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Peoria Notre Dame High School

  • LocationPeoria, IL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 480 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Peoria
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Peoria Notre Dame High School is a diocesan Catholic high school at 5105 N Sheridan Rd in Peoria, Illinois. Its faith page lists Mass on weekdays during advisory time, confession each week, and adoration each week, and it names a chaplain, Fr. Daniel Dionesotes. An all-school Mass is held, each class has a yearly day of recollection, and students must complete 100 hours of Christian service before graduation. Student groups listed include Lumen Christi, Teens for Life and campus ministry small groups.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Monday, Friday7:25 AMSchool · Listed on the faith page. Tuesday to Thursday Mass is listed only as A Advisory.

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday, Thursday8:00 AM–3:00 PMSchool · Listed on the faith page as 8AM-3PM.

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 - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass: A Advisory (Tue, Wed, Thu) / 7:25 AM (Mon, Fri)”
    Daily Mass is listed for each weekday, in advisory time or at 7:25 AM.
    “Adoration: 8AM-3PM (Wed, Thu)”
    Adoration is offered from 8 AM to 3 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Peoria Notre Dame High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Thomas the Apostle Church: 1.5 mi1Saint Philomena Parish: 1.5 mi2Saint Sharbel Church: 1.9 mi3Saint Bernard's Church: 2.8 mi4Campus Ministry, Peoria Notre Dame High School: 0.1 miPeoria Notre Dame High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Thomas the Apostle Church — 1.5 mi · 904 East Lake Avenue, Peoria Heights
  2. Saint Philomena Parish — 1.5 mi · 3300 North Twelve Oaks Drive, Peoria
  3. Saint Sharbel Church — 1.9 mi · 2914 West Scenic Drive, Peoria
  4. Saint Bernard's Church — 2.8 mi · 509 East Kansas Street, Peoria

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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

80 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 (The school's news post on an all-school Mass and the handbook's attendance rule confirm that all-school Masses are held and required.)
    Sources (2)
    1. All School Mass - PNDHSpndhs.org/all-school-mass-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All School Mass at PND today was awesome!”
      An all-school Mass was held on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7, 2026).
    2. PND Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026pndhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PND-Student_Parent-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are also required to attend any all-school assemblies, Masses, days of recollection, or events/activities”
      Students are required to attend all-school Masses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The faith page lists Daily Mass for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during A Advisory and at 7:25 AM on Monday and Friday; Mass is offered on each weekday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: A Advisory (Tue, Wed, Thu) / 7:25 AM (Mon, Fri)”
      Daily Mass is listed for each weekday, in advisory time or at 7:25 AM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The faith page lists confession during B Advisory on Wednesday and Thursday each week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession: B Advisory (Wed, Thu)”
      Confession is offered on Wednesday and Thursday during B Advisory.
    2. Religious Life at PND - PNDHSpndhs.org/religious-life-at-pnd · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Chaplain also serves in a similar capacity and also ensures the student access to the sacraments through daily Mass and Adoration and Confession twice a week.”
      The chaplain ensures students have access to daily Mass, adoration and confession.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The faith page lists adoration from 8 AM to 3 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, and the religious life page says the chaplain provides adoration twice a week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration: 8AM-3PM (Wed, Thu)”
      Adoration is offered from 8 AM to 3 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.
    2. Religious Life at PND - PNDHSpndhs.org/religious-life-at-pnd · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Chaplain also serves in a similar capacity and also ensures the student access to the sacraments through daily Mass and Adoration and Confession twice a week.”
      The chaplain ensures students have access to daily Mass, adoration and confession.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Daniel Dionesotes is named as Chaplain & Campus Ministry on the religious life page. An older clubs-page list names a different priest as chaplain (see gaps).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Life at PND - PNDHSpndhs.org/religious-life-at-pnd · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Dionesotes, Fr. Daniel Chaplain & Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Daniel Dionesotes is the school's chaplain and serves in 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 a 4-credit graduation requirement, and every student must take one theology class each semester, which is eight semesters over four years (computed as four full-year equivalents). Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 PND Curriculum Guidepndhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-27-PND-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must take seven classes each semester and are required to take one theology class per semester.”
      Every student takes one theology class each semester.
      “Theology 4 Physical Education*, Health,”
      Theology is a 4-credit 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.
    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 handbook states that the principles of the Catholic faith must be fully integrated throughout the school's curricula, and the mission describes a Catholic, value-based curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. PND Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026pndhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PND-Student_Parent-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “must be fully integrated throughout the school’s curricula”
      The handbook states that Catholic faith principles must be fully integrated throughout the curricula.
      “founded on the principles of a Catholic, value-based curriculum”
      The school's mission describes a curriculum founded on Catholic principles.
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 (The faith page says each class has a yearly day of recollection, which covers grades 9 to 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each class has a yearly Day of Recollection”
      Each class has a yearly day of recollection.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus ministry staff named: Fr. Daniel Dionesotes (Chaplain & Campus Ministry) and campus ministers Sr. Jude Andrew Link and Jack Conley, per the clubs page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Life at PND - PNDHSpndhs.org/religious-life-at-pnd · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Dionesotes, Fr. Daniel Chaplain & Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Daniel Dionesotes is the school's chaplain and serves in campus ministry.
    2. Clubs & Activities - PNDHSpndhs.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faculty Moderators: Fr. McShane, Chaplain, Sr. Jude Andrew Link, and Jack Conley, Campus Ministers.”
      Sr. Jude Andrew Link and Jack Conley are campus ministers; the clubs page also names a Fr. McShane as chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based groups listed: Lumen Christi, Teens for Life, and weekly campus ministry small groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lumen Christi is a group committed to illuminating our school with the Light of Christ”
      Lumen Christi is a student faith group at the school.
      “Teens For Life at Peoria Notre Dame High School takes on the challenge of educating and involving high school students on pro-life issues”
      Teens for Life is a pro-life student group.
      “A wide variety of weekly small groups are available to our students throughout the year.”
      Weekly small groups led by faculty members are available to students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass is listed on each weekday during the school day (advisory time or 7:25 AM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: A Advisory (Tue, Wed, Thu) / 7:25 AM (Mon, Fri)”
      Daily Mass is listed for each weekday, in advisory time or at 7:25 AM.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 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 (The Christian Service Program requires 100 hours of service before graduation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program - PNDHSpndhs.org/christian-service-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Peoria Notre Dame High School students are required to complete 100 hours of service prior to graduation.”
      Students must complete 100 hours of service before graduation.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNo (The theology course list in the 2026-27 curriculum guide is complete and contains no course on Catholic Social Teaching, and no theology course description names it.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 PND Curriculum Guidepndhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-27-PND-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Courses”
      The official theology course list (grades 9 to 12: Scripture, Christ, Paschal Mystery, Church, Church History, Sacraments, Morality and film) contains no Catholic Social Teaching course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Teens for Life is a pro-life student group that takes part in March for Life, and over 100 students attend the March for Life each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Teens For Life at Peoria Notre Dame High School takes on the challenge of educating and involving high school students on pro-life issues”
      Teens for Life is a pro-life student group.
      “Each year, over 100 PND students travel to join hundreds of thousands of young people from across the country”
      Over 100 students travel to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Christian Service Program is based on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, and the Easterseals Club volunteers with a local chapter.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service Program - PNDHSpndhs.org/christian-service-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Christian Service Program is based on the Corporal Works and the Spiritual Works of Mercy.”
      The Christian Service Program is based on the works of mercy.
    2. Clubs & Activities - PNDHSpndhs.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Easterseals Club volunteers at the local chapter of Easter Seals”
      The Easterseals Club volunteers with the local Easter Seals chapter.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass, weekly confession and weekly adoration are listed on the school's faith page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: A Advisory (Tue, Wed, Thu) / 7:25 AM (Mon, Fri)”
      Daily Mass is listed for each weekday, in advisory time or at 7:25 AM.
      “Confession: B Advisory (Wed, Thu)”
      Confession is offered on Wednesday and Thursday during B Advisory.
      “Adoration: 8AM-3PM (Wed, Thu)”
      Adoration is offered from 8 AM to 3 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Theology is required every semester, and the school has a named chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 PND Curriculum Guidepndhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-27-PND-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must take seven classes each semester and are required to take one theology class per semester.”
      Every student takes one theology class each semester.
    2. Religious Life at PND - PNDHSpndhs.org/religious-life-at-pnd · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Dionesotes, Fr. Daniel Chaplain & Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Daniel Dionesotes is the school's chaplain and serves in campus ministry.
  • The Christian Service Program requires 100 hours of service and is based on the works of mercy.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program - PNDHSpndhs.org/christian-service-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Peoria Notre Dame High School students are required to complete 100 hours of service prior to graduation.”
      Students must complete 100 hours of service before graduation.
      “The Christian Service Program is based on the Corporal Works and the Spiritual Works of Mercy.”
      The Christian Service Program is based on the works of mercy.

Concerns

  • The theology course list does not include a Catholic Social Teaching course.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 PND Curriculum Guidepndhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-27-PND-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Courses”
      The official theology course list (grades 9 to 12: Scripture, Christ, Paschal Mystery, Church, Church History, Sacraments, Morality and film) contains no Catholic Social Teaching course.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Peoria Notre Dame High School

  • Address: 5105 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614
  • Location: On campus

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Source: pndhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, pndhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

  • March for Life tripOff campus
    Annual, January
    Over 100 students travel to Washington, D.C. each year for the March for Life.
    pndhs.org
  • Christian Service Program
    Required service projects based on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, with 100 hours required before graduation.
    pndhs.org

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry small groups
    Weekly; typically before school or during advisory
    Weekly faith small groups led by a faculty member, covering faith and life themes.
    pndhs.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Lumen Christi
    Student group committed to illuminating the school with the Light of Christ through prayer, Confession and the Eucharist. Members apply through Campus Ministry.
    pndhs.org
  • Teens for Life
    Bi-monthly meetings
    Pro-life student group that takes part in 40 Days for Life, March for Life, Life Chain and school events.
    pndhs.org

Retreats 1

  • Class day of recollection
    Yearly for each class
    A day away for each class to grow in faith and relationship with Christ; the handbook allows it on or off campus.
    pndhs.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. Faith - PNDHSpndhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass: A Advisory (Tue, Wed, Thu) / 7:25 AM (Mon, Fri)”
    Daily Mass is listed for each weekday, in advisory time or at 7:25 AM.
    “Daily Mass: A Advisory (Tue, Wed, Thu) / 7:25 AM (Mon, Fri)”
    Daily Mass is listed for each weekday, in advisory time or at 7:25 AM.
  2. Religious Life at PND - PNDHSpndhs.org/religious-life-at-pnd · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Dionesotes, Fr. Daniel Chaplain & Campus Ministry”
    Fr. Daniel Dionesotes is the school's chaplain and serves in campus ministry.
  3. About Us - PNDHSpndhs.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5105 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614”
    The school is at 5105 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614.

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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.
56 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.81%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12 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
DioceseDiocese of Peoria, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)480
Students in grades 9–12480
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges81%
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 Peoria

The Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Peoria Notre Dame High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Peoria Notre Dame High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Peoria. Its sponsor is Diocese of Peoria.
What is Peoria Notre Dame High School’s Compass Score?
81 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Peoria Notre Dame High School?
Mass is listed at School. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Peoria Notre Dame High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Peoria Notre Dame High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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