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Roncalli Catholic High School

  • LocationOmaha, NE
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 338 students
Official website

Roncalli Catholic High School in Omaha, Nebraska, is a Catholic school of the Archdiocese of Omaha that follows the tradition of the Notre Dame Sisters and the Christian Brothers. Its campus ministry says it coordinates regular Eucharist celebrations during the school schedule, and retreats are mandatory for every grade. Four years of religion are required for graduation, and a Christian Service Assessment is required each semester.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Roncalli Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miMary Immaculate Catholic Church: 1.5 mi1Saint James Catholic Church: 2.5 mi2Roncalli Catholic Campus Ministry: 0.2 miRoncalli Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  2. Saint James Catholic Church — 2.5 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.

  • 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministry Programs | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To coordinate regular celebrations of the Eucharist during the school schedule as well as other prayer services and sacramental celebrations.”
      The campus ministry coordinates regular Eucharist celebrations during the school schedule, with prayer services.
    2. Retreats | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats are a part of our school curriculum, therefore retreats are mandatory for all of our students. Our retreats begin with Mass, followed by reflections, activities, and time for individual or small group prayer and reflections.”
      Retreats are mandatory for all students, and each begins with 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.
  • 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 (Masses are confirmed; the faculty page names a chaplain without identifying him as a priest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministry Programs | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To coordinate regular celebrations of the Eucharist during the school schedule as well as other prayer services and sacramental celebrations.”
      The campus ministry coordinates regular Eucharist celebrations during the school schedule, with prayer services.
    2. Faculty & Staff | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/our-school/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Stephen Hilgendorf Chaplain Religion”
      A staff member is listed with the title Chaplain.
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 (The graduation requirements list Religion as 16 credits (4 Years); theology is taken in every grade. Computed from the school's own year count.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Grading & Requirements | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/academics/grading-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion | 16 | (4 Years)”
      Religion is required for 16 credits over four years.
      “Graduation requirements for RCHS provide our students with a strong background in the core curriculum areas, along with broad study and experience in theology.”
      The graduation requirements include theology in the core.
  • 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 faculty member's title is Religion and Philosophy Teacher, which shows philosophy is taught.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion and Philosophy Teacher”
      A faculty member's title is Religion and Philosophy 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 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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats are mandatory for all students: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats are a part of our school curriculum, therefore retreats are mandatory for all of our students. Our retreats begin with Mass, followed by reflections, activities, and time for individual or small group prayer and reflections.”
      Retreats are mandatory for all students, and each begins with Mass.
      “Sophomore, Junior, and Senior retreats take place at a site off campus, and the Freshman retreat takes place at Roncalli Catholic.”
      Freshman retreat is held on campus; sophomore, junior and senior retreats are off campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two listed campus ministry staff: the chaplain and a member of the Campus Ministry Team.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/our-school/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Stephen Hilgendorf Chaplain Religion”
      A staff member is listed with the title Chaplain.
    2. Ministry | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Team”
      A Campus Ministry Team is listed on the ministry page.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Campus Ministry is listed among student clubs. Peer Ministry is also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities & Clubs | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/student-life/activities-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry Play Production Student Ambassadors Yearbook”
      Peer Ministry and Campus Ministry are among the listed student organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The campus ministry coordinates Eucharist celebrations and prayer services during the school schedule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry Programs | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To coordinate regular celebrations of the Eucharist during the school schedule as well as other prayer services and sacramental celebrations.”
      The campus ministry coordinates regular Eucharist celebrations during the school schedule, with prayer services.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (A Christian Service Assessment is required each semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry Programs | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Roncalli Catholic High School students are required to complete a Christian Service Assessment each semester.”
      Students must complete a Christian Service Assessment each semester.
  • 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 (Service trips and community service events are organized, and junior retreats include service at Omaha organizations.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Outreach | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we also organize other one-time, special project, community service events (like Habitat for Humanity and service trips) during the Summer.”
      Service trips and community service events are organized during the summer.
      “We usually have two Blood Drives per year, one in the Fall Semester and the other in the Spring Semester.”
      The school holds two blood drives a year.
    2. Retreats | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through time spent at numerous organizations in the Omaha area, juniors will have an opportunity to understand”
      Junior retreat includes service at Omaha organizations.

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

Strengths

  • Retreats are mandatory for every grade, and each retreat begins with Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats are a part of our school curriculum, therefore retreats are mandatory for all of our students. Our retreats begin with Mass, followed by reflections, activities, and time for individual or small group prayer and reflections.”
      Retreats are mandatory for all students, and each begins with Mass.
      “Sophomore, Junior, and Senior retreats take place at a site off campus, and the Freshman retreat takes place at Roncalli Catholic.”
      Freshman retreat is held on campus; sophomore, junior and senior retreats are off campus.
  • The campus ministry coordinates regular Eucharist celebrations during the school schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry Programs | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To coordinate regular celebrations of the Eucharist during the school schedule as well as other prayer services and sacramental celebrations.”
      The campus ministry coordinates regular Eucharist celebrations during the school schedule, with prayer services.
  • Religion is required for four years, and students complete a Christian Service Assessment each semester.
    Sources (2)
    1. Grading & Requirements | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/academics/grading-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion | 16 | (4 Years)”
      Religion is required for 16 credits over four years.
    2. Ministry Programs | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Roncalli Catholic High School students are required to complete a Christian Service Assessment each semester.”
      Students must complete a Christian Service Assessment each semester.

Concerns

  • Required service is an assessment each semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry Programs | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Roncalli Catholic High School students are required to complete a Christian Service Assessment each semester.”
      Students must complete a Christian Service Assessment each semester.

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Campus ministry home

Roncalli Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Address: 6401 Sorensen Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68152
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 2

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
    Students selected and approved by the campus ministry team distribute Holy Communion at school Masses.
    roncallicatholic.org

Service 4

  • Christian Service Program
    Each student completes a Christian Service Assessment each semester, required for graduation.
    roncallicatholic.org
  • Blood drives
    Two blood drives a year, in the fall and spring semesters.
    roncallicatholic.org
  • Canned food drive for Operation Others
    Organized by the National Honor Society during the school year.
    roncallicatholic.org
  • Summer service events and trips
    One-time service events and service trips, such as Habitat for Humanity projects, organized during the summer.
    roncallicatholic.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. Ministry Programs | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry/ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “To coordinate regular celebrations of the Eucharist during the school schedule as well as other prayer services and sacramental celebrations.”
    The campus ministry coordinates regular Eucharist celebrations during the school schedule, with prayer services.
    “To coordinate regular celebrations of the Eucharist during the school schedule as well as other prayer services and sacramental celebrations.”
    The campus ministry coordinates regular Eucharist celebrations during the school schedule, with prayer services.
  2. Ministry | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Team”
    A Campus Ministry Team is listed on the ministry page.
  3. Contact Us | Roncalli Catholic High Schoolroncallicatholic.org/our-school/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “6401 Sorensen Pkwy Omaha, NE 68152”
    The school's address is 6401 Sorensen Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68152.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.4 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Omaha, NE
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)338
Students in grades 9–12338
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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 Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

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

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