Catholic School CompassTrue north for Catholic families.
Aerial view of St. Catherine's High School
Aerial imagery: U.S. Geological Survey (public domain). USGS

Catholic high school

St. Catherine's High School

  • LocationRacine, WI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 435 students
Official website

St. Catherine's High School is a Dominican Catholic high school at 1200 Park Avenue in Racine. Its published campus ministry has one listed minister, and the school publishes a monthly Mass celebration. Every class takes a retreat, and graduation requires service hours each year and four credits of theology.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Catherine's High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Richard's Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Cristo Rey: 0.5 mi2Saint Patrick Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3St. Joseph's Parish: 1.6 mi4St. Edward's Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Campus Ministry, St. Catherine's High School: 0.1 miSt. Catherine's High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Richard's Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 1503 Grand Avenue, Racine
  2. Cristo Rey — 0.5 mi · 801 College Avenue, Racine
  3. Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1100 Erie Street, Racine
  4. St. Joseph's Parish — 1.6 mi · 1532 North Wisconsin Street, Racine
  5. St. Edward's Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 1401 Grove Avenue, Racine
  6. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 2201 Northwestern Avenue, Racine

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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

59 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 yearMonthly (The Dominican Pillars page says monthly Mass celebrations are held around the Catholic days of observance.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Dominican Pillars | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/the-dominican-pillars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly Mass celebrations revolve around the Catholic days of observance”
      Mass celebrations are held monthly, around the Catholic days of observance.
      “participate in monthly mass celebrations by serving as lectors”
      Students serve as lectors at the monthly Mass celebrations.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is part of the senior retreat. This is recorded as occasional.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We pray together in Adoration and offer time for all students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      The senior retreat includes adoration and the sacrament of reconciliation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Monthly Mass celebrations are published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Dominican Pillars | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/the-dominican-pillars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly Mass celebrations revolve around the Catholic days of observance”
      Mass celebrations are held monthly, around the Catholic days of observance.
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 (The school's graduation page requires four credits of theology, and the 2026-27 course guide places a theology course in each of grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Four credits of Theology are needed to meet Archdiocesan requirements.”
      Four credits of theology are required to graduate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The Theology Department says it pursues educational ministry as outlined in the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework, in the 2026-27 course guide.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 High School Course Selection Guide | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/s/Saint-Catherines-Course-Selection-Guide-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “pursues the challenge of educational ministry as outlined in the Bishop’s documents DOCTRINAL ELEMENTS OF A CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK”
      The theology department works from the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Personal Morality, a required junior course, covers the moral decision process and natural moral law.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 High School Course Selection Guide | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/s/Saint-Catherines-Course-Selection-Guide-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the moral decision process will help students explore the application of decisions that they make in their lives”
      Personal Morality, a required junior course, covers moral decision-making and natural moral law.
  • 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 English, Social Studies and Science department descriptions in the 2026-27 course guide each name Christian or faith aims for their courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 High School Course Selection Guide | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/s/Saint-Catherines-Course-Selection-Guide-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “promote responsible Christian attitudes”
      The English program aims to promote responsible Christian attitudes.
      “It is important that the student be guided by Christian values”
      The Social Studies department asks that students be guided by Christian values.
      “support the school’s philosophy and its general objectives”
      The science department's objectives support the school's faith-based philosophy, including love of God and neighbor.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

80 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 retreat page lists a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Focusing on the pillar of Community, this retreat helps welcome our newest Angels into the St. Catherine’s family.”
      Freshmen take a retreat.
      “Sophomore Retreat: Centered on the pillar of Study, sophomores are led by a group of young adults through activities, prayer, and reflection.”
      Sophomores take a retreat.
      “Junior Retreat: Rooted in the pillar of Prayer, juniors visit the Dominican Sisters at the Siena Retreat Center.”
      Juniors take a retreat at the Siena Retreat Center.
      “Senior Retreat: Dedicated to the pillar of Service, seniors spend time being together.”
      Seniors take a retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed on the school's campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister Siena Catholic Schools of Racine 262-632-2785 ext. 417”
      Kristen Dahlgren is the campus minister, reachable at the published school phone extension.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Campus Ministry Club is the one faith-based student club found.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Requirements | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/student-service-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Club- Christmas Gift Drive For Our Families”
      The Campus Ministry Club runs a Christmas gift drive for families at the school.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school's Dominican Pillars page says each day starts with prayer, and beginning each class with prayer is common.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Dominican Pillars | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/the-dominican-pillars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day starts with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance”
      Each school day begins with prayer.
      “Beginning each class with prayer is a common occurrence”
      Classes often begin with prayer.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The graduation page requires 16 hours a year in grade 9, 18 in grade 10, 20 in grade 11 and 24 in grade 12, which totals 78 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “16 hours of service per school year”
      Ninth graders must complete 16 hours of service per school year.
      “18 hours of service per school year”
      Tenth graders must complete 18 hours of service per school year.
      “20 hours of service per school year”
      Eleventh graders must complete 20 hours of service per school year.
      “24 hours of service per school year”
      Twelfth graders must complete 24 hours of service per school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Justice & Peace, a required junior theology course, covers Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 High School Course Selection Guide | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/s/Saint-Catherines-Course-Selection-Guide-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will grow in their knowledge of Catholic social teaching”
      Justice & Peace, a required junior course, teaches 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 (Day With A Purpose, the Interact Club's international drive and Stuff the Bus are justice and service programs listed by the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Requirements | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/student-service-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Day With A Purpose is a long standing tradition here at St. Catherine’s High School.”
      Day With A Purpose is a school service day, with students doing four hours of service in the community.
      “Interact Club- In connection to the Rotary club of Racine, we will be hosting an international focused drive”
      The Interact Club runs an international service drive with the Rotary Club of Racine.
      “All the Siena Catholic schools participate in Stuff the Bus”
      St. Catherine's takes part in the Stuff the Bus food drive for St. Vincent de Paul.

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

Strengths

  • Every class takes a retreat, and the senior retreat includes adoration and reconciliation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Focusing on the pillar of Community, this retreat helps welcome our newest Angels into the St. Catherine’s family.”
      Freshmen take a retreat.
      “We pray together in Adoration and offer time for all students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      The senior retreat includes adoration and the sacrament of reconciliation.
  • Graduation requires four credits of theology, and a required junior course covers Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Four credits of Theology are needed to meet Archdiocesan requirements.”
      Four credits of theology are required to graduate.
    2. 2026-27 High School Course Selection Guide | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/s/Saint-Catherines-Course-Selection-Guide-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will grow in their knowledge of Catholic social teaching”
      Justice & Peace, a required junior course, teaches Catholic social teaching.
  • Graduation requires service hours in each year, totaling 78 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “16 hours of service per school year”
      Ninth graders must complete 16 hours of service per school year.
      “18 hours of service per school year”
      Tenth graders must complete 18 hours of service per school year.
      “20 hours of service per school year”
      Eleventh graders must complete 20 hours of service per school year.
      “24 hours of service per school year”
      Twelfth graders must complete 24 hours of service per school year.
  • Each school day begins with prayer, and students lead weekly prayer services.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Dominican Pillars | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/the-dominican-pillars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day starts with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance”
      Each school day begins with prayer.
      “Weekly prayer services are student-led/driven”
      Weekly prayer services are student-led.

Concerns

  • Mass celebrations are published monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Dominican Pillars | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/the-dominican-pillars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly Mass celebrations revolve around the Catholic days of observance”
      Mass celebrations are held monthly, around the Catholic days of observance.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Catherine's High School

  • Address: 1200 Park Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

View on map ↗

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

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 10 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Junior retreat at the Siena Retreat CenterOff campus
    A visit to the Dominican Sisters at the Siena Retreat Center, including a sunrise prayer gathering and Mass with the Dominican Sisters.
    saintcats.org
  • Freshman retreat
    Focused on community, led by the Spiritus group.
    saintcats.org
  • Sophomore retreat
    Led by a group of young adults through activities, prayer and reflection.
    saintcats.org
  • Senior retreat
    Focused on service. Includes adoration and an opportunity for all students to receive the sacrament of reconciliation.
    saintcats.org, saintcats.org

Service 5

  • Day With A PurposeOff campus
    A school day that begins in prayer, then groups spend four hours serving in the community, followed by reflection back at school.
    saintcats.org, saintcats.org
  • Stuff the Bus
    January, with a push during Catholic Schools Week
    A food drive for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in Racine, with all Siena schools taking part.
    saintcats.org
  • Guardian Angels
    Raises money for the Wisconsin Humane Society through an out-of-uniform day and sold t-shirts.
    saintcats.org
  • Interact Club
    In connection with the Rotary Club of Racine, runs an international-focused drive.
    saintcats.org
  • Service hours and drives
    Students host blood drives and contribute to sock, clothing and food drives.
    saintcats.org

Faith formation 1

  • Weekly student-led prayer services
    Weekly
    Prayer services led by students.
    saintcats.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry Club
    Runs a Christmas gift drive for families at the school.
    saintcats.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monthly Mass celebrations
    Monthly
    Mass celebrations tied to the Catholic days of observance. Students serve as lectors.
    saintcats.org, saintcats.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 | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Mission of Campus Ministry is Faith Formation”
    Campus ministry at St. Catherine's has a faith formation mission.
    “The Mission of Campus Ministry is Faith Formation”
    Campus ministry at St. Catherine's has a faith formation mission.
  2. Contact Us | St. Catherine's High Schoolsaintcats.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1200 Park Avenue Racine, WI 53403”
    The school's address is 1200 Park Avenue, Racine, WI 53403.

Reach out

Contact details for Kristen Dahlgren (Campus Minister) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

Sign in Create a free account

We keep campus ministers’ emails behind sign-in to protect them from spam.

My rating and notes

Sign in or create a free account to rate this school privately, keep notes, and save it to your list.

Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: 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.
48 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.77%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.2 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 Milwaukee, WI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)435
Students in grades 9–12435
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges77%
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 Milwaukee

The Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

About this school’s data

Questions families ask

Is St. Catherine's High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Catherine's High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
What is St. Catherine's High School’s Compass Score?
76 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Reviews

Personal experiences from signed-in readers. Reviews are moderated automatically and never change a school’s grades.

No reviews yet.

Sign in to write a review.

More in Wisconsin · Wisconsin rankings