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Marquette University High School

  • LocationMilwaukee, WI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 893 students

All-male

Official website

Marquette University High School is a Jesuit Catholic all-boys school in Milwaukee. Its campus ministry has a Jesuit associate director and a director, and it publishes a daily 7:20 a.m. student liturgy, all-school liturgies, and Reconciliation at the start of the year, in Advent and Lent, and on request. Theology is required for four credits in every grade, and students must complete at least 130 service hours.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:20 AMnot stated on page · Morning liturgy; students may attend. The Faith in Action page says daily.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith in Action - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students may attend morning liturgy (7:20 a.m. daily) or Thursday afternoon liturgies.”
    Students may attend a 7:20 a.m. liturgy daily.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Marquette University High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSt. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Saint Michael Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2St. George Melkite-Greek Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Chapel of the Holy Family: 1.3 mi4Saint Joan of Arc Chapel: 1.3 mi5Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine: 1.3 mi6Campus Ministry, Marquette University High School: 0.1 miMarquette University High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 3005 West Michigan Street, Milwaukee
  2. Saint Michael Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 1445 North 24th Street, Milwaukee
  3. St. George Melkite-Greek Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1617 West State Street, Milwaukee
  4. Chapel of the Holy Family — 1.3 mi
  5. Saint Joan of Arc Chapel — 1.3 mi · 1421 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
  6. Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine — 1.3 mi · 5310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

67 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 yearA few times a year (All-School liturgies are required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith in Action - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to attend All-School liturgies, which include the traditional Jesuit Mass of the Holy Spirit and special Church holidays.”
      All-School liturgies are required; no frequency is stated.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (A daily 7:20 a.m. liturgy is offered to students. It is a school liturgy; it is recorded here; the location should be checked.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith in Action - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students may attend morning liturgy (7:20 a.m. daily) or Thursday afternoon liturgies.”
      Students may attend a 7:20 a.m. liturgy daily.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered at the beginning of the school year, during Advent and Lent, and on request in the Pastoral Center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith in Action - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at the beginning of the school year, during Advent and Lent, as part of Marquette High's retreat program and upon request in the Pastoral Center.”
      Reconciliation is offered at the start of the year, in Advent and Lent, and on request.
  • 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 (Ross Pribyl, S.J., is listed as Associate Director of Campus Ministry; the school has a published daily Mass schedule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ross Pribyl, S.J. Associate Director of Campus Ministry pribyl@muhs.edu”
      Ross Pribyl, S.J., is Associate Director of Campus Ministry.
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 (Theology is 4 credits. The school's year courses are 1 credit each (English is 4 credits over four years); 4 / 1 = four full-year courses. Each grade takes a theology course: Biblical Literature (grade 9), Sacraments and the Catholic Church (10), Church History and Christian Discipleship (11), Theological Seminar (12).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Requirements - MUHSmuhs.edu/academics/college-prep · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student must complete 23 credits, including the following requirements: Theology 4 credits”
      Theology is required for 4 credits.
      “Freshmen: English 1, Mathematics, Biblical Literature”
      Freshmen take Biblical Literature.
      “Juniors: Two English electives, Mathematics, Church History, + Christian Discipleship”
      Juniors take Church History and Christian Discipleship.
      “Seniors: Two English electives, Theological Seminar, & ½ credit Theology elective”
      Seniors take Theological Seminar and a theology elective.
  • 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 (Moral Decision Making is a required sophomore course, which is an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Requirements - MUHSmuhs.edu/academics/college-prep · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sophomores: American Literature, Mathematics, Moral Decision Making, + Sacraments and the Catholic Church”
      Sophomores take Moral Decision Making and Sacraments and the Catholic Church.
  • 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 school's humanities statement calls for the Catholic intellectual tradition in all subjects, and the faith page says faith permeates every subject taught.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Requirements - MUHSmuhs.edu/academics/college-prep · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “draw upon an Ignatian worldview and the Catholic intellectual tradition in all subjects”
      The humanities statement calls for the Catholic intellectual tradition in all subjects.
    2. Faith in Action - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Shapes our Curriculum: Beyond religious studies, the principles of faith permeate every subject we teach”
      Faith is said to permeate every subject taught.
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 (Freshmen and sophomores have required retreats. Kairos is offered to juniors and seniors but is optional; the retreat is offered to every grade rather than required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats are considered to be so essential that the academic year for all freshmen and sophomores is deemed incomplete unless a retreat has been made.”
      Freshmen and sophomores must complete a retreat.
      “The Freshman Retreat is a dynamic experience that builds community.”
      Freshman retreat.
      “The Sophomore Retreat provides students time for reflection and contemplation in a relaxed environment.”
      Sophomore retreat.
      “Kairos is an optional peer-led retreat for juniors and seniors.”
      Kairos is an optional retreat for juniors and seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Director of Campus Ministry, Associate Director (Jesuit), and Service Coordinator are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ross Pribyl, S.J. Associate Director of Campus Ministry pribyl@muhs.edu”
      Ross Pribyl, S.J., is Associate Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Mr. Paul Farrell Director of Campus Ministry farrell@muhs.edu”
      Paul Farrell is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Ms. Chris Fulcher Service Coordinator fulcher@muhs.edu”
      Chris Fulcher is Service Coordinator.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Ministry Leadership Team is the one named student faith group. The club directory was partly readable; other faith groups may exist.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Co-curriculars - MUHSmuhs.edu/student-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pastoral leadership opportunities for students are available for Freshman Retreat, Kairos, Big Brothers, and through the Ministry Leadership Team.”
      Students have pastoral leadership roles through the Ministry Leadership Team.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith in Action - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Seniors take turns leading the student body each day in morning prayer.”
      Morning prayer is led each day.
      “At midday, students, faculty and staff, stop to pray the examen.”
      A midday examen prayer is held.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (A minimum of 130 service hours, including the 80-hour Senior Shared Life project, is required over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are expected to perform a minimum of 130 hours of service during their time at Marquette High.”
      Students must complete a minimum of 130 service hours.
      “All seniors, as part of their graduation requirements, must successfully complete the Senior Shared Life Project.”
      Seniors complete the Senior Shared Life service project as a graduation requirement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot 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.
    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 (The service program is stated to promote justice, with community partners and a senior service project.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In order to promote justice, Marquette University High School is committed to a strong service program.”
      The school states its service program promotes justice.
      “Juniors earn service hours by volunteering with one or more of our Community Partners.”
      Juniors serve with community partners.

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

Strengths

  • Campus ministry publishes a daily morning liturgy at 7:20 a.m. and a daily morning prayer led by seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith in Action - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students may attend morning liturgy (7:20 a.m. daily) or Thursday afternoon liturgies.”
      Students may attend a 7:20 a.m. liturgy daily.
      “Seniors take turns leading the student body each day in morning prayer.”
      Morning prayer is led each day.
  • Theology is required for four credits, and each grade takes a theology course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Requirements - MUHSmuhs.edu/academics/college-prep · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student must complete 23 credits, including the following requirements: Theology 4 credits”
      Theology is required for 4 credits.
      “Freshmen: English 1, Mathematics, Biblical Literature”
      Freshmen take Biblical Literature.
  • Students must complete 130 service hours, including an 80-hour senior service project.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are expected to perform a minimum of 130 hours of service during their time at Marquette High.”
      Students must complete a minimum of 130 service hours.
      “All seniors, as part of their graduation requirements, must successfully complete the Senior Shared Life Project.”
      Seniors complete the Senior Shared Life service project as a graduation requirement.

Concerns

  • Reconciliation is listed only at the start of the year, in Advent and Lent, and on request, with no regular weekly times.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith in Action - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at the beginning of the school year, during Advent and Lent, as part of Marquette High's retreat program and upon request in the Pastoral Center.”
      Reconciliation is offered at the start of the year, in Advent and Lent, and on request.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Marquette University High School

  • Address: 3401 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: Pastoral Center

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Source: muhs.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, muhs.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 9 location not published

Service 2

  • Senior Shared LifeOff campus
    Two-week (80 hour) project at the end of third quarter
    Senior community service project at agencies in greater Milwaukee.
    muhs.edu
  • Junior community partner service
    Juniors volunteer with community partners such as assisted living facilities, meal programs and food pantries.
    muhs.edu

Faith formation 2

  • Morning prayer led by seniors
    Each day
    Seniors take turns leading the student body in morning prayer.
    muhs.edu
  • Daily examen
    Midday
    Students, faculty and staff pray the examen at midday.
    muhs.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Ministry Leadership Team
    Student pastoral leadership through the campus ministry team.
    muhs.edu

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Morning liturgy
    7:20 a.m. daily; Thursday afternoon liturgies
    Students may attend morning liturgy or Thursday afternoon liturgies.
    muhs.edu
  • All-School liturgies
    Required liturgies, including the traditional Jesuit Mass of the Holy Spirit and special Church holidays.
    muhs.edu

Retreats 3

  • Freshman Retreat
    February
    Led by juniors and seniors.
    muhs.edu
  • Sophomore Retreat
    Held at the Schoenstatt Retreat Center in Waukesha and conducted by MUHS faculty and staff.
    muhs.edu
  • Kairos Retreat
    September through April (several dates)
    Optional peer-led retreat for juniors and seniors.
    muhs.edu

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 (3)
  1. Faith & Service - MUHSmuhs.edu/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Ross Pribyl, S.J. Associate Director of Campus Ministry pribyl@muhs.edu”
    Ross Pribyl, S.J., is Associate Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Mr. Paul Farrell Director of Campus Ministry farrell@muhs.edu”
    Paul Farrell is Director of Campus Ministry.
  2. How to Reach MUHS - Contactmuhs.edu/about-muhs/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mailing Address 3401 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53208”
    The mailing address is 3401 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208.
  3. Co-curriculars - MUHSmuhs.edu/student-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Pastoral leadership opportunities for students are available for Freshman Retreat, Kairos, Big Brothers, and through the Ministry Leadership Team.”
    Students have pastoral leadership roles through the Ministry Leadership Team.

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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.
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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.5 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Milwaukee, WI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)893
Students in grades 9–12893
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio14.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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

Archdiocese of Milwaukee

The Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Marquette University High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Marquette University High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
What is Marquette University High School’s Compass Score?
85 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Marquette University High School?
Mass is listed at not stated on page. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Marquette University High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Marquette University High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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