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Marquette Catholic High School

  • LocationMichigan City, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 224 students
Official website

Marquette Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Michigan City, Indiana, within the Diocese of Gary. Its curriculum includes theology courses, a Catholic Social Teachings course, and a Philosophy course. Its campus ministry runs a Rosary Club, service-learning retreats and Awaken retreats for juniors and seniors. Students attend Mass on scheduled Mass Days.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Marquette Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Campus Ministry, Marquette Catholic High School: 0.0 miMarquette Catholic High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Saint Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church — 0.3 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.

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 yearA few times a year (Students attend Mass on Mass Days, at St. Mary's church or in the Scholl Center gymnasium. The Mass Day schedule is from the 2025-2026 year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/editoruploads/files/MQTStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will be attending Mass at either St. Mary's church or in the Scholl Center gymnasium.”
      On Mass Days students attend Mass at St. Mary's church or in the school's Scholl Center gymnasium.
    2. Daily Bell Schedule (Mass Day) | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/MassBellSchedule_1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2025-2026 Mass Schedule 1:45PM Start”
      The school has a Mass Day bell schedule, starting at 1:45 PM, for 2025-2026.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is scheduled for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/editoruploads/files/MQTStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will be attending Mass at either St. Mary's church or in the Scholl Center gymnasium.”
      On Mass Days students attend Mass at St. Mary's church or in the school's Scholl Center gymnasium.
BTheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredThree years (The 2025-26 catalog requires 7 theology credits for all diplomas. A full-year theology course is 2 credits; 7 divided by 2 is 3.5, rounded down to three full years. Theology 9 is required for new non-Catholic students only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2025-26 | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/editoruploads/files/Course%20Catalog%2025-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fulfills 2 of 7 required Theology credits for all diplomas”
      Theology courses fulfill 7 required theology credits for all diplomas.
  • 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 (A Philosophy course is listed in the catalog as a humanities course for grades 10 to 12. It is not a required course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2025-26 | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/editoruploads/files/Course%20Catalog%2025-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A course in humanities provides for the study of content drawn from history, philosophy, literature, languages, and the arts.”
      A Philosophy course is listed in the catalog.
  • 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 mission statement says the curriculum is rooted in the gospel values of peace, service, freedom, love and justice.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Statement | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/about/mission.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “promotes a college preparatory and global curriculum rooted in the gospel values of peace, service, freedom, love and justice.”
      The mission says the curriculum is rooted in gospel values.
CCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

57 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Awaken retreats are for juniors and seniors, and service-learning retreats are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/curriculum-programming/campus-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Marquette holds Awaken off campus and those who participate are juniors and seniors.”
      Awaken retreats are held off campus for juniors and seniors.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional campus ministry director is listed (Anthony Holt).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/curriculum-programming/campus-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It is my privilege to serve as the director of campus ministry for Marquette Catholic High School.”
      The campus ministry is led by a director.
      “Anthony Holt Director of Campus Ministry”
      Anthony Holt is the director of campus ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Rosary Club is a faith-based student group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/curriculum-programming/campus-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rosary Club meets every Wednesday morning inside the Chapel to recite the rosary.”
      The Rosary Club meets weekly in the school chapel.
  • 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.

  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Catholic Social Teachings course is in the Theology section of the catalog, and it teaches the Seven Principles of Social Justice.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2025-26 | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/editoruploads/files/Course%20Catalog%2025-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Justice course teaches the Seven Principles of Social Justice.”
      A theology-section course 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Three-day service-learning retreats include hands-on community service and study of the root causes of issues faced by vulnerable people.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/curriculum-programming/campus-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students also have the opportunity to put theory into practice during our three-day service retreats.”
      Three-day service-learning retreats include hands-on service and reflection on issues facing vulnerable people.

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

Strengths

  • Mass Days are scheduled for students, at St. Mary's church or in the school's Scholl Center gymnasium.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/editoruploads/files/MQTStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will be attending Mass at either St. Mary's church or in the Scholl Center gymnasium.”
      On Mass Days students attend Mass at St. Mary's church or in the school's Scholl Center gymnasium.
  • A Catholic Social Teachings course and a service-learning retreat program are offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Catalog 2025-26 | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/editoruploads/files/Course%20Catalog%2025-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Justice course teaches the Seven Principles of Social Justice.”
      A theology-section course teaches Catholic social teaching.
    2. Campus Ministry | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/curriculum-programming/campus-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students also have the opportunity to put theory into practice during our three-day service retreats.”
      Three-day service-learning retreats include hands-on service and reflection on issues facing vulnerable people.
  • Theology courses are part of the graduation requirements, with 7 credits required for all diplomas.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2025-26 | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/editoruploads/files/Course%20Catalog%2025-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fulfills 2 of 7 required Theology credits for all diplomas”
      Theology courses fulfill 7 required theology credits for all diplomas.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Marquette Catholic High School

  • Address: 306 W. 10th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: marquette-hs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, marquette-hs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus

Retreats 1

  • Awaken retreatOff campus
    Fall
    A multi-day spiritual retreat for juniors and seniors, held off campus.
    marquette-hs.org

Service 1

  • Service-learning retreatsOff campus
    Three-day retreats that combine prayer, hands-on community service and reflection on issues facing vulnerable people.
    marquette-hs.org

Faith formation 1

  • Rosary ClubOn campus
    Wednesday mornings
    Meets weekly inside the school chapel to pray the rosary. All are welcome.
    marquette-hs.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 | Marquette Catholic High Schoolmarquette-hs.org/curriculum-programming/campus-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Rosary Club meets every Wednesday morning inside the Chapel to recite the rosary.”
    The Rosary Club meets weekly in the school chapel.
    “It is my privilege to serve as the director of campus ministry for Marquette Catholic High School.”
    The campus ministry is led by a director.
    “Rosary Club meets every Wednesday morning inside the Chapel to recite the rosary.”
    The Rosary Club meets weekly in the school chapel.
    “306 W. 10th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 873-1325”
    The school is at 306 W. 10th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360, with main phone 873-1325.

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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.
85 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.10.7 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 Gary, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)224
Students in grades 9–12224
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
SettingCity

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 Gary

The Most Reverend Robert J. McClory, Bishop of Gary

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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