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Sandusky Central Catholic School

  • LocationSandusky, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 498 students
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Sandusky Central Catholic School serves students from preschool through grade 12 in Sandusky, Ohio; its high school, grades 9 to 12, is called St. Mary Central Catholic High School. The whole school attends Mass weekly at Sandusky parish churches, the All Saints Chapel on campus has Eucharistic exposition every week, and Father Chris Turner is named as the school's Priest Leader. Every grade level has a yearly retreat, and religion is taken each semester.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Sandusky Central Catholic School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSaint Marys Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church: 0.2 mi2Holy Angels Catholic Church: 0.6 mi3Sandusky Central Catholic School (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Marys Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church — 0.2 mi
  3. Holy Angels Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 428 Tiffin Avenue, Sandusky

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Every week students and staff attend Mass at Sandusky parish churches; the 2025-26 handbook also lists weekly school liturgies in the parish churches, the school and the chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every week, students and staff attend Mass at one of our Sandusky parishes.”
      The whole school attends Mass weekly at Sandusky parish churches.
    2. Family Handbook 2025-2026 | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolfiles.constantcontact.com/c0d1c101101/5fb572a3-04a6-41ce-9d96-dbebf5c6c209.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly school liturgies will be celebrated in our parish churches, school, and chapel.”
      Weekly school liturgies are celebrated in parish churches, the school and the chapel.
  • 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 (Reconciliation is offered once a semester, with classes remaining after School Masses, and by appointment with the Priest Leader.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student has the opportunity to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation once a semester.”
      Students may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation once a semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the All Saints Chapel every week on Mass Day, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “the Blessed Sacrament is exposed from 9:00am-2:30pm”
      The Blessed Sacrament is exposed every week on Mass Day, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, in the school chapel.
    2. SCCS Chapel | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/sccs-chapel · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This chapel is a place for Mass, Adoration, and prayer.”
      The All Saints Chapel on campus is used for Mass and adoration.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Chris Turner is named as the school's Priest Leader, the role that handles sacramental appointments and retreat questions. The pages do not use the word chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Leadership | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/leadership · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “SCCS Priest Leader Father Chris Turner was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Toledo on June 22, 2024.”
      Father Chris Turner, a priest, is the school's Priest Leader.
    2. Staff Directory | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Chris Turner SCCS Priest Leader cturner@sanduskycc.org”
      The school's Priest Leader, Father Chris Turner, has a published school email address.
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 (Religion is required at one-half unit for each semester enrolled; a student enrolled for eight semesters takes four units, or four full-year equivalents. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Family Handbook 2025-2026 | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolfiles.constantcontact.com/c0d1c101101/5fb572a3-04a6-41ce-9d96-dbebf5c6c209.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion ½ unit for each semester enrolled at SMCC”
      Religion is a graduation requirement of one-half unit for each semester enrolled, so four years of theology for a student enrolled four years.
  • 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.
  • 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 statement says Gospel values are woven into every aspect of the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Statement | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/mission-statement · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Gospel values are woven into every aspect of our school day.”
      The school's mission states that Gospel values run through the whole school day.
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 (The 2025-26 handbook says every grade level takes part in a yearly retreat; the handbook names the 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade retreats, and the 12th grade Kairos retreat is three nights.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Family Handbook 2025-2026 | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolfiles.constantcontact.com/c0d1c101101/5fb572a3-04a6-41ce-9d96-dbebf5c6c209.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Because of that, every grade level participates in a yearly retreat.”
      Every grade level takes part in a yearly retreat.
    2. Spiritual Life | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All retreats take place off of school grounds, whether at the local parishes, shrines, or other Churches in our Diocese.”
      School retreats take place off school grounds, at parishes, shrines or other churches in the diocese.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two staff members are named: the Director of Campus Ministry, Taylor Kaftan, and the Priest Leader, Father Chris Turner.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “please contact Taylor Kaftan, the Director of Campus Ministry, at 419-626-1892 ext. 232.”
      Taylor Kaftan is the Director of Campus Ministry, reached at 419-626-1892 ext. 232.
    2. Leadership | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/leadership · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “SCCS Priest Leader Father Chris Turner was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Toledo on June 22, 2024.”
      Father Chris Turner, a priest, is the school's Priest Leader.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The one faith-based student group listed is the Campus Ministry Team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Student organizations include National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Academic Challenge, Model United Nations, Key Club, Mock Trial, Teen Leadership Corps, International Club, Robotics, and Campus Ministry Team”
      The school lists a Campus Ministry Team among its student organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Every school day begins and ends with daily prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/faith-landing-page · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every school day begins and ends with daily prayer.”
      Daily prayer is part of every school day.
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 (Grades 9 and 10 complete 10 hours of Christian service per semester (40 hours over two years). Grades 11 and 12 complete a two-year project of at least 40 hours. Across four years this is well over 40 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students in grades 9-10 are required to complete 10 hours of Christian service per semester outside of the school day.”
      Grades 9 and 10 must complete 10 hours of Christian service each semester.
      “Students in grades 11-12 participate in a two-year service project with the same organization which requires a minimum of 40 hours of service spread throughout the two years.”
      Grades 11 and 12 must complete a two-year service project of at least 40 hours.
  • 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 (Students volunteer with local organizations in the Sandusky area through the school's service program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “These days allow students to volunteer at local organizations throughout the Sandusky area that they may never have encountered before.”
      Students volunteer with local organizations in the Sandusky area on designated service days.

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

Strengths

  • The whole school attends Mass weekly, and the All Saints Chapel on campus has Eucharistic exposition every week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every week, students and staff attend Mass at one of our Sandusky parishes.”
      The whole school attends Mass weekly at Sandusky parish churches.
      “the Blessed Sacrament is exposed from 9:00am-2:30pm”
      The Blessed Sacrament is exposed every week on Mass Day, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, in the school chapel.
  • Religion is taken every semester, which comes to four units of theology for a student enrolled four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Family Handbook 2025-2026 | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolfiles.constantcontact.com/c0d1c101101/5fb572a3-04a6-41ce-9d96-dbebf5c6c209.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion ½ unit for each semester enrolled at SMCC”
      Religion is a graduation requirement of one-half unit for each semester enrolled, so four years of theology for a student enrolled four years.
  • Every grade level takes part in a yearly retreat, and a named priest, Father Chris Turner, serves as the school's Priest Leader.
    Sources (2)
    1. Family Handbook 2025-2026 | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolfiles.constantcontact.com/c0d1c101101/5fb572a3-04a6-41ce-9d96-dbebf5c6c209.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Because of that, every grade level participates in a yearly retreat.”
      Every grade level takes part in a yearly retreat.
    2. Leadership | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/leadership · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “SCCS Priest Leader Father Chris Turner was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Toledo on June 22, 2024.”
      Father Chris Turner, a priest, is the school's Priest Leader.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

All Saints Chapel (SCCS Chapel)

  • Address: 410 W. Jefferson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: sanduskycc.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, toledodiocese.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Grade-level retreats (Damascus, Beulah Beach and Kairos)Off campus
    Yearly for every grade level; the senior Kairos retreat is three nights
    Yearly retreats for every grade, held off school grounds at parishes, shrines or other churches in the diocese.
    files.constantcontact.com, sanduskycc.org

Service 1

  • Service daysOff campus
    Volunteer days at local organizations in the Sandusky area.
    sanduskycc.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • House Mass and breakfastOn campus
    Once a year
    Each House gathers in the All Saints Chapel for a House Mass, followed by breakfast.
    sanduskycc.org

Faith formation 1

  • House System faith sharing groups
    Weekly
    Students in grades 6 to 12 belong to a House, and its small groups meet weekly in faith sharing communities.
    sanduskycc.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry Team
    A student group listed among the school's clubs.
    sanduskycc.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 | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “please contact Taylor Kaftan, the Director of Campus Ministry, at 419-626-1892 ext. 232.”
    Taylor Kaftan is the Director of Campus Ministry, reached at 419-626-1892 ext. 232.
  2. Faith | Sandusky Central Catholic Schoolsanduskycc.org/faith-landing-page · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Our on-site chapel, the All Saints Chapel, is available to all students and staff on a regular basis.”
    The All Saints Chapel is an on-site chapel open to students and staff.
  3. Find A School | Toledo Catholic Diocesetoledodiocese.org/find-a-school?page=3 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “410 W. Jefferson Street Sandusky, OH 44870”
    The school's address is 410 W. Jefferson Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

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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.
21 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.55%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.8 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Toledo, OH
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)498
Students in grades 9–12119
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges55%
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

Catholic Diocese of Toledo

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Sandusky Central Catholic School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Sandusky Central Catholic School is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Toledo.
What is Sandusky Central Catholic School’s Compass Score?
75 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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