Is St. Catherine of Siena Academy a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Catherine of Siena Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

What is St. Catherine of Siena Academy’s Compass Score?

94 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is St. Catherine of Siena Academy Compass Recommended?

Yes. St. Catherine of Siena Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

St. Catherine of Siena Academy

LocationWixom, MI
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 216 students

All-female

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St. Catherine of Siena Academy is an all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in Wixom, Michigan. Its campus ministry publishes daily Mass, confession after Mass each day, monthly adoration, a retreat for every grade and a pro-life club. Four years of Catholic theology and one philosophy credit are required, and students must complete service hours.

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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.

Sacramental life

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The campus ministry page describes Mass as celebrated daily as a community, which is at least weekly.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “daily Mass is an integral part of our day. We gather to pray and celebrate Mass daily as a community.”
  Daily Mass is celebrated as a school community.
Yes:
Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is celebrated as a community.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “daily Mass is an integral part of our day. We gather to pray and celebrate Mass daily as a community.”
  Daily Mass is celebrated as a school community.
Yes:
Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered after Mass each day.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered after mass each day.”
  Confession is offered after Mass each day.
Yes:
Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is offered once a month.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration is offered to our students once a month and on special occasions (Holy Week, Lent, Advent).”
  Adoration is offered to students once a month.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Daily Mass is confirmed; the campus minister is a religious sister.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “daily Mass is an integral part of our day. We gather to pray and celebrate Mass daily as a community.”
  Daily Mass is celebrated as a school community.
2. Faculty and Staff | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sister began working at SCA in 2011 as the Campus Minister.”
  Sr. Mary Ann Foggin is the campus minister; no priest is listed as chaplain.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four years of Catholic theology, at least one credit each year (4.0 credits). Computed from the school's own credit units.)
Sources (1)
1. Graduation Requirements | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “4.0 Catholic Theology (at least 1 credit taken each year)”
  Four credits of Catholic theology are required, at least one credit each year.
Yes:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The curriculum page says the theology program aligns to the standards of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops.)
Sources (1)
1. Curriculum | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our Theology Program aligns to the standards of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops.”
  The theology program aligns to the USCCB standards.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (One philosophy credit is required, taken in junior or senior year.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | St. Catherine of Siena Academycdn.prod.website-files.com/64a6fa940d5cf83e023de72b/699c6b9b90577793d7aa4621_c5198b5e581102b626f35efb929986d5_2026-27_SCA%20Program%20of%20Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “1.0 Philosophy (taken in the junior or senior year)”
  One philosophy credit is required, taken in junior or senior year.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors each have a retreat.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Informally, the freshmen participate in a day-long retreat/orientation before school begins”
  Freshmen take part in a day-long retreat or orientation.
  “Their year culminates in an experience of the Latin Mass, celebrated in its entirety.”
  Sophomores have a retreat and an experience of the Latin Mass.
  “The junior retreat is typically held in the spring semester (May)”
  Juniors have a retreat each year.
  “Their retreat is in mid-November, after the often-hectic college application process.”
  Seniors have a retreat in mid-November.
Partly:
Campus ministry staffOne (One professional campus ministry staff member is listed: the campus minister.)
Sources (2)
1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | St. Catherine of Siena Academycdn.prod.website-files.com/64a6fa940d5cf83e023de72b/699c6b9b90577793d7aa4621_c5198b5e581102b626f35efb929986d5_2026-27_SCA%20Program%20of%20Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Minister Sr. Mary Ann Foggin (248) 946-4848 EXT: 112”
  Sr. Mary Ann Foggin is the campus minister, reachable at 946-4848 ext. 112.
2. Faculty and Staff | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sister began working at SCA in 2011 as the Campus Minister.”
  Sr. Mary Ann Foggin is the campus minister; no priest is listed as chaplain.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Miles Christi lunch group and the Gianna Molla Society (a pro-life club that leads a weekly rosary) are listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Clubs and Organizations | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Miles Christi Discipleship Lunch Group”
  A Miles Christi lunch group is listed among the school's clubs.
  “Gianna Molla Society is our pro-life club on campus.”
  The Gianna Molla Society is the school's pro-life club.
  “lead our weekly pro-life rosary after school”
  The pro-life club leads a weekly rosary after school.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass and student-led morning prayer are part of the school day.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “daily Mass is an integral part of our day. We gather to pray and celebrate Mass daily as a community.”
  Daily Mass is celebrated as a school community.
  “Students lead morning prayer over the PA.”
  Students lead morning prayer over the school PA.

N/A

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

Not enough information:
Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Gianna Molla Society is a pro-life club that takes part in the March for Life.)
Sources (2)
1. Clubs and Organizations | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Gianna Molla Society is our pro-life club on campus.”
  The Gianna Molla Society is the school's pro-life club.
2. Missions and Pilgrimages | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/missions-and-pilgrimages · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The St. Gianna Molla Society (pro-life club for students) takes part in the annual March for Life in Washington, DC, each year.”
  The pro-life club takes part in the March for Life in Washington, DC each year.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Student mission trips and Epoch Week service are published.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | St. Catherine of Siena Academycdn.prod.website-files.com/64a6fa940d5cf83e023de72b/699c6b9b90577793d7aa4621_c5198b5e581102b626f35efb929986d5_2026-27_SCA%20Program%20of%20Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In the past, student groups have traveled to areas of need such as the Dominican Republic,”
  Student groups have taken mission trips to areas of need, including the Dominican Republic.
  “Epoch Week is designed to provide experiential learning for all students growing in awareness of the world around us”
  Epoch Week includes mission trips, pilgrimages and school service for all students.

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

Strengths

Daily Mass is celebrated as a school community, with confession offered after Mass each day.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “daily Mass is an integral part of our day. We gather to pray and celebrate Mass daily as a community.”
  Daily Mass is celebrated as a school community.
  “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered after mass each day.”
  Confession is offered after Mass each day.
Four years of Catholic theology are required, at least one credit each year.
Sources (1)
1. Graduation Requirements | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “4.0 Catholic Theology (at least 1 credit taken each year)”
  Four credits of Catholic theology are required, at least one credit each year.
Every class has a retreat each year.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Informally, the freshmen participate in a day-long retreat/orientation before school begins”
  Freshmen take part in a day-long retreat or orientation.
  “Their year culminates in an experience of the Latin Mass, celebrated in its entirety.”
  Sophomores have a retreat and an experience of the Latin Mass.
  “The junior retreat is typically held in the spring semester (May)”
  Juniors have a retreat each year.
  “Their retreat is in mid-November, after the often-hectic college application process.”
  Seniors have a retreat in mid-November.
Service hours are required, and student groups take part in pro-life and mission trips.
Sources (2)
1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | St. Catherine of Siena Academycdn.prod.website-files.com/64a6fa940d5cf83e023de72b/699c6b9b90577793d7aa4621_c5198b5e581102b626f35efb929986d5_2026-27_SCA%20Program%20of%20Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “For the 2024-2025 academic year, we will require the following number of service hours to be completed:”
  Service hours are required, by grade (25, 30, 35 and 40 hours).
  “In the past, student groups have traveled to areas of need such as the Dominican Republic,”
  Student groups have taken mission trips to areas of need, including the Dominican Republic.
2. Clubs and Organizations | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Gianna Molla Society is our pro-life club on campus.”
  The Gianna Molla Society is the school's pro-life club.

Concerns

The campus minister is a religious sister.
Sources (1)
1. Faculty and Staff | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sister began working at SCA in 2011 as the Campus Minister.”
  Sr. Mary Ann Foggin is the campus minister; no priest is listed as chaplain.
Adoration is offered once a month rather than weekly.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration is offered to our students once a month and on special occasions (Holy Week, Lent, Advent).”
  Adoration is offered to students once a month.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Catherine of Siena Academy

Address: 28200 Napier Road, Wixom, MI 48393
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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Source: saintcatherineacademy.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, saintcatherineacademy.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 1

Pilgrimage to Siena, Rome and AssisiOff campus
Every other year
A pilgrimage with Mass as part of the daily itinerary and a priest accompanying the group.
saintcatherineacademy.org, saintcatherineacademy.org

Service 4

March for Life trip (Washington, DC)Off campus
January
The pro-life club takes part in the annual March for Life in Washington, DC.
saintcatherineacademy.org
Dominican Republic mission tripOff campus
Student groups have traveled on mission trips to areas of need, including the Dominican Republic.
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Epoch Week
Experiential learning week with mission trips, pilgrimages and school-sponsored service for all students.
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Community service drives and projects
Clothing and food drives and hands-on service projects organized by classes, clubs and the school.
saintcatherineacademy.org

Clubs and groups 2

Miles Christi Discipleship Lunch Group
A lunch group run by the consecrated women of Miles Christi, offering faith-based discussion for students.
saintcatherineacademy.org, saintcatherineacademy.org
Gianna Molla Society (pro-life club)
Weekly rosary after school
The school's pro-life club. It leads a weekly pro-life rosary and takes part in pro-life causes.
saintcatherineacademy.org, saintcatherineacademy.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Latin Mass experience (sophomores)
Sophomores take part in an experience of the Latin Mass, celebrated in its entirety, as part of their church history study.
saintcatherineacademy.org

Retreats 1

Class retreats
Each year for every class; senior retreat in mid-November
A retreat for each class, from freshmen through seniors.
saintcatherineacademy.org, saintcatherineacademy.org, saintcatherineacademy.org, saintcatherineacademy.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

Campus Ministry

Sources (3)

Campus Ministry | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“daily Mass is an integral part of our day. We gather to pray and celebrate Mass daily as a community.”
Daily Mass is celebrated as a school community.
“28200 Napier Road, Wixom, MI 48393”
The school's address is 28200 Napier Road, Wixom, MI 48393.
Faculty and Staff | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sister began working at SCA in 2011 as the Campus Minister.”
Sr. Mary Ann Foggin is the campus minister; no priest is listed as chaplain.
Campus and Facilities | St. Catherine of Siena Academysaintcatherineacademy.org/about/campus-and-facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We have a large Chapel at the center of the school”
The school has a large chapel at its center.

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Academic Excellence

96 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score100%
Students per teacher 25% of score9.9 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

Type	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Detroit, MI
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	216
Students in grades 9–12	216
Coed or single-sex	All-female
Student–teacher ratio	9.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	100%
Setting	Suburb

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 Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

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

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NCES school ID A1301701
28200 Napier Rd, Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 946-4848
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Is St. Catherine of Siena Academy a Catholic high school?: Yes. St. Catherine of Siena Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
What is St. Catherine of Siena Academy’s Compass Score?: 94 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Catherine of Siena Academy Compass Recommended?: Yes. St. Catherine of Siena Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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