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Catholic high school

Prince of Peace Catholic School

  • LocationClinton, IA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 214 students
Official website

Prince of Peace Catholic School in Clinton, Iowa, serves students from preschool through grade 12 and is run in connection with Prince of Peace Parish. Its 2026-27 parent and student handbook prints a weekly school Mass schedule for grades 6-12, requires four years of religion courses and 10 service hours per quarter for high school students, and lists a campus minister and a director of religious education and campus ministry.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Prince of Peace Catholic School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miPrince of Peace Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Catholic Church: 1.8 mi2Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church: 2.6 mi3Prince of Peace Campus Ministry (Religious Education): 0.0 miPrince of Peace Catholic School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Prince of Peace Catholic Church — 0.0 mi
  2. Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1105 Lametta Wynn Drive, Clinton
  3. Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church — 2.6 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The 2026-27 handbook prints a weekly Mass period for grades 6-12, and it lists 'All School Mass' among school-day events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/_files/ugd/58c926_1d08ff63226f4d81a47f6a54d42d2edb.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Schedule”
      The 2026-27 handbook prints a weekly Mass schedule for grades 6-12 (Mass 8:00-8:40 in the printed table).
      “Examples would be Service Day or All School Mass.”
      The school's handbook lists All School Mass among school-day activities.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A weekly school Mass is published. The faculty page lists a parochial vicar and a pastor without naming either as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/_files/ugd/58c926_1d08ff63226f4d81a47f6a54d42d2edb.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Schedule”
      The 2026-27 handbook prints a weekly Mass schedule for grades 6-12 (Mass 8:00-8:40 in the printed table).
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 (Religion I through IV are listed at two semesters each (8 semesters, computed as four full-year equivalents), and the graduation requirements list 4 units of religion. Religion I to IV are listed as a sequence; theology appears to be taken in each high school grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/_files/ugd/58c926_1d08ff63226f4d81a47f6a54d42d2edb.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “RELIGION (8 semesters required)”
      Religion I through Religion IV are required, two semesters each.
      “4 units Religion”
      Graduation requires 4 units of religion.
  • 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.
  • 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.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry roles are listed: the director of religious education and campus ministry, and a campus minister. The pastor and parochial vicar are not counted as campus ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Brenda Bertram Director of Religious Education/Campus Ministry”
      Brenda Bertram is the director of religious education and campus ministry.
      “Juliana Mace Campus Minister/6th Grade Religion Teacher”
      Juliana Mace is a campus minister and sixth-grade religion teacher.
  • 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.
  • 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 (High school students must complete 10 service hours per quarter, which is 40 hours per school year and about 160 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/_files/ugd/58c926_1d08ff63226f4d81a47f6a54d42d2edb.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High school students are responsible for completing 10 service hours per quarter.”
      High school students must complete 10 service hours per quarter.
  • 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 (Annual service days for grades 6-12 as outreach to the community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/_files/ugd/58c926_1d08ff63226f4d81a47f6a54d42d2edb.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students in grades 6-12 are expected to participate in annual service days as outreach to our community.”
      Students in grades 6-12 take part in annual service days as outreach to the community.

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

Strengths

  • Four years of religion are required (Religion I through IV), and graduation requires 4 units of religion.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/_files/ugd/58c926_1d08ff63226f4d81a47f6a54d42d2edb.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “RELIGION (8 semesters required)”
      Religion I through Religion IV are required, two semesters each.
      “4 units Religion”
      Graduation requires 4 units of religion.
  • High school students must complete 10 service hours per quarter, which is about 40 hours a year.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/_files/ugd/58c926_1d08ff63226f4d81a47f6a54d42d2edb.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High school students are responsible for completing 10 service hours per quarter.”
      High school students must complete 10 service hours per quarter.
  • A weekly school Mass period is printed in the 2026-27 handbook for grades 6-12.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/_files/ugd/58c926_1d08ff63226f4d81a47f6a54d42d2edb.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Schedule”
      The 2026-27 handbook prints a weekly Mass schedule for grades 6-12 (Mass 8:00-8:40 in the printed table).
      “Examples would be Service Day or All School Mass.”
      The school's handbook lists All School Mass among school-day activities.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Prince of Peace Campus Ministry (Religious Education)

  • Address: 312 South 4th Street, Clinton, IA, 52732-4421
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: prince.pvt.k12.ia.us, verified Oct. 13, 2026, prince.pvt.k12.ia.us, verified Oct. 13, 2026, davenportdiocese.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Mass
    Weekly Mass period in the school day (day of week not stated)
    The 2026-27 handbook prints a weekly Mass schedule for grades 6-12 and lists All School Mass among school-day events.
    prince.pvt.k12.ia.us, prince.pvt.k12.ia.us

Service 1

  • Annual service days (grades 6-12)
    Students in grades 6-12 take part in annual service days as outreach to the community.
    prince.pvt.k12.ia.us

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 (2)
  1. Faculty & Staff | Prince of Peace Catholic Schoolprince.pvt.k12.ia.us/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Brenda Bertram Director of Religious Education/Campus Ministry”
    Brenda Bertram is the director of religious education and campus ministry.
    “Juliana Mace Campus Minister/6th Grade Religion Teacher”
    Juliana Mace is a campus minister and sixth-grade religion teacher.
    “Brenda Bertram Director of Religious Education/Campus Ministry”
    Brenda Bertram is the director of religious education and campus ministry.
    “Juliana Mace Campus Minister/6th Grade Religion Teacher”
    Juliana Mace is a campus minister and sixth-grade religion teacher.
  2. Schools Finder | Diocese of Davenportdavenportdiocese.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “312 South 4th Street, Clinton, IA, 52732-4421”
    The diocese's school finder lists the school at 312 South 4th Street, Clinton, Iowa.

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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.20%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.5 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 Davenport, IA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)214
Students in grades 9–1251
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges20%
SettingTown

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 Davenport

The Most Reverend Dennis G. Walsh, Bishop of Davenport

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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