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Catholic high school

Oldenburg Academy

  • LocationOldenburg, IN
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 151 students
Official website

Oldenburg Academy is a Franciscan Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school in Oldenburg, Indiana. Its campus ministry offers daily prayer, a monthly Mass for all students, Advent and Lent Holy Hours with confessions, grade retreats, and a 60-hour service requirement. Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Oldenburg Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miConvent Cemetery Chapel: 0.1 mi1Novitiate Chapel: 0.1 mi2Perpetual Adoration Chapel: 0.1 mi3Chapel of the Immaculate Conception: 0.1 mi4Chapel of the Immaculate Conception: 0.1 mi5Holy Family Church: 0.2 mi6Oldenburg Academy (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Convent Cemetery Chapel — 0.1 mi
  2. Novitiate Chapel — 0.1 mi · Vine Street
  3. Perpetual Adoration Chapel — 0.1 mi · Main Street
  4. Chapel of the Immaculate Conception — 0.1 mi · Main Street
  5. Chapel of the Immaculate Conception — 0.1 mi · Main Street
  6. Holy Family Church — 0.2 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.

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

59 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 campus ministry page lists a Monthly Mass among the opportunities provided to all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
      Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
      Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Eucharistic Holy Hour during Advent and Lent. The seasonal pattern is not monthly; it is recorded at the occasional level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
      Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A Mass is published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
      Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
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 (8 credits) is listed as eight semester slots (Christology, Church History, Franciscan Humanism, and World Religions with Social Justice), which is four full-year equivalents. Computed as semesters divided by 2. Theology appears in each of grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Diploma Requirements Checklist 2026, 2027, 2028 | Oldenburg Academystatic1.squarespace.com/static/60f59a7fb208172ead70d42f/t/685d8131a0abd23309ae0e46/1750958385234/Diploma+Requirements+Checklist.26%2C+27%2C+28.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology (8 credits)”
      The Core 40 diploma lists 8 credits of theology (Christology 9, Church History 10, Franciscan Humanism 11, and World Religions with Social Justice).
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 school incorporates Franciscan values of prayer, Gospel living and service to support the growth of each student's mind, body, and spirit.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Incorporate Franciscan values of prayer, Gospel living and service to support the growth of each student”
      The mission statement says Franciscan values are incorporated to support the growth of each student's mind, body, and spirit.
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 (The 2026-27 Mission Monday schedule lists a retreat for each grade: juniors, freshmen, sophomores, and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Monday Schedule | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/s/2026-2027-Monday-Schedule-copy-copy.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Junior Retreat”
      Juniors have a retreat on September 21, 2026.
      “Freshman Retreat”
      Freshmen have a retreat on October 5, 2026.
      “Sophomore Retreat”
      Sophomores have a retreat on April 5, 2027.
      “Senior Retreat”
      Seniors have a retreat on April 12, 2027.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (Two faculty members lead campus ministry; only the religion teacher is described with a campus ministry role; one is counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Co-Curricular Activities | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/co-curricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Moderator: Mrs. Debbie Gregg & Ms. Sydney Bauman dgregg@oldenburgacademy.org”
      Debbie Gregg and Sydney Bauman are the moderators of Campus Ministry.
    2. Faculty & Staff Directory | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Debbie Gregg Religion Faculty and Campus Ministry dgregg@oldenburgacademy.org”
      Debbie Gregg is religion faculty and campus ministry staff, with the email dgregg@oldenburgacademy.org.
      “Mathematics Faculty sbauman@oldenburgacademy.org”
      Sydney Bauman is mathematics faculty, with the email sbauman@oldenburgacademy.org.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Adopt-A-Sis Club and a student campus ministry team are listed, along with Bible Study.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Student campus ministry team Adopt-A-Sis Catholic Schools Week Recyclones Living the Gospel Bible Study”
      Campus ministry lists a student campus ministry team, the Adopt-A-Sis program, and Bible Study.
    2. Adopt-a-Sis | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/adoptasis · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “There are currently 104 students and 21 Sisters in the program.”
      The Adopt-a-Sis program, a student club that adopts Sisters of St. Francis, currently has 104 students taking part.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily beginning and end of day prayer, and Wednesday morning prayer before school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
      Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
      “Wednesday morning prayer before school”
      Campus ministry offers prayer on Wednesday mornings before school.
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 (All students are expected to complete 60 hours of service upon graduation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “all students are expected to complete 60 hours of service upon graduation”
      All students must complete 60 hours of service to graduate.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Campus Ministry runs a March for Life trip. The campus ministry page says Indianapolis and the co-curricular page says Washington, DC; the pages disagree on the destination.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
      Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
    2. Co-Curricular Activities | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/co-curricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Helps plan and facilitate service projects, student retreats, and worship services and promotes a Catholic presence and Franciscan spirituality on campus. Campus Ministry sponsors the March for Life trip to Washington, DC as well as the spring break mission trip to Cincinnati, which is organized by the Cincinnati based Franciscans for the Poor.”
      Campus Ministry sponsors a March for Life trip and a spring break mission trip to Cincinnati organized by Franciscans for the Poor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus Ministry sponsors a spring break mission trip to Cincinnati, organized by Franciscans for the Poor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Co-Curricular Activities | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/co-curricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Helps plan and facilitate service projects, student retreats, and worship services and promotes a Catholic presence and Franciscan spirituality on campus. Campus Ministry sponsors the March for Life trip to Washington, DC as well as the spring break mission trip to Cincinnati, which is organized by the Cincinnati based Franciscans for the Poor.”
      Campus Ministry sponsors a March for Life trip and a spring break mission trip to Cincinnati organized by Franciscans for the Poor.

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

Strengths

  • A Monthly Mass is listed for all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
      Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
  • Each grade from 9 to 12 has a retreat on the 2026-27 Mission Monday schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Monday Schedule | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/s/2026-2027-Monday-Schedule-copy-copy.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Junior Retreat”
      Juniors have a retreat on September 21, 2026.
      “Freshman Retreat”
      Freshmen have a retreat on October 5, 2026.
      “Sophomore Retreat”
      Sophomores have a retreat on April 5, 2027.
      “Senior Retreat”
      Seniors have a retreat on April 12, 2027.
  • Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12, and all students must complete 60 hours of service to graduate.
    Sources (2)
    1. Diploma Requirements Checklist 2026, 2027, 2028 | Oldenburg Academystatic1.squarespace.com/static/60f59a7fb208172ead70d42f/t/685d8131a0abd23309ae0e46/1750958385234/Diploma+Requirements+Checklist.26%2C+27%2C+28.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology (8 credits)”
      The Core 40 diploma lists 8 credits of theology (Christology 9, Church History 10, Franciscan Humanism 11, and World Religions with Social Justice).
    2. Service | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “all students are expected to complete 60 hours of service upon graduation”
      All students must complete 60 hours of service to graduate.
  • Campus ministry sponsors a March for Life trip and a spring break mission trip to Cincinnati.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
      Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
    2. Co-Curricular Activities | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/co-curricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Helps plan and facilitate service projects, student retreats, and worship services and promotes a Catholic presence and Franciscan spirituality on campus. Campus Ministry sponsors the March for Life trip to Washington, DC as well as the spring break mission trip to Cincinnati, which is organized by the Cincinnati based Franciscans for the Poor.”
      Campus Ministry sponsors a March for Life trip and a spring break mission trip to Cincinnati organized by Franciscans for the Poor.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Oldenburg Academy

  • Address: 1 Twister Circle, PO Box 200, Oldenburg, Indiana 47036
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: oldenburgacademy.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, oldenburgacademy.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, oldenburgacademy.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 2

Service 2

  • March for Life tripOff campus
    A trip sponsored by campus ministry. The campus ministry page says Indianapolis and the co-curricular page says Washington, DC.
    oldenburgacademy.org, oldenburgacademy.org
  • Spring break mission trip to CincinnatiOff campus
    Spring break
    A mission trip sponsored by campus ministry and organized by Franciscans for the Poor in Cincinnati.
    oldenburgacademy.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Adopt-A-Sis ClubOn campus
    Lunch with the Sisters once a month
    Students adopt a Sister of St. Francis, spending time together, praying, and writing notes. About 104 students take part.
    oldenburgacademy.org, oldenburgacademy.org
  • Student campus ministry team
    A student team in the campus ministry program.
    oldenburgacademy.org

Faith formation 3

  • Bible Study
    Listed among campus ministry faith life opportunities.
    oldenburgacademy.org
  • Daily beginning and end of day prayer
    Each school day, at the beginning and end of the day
    Prayer at the start and end of each school day, offered to all students.
    oldenburgacademy.org
  • Wednesday morning prayer
    Wednesday mornings before school
    Morning prayer before school on Wednesdays.
    oldenburgacademy.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Monthly Mass for all students
    Monthly
    A Mass listed among campus ministry opportunities for all students. The Mass is held in the Sisters of St. Francis chapel on campus.
    oldenburgacademy.org, oldenburgacademy.org
  • Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions
    During Advent and Lent
    A Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions offered during Advent and Lent.
    oldenburgacademy.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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
    Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
    “Yearly Retreats Monthly Mass Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent March for Life trip to Indianapolis.”
    Campus ministry provides a Monthly Mass, Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent, yearly retreats, and a March for Life trip to all students.
    “1 Twister Circle, PO Box 200, Oldenburg, Indiana 47036”
    The school's published address is 1 Twister Circle, PO Box 200, Oldenburg, Indiana 47036.
  2. Co-Curricular Activities | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/co-curricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Helps plan and facilitate service projects, student retreats, and worship services and promotes a Catholic presence and Franciscan spirituality on campus. Campus Ministry sponsors the March for Life trip to Washington, DC as well as the spring break mission trip to Cincinnati, which is organized by the Cincinnati based Franciscans for the Poor.”
    Campus Ministry sponsors a March for Life trip and a spring break mission trip to Cincinnati organized by Franciscans for the Poor.
  3. School Profile | Oldenburg Academyoldenburgacademy.org/school-profile · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Mass is also held in the Sisters”
    Mass is held in the Sisters of St. Francis chapel on the campus, in ICA Hall.

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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.
86 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.10.4 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 Indianapolis, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)151
Students in grades 9–12151
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 Indianapolis

The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson, Archbishop of Indianapolis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Oldenburg Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Oldenburg Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
What is Oldenburg Academy’s Compass Score?
87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Oldenburg Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. Oldenburg Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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