prolife Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Marmionmarmion.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prolife Club R & R Spanish”
      The official clubs list includes a Prolife Club.
      “Other Extracurricular Groups Cadets Fighting Cancer Faith Group Mentors”
      The official clubs list includes a Faith Group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Prayer is held before every class and a school-wide community prayer each morning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer: before every class and a daily school-wide community prayer each morning.”
      Prayer is held before every class and a daily school-wide prayer is held each morning.
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 (Faith in Action asks for 15 hours of service each year, integrated with the Theology curriculum: 60 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “15 hours of service each year, integrated with the Theology curriculum”
      The Faith in Action program requires 15 hours of service each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 3 (required for juniors) has a second semester on Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | Marmion Academymarmion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_27_program_of_studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Second Semester - Catholic Social Teaching Catholic Social Teaching invites students to explore how faith calls us to respond to the needs of the world around us.”
      Theology 3, a required junior course, has a second semester on 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 official clubs list includes a Prolife Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Marmionmarmion.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prolife Club R & R Spanish”
      The official clubs list includes a Prolife Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students take part in annual mission trips, nursing home visits, a clothing drive and a school supply drive.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participate in annual trips that broaden their understanding of the world and deepen their awareness of God”
      Campus ministry runs annual mission trips.
      “Students have the opportunity to visit area nursing homes to play games, visit, and entertain the residents.”
      Students visit area nursing homes.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is offered in the student chapel, with an all-school Mass once a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: offered in the student chapel”
      Daily Mass is offered in the student chapel.
      “All-School Mass: Celebrated once a month”
      An all-school Mass is celebrated once a month.
  • Theology is required each year, and the curriculum includes a required Catholic Social Teaching unit in Theology 3.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | Marmion Academymarmion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_27_program_of_studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY 4 credits Required each year”
      Theology is a 4-credit curriculum requirement, required each year.
      “Second Semester - Catholic Social Teaching Catholic Social Teaching invites students to explore how faith calls us to respond to the needs of the world around us.”
      Theology 3, a required junior course, has a second semester on Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Faith in Action requires 15 hours of service each year, and the official clubs list includes a Prolife Club and a Faith Group.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spirituality | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “15 hours of service each year, integrated with the Theology curriculum”
      The Faith in Action program requires 15 hours of service each year.
    2. Clubs and Activities | Marmionmarmion.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prolife Club R & R Spanish”
      The official clubs list includes a Prolife Club.
      “Other Extracurricular Groups Cadets Fighting Cancer Faith Group Mentors”
      The official clubs list includes a Faith Group.

Concerns

  • The page says only that it is available daily.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation: available daily as well as Penance Services for each Theology class during Advent and Lent”
      Reconciliation is available daily, and penance services are held for each Theology class in Advent and Lent.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Marmion Academy

  • Address: 1000 Butterfield Rd., Aurora, IL 60502
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: student chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 4

  • Annual mission tripsOff campus
    Annual
    Annual trips that broaden students' understanding of the world and deepen their awareness of God through their work.
    marmion.org
  • Nursing home visitsOff campus
    Students visit area nursing homes to play games, visit, and entertain the residents.
    marmion.org
  • Prolife Club
    A pro-life club listed among the school's official extracurricular groups.
    marmion.org
  • Faith in Action community service
    15 hours each year
    A community service program integrated with the Theology curriculum, with opportunities in parishes, schools and community organizations.
    marmion.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Faith Group
    A faith group listed among the school's official extracurricular groups.
    marmion.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Annual
    Annual retreats for each class.
    marmion.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 (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Marmionmarmion.org/spirituality/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass: offered in the student chapel”
    Daily Mass is offered in the student chapel.
    “Retreats: annual retreats for each class”
    Annual retreats are held for each class.
    “Daily Mass: offered in the student chapel”
    Daily Mass is offered in the student chapel.
    “1000 Butterfield Rd. Aurora, IL 60502”
    The school's address is 1000 Butterfield Rd., Aurora, IL 60502.

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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.
70 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.3 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Rockford, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)423
Students in grades 9–12423
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio13.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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 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 Marmion Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Marmion Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Rockford.
What is Marmion Academy’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Marmion Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. Marmion Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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