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Catholic high school

Schlarman Academy

  • LocationDanville, IL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 326 students
Official website

Schlarman Academy in Danville, IL, is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Peoria. Its high school grades are on the North Campus at 2112 N. Vermilion St., which also serves grades 7 and 8. The school requires four years of religion, a religious retreat each year for every student, and 100 hours of community service to graduate. Its pages list all-school Masses on some feast days and at the May Crowning; no regular Mass schedule, confession or adoration.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Schlarman Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Pauls Roman Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Holy Family Catholic Church: 1.6 mi2Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church: 1.7 mi3Schlarman Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Church — 0.0 mi
  2. Holy Family Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  3. Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church — 1.7 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (All-school Masses are listed on the calendar for All Souls' Day (November 2) and the Immaculate Conception (December 8), and a school Mass took place with the May Crowning in May 2026.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Events | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/events?id=62480065 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass–All Souls’ Day”
      An all-school Mass is listed for All Souls' Day.
    2. Home | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass–Immaculate Conception Dec 8”
      An all-school Mass is listed for the Immaculate Conception on December 8.
    3. Bishop Lou Tylka Visit | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/article/2887069 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “May Crowning ceremony, which took place alongside All School Mass and the Blessing of Senior Caps and Gowns”
      An All School Mass took place with the May Crowning ceremony on May 7, 2026.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Events | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/events?id=62480065 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass–All Souls’ Day”
      An all-school Mass is listed for All Souls' Day.
    2. Bishop Lou Tylka Visit | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/article/2887069 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “May Crowning ceremony, which took place alongside All School Mass and the Blessing of Senior Caps and Gowns”
      An All School Mass took place with the May Crowning ceremony on May 7, 2026.
    3. 9th-12th Curriculum | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/page/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mandatory attendance of a religious retreat each year. All students must participate in a retreat every year, previously approved by the chaplain and principal.”
      All students must attend a religious retreat each year, approved by the chaplain and principal.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion is required for 4.0 credits (8 semesters) for graduation; semesters divided by 2 gives four year-equivalents. Religion teachers are listed for grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 9th-12th Curriculum | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/page/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion 4.0 Credits (8 Semesters)”
      Religion is required for 4.0 credits (8 semesters) for graduation.
    2. Staff | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “HS Religion (9-11) and Latin Teacher”
      A staff member teaches high school religion in grades 9 through 11.
      “JH (7-8) & HS (12) Religion / Resource Teacher”
      A staff member teaches religion in grade 12.
  • 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.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The curriculum page says all students must participate in a religious retreat every year, approved by the chaplain and principal. Grades 9 through 12 are all covered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 9th-12th Curriculum | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/page/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mandatory attendance of a religious retreat each year. All students must participate in a retreat every year, previously approved by the chaplain and principal.”
      All students must attend a religious retreat each year, approved by the chaplain and principal.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (A chaplain is referred to on the curriculum page. Recorded as one.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 9th-12th Curriculum | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/page/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mandatory attendance of a religious retreat each year. All students must participate in a retreat every year, previously approved by the chaplain and principal.”
      All students must attend a religious retreat each year, approved by the chaplain and principal.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot 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.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (100 hours of community service are required by graduation, which is more than 40 hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 9th-12th Curriculum | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/page/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith Alive - 100 hours of community service by graduation”
      The Faith Alive program requires 100 hours of community service by graduation.
    2. Home | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are required to perform 100 hours of community service to graduate.”
      Students must perform 100 hours of community service to graduate.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Religion is required for 4.0 credits (8 semesters) to graduate.
    Sources (2)
    1. 9th-12th Curriculum | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/page/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion 4.0 Credits (8 Semesters)”
      Religion is required for 4.0 credits (8 semesters) for graduation.
    2. Staff | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “HS Religion (9-11) and Latin Teacher”
      A staff member teaches high school religion in grades 9 through 11.
      “JH (7-8) & HS (12) Religion / Resource Teacher”
      A staff member teaches religion in grade 12.
  • All students must attend a religious retreat every year.
    Sources (1)
    1. 9th-12th Curriculum | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/page/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mandatory attendance of a religious retreat each year. All students must participate in a retreat every year, previously approved by the chaplain and principal.”
      All students must attend a religious retreat each year, approved by the chaplain and principal.
  • Students must perform 100 hours of community service to graduate.
    Sources (2)
    1. 9th-12th Curriculum | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/page/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith Alive - 100 hours of community service by graduation”
      The Faith Alive program requires 100 hours of community service by graduation.
    2. Home | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are required to perform 100 hours of community service to graduate.”
      Students must perform 100 hours of community service to graduate.
  • All-school Masses are listed for feast days and for the May Crowning.
    Sources (3)
    1. Events | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/events?id=62480065 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass–All Souls’ Day”
      An all-school Mass is listed for All Souls' Day.
    2. Home | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass–Immaculate Conception Dec 8”
      An all-school Mass is listed for the Immaculate Conception on December 8.
    3. Bishop Lou Tylka Visit | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/article/2887069 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “May Crowning ceremony, which took place alongside All School Mass and the Blessing of Senior Caps and Gowns”
      An All School Mass took place with the May Crowning ceremony on May 7, 2026.

Concerns

  • Mass is listed only for special dates.
    Sources (2)
    1. Events | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/events?id=62480065 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass–All Souls’ Day”
      An all-school Mass is listed for All Souls' Day.
    2. Home | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass–Immaculate Conception Dec 8”
      An all-school Mass is listed for the Immaculate Conception on December 8.
  • The chaplain is mentioned; not named.
    Sources (1)
    1. 9th-12th Curriculum | North Campusschlarman.com/o/nc/page/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mandatory attendance of a religious retreat each year. All students must participate in a retreat every year, previously approved by the chaplain and principal.”
      All students must attend a religious retreat each year, approved by the chaplain and principal.

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Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Trip to the Beatification Ceremony for Venerable Fulton SheenOff campus
    One-time event (2026)
    Students in grades 6 through 12 were invited to attend this one-time ceremony.
    schlarman.com
  • Mandatory religious retreat
    Each year
    All students must participate in a religious retreat every year, approved by the chaplain and principal.
    schlarman.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • All-school Masses on special dates
    Dated events, for example November 2 (All Souls' Day) and December 8 (Immaculate Conception)
    All-school Masses listed on the school calendar.
    schlarman.com, schlarman.com
  • May Crowning and All School Mass
    May 2026
    The May Crowning ceremony took place with an All School Mass and the blessing of senior caps and gowns.
    schlarman.com

Service 1

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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.
25 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.60%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.6.6 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
DioceseDiocese of Peoria, IL
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)326
Students in grades 9–1278
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio6.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges60%
SettingTown

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 Peoria

The Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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