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Marquette Catholic High School

  • LocationAlton, IL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 371 students
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Marquette Catholic High School in Alton, Illinois, is a Roman Catholic college-preparatory school founded in 1927. Its chapel is open every day. Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays and Thursdays during theology classes in the 2026-2027 school year. Individual confession is heard on the first Wednesday of each month, and the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration on the third Wednesday. Students take four years of theology and complete 90 hours of community service.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Marquette Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSt. Mary's Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Marquette Chapel and Campus Ministry: 0.0 miMarquette Catholic High School (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Mary's Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 519 East 4th Street, Alton
  2. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 717 State Street, Alton

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

85 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 (Mass is celebrated every Wednesday and Thursday during theology classes, which are class Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Marquette celebrates Mass every Wednesday and Thursday in the 2026-2027 school year in the Marquette Chapel.”
      Mass is celebrated every Wednesday and Thursday in the 2026-2027 school year.
      “Mass is also celebrated during theology classes and on retreat.”
      Mass is also celebrated during theology classes.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The Mass schedule page lists Mass on Wednesdays and Thursdays and on named occasions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Marquette celebrates Mass every Wednesday and Thursday in the 2026-2027 school year in the Marquette Chapel.”
      Mass is celebrated every Wednesday and Thursday in the 2026-2027 school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Individual confessions are heard on the first Wednesday of each month, and each class has a penance service before Christmas and Easter.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Individual confessions will be heard on the first Wednesday of the month in the chapel during lunch hours”
      Individual confessions are heard on the first Wednesday of each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration on the third Wednesday of each month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1251771&type=d&pREC_ID=1476619 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the third Wednesday of every month, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the altar for quiet adoration.”
      The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration on the third Wednesday of each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Jorge is named as the school chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Chaplain: Fr. Jorge grew up in Long Beach, California.”
      Fr. Jorge is the school chaplain and was ordained a priest in 2024.
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 (The theology department requires a four-year sequence, Theology I to IV, with one year of theology in each grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Course Descriptions | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1239666&type=d&pREC_ID=1468747 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Requirement: Student must complete a four-year sequence of courses set within the Theology Department Curriculum.”
      Students must complete a four-year theology sequence.
  • 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 (Morality, a required Theology III course, presents the moral teachings of the Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Course Descriptions | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1239666&type=d&pREC_ID=1468747 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morality: A well-formed conscience is essential to make moral decisions.”
      Morality is a required theology course on the moral teachings of the Church.
  • 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

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 (Every student is required to attend a class retreat, and retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student is required to attend their class retreat.”
      Every student is required to attend a class retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are named: a school chaplain and a campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Chaplain: Fr. Jorge grew up in Long Beach, California.”
      Fr. Jorge is the school chaplain and was ordained a priest in 2024.
      “Campus Minister: Mr. Robert Price is a graduate of Edwardsville High School”
      Robert Price is the campus minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Campus Ministry club is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/club_activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry”
      Campus Ministry is listed among the student clubs and activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer if offered over the PA every morning after announcements.”
      Prayer is offered over the public address system every 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 (Students must complete 90 hours of community service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1239667&type=d&pREC_ID=1468782 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must complete 90 hours of community service.”
      Students must complete 90 hours of community service to graduate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Doctrine is a theology course, presented as one of the Theology IV options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Course Descriptions | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1239666&type=d&pREC_ID=1468747 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Social Doctrine: This course introduces students to the social teachings of the Catholic Church”
      A theology course, Catholic Social Doctrine, teaches Catholic social teaching.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated weekly during theology classes, and the chapel is open every day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Marquette celebrates Mass every Wednesday and Thursday in the 2026-2027 school year in the Marquette Chapel.”
      Mass is celebrated every Wednesday and Thursday in the 2026-2027 school year.
      “Located in the 110 E 3rd street sanctuary, our chapel is the spiritual center of the MCHS campus.”
      The chapel is the spiritual center of the campus, at 110 E 3rd Street.
  • Students complete four years of theology and 90 hours of community service.
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Course Descriptions | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1239666&type=d&pREC_ID=1468747 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Requirement: Student must complete a four-year sequence of courses set within the Theology Department Curriculum.”
      Students must complete a four-year theology sequence.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1239667&type=d&pREC_ID=1468782 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must complete 90 hours of community service.”
      Students must complete 90 hours of community service to graduate.
  • Two campus ministry staff are named: a school chaplain and a campus minister.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Chaplain: Fr. Jorge grew up in Long Beach, California.”
      Fr. Jorge is the school chaplain and was ordained a priest in 2024.
      “Campus Minister: Mr. Robert Price is a graduate of Edwardsville High School”
      Robert Price is the campus minister.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Marquette Chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 219 E 4th St, Alton, IL 62002
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

  • First Friday RosaryOn campus
    First Friday of each month
    Students and others pray the rosary in the chapel during the Enrichment Period.
    marquettecatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Adoration of the Blessed SacramentOn campus
    Third Wednesday of each month
    The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the chapel for quiet adoration; students with a pass may attend.
    marquettecatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Each class attends a retreat; students who miss one may schedule a make-up with the Campus Minister.
    marquettecatholic.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 (2)
  1. Spiritual Life | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org/apps/pages/spirituallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Minister: Mr. Robert Price is a graduate of Edwardsville High School”
    Robert Price is the campus minister.
    “Located in the 110 E 3rd street sanctuary, our chapel is the spiritual center of the MCHS campus.”
    The chapel is the spiritual center of the campus, at 110 E 3rd Street.
  2. Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquettecatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “219 E 4th St, Alton, IL 62002 Phone: (618) 463-0580”
    The school's address is 219 E 4th St, Alton, IL 62002, with phone 463-0580.

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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.
66 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.92.8 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 Springfield in Illinois, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)371
Students in grades 9–12371
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio92.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 Springfield in Illinois

The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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

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