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Catholic high school

Notre Dame De La Baie Academy

  • LocationGreen Bay, WI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 739 students
  • SponsorNorbertines of St. Norbert Abbey and Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Official website

Notre Dame de la Baie Academy (also called Notre Dame Academy) is a Catholic high school in Green Bay sponsored by the Norbertines of St. Norbert Abbey and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Its published faith life includes Mass on school days at 7:20 a.m., weekly reconciliation, Monday adoration, a campus ministry director and a chaplain, and retreats for freshmen, sophomores and seniors.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:20 AMChapel of St. Norbert at NDA · Listed on the sacramental life page and in the 2026-27 handbook.

Adoration 1

  • Monday8:00 AM–1:00 PMChapel of St. Norbert at NDA · Per the adoration page, with 30-minute slots on dated Mondays. The 2026-27 handbook gives an end time of 12:45 p.m.

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 (2)
  1. Sacramental Life | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass Monday-Friday at 7:20 am in the Chapel of St. Norbert at NDA”
    Daily Mass is offered on school days at 7:20 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Norbert.
  2. Mondays Eucharistic Adoration | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/mondays-eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Join us for Eucharistic Adoration on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.”
    Eucharistic adoration is offered on Mondays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with dated 30-minute slots.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame De La Baie Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Patrick's Oratory: 1.4 mi1Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral: 2.1 mi2Nativity of Our Lord Parish: 2.2 mi3St. Joseph Chapel: 2.7 mi4St. Mary's Catholic Church: 2.8 mi5St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church: 2.8 mi6Chapel of St. Norbert and Campus Ministry Office: 0.0 miNotre Dame De La Baie Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Patrick's Oratory — 1.4 mi · 205 North Maple Avenue, Green Bay
  2. Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral — 2.1 mi · 139 South Madison Street, Green Bay
  3. Nativity of Our Lord Parish — 2.2 mi · 2270 South Oneida Street, Green Bay
  4. St. Joseph Chapel — 2.7 mi · 1825 Riverside Drive, Green Bay
  5. St. Mary's Catholic Church — 2.8 mi
  6. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 2771 Oakwood Drive, Green Bay

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

90 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 (The school's page lists eleven all-school Mass dates for the school year, roughly one a month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “all school Celebration of the Eucharist August 28 | St. Augustine of Hippo”
      The school lists all-school Masses on dated feast days throughout the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday-Friday at 7:20 am in the Chapel of St. Norbert at NDA”
      Daily Mass is offered on school days at 7:20 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Norbert.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is offered weekly, on Fridays during lunch.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Offered on Fridays during lunch in the Chapel of St. Norbert at NDA”
      Weekly reconciliation is offered on Fridays during lunch in the Chapel of St. Norbert.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is offered every Monday, with 30-minute sign-up slots listed for fall 2026 and spring 2027.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mondays Eucharistic Adoration | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/mondays-eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us for Eucharistic Adoration on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered on Mondays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with dated 30-minute slots.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., is listed in the school directory as Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. NDA Directory | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/about/nda-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Neeck, O. Praem., Fr. Jordan Chaplain Email: frjordan@notredameacademy.com”
      Fr. Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., is listed as the school's 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 is 4 credits for graduation. Theology courses are full-year equivalents of 1 credit each; this is four years. A theology course is required in every grade: a freshman course, two sophomore semester courses, two junior semester courses, and a full-year senior course.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4 | English | 4”
      Theology requires 4 credits for graduation.
    2. Course Offerings | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/academics/course-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Number of credits required for graduation: 4”
      The theology department lists 4 credits required for graduation, with theology required each semester.
      “Intro. to Catholicism (Required) (1 credit)”
      The freshman theology course Introduction to Catholicism is required and is worth 1 credit.
  • 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 (Reason and Ethics in the 21st Century is a senior course in the theology department. Philosophy and IB Philosophy courses are also offered in the social studies department.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Educational Guide 2026-27notredameacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Educational-Guide-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reason and Ethics in the 21st Century”
      A senior theology course, Reason and Ethics in the 21st Century, is offered.
  • 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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshman, sophomore and senior retreats are required. Juniors have the optional Kairos retreat, which is offered to juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student and Parent Handbook 2026-2027notredameacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NDA_Handbook-2026-2027_F.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RETREAT REQUIREMENT: Each Freshman, Sophomore and Senior is required to participate in a school sponsored retreat.”
      Freshmen, sophomores and seniors are required to attend a school retreat.
    2. Retreats & Mission Trips | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/retreats-mission-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat September 22 & 23, 2026”
      A freshman retreat is scheduled for September 22 and 23, 2026.
      “Sophomore Retreat October 20 & 21, 2026”
      A sophomore retreat is scheduled for October 20 and 21, 2026.
      “Senior Retreat (attend one day)”
      A senior retreat is offered on dates in March and April 2027.
      “Kairos Retreat (Optional – Juniors and Seniors)”
      An optional Kairos retreat is offered to juniors and seniors, February 23 to 25, 2027.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry staff are listed: the Director of Campus Ministry and the Chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kelly Waters Email: kwaters@notredameacademy.com Phone Number: (920) 429-6105”
      Kelly Waters is the Director of Campus Ministry and can be reached at the listed email and phone.
    2. NDA Directory | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/about/nda-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Neeck, O. Praem., Fr. Jordan Chaplain Email: frjordan@notredameacademy.com”
      Fr. Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., is listed as the school's Chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The handbook says the campus ministry provides daily prayer, and the daily school bell schedule includes a midday prayer period.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student and Parent Handbook 2026-2027notredameacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NDA_Handbook-2026-2027_F.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry provides a variety of faith and prayer opportunities in liturgy, daily prayer, retreats and service programs.”
      Campus ministry provides daily prayer, liturgy, retreats and service programs.
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 (Freshmen, sophomores and juniors must each complete 15 service hours per year, which totals 45 hours over four years. The senior capstone project hours are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Educational Guide 2026-27notredameacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Educational-Guide-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to complete 15 service hours per year in specific categories.”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors must each complete 15 service hours per year.
      “All sophomores are required to complete 15 community service hours with a marginalized population”
      Sophomores must complete 15 hours of service with a marginalized population.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Sophomore Theology: Morality & Social Justice is a required theology course based on Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Educational Guide 2026-27notredameacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Educational-Guide-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “based on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly Catholic Social Teaching”
      The required sophomore theology course Morality & Social Justice is based 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 school's clubs directory and 2026-27 handbook list NDA Life Guards (Pro-Life Club).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “NDA Life Guards (Pro-Life Club)”
      The school's clubs directory lists a pro-life club, NDA Life Guards.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Sophomores must complete 15 social justice service hours with a marginalized population, and a sophomore mission trip to Chicago is scheduled for November 2026.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sophomores are required to complete social justice service.”
      Sophomores are required to complete social justice service.
    2. Retreats & Mission Trips | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/retreats-mission-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chicago Mission Trip (Sophomores)”
      A Chicago mission trip is scheduled for sophomores on November 13 and 14, 2026.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is published for school days, Monday through Friday at 7:20 a.m., in the Chapel of St. Norbert.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday-Friday at 7:20 am in the Chapel of St. Norbert at NDA”
      Daily Mass is offered on school days at 7:20 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Norbert.
  • Theology is required in every grade and totals 4 credits for graduation.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4 | English | 4”
      Theology requires 4 credits for graduation.
    2. Course Offerings | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/academics/course-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Number of credits required for graduation: 4”
      The theology department lists 4 credits required for graduation, with theology required each semester.
  • Freshmen, sophomores and juniors must each complete 15 service hours per year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Educational Guide 2026-27notredameacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Educational-Guide-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to complete 15 service hours per year in specific categories.”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors must each complete 15 service hours per year.
  • The required sophomore theology course Morality & Social Justice is based on Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Educational Guide 2026-27notredameacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Educational-Guide-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “based on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly Catholic Social Teaching”
      The required sophomore theology course Morality & Social Justice is based on Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • The junior-year retreat (Kairos) is optional, while freshman, sophomore and senior retreats are required.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student and Parent Handbook 2026-2027notredameacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NDA_Handbook-2026-2027_F.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RETREAT REQUIREMENT: Each Freshman, Sophomore and Senior is required to participate in a school sponsored retreat.”
      Freshmen, sophomores and seniors are required to attend a school retreat.
    2. Retreats & Mission Trips | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/retreats-mission-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat (Optional – Juniors and Seniors)”
      An optional Kairos retreat is offered to juniors and seniors, February 23 to 25, 2027.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel of St. Norbert and Campus Ministry Office

  • Address: 610 Maryhill Drive, Green Bay, WI 54303-1092
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry office, chaplain's office

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

Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 5 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Freshman RetreatOff campus
    September 22 and 23, 2026, half of the class each day
    Required school retreat for freshmen, held at Camp Tekakwitha in Shawano.
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  • Sophomore RetreatOff campus
    October 20 and 21, 2026, half of the class each day
    Required school retreat for sophomores, held at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in New Franken.
    notredameacademy.com, notredameacademy.com
  • Senior RetreatOff campus
    March 24 or 31, or April 7, 14 or 21, 2027 (attend one day)
    Required school retreat for seniors, held at the National Shrine of St. Joseph at St. Norbert College in De Pere.
    notredameacademy.com, notredameacademy.com
  • Kairos Retreat
    February 23 to 25, 2027
    Optional retreat for juniors and seniors.
    notredameacademy.com

Service 4

  • Chicago Mission TripOff campus
    November 13 and 14, 2026 (sophomores)
    Mission trip for sophomores.
    notredameacademy.com
  • Spring Break Mission TripOff campus
    March 6 to 12, 2027 (sophomores, juniors and seniors)
    Mission trip open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
    notredameacademy.com
  • Sophomore social justice service
    Completed by May 1 of sophomore year
    Required 15 hours of service with a marginalized population, with a reflection paper.
    notredameacademy.com, notredameacademy.com
  • ASTRA Service Club
    Student service club listed in the school's clubs directory.
    notredameacademy.com

Liturgy and prayer 5

  • Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    Mondays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the school year
    Students and families may sign up for 30-minute slots in the Chapel of St. Norbert.
    notredameacademy.com
  • Weekly ReconciliationOn campus
    Fridays during lunch
    Reconciliation is offered in the Chapel of St. Norbert.
    notredameacademy.com
  • Daily MassOn campus
    Monday through Friday, 7:20 a.m.
    Mass is celebrated in the Chapel of St. Norbert on school days.
    notredameacademy.com
  • All-school Celebration of the Eucharist
    About monthly during the school year
    Whole-school Masses on dated feast days.
    notredameacademy.com
  • Liturgical ministries (altar servers, readers, gift bearers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion)
    Students may serve in these roles at Mass.
    notredameacademy.com

Clubs and groups 2

  • NDA Life Guards (Pro-Life Club)
    Pro-life student club listed in the school's clubs directory and 2026-27 handbook.
    notredameacademy.com
  • Chiara & Frassati
    Student club listed in the school's clubs directory.
    notredameacademy.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. Faith | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Campus Ministry office serves as a cornerstone of the spiritual journey for students.”
    The campus ministry office supports students' faith life.
  2. Student and Parent Handbook 2026-2027notredameacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NDA_Handbook-2026-2027_F.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry provides a variety of faith and prayer opportunities in liturgy, daily prayer, retreats and service programs.”
    Campus ministry provides daily prayer, liturgy, retreats and service programs.
    “The Ministry Office and the Chapel of St. Norbert are used for prayer with an open door policy”
    The campus ministry office and the Chapel of St. Norbert are used for student prayer.
  3. Sacramental Life | Notre Dame Academynotredameacademy.com/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “610 Maryhill Drive Green Bay, WI 54303-1092”
    The school's address is 610 Maryhill Drive, Green Bay, WI 54303-1092.

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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.
61 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.85%
  • 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 Green Bay, WI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)739
Students in grades 9–12739
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
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 Green Bay

The Most Reverend David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

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

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Questions families ask

Is Notre Dame De La Baie Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Notre Dame De La Baie Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Green Bay. Its sponsor is Norbertines of St. Norbert Abbey and Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
What is Notre Dame De La Baie Academy’s Compass Score?
88 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Notre Dame De La Baie Academy?
Mass is listed at Chapel of St. Norbert at NDA. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Notre Dame De La Baie Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. Notre Dame De La Baie Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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