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Rosary High School

  • LocationAurora, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 220 students
  • SponsorDominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois

All-female

Official website

Rosary College Prep is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women in Aurora, Illinois, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Its campus ministry page describes a monthly all-school Mass, adoration once a month, seasonal reconciliation services, a day-long retreat for each grade, and daily prayer at the start of the school day.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Rosary High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Angels Roman Catholic Church: 1.6 mi1Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 2.5 mi2Saint Michaels Eastern Rite Catholic Church: 2.8 mi3Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church: 2.9 mi4Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church: 2.9 mi5Saint Nicholas Catholic Church: 2.9 mi6Rosary College Prep Campus Ministry: 0.1 miRosary High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  2. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 801 Oak Street, North Aurora
  3. Saint Michaels Eastern Rite Catholic Church — 2.8 mi
  4. Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church — 2.9 mi
  5. Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 436 East Downer Place, Aurora
  6. Saint Nicholas Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 308 High Street, Aurora

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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

67 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 campus ministry page states that an all-school Mass is celebrated each month. The dated Mass list on the same page is headed 2024-2025 and is not used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An all-school Mass is celebrated each month and includes Holy Days of Obligation”
      An all-school Mass is celebrated each month.
  • 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 (Advent and Lent reconciliation services are described as part of every year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Advent and Lent reconciliation services, May Crowning, and the Senior Blessing ceremony are part of every year.”
      Advent and Lent reconciliation services are part of every year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held once a month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration is held once a month”
      Adoration is held once a 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 confirmed. A Dominican Preacher leads prayer and reflections at Eucharistic liturgies. Recorded as a visiting or shared priest per the rubric.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An all-school Mass is celebrated each month and includes Holy Days of Obligation”
      An all-school Mass is celebrated each month.
    2. Clubs and Organizations | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A Dominican Preacher leads the school in prayer every morning, offers a reflection during Eucharistic Liturgies, prayer services, and other school events.”
      A Dominican Preacher leads prayer each morning and offers reflections at Eucharistic liturgies.
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.
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

80 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 campus ministry page states that students at all grade levels take part in a day-long retreat. Seniors may also attend KAIROS (optional).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students at all grade levels participate in a day-long retreat.”
      Students at every grade level take part in a day-long retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is named by role on the clubs page. Dominican Preachers serve in prayer and liturgy but are not counted as staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderator: Campus Minister”
      A campus minister moderates the Senior Retreat Team.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (KAIROS Retreat Team is the faith-based student group listed. The Senior Retreat Team is a campus ministry team and is not counted as a student organization.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “KAIROS Retreat Team”
      The school lists a KAIROS Retreat Team among its clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At the start of each day, the entire community stands and prays in one voice.”
      The school community prays together at the start of each day.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Community service is required for students at all grade levels.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students at all grade levels are expected to offer community service to a recognized charitable (not-for-profit) organization.”
      Students at all grade levels are expected to do community service.
  • 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 (Lifesavers Club: promotes respect for all life and attends March for Life in Washington DC and Chicago.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Attends March for Life in Washington DC and Chicago”
      The Lifesavers Club attends March for Life in Washington DC and Chicago.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Mission Club serves people in need (home repair and light construction). Interact Club also runs service projects.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serve: People in need in various communities who need painting, home repair and light construction help”
      The Mission Club serves people in need with painting, home repair and light construction.

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

Strengths

  • The campus ministry page describes a monthly all-school Mass, adoration once a month, and reconciliation services in Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An all-school Mass is celebrated each month and includes Holy Days of Obligation”
      An all-school Mass is celebrated each month.
      “Adoration is held once a month”
      Adoration is held once a month.
      “Advent and Lent reconciliation services, May Crowning, and the Senior Blessing ceremony are part of every year.”
      Advent and Lent reconciliation services are part of every year.
  • Students at all grade levels take part in a day-long retreat, and the school community prays together at the start of each day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students at all grade levels participate in a day-long retreat.”
      Students at every grade level take part in a day-long retreat.
      “At the start of each day, the entire community stands and prays in one voice.”
      The school community prays together at the start of each day.
  • Community service is expected of students at all grade levels, and the Lifesavers Club attends March for Life.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students at all grade levels are expected to offer community service to a recognized charitable (not-for-profit) organization.”
      Students at all grade levels are expected to do community service.
    2. Clubs and Organizations | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Attends March for Life in Washington DC and Chicago”
      The Lifesavers Club attends March for Life in Washington DC and Chicago.

Concerns

  • A Dominican Preacher leads prayer and reflections at Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A Dominican Preacher leads the school in prayer every morning, offers a reflection during Eucharistic Liturgies, prayer services, and other school events.”
      A Dominican Preacher leads prayer each morning and offers reflections at Eucharistic liturgies.
  • The Mass listed is monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An all-school Mass is celebrated each month and includes Holy Days of Obligation”
      An all-school Mass is celebrated each month.

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Campus ministry home

Rosary College Prep Campus Ministry

  • Address: 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, IL, 60506
  • Location: On campus

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Source: rosaryhs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, rosaryhs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 2

  • Lifesavers Club
    Promotes respect for all life at all stages, hosts speakers and service projects, and attends March for Life in Washington DC and Chicago.
    rosaryhs.com, rosaryhs.com
  • KAIROS Retreat Team
    Student club listed among the school's clubs. Seniors may also attend a KAIROS retreat in the fall or spring of senior year (optional).
    rosaryhs.com, rosaryhs.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Mass (monthly)
    An all-school Mass celebrated each month, including Holy Days of Obligation. Students serve as lectors, cantors, altar servers and musicians.
    rosaryhs.com

Retreats 1

  • Grade-level retreats
    A day-long retreat for students at all grade levels, facilitated by the Student Campus Ministry Retreat Team.
    rosaryhs.com

Service 1

  • Mission Club
    Serves people in need in various communities, with painting, home repair and light construction help.
    rosaryhs.com

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 (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Rosary College Preprosaryhs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “An all-school Mass is celebrated each month and includes Holy Days of Obligation”
    An all-school Mass is celebrated each month.
    “At the start of each day, the entire community stands and prays in one voice.”
    The school community prays together at the start of each day.
    “901 N. Edgelawn Drive Aurora, IL, 60506”
    The school's address is 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, IL 60506.
    “An all-school Mass is celebrated each month and includes Holy Days of Obligation”
    An all-school Mass is celebrated each month.

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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.
90 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.11.2 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
DioceseDiocese of Rockford, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)220
Students in grades 9–12220
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio11.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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

Diocese of Rockford

The Most Reverend David J. Malloy, Bishop of Rockford

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Rosary High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Rosary High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Rockford. Its sponsor is Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois.
What is Rosary High School’s Compass Score?
79 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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