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Scotus Central Catholic High School

  • LocationColumbus, NE
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 375 students
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Scotus Central Catholic is a Catholic junior and senior high school in Columbus, Nebraska, part of Columbus Catholic Schools. Its campus ministry lists School Masses, reconciliation opportunities and Advent and Lent services, and every student is required to attend at least one retreat each year. Religion is required in every grade, and the school day ends with a prayer.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Scotus Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Bonaventure Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Anthony Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Isidore Catholic Church: 1.4 mi3Campus Ministry, Scotus Central Catholic: 0.0 miScotus Central Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Anthony Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  3. Saint Isidore Catholic Church — 1.4 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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

46 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 yearA few times a year (School Masses are listed among what students take part in throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, students take part in: School Masses Prayer and reflection Reconciliation opportunities Season Services (Advent & Lent)”
      School Masses, reconciliation opportunities and Advent and Lent services are offered during the year.
  • 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 opportunities are listed with Advent and Lent services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, students take part in: School Masses Prayer and reflection Reconciliation opportunities Season Services (Advent & Lent)”
      School Masses, reconciliation opportunities and Advent and Lent services are offered during the year.
      “Reconciliation opportunities”
      Reconciliation opportunities are offered to students.
  • 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; the pages name no priest as chaplain. The handbook refers to a 'Scotus chaplain' without a name.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, students take part in: School Masses Prayer and reflection Reconciliation opportunities Season Services (Advent & Lent)”
      School Masses, reconciliation opportunities and Advent and Lent services are offered during the year.
    2. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027columbus-catholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UPDATED-Scotus-2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Individual counseling by the student’s pastor or a priest approved by the Scotus chaplain”
      The handbook refers to a school chaplain who is not named.
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 9, 10, 11 and 12 are each required, one full-year course per grade (40 credits in total); theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027columbus-catholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UPDATED-Scotus-2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RELIGION 40 Credits”
      Religion is a 40-credit graduation requirement.
      “Religion 11 Religion 12”
      Religion is required in every grade from 9 through 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.
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 (The handbook requires every student to attend a retreat each year. The retreats page lists a freshman retreat, choice retreats for sophomores and juniors, and a senior retreat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027columbus-catholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UPDATED-Scotus-2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 11 Religion 12”
      Religion is required in every grade from 9 through 12.
    2. Retreats - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All sophomores and juniors must attend one retreat offered during the school year as part of fulfilling their Religion class requirements.”
      Sophomores and juniors attend a retreat during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four campus ministry staff are listed for 2025-26.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Activities & Athletics Profiles - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/academics-activities-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry – Mrs. Molly Wallish, Mrs. Cecilia Brichacek, Mrs. Kelly Koranda & Mr. Nate Tenopir”
      Campus Ministry is a student club with four staff leaders listed for 2025-26.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry is listed as a club, and GodTeens is a peer faith group of students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. High School Activities & Athletics Profiles - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/academics-activities-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry – Mrs. Molly Wallish, Mrs. Cecilia Brichacek, Mrs. Kelly Koranda & Mr. Nate Tenopir”
      Campus Ministry is a student club with four staff leaders listed for 2025-26.
    2. Fellowship - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/fellowship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The GodTeen Program (formerly known as Godparents) consists of small peer groups of teens meeting in the homes”
      GodTeens is a program of small peer faith groups of teens.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027columbus-catholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UPDATED-Scotus-2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each school day ends with a prayer.”
      Each school day ends with a prayer.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service is a requirement within Religion grades and each activity offers a service project.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027columbus-catholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UPDATED-Scotus-2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Additionally, each student will have service requirements as part of their grade in their Religion classes.”
      Service is a requirement within Religion grades.
  • 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 (Sophomores and juniors may choose a retreat offered through the March for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “If you choose a retreat offered through the Archdiocese or the March for Life, you will need to complete additional registration forms provided at a later date.”
      A March for Life retreat is one of the retreat choices for sophomores and juniors.
  • 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

  • Every student is required to attend at least one retreat each year, and Religion is required in every grade.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027columbus-catholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UPDATED-Scotus-2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 11 Religion 12”
      Religion is required in every grade from 9 through 12.
    2. Retreats - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All sophomores and juniors must attend one retreat offered during the school year as part of fulfilling their Religion class requirements.”
      Sophomores and juniors attend a retreat during the school year.
  • Campus ministry lists School Masses, reconciliation opportunities and Advent and Lent services.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, students take part in: School Masses Prayer and reflection Reconciliation opportunities Season Services (Advent & Lent)”
      School Masses, reconciliation opportunities and Advent and Lent services are offered during the year.

Concerns

  • The pages name no priest as chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027columbus-catholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UPDATED-Scotus-2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Individual counseling by the student’s pastor or a priest approved by the Scotus chaplain”
      The handbook refers to a school chaplain who is not named.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Scotus Central Catholic

  • Address: 1554 18th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
  • Location: On campus

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Source: columbus-catholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, columbus-catholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • GodTeensOff campus
    Small peer groups of teens meeting in the homes of godparent couples to talk about faith.
    columbus-catholic.org
  • Reconciliation opportunities
    Throughout the year
    Opportunities for reconciliation are listed among campus ministry activities.
    columbus-catholic.org

Retreats 2

  • Teens Encounter ChristOff campus
    A faith-filled weekend for sophomores through age 22, held at Tintern Retreat Center in Oakdale, Nebraska. Listed as coming soon on the retreats page.
    columbus-catholic.org
  • Retreats for every grade
    A freshman retreat, a senior retreat, a class retreat for grades 7 through 9 and 12, and retreats chosen by sophomores and juniors from options approved by campus ministry.
    columbus-catholic.org, columbus-catholic.org

Social life 1

  • ConnectedOff campus
    Teen nights planned and led by the student campus ministry team, with recreation, prayer, social time and snacks, held outside the school setting.
    columbus-catholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry club
    Student club listed under Clubs and Organizations, led by four campus ministry staff in 2025-26.
    columbus-catholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • School Masses
    Throughout the year
    School Masses are listed among campus ministry activities.
    columbus-catholic.org
  • Advent and Lent services
    Advent and Lent
    Season services are listed among campus ministry activities.
    columbus-catholic.org

Service 1

  • March for Life retreat option
    A retreat option for sophomores and juniors offered through the March for Life.
    columbus-catholic.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. Campus Ministry - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry is the center of faith life at Scotus Central Catholic.”
    Campus Ministry is the center of faith life at the school.
    “Throughout the year, students take part in: School Masses Prayer and reflection Reconciliation opportunities Season Services (Advent & Lent)”
    School Masses, reconciliation opportunities and Advent and Lent services are offered during the year.
    “Campus Ministry is the center of faith life at Scotus Central Catholic.”
    Campus Ministry is the center of faith life at the school.
  2. Booster Club - Columbus Catholic Schoolscolumbus-catholic.org/home-schools-scotus-booster-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1554 18th Avenue, Columbus NE”
    The school's address is 1554 18th Avenue, Columbus, Nebraska.

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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.
23 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.65%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.3 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 Omaha, NE
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)375
Students in grades 9–12241
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges65%
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

Archdiocese of Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

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

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