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Reitz Memorial High School

  • LocationEvansville, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 603 students
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Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville, Indiana, has an on-campus chapel where adoration and prayer take place weekly, and all-school Masses are celebrated in the auditorium. The theology department requires one credit of theology in each of grades 9 through 12, and students must serve at least 10 hours per year. The school lists a Campus Ministry Club, Eucharistic Adoration and Teens for Life among its clubs.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Reitz Memorial High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Benedict Cathedral: 0.2 mi1St. John the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.1 mi2St. Joseph Church: 1.3 mi3Holy Spirit Catholic Church: 1.3 mi4Saints Mary & John Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 2.3 mi6Reitz Memorial Chapel and Campus Ministry: 0.1 miReitz Memorial High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Benedict Cathedral — 0.2 mi · 1328 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville
  2. St. John the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  3. St. Joseph Church — 1.3 mi
  4. Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1800 South Lodge Avenue, Evansville
  5. Saints Mary & John Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 613 Cherry Street, Evansville
  6. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.3 mi · 704 North 1st Avenue, Evansville

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

54 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 spiritual life page confirms all-school Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During all-school Mass, students, faculty and staff gather together.”
      All-school Masses are held. No frequency is stated.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The spiritual life page says adoration and prayer take place weekly in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While Adoration and prayer take place weekly in our chapel, Masses are celebrated in our Auditorium.”
      Adoration and prayer take place weekly in the chapel, and Masses are celebrated in the auditorium.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are celebrated, and the school names Fr. Chris Forler as its priest delegate. This is recorded as parttime.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Priest Delegate Fr. Chris Forler”
      Fr. Chris Forler is the school's priest delegate.
    2. Spiritual Life | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While Adoration and prayer take place weekly in our chapel, Masses are celebrated in our Auditorium.”
      Adoration and prayer take place weekly in the chapel, and Masses are celebrated in the auditorium.
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 (The 2026-2027 course guide lists a one-credit theology course as a Memorial graduation requirement in each of grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Each one-credit course is a full-year equivalent; the total is four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026/2027 Course Description Guide | Reitz Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/_files/ugd/942f2b_264413452d8b4e0380c6fab8d9069696.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One Credit, Grade 9 Memorial Graduation Requirement”
      A one-credit theology course is a Memorial graduation requirement in grade 9.
      “One Credit, Grade 10 Memorial Graduation Requirement”
      A one-credit theology course is a Memorial graduation requirement in grade 10.
      “One Credit, Grade 11 Memorial Graduation Requirement”
      A one-credit theology course is a Memorial graduation requirement in grade 11.
      “One Credit, Grade 12 Memorial Graduation Requirement”
      A one-credit theology course is a Memorial graduation requirement in grade 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 (Catholic Apologetics is listed among the theology courses. Catholic Morality is also a required theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Apologetics”
      Catholic Apologetics is offered as a theology course.
  • 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 academics page states that academics are designed to inspire spiritual reflection and build character and integrity.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our academics are intentionally designed to develop student intellect, inspire spiritual reflection, and build character and integrity”
      The school's academics are designed to inspire spiritual reflection and build character and integrity.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

84 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Campus Ministry offers retreat opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry programs that include liturgical celebrations, community service, and retreat opportunities”
      Campus Ministry offers retreat opportunities, without stating which grades.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are listed: the priest delegate, Fr. Chris Forler, and the Director of Mission Integration, Mr. Kevin Gries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Priest Delegate Fr. Chris Forler”
      Fr. Chris Forler is the school's priest delegate.
      “Director of Mission Integration Mr. Kevin Gries”
      Mr. Kevin Gries is the Director of Mission Integration.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Three faith-based groups are listed among the school's clubs: Campus Ministry Club, Eucharistic Adoration and Teens for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Club Eucharistic Adoration”
      Campus Ministry Club and Eucharistic Adoration are listed among the school's clubs.
      “Teens for Life”
      Teens for Life is listed among the school's service clubs.
  • 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.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 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 (Students must serve a minimum of 10 hours per year. Over four years, that is 40 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to serve a minimum of 10 hours per year.”
      Students must serve at least 10 hours per year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required grade 11 theology course, Catholic Morality, includes issues of social justice and peace.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026/2027 Course Description Guide | Reitz Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/_files/ugd/942f2b_264413452d8b4e0380c6fab8d9069696.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “forming a Christian conscience, issues of social justice and peace,”
      The required grade 11 theology course, Catholic Morality, covers issues of social justice and peace.
  • 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 listed among the school's service clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Teens for Life”
      Teens for Life is listed among the school's service clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school runs school-wide service days and partners with local food banks and homeless shelters.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “partnerships with local food banks and homeless shelters”
      Students may serve through school-wide service days and partnerships with local food banks and homeless shelters.
    2. Community Service | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to serve a minimum of 10 hours per year.”
      Students must serve at least 10 hours per year.

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

Strengths

  • Adoration and prayer take place weekly in the on-campus chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While Adoration and prayer take place weekly in our chapel, Masses are celebrated in our Auditorium.”
      Adoration and prayer take place weekly in the chapel, and Masses are celebrated in the auditorium.
  • Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12, and students must serve at least 10 hours per year.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026/2027 Course Description Guide | Reitz Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/_files/ugd/942f2b_264413452d8b4e0380c6fab8d9069696.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One Credit, Grade 9 Memorial Graduation Requirement”
      A one-credit theology course is a Memorial graduation requirement in grade 9.
      “One Credit, Grade 10 Memorial Graduation Requirement”
      A one-credit theology course is a Memorial graduation requirement in grade 10.
      “One Credit, Grade 11 Memorial Graduation Requirement”
      A one-credit theology course is a Memorial graduation requirement in grade 11.
      “One Credit, Grade 12 Memorial Graduation Requirement”
      A one-credit theology course is a Memorial graduation requirement in grade 12.
    2. Community Service | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to serve a minimum of 10 hours per year.”
      Students must serve at least 10 hours per year.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Reitz Memorial Chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1500 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry Club
    Faith-based student club listed among the school's clubs.
    reitzmemorial.org

Retreats 1

  • Campus Ministry retreat opportunities
    Retreat opportunities offered through Campus Ministry.
    reitzmemorial.org

Service 2

  • Teens for Life
    Pro-life student club listed among the school's service clubs.
    reitzmemorial.org
  • School-wide service days and community service
    School-wide service days and service through partnerships with local food banks and homeless shelters.
    reitzmemorial.org, reitzmemorial.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. Spiritual Life | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “While Adoration and prayer take place weekly in our chapel, Masses are celebrated in our Auditorium.”
    Adoration and prayer take place weekly in the chapel, and Masses are celebrated in the auditorium.
    “Reitz Memorial High School is proud to have a stunning, on-campus Chapel”
    The school has an on-campus chapel.
  2. Student Life | Memorial High Schoolreitzmemorial.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry programs that include liturgical celebrations, community service, and retreat opportunities”
    Campus Ministry offers retreat opportunities, without stating which grades.
  3. Memorial High School | Catholic High Schoolreitzmemorial.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1500 Lincoln Avenue Evansville, IN 47714”
    The school's address is 1500 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.

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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.
76 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.9 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 Evansville, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)603
Students in grades 9–12603
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 Evansville

The Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel, Bishop of Evansville

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Reitz Memorial High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Evansville.
What is Reitz Memorial High School’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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