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Catholic high school

St. Aloysius High School-Vicksburg Catholic School

  • LocationVicksburg, MS
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 422 students
Official website

St. Aloysius High School in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the high school of Vicksburg Catholic Schools. Its student Liturgical Team prepares school Masses and prayer services, and its student Retreat Team leads retreats for each class. Every student takes a retreat each year, and the school requires four units of theology.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Aloysius High School-Vicksburg Catholic School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSt. Mary's Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Paul Catholic Church: 0.8 mi2St. Aloysius High School (Liturgical Team and Retreat Team): 0.1 miSt. Aloysius High School-Vicksburg Catholic School (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Mary's Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 1512 Main Street, Vicksburg
  2. Saint Paul Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 713 Crawford Street, Vicksburg

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 (School Masses are confirmed through the Liturgical Team and a Homecoming Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgical Team | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382877&type=d&pREC_ID=2652655 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “From school Masses and prayer services to special liturgical celebrations, this team ensures that every aspect of our faith-based gatherings is meaningful and well-coordinated.”
      The St. Aloysius Liturgical Team prepares school Masses, prayer services and liturgical celebrations.
    2. Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Homecoming Mass Time: 9 AM – 10 AM”
      A Homecoming Mass is listed on the school's home page for October 16, 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 (1)
    1. Liturgical Team | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382877&type=d&pREC_ID=2652655 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “From school Masses and prayer services to special liturgical celebrations, this team ensures that every aspect of our faith-based gatherings is meaningful and well-coordinated.”
      The St. Aloysius Liturgical Team prepares school Masses, prayer services and liturgical celebrations.
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 (Theology is four units on the graduation requirements page, and every student has a daily religion or theology class (one unit per year).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382859&type=d&pREC_ID=869346 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology - 4 units”
      Four units of theology are required to graduate from St. Aloysius.
    2. Frequently Asked Questions | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382868&type=d&pREC_ID=1117233 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every student has daily religion or theology class.”
      Every student takes a daily religion or theology class.
  • 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 (All students take an annual retreat with their classmates, and the Retreat Team plans retreats for each class.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382910&type=d&pREC_ID=949807 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students experience an annual retreat with fellow classmates to grow spiritually as children of God.”
      All students take an annual retreat with their classmates.
    2. START - St. Aloysius Retreat Team | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382881&type=d · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The St. Aloysius Retreat Team is a peer ministry organization dedicated to fostering faith and community through student-led retreats.”
      The Retreat Team is a student-led peer ministry that leads retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Liturgical Team and the Retreat Team (a peer ministry) are both listed as student clubs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/departments/index.jsp?show=CLU · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Liturgical Team 3 Staff Math & Science Team 2 Staff Math Counts Team 1 Staff Mentoring Program 0 Staff Mu Alpha Theta 2 Staff Retreat Team 1 Staff”
      The Liturgical Team and the Retreat Team are listed among the school's clubs and activities.
    2. START - St. Aloysius Retreat Team | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382881&type=d · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The St. Aloysius Retreat Team is a peer ministry organization dedicated to fostering faith and community through student-led retreats.”
      The Retreat Team is a student-led peer ministry that leads retreats.
  • 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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The religion and theology program includes Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Frequently Asked Questions | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382868&type=d&pREC_ID=1117233 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Activities involve reflection, scripture readings, Catholic social teaching, vocational awareness, and missions.”
      The religion program includes Catholic social teaching.
  • 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 (The community service projects include food pantry, relief and outreach projects.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=737513&type=d&pREC_ID=1151662 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Good Shepherd Community Center Storehouse Community Food Pantry Toothbrush Drive for local agencies of United Way of West Central Mississippi”
      The school's community service projects include food pantry and community outreach work.

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

Strengths

  • Student-led teams organize school Masses, prayer services and class retreats.
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgical Team | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382877&type=d&pREC_ID=2652655 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “From school Masses and prayer services to special liturgical celebrations, this team ensures that every aspect of our faith-based gatherings is meaningful and well-coordinated.”
      The St. Aloysius Liturgical Team prepares school Masses, prayer services and liturgical celebrations.
    2. START - St. Aloysius Retreat Team | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382881&type=d · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The St. Aloysius Retreat Team is a peer ministry organization dedicated to fostering faith and community through student-led retreats.”
      The Retreat Team is a student-led peer ministry that leads retreats.
  • Every student takes an annual retreat with classmates.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382910&type=d&pREC_ID=949807 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students experience an annual retreat with fellow classmates to grow spiritually as children of God.”
      All students take an annual retreat with their classmates.
  • Four units of theology are required, and a religion or theology class is taken daily.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382859&type=d&pREC_ID=869346 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology - 4 units”
      Four units of theology are required to graduate from St. Aloysius.
    2. Frequently Asked Questions | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382868&type=d&pREC_ID=1117233 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every student has daily religion or theology class.”
      Every student takes a daily religion or theology class.
  • The religion program includes Catholic social teaching and community service projects serve local agencies.
    Sources (2)
    1. Frequently Asked Questions | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382868&type=d&pREC_ID=1117233 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Activities involve reflection, scripture readings, Catholic social teaching, vocational awareness, and missions.”
      The religion program includes Catholic social teaching.
    2. Community Service | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=737513&type=d&pREC_ID=1151662 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Good Shepherd Community Center Storehouse Community Food Pantry Toothbrush Drive for local agencies of United Way of West Central Mississippi”
      The school's community service projects include food pantry and community outreach work.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

St. Aloysius High School (Liturgical Team and Retreat Team)

  • Address: 1900 Grove Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • Location: On campus

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Source: vicksburgcatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, vicksburgcatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, vicksburgcatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Liturgy and prayer 2

Retreats 2

Service 1

  • Community service projects
    Service projects include the Good Shepherd Community Center, the Storehouse Community Food Pantry, a toothbrush drive for United Way agencies, Operation Christmas Child, and altar serving for local churches.
    vicksburgcatholic.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. Liturgical Team | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382877&type=d&pREC_ID=2652655 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “From school Masses and prayer services to special liturgical celebrations, this team ensures that every aspect of our faith-based gatherings is meaningful and well-coordinated.”
    The St. Aloysius Liturgical Team prepares school Masses, prayer services and liturgical celebrations.
    “From school Masses and prayer services to special liturgical celebrations, this team ensures that every aspect of our faith-based gatherings is meaningful and well-coordinated.”
    The St. Aloysius Liturgical Team prepares school Masses, prayer services and liturgical celebrations.
  2. START - St. Aloysius Retreat Team | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=382881&type=d · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The St. Aloysius Retreat Team is a peer ministry organization dedicated to fostering faith and community through student-led retreats.”
    The Retreat Team is a student-led peer ministry that leads retreats.
    “The St. Aloysius Retreat Team is a peer ministry organization dedicated to fostering faith and community through student-led retreats.”
    The Retreat Team is a student-led peer ministry that leads retreats.
  3. Directions | Vicksburg Catholic Schoolvicksburgcatholic.org/apps/maps · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “1900 Grove Street Vicksburg, MS 39183”
    St. Aloysius High School is at 1900 Grove Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183.

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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.60%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.0 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
DioceseDiocese of Jackson, MS
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)422
Students in grades 9–12145
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.0 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 Jackson

The Most Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz, Bishop of Jackson

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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