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Roncalli High School

  • LocationIndianapolis, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,082 students
  • CatholicAbout 90% Catholic
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Roncalli High School is a co-educational Catholic high school of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Indiana. Students take eight semesters of theology in courses the catalog presents as the U.S. Bishops' Curriculum Framework, including Morality and Social Justice, and complete at least 18 service hours each semester. The 2026-27 handbook lists school-wide Mass twice monthly, weekday Mass several times a week, weekly confession and adoration, and daily all-school prayer; a named priest serves as Chaplain Coordinator, and retreats are offered in every grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Roncalli High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Jude Roman Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church: 2.3 mi2Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church: 2.3 mi3Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church: 2.6 mi4Good Shepherd Catholic Church: 2.9 mi5Campus Ministry and school chapel, Roncalli High School: 0.1 miRoncalli High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Jude Roman Catholic Church — 0.2 mi
  2. Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
  3. Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
  4. Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church — 2.6 mi
  5. Good Shepherd Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 2905 Carson Avenue, Indianapolis

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

75 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 yearMonthly (The 2026-27 handbook lists school-wide Mass twice monthly; the admissions FAQ says all students attend the monthly all-school liturgies. Both support at least monthly. 2026-27 examples: the first all-school liturgy on August 14 and a Veterans Day all-school Mass on November 11 in the gymnasium.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “School wide celebration of the Mass twice monthly”
      School-wide Mass is celebrated twice a month (2026-27 handbook).
    2. FAQs - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/admissions/faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “It is important to note that all students must enroll in and pass eight semesters of religious studies courses. The curriculum for these courses is rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. All students are expected to attend the monthly all school liturgies.”
      All students take eight semesters of religion and attend monthly all-school liturgies.
    3. Roncalli Weekly Newsletter October 2, 2026myemail.constantcontact.com/Roncalli-Weekly-Newsletter-October-2--2026-.html?soid=1101402553986&aid=Cs6oLyQVDv4 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Roncalli High School is pleased to invite and honor anyone currently serving or who has served in the military to our all-school Mass this Veterans Day. Please join us in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium on Wednesday, November 11.”
      An all-school Veterans Day Mass is scheduled for November 11, 2026 in the gymnasium.
    4. Catholic Faith - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “First All School Liturgy 8/14/26”
      The first all-school liturgy of 2026-27 was August 14, 2026.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (Weekday Mass is offered several times a week, not every weekday: the 2026-27 handbook lists Mass before school and at study/lunch periods 'multiple times per week', and the website's weekly chapel schedule lists Mass on Thursday only.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass before school and during Study/Lunch periods multiple times per week”
      Weekday Mass is offered before school and at study/lunch periods several times a week, not every day.
    2. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule: Monday – Open Prayer Tuesday – Rosary for Roncalli, a parent-led prayer group -Confessions during Homeroom Wednesday – Adoration with Music Thursday – Daily Mass Friday – Adoration in silence”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists confessions on Tuesday, adoration on Wednesday and Friday, and Mass on Thursday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered weekly (Tuesdays during homeroom on the chapel schedule; weekly during study/lunch periods per the handbook), plus Advent and Lent penance services.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Reconciliation during Study/Lunch periods weekly”
      Confession is offered weekly during study/lunch periods.
      “Penance Service during Advent and Lent”
      Penance services are held in Advent and Lent.
    2. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule: Monday – Open Prayer Tuesday – Rosary for Roncalli, a parent-led prayer group -Confessions during Homeroom Wednesday – Adoration with Music Thursday – Daily Mass Friday – Adoration in silence”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists confessions on Tuesday, adoration on Wednesday and Friday, and Mass on Thursday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held every Wednesday (with music) and Friday (in silence) in the chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule: Monday – Open Prayer Tuesday – Rosary for Roncalli, a parent-led prayer group -Confessions during Homeroom Wednesday – Adoration with Music Thursday – Daily Mass Friday – Adoration in silence”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists confessions on Tuesday, adoration on Wednesday and Friday, and Mass on Thursday.
    2. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Adoration and prayer services before school and during Study/ Lunch periods”
      Adoration is offered before school and during study/lunch periods.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Bob Robeson is named as Chaplain Coordinator, directing the school's sacramental life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Under the direction of our Chaplain Coordinator, Fr. Bob Robeson, Roncalli offers ways for our students and staff to experience the Sacraments and grow in their prayer lives.”
      Fr. Bob Robeson is the school's Chaplain Coordinator.
    2. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Under the direction of our Chaplain Coordinator, Roncalli offers various celebrations of the Sacraments including:”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists the sacramental opportunities offered under the Chaplain Coordinator.
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 (Eight semesters (8 credits) of theology are required. English is also 8 credits over four years; a year course is 2 credits: 8 / 2 = four full years, theology in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQs - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/admissions/faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “It is important to note that all students must enroll in and pass eight semesters of religious studies courses. The curriculum for these courses is rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. All students are expected to attend the monthly all school liturgies.”
      All students take eight semesters of religion and attend monthly all-school liturgies.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (posted 12/17/25) - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-2027-Course-Catalog-121725.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits English 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits”
      Every diploma requires 8 theology credits, the same as English (classes of 2027-2028).
      “Theology 8 credits English 8 credits:”
      The class of 2029 and beyond also needs 8 theology credits.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The course catalog describes the grade 9-10 courses (Jesus and Scripture, Jesus and Relationships, Jesus and His Mission, Jesus and His Church) as the first through fourth courses of the U.S. Bishops' Curriculum Framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (posted 12/17/25) - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-2027-Course-Catalog-121725.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This is the third course of the U.S. Bishops’ Curriculum Framework,”
      Jesus and His Mission is the third course of the U.S. Bishops' Curriculum Framework.
      “This is the fourth course of the U.S. Bishops’ Curriculum”
      Jesus and His Church is the fourth course of the framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Morality, the grade 11 course, examines the foundations of Christian morality beginning with philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (posted 12/17/25) - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-2027-Course-Catalog-121725.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Morality (CP/DC) Social Justice (CP) GRADES (11) GRADES (12)”
      Morality is a grade 11 course and Social Justice a grade 12 course.
      “morality, beginning with philosophy and culminating in the”
      The Morality course begins with philosophy.
  • 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 describes an education forming Christian leaders in body, mind and spirit, guided by prayer and Gospel values; the handbook calls spiritual formation the school's most important program, and campus ministry works to direct daily school life toward an encounter with Christ.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Vision and Mission Statements - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/about/vision-and-mission-statements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a Catholic high school, our pledge is to provide, in concert with parents, parish, and community, an educational opportunity which seeks to form Christian leaders in body, mind and spirit.”
      The mission is an education that forms Christian leaders in body, mind and spirit.
      “Guided by prayer and the Gospel values of faith, love, and justice, students are challenged to respond to the call of discipleship and to fulfill their potential as lifelong learners in service to others.”
      Learning is guided by prayer and Gospel values.
    2. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Hence, the most important program at Roncalli is our spiritual formation program.”
      The handbook calls spiritual formation the school's most important program.
    3. Campus Ministry Team - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We work continuously so that the daily life of a member of the Roncalli community is directed towards an encounter with Jesus Christ.”
      Campus ministry aims to direct daily school life toward an encounter with Christ.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshman half-day of reflection during a required school day; sophomore pilgrimage retreat; junior one-day retreat; senior Christian Awakening retreat. The handbook says retreats are offered at all grade levels.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshman year offers a half-day of reflection for all freshmen during a required school day. This day of reflection focuses on Community.”
      All freshmen have a half-day of reflection during a required school day.
      “The sophomore retreat is a pilgrimage to the Sisters of Providence and the Shrine of St. Mother Theodore Guerin in Terre Haute, Indiana.”
      Sophomores make a pilgrimage retreat to the Shrine of St. Mother Theodore Guerin.
      “Roncalli is proud to partner with Marian University for this meaningful one-day retreat experience. Students are encouraged to sign up for one of the junior retreat days held on the campus of Marian University.”
      Juniors have a one-day retreat at Marian University.
      “Since 1978, Roncalli has offered seniors the chance to participate in the Senior Christian Awakening Retreat. This retreat focuses on the student’s relationship with God, others, and his/her self.”
      Seniors are offered the Christian Awakening retreat.
    2. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Roncalli High School offers retreat opportunities for students at all academic levels.”
      Retreats are offered at every grade level (2026-27 handbook).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (4 ministry staff counted: Fr. Bob Robeson (Chaplain Coordinator), Amy Wilson (Director of Campus Ministry), Julie Albertson (Athletic Ministry Coordinator) and Katie Anderson (Senior Retreat Coordinator); the administrative assistant is not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Team - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Amy Wilson Director of Campus Ministry Community Service Coordinator 317-787-8277 ext 203 awilson@roncalli.org”
      Amy Wilson is Director of Campus Ministry and Community Service Coordinator.
      “Julie Albertson Athletic Ministry Coordinator jalbertson@roncalli.org”
      Julie Albertson is Athletic Ministry Coordinator.
      “Katie Anderson Senior Retreat Coordinator kanderson@roncalli.org”
      Katie Anderson is Senior Retreat Coordinator.
    2. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Under the direction of our Chaplain Coordinator, Fr. Bob Robeson, Roncalli offers ways for our students and staff to experience the Sacraments and grow in their prayer lives.”
      Fr. Bob Robeson is the school's Chaplain Coordinator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Sacramental Life page lists the Campus Ministry Student Leadership Team, a Pro-Life Club, a Lunch & Learn Series and Daughters of Mary & Men of the Word small groups; the 2025-26 activities booklet adds Bible Buddies, a student-led Bible study.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Student Formation: Campus Ministry Student Leadership Team Pro-Life Club Community Service Club Lunch & Learn Series Daughters of Mary & Men of the Word Small Groups”
      Student formation groups include a ministry leadership team, a Pro-Life Club, a Community Service Club, a Lunch & Learn series and small groups.
    2. Opportunities to Get Involved at Roncalli 2025-2026roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Opportunities-to-get-involved-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bible Buddies: In our student-led Bible study, we dig into scripture together and”
      Bible Buddies is a student-led Bible study (2025-26).
      “Royals For Life: Students interested in promoting life from conception to natural death are encouraged to participate in Royals For Life. This club will work to educate the student”
      Royals For Life is a pro-life student club (2025-26).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The 2026-27 handbook lists daily all-school prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily all school prayer”
      The whole school prays together daily.
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 (At least 18 service hours each semester (8 of them HOPE hours), counted as 10% of the semester theology grade: 144 hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Hour Requirements - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/service-hour-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students are to complete a minimum of 18 hours each semester. This will count as 10% of a student’s semester grade. Of these 18 hours, all students must complete at least 8 of their hours from an organization that ministers to any of the following (HOPE hours):”
      Every student completes at least 18 service hours each semester, 8 of them HOPE hours with people who are disabled, poor or elderly.
      “Following are the service expectations for each Roncalli student for the 2026/2027 school year.”
      The service requirements apply to 2026-27.
    2. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students are to complete a minimum of 18 hours each semester. This will count as 10% of a student’s semester grade.”
      The 2026-27 handbook requires 18 service hours each semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Social Justice (grade 12) frames social issues in light of the Church's social doctrine and the seven themes of Catholic social teaching. The catalog lists eight semester theology courses, matching the eight required semesters; it is part of every student's sequence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (posted 12/17/25) - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-2027-Course-Catalog-121725.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “in light of the social doctrines of the Catholic Church”
      Social Justice examines social issues in light of the Church's social doctrine.
      “challenge students to explore the seven themes of Catholic social”
      Social Justice covers the seven themes of Catholic social teaching.
      “Morality (CP/DC) Social Justice (CP) GRADES (11) GRADES (12)”
      Morality is a grade 11 course and Social Justice a grade 12 course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The current Sacramental Life page lists a Pro-Life Club; the 2025-26 activities booklet describes Royals For Life, which takes part in the Indiana March for Life each year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Student Formation: Campus Ministry Student Leadership Team Pro-Life Club Community Service Club Lunch & Learn Series Daughters of Mary & Men of the Word Small Groups”
      Student formation groups include a ministry leadership team, a Pro-Life Club, a Community Service Club, a Lunch & Learn series and small groups.
    2. Opportunities to Get Involved at Roncalli 2025-2026roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Opportunities-to-get-involved-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Royals For Life: Students interested in promoting life from conception to natural death are encouraged to participate in Royals For Life. This club will work to educate the student”
      Royals For Life is a pro-life student club (2025-26).
      “This group annually participates in the local Indiana March”
      Royals For Life takes part in the Indiana March for Life each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Community Service Program centers on serving the poor, vulnerable and marginalized (HOPE hours); summer mission trips count toward service hours, and the Community Service Club runs six-day service trips to Appalachia twice a year (2025-26 booklet).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Community Service - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/community-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “the Roncalli High School Community Service Program seeks to guide each student in their formation to be disciples of Christ by serving the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalized in our society.”
      The Community Service Program forms students through service to the poor and marginalized.
    2. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Any service hours that involve a summer mission trip can be applied to either the first or second semester.”
      Summer mission trips count toward service hours.
    3. Opportunities to Get Involved at Roncalli 2025-2026roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Opportunities-to-get-involved-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “staff members and parents travel to Appalachia two times a year (spring break and summer”
      The Community Service Club travels to Appalachia twice a year for service (2025-26).

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

Strengths

  • Confession is offered weekly and Eucharistic adoration twice a week in the chapel, and a named priest serves as Chaplain Coordinator.
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule: Monday – Open Prayer Tuesday – Rosary for Roncalli, a parent-led prayer group -Confessions during Homeroom Wednesday – Adoration with Music Thursday – Daily Mass Friday – Adoration in silence”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists confessions on Tuesday, adoration on Wednesday and Friday, and Mass on Thursday.
      “Under the direction of our Chaplain Coordinator, Fr. Bob Robeson, Roncalli offers ways for our students and staff to experience the Sacraments and grow in their prayer lives.”
      Fr. Bob Robeson is the school's Chaplain Coordinator.
    2. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Reconciliation during Study/Lunch periods weekly”
      Confession is offered weekly during study/lunch periods.
  • All students take eight semesters of theology in courses the catalog presents as the U.S. Bishops' Curriculum Framework, including Morality and Social Justice.
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQs - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/admissions/faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “It is important to note that all students must enroll in and pass eight semesters of religious studies courses. The curriculum for these courses is rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. All students are expected to attend the monthly all school liturgies.”
      All students take eight semesters of religion and attend monthly all-school liturgies.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (posted 12/17/25) - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-2027-Course-Catalog-121725.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This is the third course of the U.S. Bishops’ Curriculum Framework,”
      Jesus and His Mission is the third course of the U.S. Bishops' Curriculum Framework.
      “Morality (CP/DC) Social Justice (CP) GRADES (11) GRADES (12)”
      Morality is a grade 11 course and Social Justice a grade 12 course.
      “challenge students to explore the seven themes of Catholic social”
      Social Justice covers the seven themes of Catholic social teaching.
  • At least 18 service hours are required every semester, eight of them with people who are disabled, poor or elderly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hour Requirements - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/service-hour-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students are to complete a minimum of 18 hours each semester. This will count as 10% of a student’s semester grade. Of these 18 hours, all students must complete at least 8 of their hours from an organization that ministers to any of the following (HOPE hours):”
      Every student completes at least 18 service hours each semester, 8 of them HOPE hours with people who are disabled, poor or elderly.
  • Retreats are offered in every grade, and the school lists a Pro-Life Club and several student faith groups.
    Sources (3)
    1. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Roncalli High School offers retreat opportunities for students at all academic levels.”
      Retreats are offered at every grade level (2026-27 handbook).
    2. Retreats - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshman year offers a half-day of reflection for all freshmen during a required school day. This day of reflection focuses on Community.”
      All freshmen have a half-day of reflection during a required school day.
    3. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Student Formation: Campus Ministry Student Leadership Team Pro-Life Club Community Service Club Lunch & Learn Series Daughters of Mary & Men of the Word Small Groups”
      Student formation groups include a ministry leadership team, a Pro-Life Club, a Community Service Club, a Lunch & Learn series and small groups.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass is offered several times a week rather than every weekday; the website's chapel schedule lists Mass on Thursday.
    Sources (2)
    1. Roncalli Royal Handbook 2026-2027roncalli.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roncalli-Royal-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass before school and during Study/Lunch periods multiple times per week”
      Weekday Mass is offered before school and at study/lunch periods several times a week, not every day.
    2. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule: Monday – Open Prayer Tuesday – Rosary for Roncalli, a parent-led prayer group -Confessions during Homeroom Wednesday – Adoration with Music Thursday – Daily Mass Friday – Adoration in silence”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists confessions on Tuesday, adoration on Wednesday and Friday, and Mass on Thursday.
  • Junior and senior retreats are encouraged rather than required; the freshman day of reflection is held on a required school day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Roncalli is proud to partner with Marian University for this meaningful one-day retreat experience. Students are encouraged to sign up for one of the junior retreat days held on the campus of Marian University.”
      Juniors have a one-day retreat at Marian University.
      “seniors are encouraged to sign up for one of the senior retreats held throughout the year at Camp Allendale in Trafalgar.”
      Senior retreats are held at Camp Allendale in Trafalgar, Indiana.
      “Freshman year offers a half-day of reflection for all freshmen during a required school day. This day of reflection focuses on Community.”
      All freshmen have a half-day of reflection during a required school day.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and school chapel, Roncalli High School

  • Address: 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Chapel (weekly schedule of prayer, confession, adoration and Mass)

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Catholic clubs and student life

18 groups and regular activities · 13 on campus, 5 off campus

Retreats 4

  • Sophomore retreatOff campus
    Pilgrimage to the Sisters of Providence and the Shrine of St. Mother Theodore Guerin in Terre Haute (website); the 2026-27 handbook describes a NET Ministries retreat on friendship.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org
  • Junior retreatOff campus
    One-day retreat at Marian University (website); the 2026-27 handbook describes a NET Ministries retreat.
    roncalli.org
  • Senior Christian Awakening retreatOff campus
    Retreat on relationship with God, others and self, held several times a year at Camp Allendale in Trafalgar.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org
  • Freshman days of reflectionOn campus
    Half-day of reflection for all freshmen during a required school day, with reflection days on the Theology of the Body and religious vocations.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org

Service 2

  • Community Service ClubOff campus
    Appalachia trips at spring break and in summer (2025-26)
    Student-run service projects and six-day service trips to Appalachia.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org
  • Community service requirementOff campus
    Each semester
    At least 18 hours a semester (8 HOPE hours with people who are disabled, poor or elderly), part of the theology grade; summer mission trips count.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org, roncalli.org

Faith formation 1

  • Lunch & Learn SeriesOn campus
    Student formation series listed by Campus Ministry.
    roncalli.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Daughters of Mary & Men of the Word small groupsOn campus
    Faith small groups for students.
    roncalli.org
  • Bible BuddiesOn campus
    Student-led Bible study (2025-26 activities booklet).
    roncalli.org
  • Pro-Life Club (Royals For Life)On campus
    Indiana March for Life each year
    Promotes life from conception to natural death and takes part in the Indiana March for Life.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org, roncalli.org

Liturgy and prayer 8

  • School-wide MassesOn campus
    Twice monthly (handbook); e.g. Aug. 14 and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), 2026
    All-school liturgies, with students serving as sacristans, lectors, servers and cantors; a Veterans Day Mass is in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org, myemail.constantcontact.com, roncalli.org, roncalli.org
  • Weekday MassOn campus
    Thursdays (chapel schedule); several times a week before school or at study/lunch periods (handbook)
    Mass in the school chapel.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org
  • ConfessionOn campus
    Tuesdays during homeroom; Advent and Lent penance services
    Weekly confession in the chapel and seasonal penance services.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org, roncalli.org
  • Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    Wednesdays (with music) and Fridays (in silence)
    Weekly adoration in the chapel; all-school rosary and adoration are also held.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org
  • Chapel prayerOn campus
    Mondays (open prayer); Tuesdays (Rosary for Roncalli, parent-led)
    Open prayer and a parent-led rosary in the chapel, plus daily all-school prayer.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.org
  • Athletes MassesOn campus
    Fall and spring
    Masses for student athletes, part of athletic ministry.
    roncalli.org
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  • Senior Mass with the ArchbishopOn campus
    Mass for seniors with the Archbishop of Indianapolis.
    roncalli.org
  • Campus Ministry Student Leadership TeamOn campus
    Students serve at school liturgies as sacristans, lectors, servers and cantors.
    roncalli.org, roncalli.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. Campus Ministry Team - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Amy Wilson Director of Campus Ministry Community Service Coordinator 317-787-8277 ext 203 awilson@roncalli.org”
    Amy Wilson is Director of Campus Ministry and Community Service Coordinator.
    “We work continuously so that the daily life of a member of the Roncalli community is directed towards an encounter with Jesus Christ.”
    Campus ministry aims to direct daily school life toward an encounter with Christ.
    “Amy Wilson Director of Campus Ministry Community Service Coordinator 317-787-8277 ext 203 awilson@roncalli.org”
    Amy Wilson is Director of Campus Ministry and Community Service Coordinator.
  2. Sacramental Life - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org/faith/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Under the direction of our Chaplain Coordinator, Fr. Bob Robeson, Roncalli offers ways for our students and staff to experience the Sacraments and grow in their prayer lives.”
    Fr. Bob Robeson is the school's Chaplain Coordinator.
    “Weekly Chapel Schedule: Monday – Open Prayer Tuesday – Rosary for Roncalli, a parent-led prayer group -Confessions during Homeroom Wednesday – Adoration with Music Thursday – Daily Mass Friday – Adoration in silence”
    The weekly chapel schedule lists confessions on Tuesday, adoration on Wednesday and Friday, and Mass on Thursday.
  3. Catholic Faith - Roncalli High Schoolroncalli.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “3300 Prague Road Indianapolis, IN 46227 p: (317) 787-8277”
    The school is at 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
40 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.75%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.4 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 Indianapolis, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,082
Students in grades 9–121,082
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges75%
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.

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Local Church

Archdiocese of Indianapolis

The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson, Archbishop of Indianapolis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Roncalli High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Roncalli High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
What is Roncalli High School’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Roncalli High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Roncalli High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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