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Scecina Memorial High School

  • LocationIndianapolis, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 454 students
Official website

Scecina Memorial High School is a coeducational Catholic college and life preparatory school in Indianapolis, established by the Archbishop of Indianapolis. Its Catholic Theology program requires a course every year, and the school says students celebrate a weekly all-school Mass. A named priest serves as Chaplain Coordinator.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Scecina Memorial High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Therese Roman Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2St. Philip Neri Catholic Church: 1.9 mi3Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church: 2.6 mi4St. Rita Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Saint Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church: 2.8 mi6Scecina Memorial High School Campus Ministry: 0.1 miScecina Memorial High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Therese Roman Catholic Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
  3. St. Philip Neri Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 550 North Rural Street, Indianapolis
  4. Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church — 2.6 mi
  5. St. Rita Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 1733 Dr Andrew J Brown Avenue, Indianapolis
  6. Saint Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church — 2.8 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Weekly all-school Mass is stated on the faith page. The 2026-27 handbook also lists class Masses on Wednesdays when no all-school Mass is held that week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Scecina students celebrate weekly all-school Mass and important events in the year-round Church calendar.”
      The school says students celebrate a weekly all-school Mass.
    2. 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbookscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-ParentStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In keeping with the traditions of our Catholic faith, Scecina offers all-school Masses and class Masses for its students, faculty, staff and larger community. Students can assist with preparation of these Masses through a variety of liturgical ministries.”
      The school offers all-school and class Masses; students serve in liturgical ministries.
      “Class masses are held on Wednesdays during WIN when an all-school Mass has not been celebrated that week.”
      Class Masses are held on Wednesdays when no all-school Mass is held that week.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Jim Farrell is listed as Chaplain Coordinator, a priest serving the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Jim Farrell has served as Chaplain Coordinator at Scecina Memorial High School since 2022”
      A named priest, Father Jim Farrell, is the school's 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 (Catholic Theology is a required course in each of the four years (two credits per full-year course), taken every semester.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbookscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-ParentStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Theology is a required annual course for all students attending Scecina.”
      Catholic Theology is required every year for all students.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Directoryscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scecina-Memorial-2026-2027-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each course is required for graduation from Scecina. As stated in the Scecina Handbook, a student must pass Catholic Theology for each semester”
      The eight-semester theology sequence (grades 9-12, two credits each year) is required for graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school states its theology scope and sequence follows the USCCB national high school curriculum.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Directoryscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scecina-Memorial-2026-2027-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The scope and sequence of the courses in the Catholic Theology Department at Scecina Memorial High School are in accordance with the national high school curriculum as designed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops”
      The theology sequence follows the USCCB national high school curriculum.
    2. 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbookscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-ParentStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Teachers present material under the guidelines and qualifications required by the Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the framework given by USCCB.”
      Theology teachers work from the USCCB framework.
  • 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 handbook states that the school's Catholic teaching underlies whatever subject matter teachers present.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbookscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-ParentStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Teachers at Scecina Memorial High School know they share in the ministry of Jesus Christ; His ideals and teachings underlie whatever subject matter they may teach.”
      Faith is stated to underlie every subject taught.
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

87 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, sophomore, junior and senior retreats are published.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The senior retreat, also known as the Christian Awakening Retreat, is a four-day spiritual experience for seniors.”
      Seniors have a four-day Christian Awakening Retreat.
    2. 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbookscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-ParentStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students at Scecina are given the opportunity to attend a retreat each year. The freshmen retreat is a one-day retreat conducted on the Scecina campus. The sophomore and junior retreats are one-day retreats off-campus”
      Every grade has a retreat: freshmen on campus, sophomores and juniors off campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry staff are listed: Director of Campus Ministry and Chaplain Coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Jim Farrell has served as Chaplain Coordinator at Scecina Memorial High School since 2022”
      A named priest, Father Jim Farrell, is the school's Chaplain Coordinator.
      “Grant Rowan Director of Campus Ministry”
      Grant Rowan is Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is listed: Crusaders for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Student Organizations | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/student-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, members discuss these important topics and serve monthly at a pro-life agency in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.”
      Crusaders for Life is a Catholic-guided pro-life club that serves monthly at a pro-life agency.
  • 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.
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

81 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 (Service is required each year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbookscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-ParentStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We ask students to follow in his footsteps by completing service during each of their four years at Scecina Memorial High School.”
      Students are asked to complete service in each of their four years; the hours are not stated.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Directoryscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scecina-Memorial-2026-2027-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Based Learning- Service Hours & Life Book (Capstone)”
      Graduation pathways include a service-based learning requirement with service hours and a capstone Life Book.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The grade 12 theology course covers Catholic social teaching and serving the poor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Directoryscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scecina-Memorial-2026-2027-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The second quarter is designed to help students understand how the Church calls us to respond to the command of Jesus Christ in Matthew 25 to serve the poor and needy.”
      The grade 12 theology course includes Catholic social teaching on serving the poor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Crusaders for Life is a pro-life club that serves monthly at a pro-life agency.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Student Organizations | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/student-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, members discuss these important topics and serve monthly at a pro-life agency in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.”
      Crusaders for Life is a Catholic-guided pro-life club that serves monthly at a pro-life agency.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • The school states that students celebrate a weekly all-school Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Scecina students celebrate weekly all-school Mass and important events in the year-round Church calendar.”
      The school says students celebrate a weekly all-school Mass.
  • Catholic Theology is required every year, and the sequence follows the USCCB national high school curriculum.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbookscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-ParentStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Theology is a required annual course for all students attending Scecina.”
      Catholic Theology is required every year for all students.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Directoryscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scecina-Memorial-2026-2027-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each course is required for graduation from Scecina. As stated in the Scecina Handbook, a student must pass Catholic Theology for each semester”
      The eight-semester theology sequence (grades 9-12, two credits each year) is required for graduation.
      “The scope and sequence of the courses in the Catholic Theology Department at Scecina Memorial High School are in accordance with the national high school curriculum as designed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops”
      The theology sequence follows the USCCB national high school curriculum.
  • Retreats are published for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The senior retreat, also known as the Christian Awakening Retreat, is a four-day spiritual experience for seniors.”
      Seniors have a four-day Christian Awakening Retreat.
    2. 2026-27 Parent and Student Handbookscecina.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-ParentStudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students at Scecina are given the opportunity to attend a retreat each year. The freshmen retreat is a one-day retreat conducted on the Scecina campus. The sophomore and junior retreats are one-day retreats off-campus”
      Every grade has a retreat: freshmen on campus, sophomores and juniors off campus.
  • A named priest serves as Chaplain Coordinator, and campus ministry has a named director.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Jim Farrell has served as Chaplain Coordinator at Scecina Memorial High School since 2022”
      A named priest, Father Jim Farrell, is the school's Chaplain Coordinator.
      “Grant Rowan Director of Campus Ministry”
      Grant Rowan is Director of Campus Ministry.

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Campus ministry home

Scecina Memorial High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 5000 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Sophomore and junior retreatsOff campus
    One-day retreats off campus, led by Scecina staff and senior leadership; juniors' retreats are extended day retreats held in Indianapolis.
    scecina.org
  • Freshman retreat (We Are Scecina!)On campus
    One-day class unity and mission retreat conducted on the Scecina campus.
    scecina.org, scecina.org
  • Christian Awakening Retreat (seniors)
    A four-day spiritual experience for seniors, structured around the Triduum and Easter.
    scecina.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Liturgical ministries for MassesOn campus
    Students can help prepare all-school and class Masses through liturgical ministries.
    scecina.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Crusaders for Life (Right to Life)
    Catholic-guided club that discusses the sanctity of life and serves monthly at a pro-life agency in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
    scecina.org

Service 1

  • Christian Service Program
    Students complete service in each of their four years, guided by Catholic social teaching, with a senior Life Book capstone.
    scecina.org, scecina.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 (2)
  1. Faith & Service | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Grant Rowan Director of Campus Ministry”
    Grant Rowan is Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Grant Rowan Director of Campus Ministry”
    Grant Rowan is Director of Campus Ministry.
  2. Contact & Directions | Scecina Memorial High Schoolscecina.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5000 Nowland Ave. Indianapolis IN 46201”
    The school's address is 5000 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201.

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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.
20 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.62%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.0 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)454
Students in grades 9–12454
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges62%
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 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 Scecina Memorial High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Scecina Memorial High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
What is Scecina Memorial High School’s Compass Score?
72 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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