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Catholic high school

Regina Dominican High School

  • LocationWilmette, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 200 students

All-female

Official website

Regina Dominican High School is an all-girls Catholic school in Wilmette, Illinois, founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters and sponsored by Dominican Veritas Ministries. Its campus ministry follows the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and service, and the school says it welcomes students of all faiths. Each grade attends a retreat, students complete 15 hours of service each year (60 hours over four years), and the senior class holds a Mass for its class rings.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Regina Dominican High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Joseph's Catholic Church: 1.2 mi1Faith, Hope and Charity Church: 1.5 mi2Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church: 2.2 mi3Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 2.2 mi4St. Philip Church: 2.6 mi5Saint Athanasius Roman Catholic Church: 2.7 mi6Campus Ministry at Regina Dominican: 0.1 miRegina Dominican High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph's Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1747 Lake Avenue, Wilmette
  2. Faith, Hope and Charity Church — 1.5 mi · 191 Linden Street, Winnetka
  3. Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 3968 Lyons Street, Skokie
  4. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 524 9th Street, Wilmette
  5. St. Philip Church — 2.6 mi
  6. Saint Athanasius Roman Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 1615 Lincoln Street, Evanston

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.

  • 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 names a Senior Ring Day Mass each year for the senior class.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditions | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Senior Ring Day Mass is a beloved tradition that celebrates the journey of our seniors as they step into their final year as Panthers. During this special liturgy, seniors receive a blessing over their class rings”
      A Mass is held each year for seniors on Ring Day.
  • 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 Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Traditions | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Senior Ring Day Mass is a beloved tradition that celebrates the journey of our seniors as they step into their final year as Panthers. During this special liturgy, seniors receive a blessing over their class rings”
      A Mass is held each year for seniors on Ring Day.
    2. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “For more information about the retreat program, please contact Dr. Meghan Toomey at mtoomey@rdpanthers.org.”
      Dr. Meghan Toomey is the contact for the retreat program.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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

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 school offers a retreat for each grade: a Freshman Retreat, a Sophomore Retreat, Kairos retreats for Juniors, and a Senior retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every year, students attend a retreat designed specifically for their grade level in collaboration with the Theology Department and Campus Ministry.”
      Every grade attends a retreat each year.
      “A cornerstone of our Ministry, Faith, and Service commitments, we offer a retreat for each grade to build deeper relationships with their peers, reflect on their spirituality, and engage in service activities.”
      The school offers a retreat for each grade.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One student group is named: the Dominican Preachers, a student leadership group in campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Dominican Preachers are students who are interested in taking a leadership role in Campus Ministry and faith formation. These students lead the Regina Dominican community by helping to plan daily prayer, liturgical celebrations, and service projects.”
      Dominican Preachers, a student leadership group, help plan daily prayer, liturgical celebrations and service projects.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Dominican Preachers help plan daily prayer as well as liturgical celebrations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Dominican Preachers are students who are interested in taking a leadership role in Campus Ministry and faith formation. These students lead the Regina Dominican community by helping to plan daily prayer, liturgical celebrations, and service projects.”
      Dominican Preachers, a student leadership group, help plan daily prayer, liturgical celebrations and service projects.
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 (Service requirement is 15 hours per grade, which is 60 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Freshman: 15 hours (5 hours must be outside Regina) Sophomore: 15 hours (5 hours must be outside Regina) Junior: 15 hours (10 hours must be outside Regina) Senior: 15 hours (10 hours must be outside Regina)”
      The service requirement is 15 hours in each of the four grades.
  • 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 (The required service program has students serving communities beyond the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students serve both the Regina community and communities beyond, extending learning beyond the classroom.”
      Students serve communities beyond the school as part of the service program.

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

Strengths

  • Every grade attends a retreat each year, built around the four Dominican pillars.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every year, students attend a retreat designed specifically for their grade level in collaboration with the Theology Department and Campus Ministry.”
      Every grade attends a retreat each year.
      “A cornerstone of our Ministry, Faith, and Service commitments, we offer a retreat for each grade to build deeper relationships with their peers, reflect on their spirituality, and engage in service activities.”
      The school offers a retreat for each grade.
  • Students complete 15 hours of required service each grade, 60 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Freshman: 15 hours (5 hours must be outside Regina) Sophomore: 15 hours (5 hours must be outside Regina) Junior: 15 hours (10 hours must be outside Regina) Senior: 15 hours (10 hours must be outside Regina)”
      The service requirement is 15 hours in each of the four grades.
  • A student leadership group, the Dominican Preachers, helps plan daily prayer and liturgical celebrations.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Dominican Preachers are students who are interested in taking a leadership role in Campus Ministry and faith formation. These students lead the Regina Dominican community by helping to plan daily prayer, liturgical celebrations, and service projects.”
      Dominican Preachers, a student leadership group, help plan daily prayer, liturgical celebrations and service projects.
  • The senior class holds an annual Mass for the blessing of class rings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditions | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Senior Ring Day Mass is a beloved tradition that celebrates the journey of our seniors as they step into their final year as Panthers. During this special liturgy, seniors receive a blessing over their class rings”
      A Mass is held each year for seniors on Ring Day.

Concerns

  • The published pages show no Mass schedule, daily Mass, confession times or Eucharistic adoration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditions | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Senior Ring Day Mass is a beloved tradition that celebrates the journey of our seniors as they step into their final year as Panthers. During this special liturgy, seniors receive a blessing over their class rings”
      A Mass is held each year for seniors on Ring Day.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry at Regina Dominican

  • Address: 701 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Clubs and groups 1

  • Dominican Preachers
    Student leadership group that helps plan daily prayer, liturgical celebrations and service projects.
    rdpanthers.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Senior Ring Day Mass
    Annual Mass for seniors at which class rings are blessed.
    rdpanthers.org

Retreats 4

  • Freshman Retreat
    Late August, the weekend after the first week of school
    Overnight retreat focused on building community.
    rdpanthers.org, rdpanthers.org
  • Sophomore Retreat
    Second week of February
    One-night retreat on finding the sacred in ordinary life and relationships; includes a service activity.
    rdpanthers.org, rdpanthers.org
  • Kairos retreats for Juniors
    Third week of November, and the week before Holy Week
    Two three-day Kairos retreats for Juniors.
    rdpanthers.org, rdpanthers.org
  • In-HER-mission (Senior Retreat)
    Last weekend in September
    Three-day overnight retreat in which seniors create a personal mission statement.
    rdpanthers.org, rdpanthers.org

Service 1

  • Service Ministry Program
    Required service of 15 hours per grade, serving the Regina community and communities beyond.
    rdpanthers.org, rdpanthers.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 (2)
  1. Faith & Service | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Campus Ministry at Regina Dominican is grounded in Dominican spirituality and charism as inherited from the founders of the school, the Adrian Dominican Sisters.”
    Campus Ministry is grounded in Dominican spirituality inherited from the Adrian Dominican Sisters.
    “Campus Ministry at Regina Dominican is grounded in Dominican spirituality and charism as inherited from the founders of the school, the Adrian Dominican Sisters.”
    Campus Ministry is grounded in Dominican spirituality inherited from the Adrian Dominican Sisters.
  2. About | Regina Dominican High Schoolrdpanthers.org/about · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Contact 701 Locust Road Wilmette IL 60091 847-256-7660”
    The school is at 701 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091.

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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.
89 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.94%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.8 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 Chicago, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)200
Students in grades 9–12200
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio7.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges94%
SettingSuburb

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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