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Regina Catholic Education Center Junior/Senior High

  • LocationIowa City, IA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 400 students
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Regina Catholic Education Center Jr/Sr High is a Catholic junior and senior high school in Iowa City, Iowa. The 2026-27 school schedule lists a Mass for grades 7-12 most Wednesdays and first-Friday adoration in the chapel. Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12, and each student takes one class retreat a year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday2:15 PMHS Gym · Grades 7-12, 2026-27 school year, most Wednesdays. Some Wednesdays are prayer services.

Confession 1

  • Wednesday9:00 AMHS Gym · Reconciliation Prayer Services in December and March for grades 7-12.

Adoration 1

  • Friday8:15 AMChapel · First Friday of the month, K-12, 2026-27 school year.

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. Mass & Prayer Service Schedule (2026-27) | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ8vH_U6NC-z3_0Y-lMHAovF18n5tlN8cXv-KL4Ocj8Axwr7Sr6bM4GtIhnNg0tl_x0sXtfLVitjXW/pubhtml/sheet?headers=false&gid=383598719 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Wednesday | 10/14/2026 | 2:15 PM | 7-12 | Mass | HS Gym | 9 - Welter | Fr. Belger”
    The 2026-27 school schedule lists a Mass for grades 7-12 in the high school gym on Wednesdays at 2:15 PM.
    “Friday | 11/6/2026 | 8:15 AM | K-12 | Adoration | Chapel”
    The schedule lists adoration in the chapel at 8:15 AM on first Fridays (K-12).
    “Wednesday | 12/9/2026 | 9:00 AM | 7-12 | Reconciliation Prayer Service | HS Gym”
    The schedule lists a Reconciliation Prayer Service for grades 7-12 in December.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Regina Catholic Education Center Junior/Senior High, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Marys Church: 1.5 mi1Newman Catholic Student Center: 1.6 mi2St. Patrick Catholic Church: 1.7 mi3Regina Campus Ministry: 0.1 miRegina Catholic Education Center Junior/Senior High (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Marys Church — 1.5 mi · East Jefferson Street, Iowa City
  2. Newman Catholic Student Center — 1.6 mi
  3. St. Patrick Catholic Church — 1.7 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.

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

79 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 Mass for grades 7-12 is on the 2026-27 schedule most Wednesdays. Some Wednesdays are prayer services instead.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Mass & Prayer Service Schedule (2026-27) | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ8vH_U6NC-z3_0Y-lMHAovF18n5tlN8cXv-KL4Ocj8Axwr7Sr6bM4GtIhnNg0tl_x0sXtfLVitjXW/pubhtml/sheet?headers=false&gid=383598719 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday | 10/14/2026 | 2:15 PM | 7-12 | Mass | HS Gym | 9 - Welter | Fr. Belger”
      The 2026-27 school schedule lists a Mass for grades 7-12 in the high school gym on Wednesdays at 2:15 PM.
    2. Course Description Guide 2026-2027 | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/document/d/18gyNFhjwhQpJsktUTDcjI9_KbkbJ3FSZvRGARWf_t7Q/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “assist with the organization of teams to set up and run weekly Wednesday afternoon Masses.”
      The school runs weekly Wednesday afternoon Masses.
    3. High School Faith | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/high-school-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through weekly Mass, the junior senior high students gather to celebrate the liturgy.”
      Junior and senior high students gather for weekly Mass.
  • 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 (Reconciliation Prayer Services are scheduled in December and March (Advent and Lent). Recorded at the level the schedule supports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Prayer Service Schedule (2026-27) | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ8vH_U6NC-z3_0Y-lMHAovF18n5tlN8cXv-KL4Ocj8Axwr7Sr6bM4GtIhnNg0tl_x0sXtfLVitjXW/pubhtml/sheet?headers=false&gid=383598719 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday | 12/9/2026 | 9:00 AM | 7-12 | Reconciliation Prayer Service | HS Gym”
      The schedule lists a Reconciliation Prayer Service for grades 7-12 in December.
      “3/24/2027 | 9:00 AM | 7-12 | Reconciliation Prayer Service | HS Gym”
      The schedule lists a Reconciliation Prayer Service for grades 7-12 in March (Lent).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is offered in the chapel on the first Friday of each month.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Prayer Service Schedule (2026-27) | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ8vH_U6NC-z3_0Y-lMHAovF18n5tlN8cXv-KL4Ocj8Axwr7Sr6bM4GtIhnNg0tl_x0sXtfLVitjXW/pubhtml/sheet?headers=false&gid=383598719 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Friday | 11/6/2026 | 8:15 AM | K-12 | Adoration | Chapel”
      The schedule lists adoration in the chapel at 8:15 AM on first Fridays (K-12).
    2. High School Faith | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/high-school-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in the junior and senior high school are able to participate in the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in our chapel on the first Friday of the month.”
      Junior and senior high students may attend adoration in the chapel on the first Friday of each month.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published. The schedule lists priests from partner parishes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Prayer Service Schedule (2026-27) | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ8vH_U6NC-z3_0Y-lMHAovF18n5tlN8cXv-KL4Ocj8Axwr7Sr6bM4GtIhnNg0tl_x0sXtfLVitjXW/pubhtml/sheet?headers=false&gid=383598719 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday | 10/14/2026 | 2:15 PM | 7-12 | Mass | HS Gym | 9 - Welter | Fr. Belger”
      The 2026-27 school schedule lists a Mass for grades 7-12 in the high school gym on Wednesdays at 2:15 PM.
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 (Theology 9, 10, 11 and 12 are each required at 1.0 credit; theology is taken in each of the four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Description Guide 2026-2027 | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/document/d/18gyNFhjwhQpJsktUTDcjI9_KbkbJ3FSZvRGARWf_t7Q/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “COURSE TITLE: Theology 9 REQUIRED ALL YEAR GRADE: 9”
      Theology 9 is a required course for all students in grade 9.
      “Theology 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 each”
      Theology in grades 9 through 12 is required, 1.0 credit each.
      “Each student at Regina must be enrolled in theology class.”
      Every student must take a theology class.
  • 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.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each student is required to take one class retreat a year. Kairos is offered for juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Faith | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/high-school-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to participate in one class retreat a year.”
      Each student takes one class retreat a year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed on the high school staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Staff | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/high-school-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister, 9 & 12 Theology”
      Shelly Conlon is listed as campus minister.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (A Monday morning Liturgy of the Hours is held, and adoration is offered in the chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Description Guide 2026-2027 | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/document/d/18gyNFhjwhQpJsktUTDcjI9_KbkbJ3FSZvRGARWf_t7Q/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “facilitate the Monday morning Liturgy of the Hours by speaking to VIA & Theology classes”
      A Monday morning Liturgy of the Hours is held.
    2. High School Faith | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/high-school-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in the junior and senior high school are able to participate in the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in our chapel on the first Friday of the month.”
      Junior and senior high students may attend adoration in the chapel on the first Friday of each month.
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 (The Pro-Life Club is listed, and students raise money for local pro-life groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club”
      A Pro-Life Club is listed among the school's clubs.
    2. Volunteer Opportunities | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/student-volunteer-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We sort cans, bottles and glass and donate the money to local pro-life groups.”
      Students collect cans and bottles and donate the money to local pro-life groups.
  • 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 follows Catholic social teaching and runs service projects with the Catholic Worker House and area churches.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Faith | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/high-school-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We integrate and practice the methods in accordance to Catholic social teaching to help students prepare for missions throughout the world.”
      The Christian Service program follows Catholic social teaching and prepares students for missions.
      “Regina has partnered with area churches and the Catholic Worker House to strengthen its bond to the community.”
      The school partners with area churches and the Catholic Worker House on service projects.

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

Strengths

  • A Mass for grades 7-12 is on the 2026-27 schedule most Wednesdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Prayer Service Schedule (2026-27) | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ8vH_U6NC-z3_0Y-lMHAovF18n5tlN8cXv-KL4Ocj8Axwr7Sr6bM4GtIhnNg0tl_x0sXtfLVitjXW/pubhtml/sheet?headers=false&gid=383598719 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday | 10/14/2026 | 2:15 PM | 7-12 | Mass | HS Gym | 9 - Welter | Fr. Belger”
      The 2026-27 school schedule lists a Mass for grades 7-12 in the high school gym on Wednesdays at 2:15 PM.
  • Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Description Guide 2026-2027 | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/document/d/18gyNFhjwhQpJsktUTDcjI9_KbkbJ3FSZvRGARWf_t7Q/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 each”
      Theology in grades 9 through 12 is required, 1.0 credit each.
  • Each student takes one class retreat a year.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Faith | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/high-school-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to participate in one class retreat a year.”
      Each student takes one class retreat a year.
  • The Pro-Life Club is listed, and students raise money for local pro-life groups.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club”
      A Pro-Life Club is listed among the school's clubs.
    2. Volunteer Opportunities | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/student-volunteer-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We sort cans, bottles and glass and donate the money to local pro-life groups.”
      Students collect cans and bottles and donate the money to local pro-life groups.

Concerns

  • The published Mass schedule is weekly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Prayer Service Schedule (2026-27) | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ8vH_U6NC-z3_0Y-lMHAovF18n5tlN8cXv-KL4Ocj8Axwr7Sr6bM4GtIhnNg0tl_x0sXtfLVitjXW/pubhtml/sheet?headers=false&gid=383598719 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday | 10/14/2026 | 2:15 PM | 7-12 | Mass | HS Gym | 9 - Welter | Fr. Belger”
      The 2026-27 school schedule lists a Mass for grades 7-12 in the high school gym on Wednesdays at 2:15 PM.
  • The published Masses are led by priests from partner parishes.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Prayer Service Schedule (2026-27) | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ8vH_U6NC-z3_0Y-lMHAovF18n5tlN8cXv-KL4Ocj8Axwr7Sr6bM4GtIhnNg0tl_x0sXtfLVitjXW/pubhtml/sheet?headers=false&gid=383598719 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday | 10/14/2026 | 2:15 PM | 7-12 | Mass | HS Gym | 9 - Welter | Fr. Belger”
      The 2026-27 school schedule lists a Mass for grades 7-12 in the high school gym on Wednesdays at 2:15 PM.

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Campus ministry home

Regina Campus Ministry

  • Address: 2150 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, high school gym (Wednesday Masses)

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Source: regina.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, regina.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, docs.google.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Wednesday school MassOn campus
    Wednesdays, 2:15 PM
    Mass for grades 7-12 in the high school gym; some Wednesdays are prayer services instead.
    docs.google.com, docs.google.com
  • First-Friday adorationOn campus
    First Friday of the month, 8:15 AM
    Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel.
    docs.google.com, regina.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro-Life Club
    A student club listed on the school's clubs page.
    regina.org

Retreats 2

  • Kairos retreat
    Once a year
    A four-day, three-night retreat for juniors and seniors.
    regina.org, regina.org
  • Class retreats
    One a year for each student
    Each student takes part in one class retreat a year.
    regina.org

Service 2

  • Christian Service program
    An organized service program that follows Catholic social teaching.
    regina.org
  • Regina Christmas Basket
    A senior service project that helps families in the community at Christmas.
    regina.org, regina.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. High School Faith | Regina Catholic Schoolsregina.org/high-school-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Provides opportunities for our students to experience the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist, to experience His healing power in the sacrament of Reconciliation”
    Campus Ministry offers opportunities for students to experience the Eucharist and Reconciliation.
    “Through weekly Mass, the junior senior high students gather to celebrate the liturgy.”
    Junior and senior high students gather for weekly Mass.
    “Provides opportunities for our students to experience the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist, to experience His healing power in the sacrament of Reconciliation”
    Campus Ministry offers opportunities for students to experience the Eucharist and Reconciliation.
  2. Regina Catholic Schools | Homeregina.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2150 Rochester Ave Iowa City, IA 52245”
    The school's address is 2150 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245.
  3. Mass & Prayer Service Schedule (2026-27) | Regina Catholic Schoolsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ8vH_U6NC-z3_0Y-lMHAovF18n5tlN8cXv-KL4Ocj8Axwr7Sr6bM4GtIhnNg0tl_x0sXtfLVitjXW/pubhtml/sheet?headers=false&gid=383598719 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Wednesday | 10/14/2026 | 2:15 PM | 7-12 | Mass | HS Gym | 9 - Welter | Fr. Belger”
    The 2026-27 school schedule lists a Mass for grades 7-12 in the high school gym on Wednesdays at 2:15 PM.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
80 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.15.6 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
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)400
Students in grades 9–12230
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.6 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

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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Questions families ask

Is Regina Catholic Education Center Junior/Senior High a Catholic high school?
Yes. Regina Catholic Education Center Junior/Senior High is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Davenport.
Where is Mass celebrated at Regina Catholic Education Center Junior/Senior High?
Mass is listed at HS Gym. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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