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Mount Michael Benedictine High School

  • LocationElkhorn, NE
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 226 students

All-male

Official website

Mount Michael Benedictine School is a Catholic college preparatory residential and day high school for young men in Elkhorn, Nebraska, on a campus shared with Mount Michael Abbey. The school says it offers daily and all-school Masses, lists a yearly retreat for each grade, and requires 100 hours of service by graduation; theology is required in all four years.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mount Michael Benedictine High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCatholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.1 mi1Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.8 mi2Saint Patrick's Catholic Church: 2.3 mi3Mount Michael Benedictine High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.1 mi
  2. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.8 mi
  3. Saint Patrick's Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 20500 West Maple Road, Elkhorn

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

54 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 (One all-school Mass appears on the home page events list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer both daily and all-school Masses throughout the year.”
      The school says it offers daily Mass and all-school Masses during the year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The campus ministry page says the school offers daily Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer both daily and all-school Masses throughout the year.”
      The school says it offers daily Mass and all-school Masses during the year.
  • 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 (Masses are offered. Rev. Louis Sojka, O.S.B. is listed as business manager.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer both daily and all-school Masses throughout the year.”
      The school says it offers daily Mass and all-school Masses during the year.
    2. Faculty & Staff - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “BUSINESS MANAGER Rev. Louis Sojka, O.S.B.”
      Rev. Louis Sojka, O.S.B. is listed as business manager, not as chaplain.
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 (Theology I, II, III and IV are each listed as a required course, one per grade; theology is taken in every grade, 9 through 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Descriptions - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to take four years of math, science, English, social studies, and theology.”
      All students must take four years of theology.
    2. Course Offerings - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/course-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology I World History”
      Theology I is a freshman required course.
      “Theology II English II”
      Theology II is a sophomore required course.
      “Theology III College Planning (semester class)”
      Theology III is a junior required course; Theology IV is listed as a senior required course.
  • 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.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNo (The school's course offerings list has no philosophy, apologetics or ethics course for any grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Offerings - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/course-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A look at the required and elective courses for Freshmen, Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors”
      The official course offerings list covers the required and elective courses for each grade, and it includes no philosophy, apologetics or ethics course.
  • 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 (Each grade takes a yearly day of recollection. The home page lists freshman and sophomore retreats at Camp Rivercrest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade participates in a yearly day of recollection centered around our core Benedictine values.”
      Every grade has a yearly day of recollection (retreat).
    2. Home - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat at Camp Rivercrest”
      The freshman retreat is held at Camp Rivercrest.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are listed: Amanda Schleimer (Director of Mission & Ministry) and Michaela Ecker (Theology, Campus Ministry).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Amanda Schleimer aschleimer@mountmichael.org 402-206-2065 or ext. 1117”
      Amanda Schleimer is the Director of Mission & Ministry, with her school email and phone.
      “THEOLOGY, CAMPUS MINISTRY Michaela Ecker, M.A. mecker@mountmichael.org”
      Michaela Ecker is listed as Theology and Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student program is listed: the Student Oblate program. A weekly Lectio Divina gathering with the monks is also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Oblates - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/student-oblates · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students at Mount Michael have the opportunity to gather together in prayer and grow closer in relationship with God and St. Benedict through the Student Oblate program.”
      The Student Oblate program offers students a faith-based program of prayer and formation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass is offered, and students report to the chapel before class on Mondays.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer both daily and all-school Masses throughout the year.”
      The school says it offers daily Mass and all-school Masses during the year.
    2. Mount Michael FAQsmountmichael.com/mount-michael-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On Mondays, students report to the chapel before class at 7:45 am.”
      Students report to the school chapel on Mondays before class.
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 (Each student must complete at least 100 hours of service by graduation, which is more than 40 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service and Immersion Program - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/service-immersion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Thus, each Mount Michael student completes at least 100 hours of service by graduation.”
      Each student must complete at least 100 hours of service by graduation.
  • 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 school lists Operation Others food and gift drives with the Catholic high schools of Omaha, and local and international immersion trips.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Together with the Catholic high schools of Omaha, Mount Michael participates in Operation Others.”
      Students take part in Operation Others food assistance drives.
    2. Service and Immersion Program - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/service-immersion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Over the years, Mount Michael has taken our students on both local and international immersion trips.”
      The school has taken students on local and international immersion trips.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is a required course in all four years of high school.
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Descriptions - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to take four years of math, science, English, social studies, and theology.”
      All students must take four years of theology.
    2. Course Offerings - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/course-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology I World History”
      Theology I is a freshman required course.
      “Theology II English II”
      Theology II is a sophomore required course.
      “Theology III College Planning (semester class)”
      Theology III is a junior required course; Theology IV is listed as a senior required course.
  • Each grade has a yearly retreat, and daily Mass is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade participates in a yearly day of recollection centered around our core Benedictine values.”
      Every grade has a yearly day of recollection (retreat).
      “We offer both daily and all-school Masses throughout the year.”
      The school says it offers daily Mass and all-school Masses during the year.
  • Every student must complete at least 100 hours of service by graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service and Immersion Program - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/service-immersion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Thus, each Mount Michael student completes at least 100 hours of service by graduation.”
      Each student must complete at least 100 hours of service by graduation.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Mount Michael Benedictine School

  • Address: 22520 Mount Michael Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: mountmichael.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, mountmichael.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, mountmichael.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 3

  • Immersion and mission tripsOff campus
    Periodic
    Local and international immersion trips that engage students with community members, including mission trips to Norfolk, Winnebago/Macy and Schuyler.
    mountmichael.com, mountmichael.com
  • Operation Others
    Around Christmas
    Students collect donations and prepare and distribute food packages for families at Christmas, with the Catholic high schools of Omaha.
    mountmichael.com
  • Community service program
    Required of every student; 100 hours by graduation
    Students serve face to face in the community, at a parish or school, or through a nonprofit, and log hours in MobileServe.
    mountmichael.com

Faith formation 2

  • Student Oblate programOn campus
    Wednesdays, with Br. Jerome Kmiecik OSB
    Students can become Oblates of St. Benedict and meet with a monk to discuss the life of St. Benedict on Wednesdays in the Sokol building.
    mountmichael.com
  • Lectio Divina with the monks
    Thursdays at 8:30 PM
    A weekly prayerful reading of scripture with the monks, followed by a social hour. All students are welcome.
    mountmichael.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Daily and all-school Masses
    Daily, and all-school Masses during the year
    The school says it offers daily and all-school Masses. Students serve as lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and altar servers.
    mountmichael.com
  • Music at Mass
    During the school year
    Vocal and instrumental students sing and perform at Mass.
    mountmichael.com

Retreats 1

  • Grade retreats
    Once a year for each grade
    A yearly day of recollection for each grade centered on the Benedictine values. The freshman and sophomore retreats are held at Camp Rivercrest.
    mountmichael.com, mountmichael.com

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. Campus Ministry - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Each grade participates in a yearly day of recollection centered around our core Benedictine values.”
    Every grade has a yearly day of recollection (retreat).
    “We offer both daily and all-school Masses throughout the year.”
    The school says it offers daily Mass and all-school Masses during the year.
    “Each grade participates in a yearly day of recollection centered around our core Benedictine values.”
    Every grade has a yearly day of recollection (retreat).
  2. Mount Michael FAQsmountmichael.com/mount-michael-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “On Mondays, students report to the chapel before class at 7:45 am.”
    Students report to the school chapel on Mondays before class.
  3. Home - Mount Michaelmountmichael.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “22520 Mount Michael Road Elkhorn, NE 68022”
    The school is at 22520 Mount Michael Road, Elkhorn, Nebraska.

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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.
89 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.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.7 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Omaha, NE
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)226
Students in grades 9–12226
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio9.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
SettingRural

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 Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

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

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