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Catholic high school

Providence Academy

  • LocationPlymouth, MN
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 910 students
Official website

Providence Academy is a Catholic college-preparatory school in Plymouth, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Its Faith Life page describes a Mass every Friday, a class Mass each week, Eucharistic adoration every Friday after Mass, and all-school confession services in Advent and Lent. A full-time on-site chaplain is listed, and four full-year religion courses are required in grades 9 through 12. Service drives for local charities are listed.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday7:40 AMProvidence Academy · Excluding Holy Days of Obligation. Holy Days have all-school Masses.

Adoration 1

  • Friday7:40 AM–3:20 PMProvidence Academy · Follows the Friday Mass until Benediction after school at 3:20 pm.

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 Life | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Mass is offered every Friday at 7:40 am (excluding Holy Days of Obligation).”
    A Mass is offered each Friday at 7:40 am.
    “There is Eucharistic Adoration every Friday following Mass until Benediction after school at 3:20 pm.”
    Eucharistic adoration is held every Friday after Mass.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Providence Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Annes Catholic Church: 2.7 mi1Campus Ministry, Providence Academy: 0.1 miProvidence Academy (campus)N1 mi
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  1. Saint Annes Catholic Church — 2.7 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.

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

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (A school Mass is offered every Friday, and students attend Mass with their class once a week (one class each weekday, Monday through Thursday).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Mass is offered every Friday at 7:40 am (excluding Holy Days of Obligation).”
      A Mass is offered each Friday at 7:40 am.
      “students at Providence Academy attend Mass with their class once a week”
      Students attend Mass with their class once a week.
  • 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 (All-school confession services are held during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we provide all school confession services during Advent and Lent”
      All-school confession services are held in Advent and Lent.
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at various times throughout the week for our middle and upper school students”
      Confession is available at various times for middle and upper school students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration is held every Friday after Mass until Benediction at 3:20 pm.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There is Eucharistic Adoration every Friday following Mass until Benediction after school at 3:20 pm.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Friday after Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (A priest, Fr. Connor McGinnis, is listed as chaplain, and the student support page describes a full-time on-site chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Support | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/student-support · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spiritual support through campus ministry and NET, with a full-time on site Chaplain”
      The school lists a full-time on-site chaplain.
    2. Faculty & Staff | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. McGinnis joined Providence Academy in 2024 and serves as a chaplain and teacher.”
      Fr. McGinnis serves as a chaplain and teacher at the school.
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 (Four full-year religion courses are required, one in each of grades 9 through 12 (one credit each); theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 9 Introduction to the Creed Grade 10 Moral Theology Grade 11 Elements of the Christian Life Grade 12 Reason and Revelation”
      Four full-year religion courses are required, one in each grade 9 through 12.
  • 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 (A Philosophy elective is listed for grades 11 and 12 in the English department, and the required grade 12 religion course is Reason and Revelation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 11 Debate I-II, Philosophy, Journalism, College Reading*”
      A Philosophy elective is offered in grade 11.
      “Grade 9 Introduction to the Creed Grade 10 Moral Theology Grade 11 Elements of the Christian Life Grade 12 Reason and Revelation”
      Four full-year religion courses are required, one in each grade 9 through 12.
  • 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 faith and morals taught by the Catholic Church provide the foundation for the liberal arts and sciences.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Mission | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The faith and morals taught by the Catholic Church provide the foundation for time-honored training in the liberal arts and sciences.”
      The mission says Catholic faith and morals provide the foundation for the liberal arts and sciences.
    2. Faith Life | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our faith and relationship with Jesus is meant to permeate every aspect of our school”
      The school states that faith is meant to permeate every aspect of the school.
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 professional ministry staff are listed: the chaplain and a School Ministry sister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Connor McGinnis Chaplain”
      Fr. Connor McGinnis is listed as chaplain.
      “Sister Amelia School Ministry and Middle School Religion”
      Sister Amelia works in School Ministry.
  • 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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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 (Drives for Abria Pregnancy Resources are listed, and the school's statement of Catholic morality affirms the sanctity of human life from conception.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service and Stewardship | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/svc-stewardship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Diaper Drive for Abria Pregnancy Resources”
      A diaper drive benefits Abria Pregnancy Resources.
      “Baby Clothing and Supplies Drive for Abria Pregnancy Resources”
      A baby clothing and supplies drive benefits Abria Pregnancy Resources.
    2. Our Mission | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All human life is sacred in all stages from conception to natural death”
      The school's statement of Catholic morality affirms the sanctity of human life.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • A Mass is offered every Friday, and each class attends Mass once a week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Mass is offered every Friday at 7:40 am (excluding Holy Days of Obligation).”
      A Mass is offered each Friday at 7:40 am.
      “students at Providence Academy attend Mass with their class once a week”
      Students attend Mass with their class once a week.
  • Eucharistic adoration is held every Friday after Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There is Eucharistic Adoration every Friday following Mass until Benediction after school at 3:20 pm.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Friday after Mass.
  • A priest is listed as chaplain, and four full-year religion courses are required in grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Connor McGinnis Chaplain”
      Fr. Connor McGinnis is listed as chaplain.
    2. Upper School | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 9 Introduction to the Creed Grade 10 Moral Theology Grade 11 Elements of the Christian Life Grade 12 Reason and Revelation”
      Four full-year religion courses are required, one in each grade 9 through 12.
  • A philosophy elective is listed for grade 11, and the mission ties Catholic teaching to the liberal arts.
    Sources (2)
    1. Upper School | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 11 Debate I-II, Philosophy, Journalism, College Reading*”
      A Philosophy elective is offered in grade 11.
    2. Our Mission | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The faith and morals taught by the Catholic Church provide the foundation for time-honored training in the liberal arts and sciences.”
      The mission says Catholic faith and morals provide the foundation for the liberal arts and sciences.

Concerns

  • Confession is listed for Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we provide all school confession services during Advent and Lent”
      All-school confession services are held in Advent and Lent.
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at various times throughout the week for our middle and upper school students”
      Confession is available at various times for middle and upper school students.
  • The service page lists voluntary drives.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service and Stewardship | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/svc-stewardship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Providence Academy families and students of all ages have many wonderful opportunities throughout the school year to participate in the service others”
      Students and families have service opportunities throughout the year.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Providence Academy

  • Address: 15100 Schmidt Lake Road, Plymouth, MN
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Parent Bible Study
    Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:10 AM, fall and winter
    Scripture study for parents and grandparents of current and alumni students, led by an Upper School religion teacher.
    providenceacademy.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • All-school confession services
    Advent and Lent
    All-school confession services during Advent and Lent.
    providenceacademy.org
  • Friday school Mass and adoration
    Fridays, 7:40 AM Mass; adoration after Mass until 3:20 PM
    Weekly Mass followed by Eucharistic adoration until Benediction after school.
    providenceacademy.org, providenceacademy.org

Service 1

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. Student Support | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/student-support · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Spiritual support through campus ministry and NET, with a full-time on site Chaplain”
    The school lists a full-time on-site chaplain.
    “Spiritual support through campus ministry and NET, with a full-time on site Chaplain”
    The school lists a full-time on-site chaplain.
  2. Faith Life | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Through class retreats, weekly Mass, campus ministry, our religion classes”
    Class retreats are part of the school's faith life.
  3. Location/Campus | Providence Academyprovidenceacademy.org/location · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Providence Academy is located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road in Plymouth, MN.”
    The school is located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road in Plymouth, MN.

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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.
88 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.8 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 Saint Paul and Minneapolis, MN
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)910
Students in grades 9–12339
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Paul

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

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Yes. Providence Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Where is Mass celebrated at Providence Academy?
Mass is listed at Providence Academy. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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