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Our Lady of Tepeyac High School

  • LocationChicago, IL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 141 students

All-female

Official website

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School is a Roman Catholic girls' secondary school at 2228 South Whipple Street in Chicago's Little Village. Its campus ministry lists a retreat for each grade from 9 through 12, and religion is a four-credit graduation requirement that includes retreats and service hours.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Our Lady of Tepeyac High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miOur Lady of Tepeyac Parish: 0.0 mi1Saint Ludmillas Roman Catholic Church: 0.2 mi2Assumption Roman Catholic Church: 0.4 mi3Saint Roman Roman Catholic Church: 0.5 mi4Saint Agatha's Roman Catholic Church: 0.8 mi5Saint Agnes of Bohemia Roman Chatholic Church: 0.9 mi6Campus Ministry, Our Lady of Tepeyac High School: 0.0 miOur Lady of Tepeyac High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Tepeyac Parish — 0.0 mi · 2220 South Whipple Street, Chicago
  2. Saint Ludmillas Roman Catholic Church — 0.2 mi
  3. Assumption Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi
  4. Saint Roman Roman Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 2301 South Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago
  5. Saint Agatha's Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 3151 West Douglas Boulevard, Chicago
  6. Saint Agnes of Bohemia Roman Chatholic Church — 0.9 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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredThree years (Religion is four credits for graduation, including retreats and service hours. The required theology courses are Theology I, II and III, each a full-year course, and Theology IV is a one-semester senior course. Counting full-year equivalents and rounding down gives three.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “four (4) credits of Religion (including retreats and service hours)”
      Four credits of religion are required for graduation, including retreats and service hours.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Catalogue | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1781211602/ourladyoftepeyacorg/hqzyfsawxbu7dwnxky3t/2026-2027OurLadyofTepeyacHighSchoolCourses.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology I: Old and New Testament is a foundational, year-long course for freshmen”
      Theology I is a full-year course for freshmen.
      “Theology II: Church History and Sacraments is a comprehensive, year-long course for sophomores”
      Theology II is a full-year course for sophomores.
      “Theology III: Morality and Ethics is a year-long course for juniors”
      Theology III is a full-year course for juniors on morality and ethics.
      “Theology IV: World Religions is a one-semester course for seniors”
      Theology IV is a one-semester course for seniors.
  • 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 (Theology III: Morality and Ethics is a required junior course, and Introduction to Philosophy is an elective for juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalogue | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1781211602/ourladyoftepeyacorg/hqzyfsawxbu7dwnxky3t/2026-2027OurLadyofTepeyacHighSchoolCourses.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology III: Morality and Ethics is a year-long course for juniors”
      Theology III is a full-year course for juniors on morality and ethics.
      “Introduction to Philosophy invites you into the world of deep thinking”
      Introduction to Philosophy is an elective for juniors and seniors.
  • 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

87 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 campus ministry lists a retreat for Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Grade 9: Identity & Belonging Retreat”
      A one-day retreat is held for Grade 9.
      “Grade 10: Leadership Retreat”
      A leadership retreat is held for Grade 10.
      “Grade 11: Road to Emmaus Retreat”
      An overnight retreat is held for Grade 11.
      “Grade 12: Kairos Retreat”
      A Kairos retreat is held for Grade 12.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed. Class chaplains are faculty and staff volunteers and are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Ms. Clare Cullinan Campus Minister”
      Clare Cullinan is the campus minister and is listed with her contact details.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Student organizations listed include the Campus Ministry Leadership Team and Kairos Leaders.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Leadership Team”
      The Campus Ministry Leadership Team is listed as a student organization.
      “Kairos Leaders”
      Kairos Leaders is listed as a student organization.
  • 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The campus ministry lists expected service hours by grade: 30 for freshwomen, 30 for sophomores, 40 for juniors and 50 for seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Juniors 20 hours planned individually 20 hours through OLT Total number of hours expected: 40*”
      Juniors are expected to complete 40 service hours.
      “Seniors 20 hours through Senior Service Project class* 15 hours through OLT 15 hours planned individually Total number of hours expected: 50**”
      Seniors are expected to complete 50 service hours.
  • 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 (Students serve at 12 sites across Chicago on a Day of Giving, and a group travels to Kentucky to serve with the Christian Appalachian Project.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Lady of Tepeyac High School (home)ourladyoftepeyac.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students served at 12 sites across Chicago, living out our commitment to service.”
      Students served at 12 sites across Chicago on the school's Day of Giving.
      “A group of our students and teachers is preparing to travel to Kentucky this summer to serve with the Christian Appalachian Project”
      A group of students and teachers will travel to Kentucky to serve with the Christian Appalachian Project.

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

Strengths

  • The campus ministry lists a retreat for each grade from 9 through 12, including an overnight junior retreat and a four-day senior Kairos retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Grade 9: Identity & Belonging Retreat”
      A one-day retreat is held for Grade 9.
      “Grade 10: Leadership Retreat”
      A leadership retreat is held for Grade 10.
      “Grade 11: Road to Emmaus Retreat”
      An overnight retreat is held for Grade 11.
      “Grade 12: Kairos Retreat”
      A Kairos retreat is held for Grade 12.
  • Religion is a four-credit graduation requirement, and four years of theology courses are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “four (4) credits of Religion (including retreats and service hours)”
      Four credits of religion are required for graduation, including retreats and service hours.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Catalogue | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1781211602/ourladyoftepeyacorg/hqzyfsawxbu7dwnxky3t/2026-2027OurLadyofTepeyacHighSchoolCourses.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology I: Old and New Testament is a foundational, year-long course for freshmen”
      Theology I is a full-year course for freshmen.
      “Theology II: Church History and Sacraments is a comprehensive, year-long course for sophomores”
      Theology II is a full-year course for sophomores.
      “Theology III: Morality and Ethics is a year-long course for juniors”
      Theology III is a full-year course for juniors on morality and ethics.
      “Theology IV: World Religions is a one-semester course for seniors”
      Theology IV is a one-semester course for seniors.
  • Students are expected to complete 40 to 50 service hours in the upper grades.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Juniors 20 hours planned individually 20 hours through OLT Total number of hours expected: 40*”
      Juniors are expected to complete 40 service hours.
      “Seniors 20 hours through Senior Service Project class* 15 hours through OLT 15 hours planned individually Total number of hours expected: 50**”
      Seniors are expected to complete 50 service hours.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Our Lady of Tepeyac High School

  • Address: 2228 South Whipple St., Chicago, Illinois 60623
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 6 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 5

  • Grade 9 Identity & Belonging RetreatOff campus
    One day, off-site
    Freshman class retreat on identity in Christ and belonging in the class and school community.
    ourladyoftepeyac.org
  • Grade 10 Leadership RetreatOff campus
    One day
    Sophomore class retreat on Christian servant leadership.
    ourladyoftepeyac.org
  • Grade 11 Road to Emmaus RetreatOff campus
    Overnight
    Junior class retreat on encountering Christ in daily life.
    ourladyoftepeyac.org
  • Grade 12 Kairos RetreatOff campus
    Four days, three nights
    Senior retreat on reflection, reconciliation and relationship with God, self and others.
    ourladyoftepeyac.org, ourladyoftepeyac.org
  • Kairos Leaders
    Student organization listed on the student life page.
    ourladyoftepeyac.org

Service 2

  • Day of GivingOff campus
    December 12
    Students served at 12 sites across Chicago in a celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast day.
    ourladyoftepeyac.org
  • Kentucky service trip with the Christian Appalachian ProjectOff campus
    Summer
    A group of students and teachers travels to Kentucky to serve with the Christian Appalachian Project.
    ourladyoftepeyac.org

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry Leadership Team
    Student group that leads faith formation, Christian service, liturgical ministry and retreats.
    ourladyoftepeyac.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 | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Ms. Clare Cullinan Campus Minister”
    Clare Cullinan is the campus minister and is listed with her contact details.
    “Ms. Clare Cullinan Campus Minister”
    Clare Cullinan is the campus minister and is listed with her contact details.
  2. Student Life | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Leadership Team”
    The Campus Ministry Leadership Team is listed as a student organization.
  3. Contact and Directions | Our Lady of Tepeyac High Schoolourladyoftepeyac.org/about/contact-and-directions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “2228 South Whipple St. Chicago, Illinois 60623”
    The school's address is 2228 South Whipple St., Chicago, Illinois 60623.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
14 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.50%
  • 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Chicago, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)141
Students in grades 9–12141
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio13.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges50%
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 Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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