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Catholic high school

St. Dominic High School

  • LocationO'Fallon, MO
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,087 students

St. Dominic High School is a co-educational Catholic high school in O'Fallon, Missouri, established by the Archdiocese of St. Louis in 1962 as a regional high school. Students take a full credit of theology every year in courses titled after the USCCB framework, attend monthly all-school Masses (nine dated for 2026-27), make a retreat in every grade, including a three-day junior Kairos, and complete 100 service hours. Daily Mass and monthly Eucharistic adoration are offered in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel, reconciliation is available daily by appointment and at Advent and Lent services, and a named priest serves as chaplain.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Dominic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miAssumption Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi1Saint Marys College: 1.3 mi2Campus Ministry and the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel, St. Dominic High School: 0.1 miSt. Dominic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Assumption Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  2. Saint Marys College — 1.3 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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The whole community gathers for all-school Masses monthly, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fallon Family Center; nine dates are published for 2026-27 (Aug. 26, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 24, Dec. 8, Jan. 13, Feb. 10 (Ash Wednesday), Mar. 3, Apr. 7).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The entire St. Dominic community gathers for all-school Masses on a monthly basis. Daily Mass is offered in the morning or during Empower Hour in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.”
      All-school Masses are monthly, and daily Mass is offered in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.
      “Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (Immaculate Conception)”
      Five all-school Masses are scheduled for fall 2026.
      “Spring Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Wednesday, February 10, 2027 (Ash Wednesday) Wednesday, March 3, 2027 Wednesday, April 7, 2027”
      Four all-school Masses are scheduled for spring 2027.
      “All-school Masses take place at 10:30 am in the Fallon Family Center.”
      All-school Masses are at 10:30 a.m. in the Fallon Family Center.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is offered in the morning or during Empower Hour (midday) in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The entire St. Dominic community gathers for all-school Masses on a monthly basis. Daily Mass is offered in the morning or during Empower Hour in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.”
      All-school Masses are monthly, and daily Mass is offered in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.
    2. Empower Hour - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/student-life/empower-hour · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Take part in Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration”
      Students may attend Mass, reconciliation and adoration during the midday Empower Hour.
  • Partly: 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 is available daily by appointment during Breakfast Bar or Empower Hour, and the whole student body takes part in Reconciliation services once a semester (Advent: Dec. 3-4, 2026. Lent: Mar. 16-17, 2027). By-appointment availability is not a scheduled time; this is recorded as seasonal.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to all students daily by appointment during Breakfast Bar or Empower Hour. Once each semester, the entire student body takes part in Reconciliation services – one in Advent and one in Lent.”
      Reconciliation is available daily by appointment, and the whole student body takes part in Advent and Lent Reconciliation services.
      “Thursday, December 3 & Friday, December 4, 2026 Tuesday, March 16 & Wednesday, March 17, 2027”
      Reconciliation services are scheduled for December 3-4, 2026 and March 16-17, 2027.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic Adoration is available monthly during Empower Hour in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel, with time set aside for each religion class to visit.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the school year, Eucharistic Adoration is available monthly during Empower Hour in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed, with time set aside for each religion class to visit the chapel for prayer and quiet contemplation.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held monthly in the chapel, and each religion class visits.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Brad Modde is listed as Chaplain in the faculty and staff directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff Directory - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/about/directory?const_search_keyword=chaplain · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Brad Modde Chaplain Theology School: 636-240-8303 ext. 103”
      Rev. Brad Modde is the school's chaplain.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Graduation requires 4.0 theology credits with at least 1.0 credit each year; required courses in grades 9-11 and two semester electives in grade 12. A year course is 1 credit (English is 4 credits over four years); four full years, theology in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology: Students are required to take 4 years of Theology courses. For Freshmen-Juniors, there are specific required courses taken each year. Seniors choose 1.0 credit from the 8 offered courses in Theology to meet their final credit requirement.”
      Four years of theology are required, with set courses in grades 9-11 and 1.0 elective credit in grade 12.
      “THEOLOGICAL STUDIES CURRICULUM Graduation requirement – 4.0 Credits”
      The theology graduation requirement is 4.0 credits.
    2. Curriculum - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Graduation Requirements Religion – 4 credits English – 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of religion, the same as English (four years).
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (Course titles match the USCCB framework's own titles: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture, The Mission of Jesus Christ (Paschal Mystery), Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ, Life in Jesus Christ, Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ, Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society, and History of the Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “015 The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Required 023 The Mission of Jesus Christ (Paschal Mystery) Required 024 Jesus Christ’s Mission in the Church (Church’s Mission) Required”
      Required freshman and sophomore courses are The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture, The Mission of Jesus Christ (Paschal Mystery) and Jesus Christ's Mission in the Church.
      “022 Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Required 033 Life in Jesus Christ (Moral Teachings) Required”
      Required junior courses are Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ and Life in Jesus Christ (Moral Teachings).
      “043 Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ (Christian Vocations) X 044 Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice) X 052 History of the Catholic Church X”
      Senior options include Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ, Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society and History of the Catholic Church.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Life in Jesus Christ (Moral Teachings) is a required junior course. Apologetics: How to Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith is a grade 11-12 elective that draws on philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “022 Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Required 033 Life in Jesus Christ (Moral Teachings) Required”
      Required junior courses are Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ and Life in Jesus Christ (Moral Teachings).
      “Students learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.”
      The required junior course Life in Jesus Christ teaches Catholic moral principles.
      “This course allows students to understand how to defend the Catholic faith. In this course, students learn how to give a reasonable explanation and defense of the teachings of the Church in light of contemporary society’s misunderstandings and objections.”
      An apologetics elective teaches students to explain and defend the Catholic faith.
  • Yes: 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 mission describes a college preparatory community that forms disciples of Jesus Christ through prayer, study, community and service; the school says prayer is an important part of classes and an essential part of life, whether in classes or practices.)
    Sources (3)
    1. About - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Dominic High School is a Catholic, coeducational college preparatory community that forms disciples of Jesus Christ in the Dominican tradition of prayer, study, community and service.”
      The mission is to form disciples of Jesus Christ through prayer, study, community and service.
    2. Sacraments & Prayer - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition to beginning and ending each day with student-led prayer over the public address system, prayer is an important part of classes, meetings, practices and events at St. Dominic.”
      Each day begins and ends with student-led prayer, and prayer is part of classes.
    3. St. Dominic High School | Catholic, College Preparatory High School in O'Fallon, Missouristdominichs.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Living Our Faith Prayer is an essential part of life at St. Dominic, whether in classes or practices, during Adoration or at all-school Masses.”
      Prayer is part of classes and practices as well as adoration and Masses.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen: one-day on-campus retreat; sophomores: one-day off-campus retreat; juniors: three-day Kairos; seniors: off-campus overnight retreat. Participation in the yearly prayer days and overnight retreat program is a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All freshmen participate in a one-day retreat on the St. Dominic campus.”
      All freshmen make a one-day retreat on campus.
      “All sophomores participate in a one-day, off-campus retreat featuring music, witnessing, activities, discussion and prayer.”
      All sophomores make a one-day off-campus retreat.
      “All juniors attend the three-day, student-led Kairos retreat, an off-campus retreat that is a highlight of many students’ time at St. Dominic.”
      All juniors attend a three-day Kairos retreat.
      “All seniors attend an off-campus overnight retreat, seniors have the opportunity to look back on their growth throughout high school.”
      All seniors attend an off-campus overnight retreat.
    2. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “complete one hundred hours of approved Christian service, and participate in the yearly prayer days and overnight retreat program.”
      Graduation requires 100 hours of Christian service and participation in the yearly prayer days and overnight retreat program.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (3 ministry staff counted: Rev. Brad Modde (Chaplain), Jack Hogan and Ella Kasubke (Campus Ministers).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty/Staff Directory - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/about/directory?const_search_keyword=chaplain · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Brad Modde Chaplain Theology School: 636-240-8303 ext. 103”
      Rev. Brad Modde is the school's chaplain.
    2. Faculty/Staff Directory - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/about/directory?const_search_keyword=campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mr. Jack Hogan 2017 Campus Minister B.A. Campus Ministry School: (636) 240-8303 ext. 147”
      Jack Hogan is a Campus Minister.
      “Ms. Ella Kasubke 2018 Campus Minister B.A. Campus Ministry School: (636) 240-8303 ext. 144”
      Ella Kasubke is a Campus Minister.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The school lists nine faith- and service-based organizations. Catholic faith groups include AD Club (Sunday readings, novenas, rosaries), Lux (girls' prayer group), Music INC (liturgical music), Peer Ministers, Pro-Life Club and Viri Dei (senior boys' prayer group). Fellowship of Christian Athletes is ecumenical and not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith-Based Organizations - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Dominic offers nine faith- and service-based student organizations to help students grow in faith while exploring areas of personal interest.”
      The school lists nine faith- and service-based student organizations.
      “meets weekly to discuss the upcoming Sunday's readings in depth to better prepare for Mass. AD stands for Anno Domini”
      AD Club meets weekly to study the Sunday readings.
      “is an all-female, student-led prayer group that focuses on fellowship and faith. Lux in Latin means "light."”
      Lux is a girls' student-led prayer group.
      “is a student ensemble that meets regularly to prepare praise and worship music for all-school Masses and graduation.”
      Music INC provides music for all-school Masses.
      “is a prayer group for senior boys focusing on the intersection of theology, culture and masculine spirituality. They lead prayer activities including daily prayer and Lenten Stations of the Cross.”
      Viri Dei is a senior boys' prayer group that leads daily prayer and Lenten Stations of the Cross.
    2. Peer Ministers - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/peer-ministers · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “After participating in a special retreat at the beginning of the year, Peer Ministers offer their senior year in service to fellow students by leading prayer services, retreats and other faith-based opportunities.”
      Senior Peer Ministers lead prayer services and retreats after their own retreat.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each day begins and ends with student-led prayer over the public address system, prayer is part of classes, and daily Family Time groups offer spiritual and social support.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition to beginning and ending each day with student-led prayer over the public address system, prayer is an important part of classes, meetings, practices and events at St. Dominic.”
      Each day begins and ends with student-led prayer, and prayer is part of classes.
    2. A Day in the Life - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/student-life/day-in-the-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “These small groups meet daily between first and second period for “Family Time,” a 15-minute period that allows for spiritual and social support.”
      Daily Family Time groups provide spiritual and social support.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (At least 100 hours of approved Christian service, a minimum of 25 hours per year, are required to graduate.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Service - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To graduate, St. Dominic students must complete at least 100 hours of service, a minimum of 25 hours per year.”
      Graduation requires at least 100 service hours, 25 per year.
    2. Curriculum - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Graduation Requirements Religion – 4 credits English – 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of religion, the same as English (four years).
    3. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “complete one hundred hours of approved Christian service, and participate in the yearly prayer days and overnight retreat program.”
      Graduation requires 100 hours of Christian service and participation in the yearly prayer days and overnight retreat program.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice) introduces the Church's social justice teaching; it is one of six senior semester options (seniors take two), and a college-credit Social Justice course is also offered. The Peer Ministry capstone covers Catholic social teaching. Not required of every student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This course introduces students to the Church’s social justice teaching. In this course, students learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      The Social Justice theology courses teach the Church's social teaching.
      “Seniors are required to enroll in TWO of these six semester-based theology courses:”
      Seniors choose two of six semester theology courses, one of them Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society.
      “043 Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ (Christian Vocations) X 044 Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice) X 052 History of the Catholic Church X”
      Senior options include Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ, Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society and History of the Catholic Church.
      “Through a thorough overview of Scripture, Tradition, Catholic social teaching, and the lives of the saints, students will come to see the role of a disciple as one who is perpetually on mission with Christ the Redeemer.”
      The Missionary Discipleship capstone for Peer Ministers covers Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Pro-Life Club promotes respect for life from conception to natural death through education and advocacy at the local and national levels.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith-Based Organizations - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club promotes respect for life from conception to natural death. The club engages in education and advocacy on the local and national levels.”
      A Pro-Life Club does education and advocacy locally and nationally.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Outreach Club organizes service projects, weekly mission collections for organizations serving people in need, and the Adopt-A-Family drive. Glamourgals visits senior living facilities. Social Justice courses are offered in theology.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith-Based Organizations - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “organizes service projects to benefit the local community and beyond through weekly mission collections and larger projects such as the Adopt-A-Family drive.”
      The Outreach Club runs service projects, weekly mission collections and an Adopt-A-Family drive.
      “is a service organization in which student volunteers travel to local senior living facilities to give free makeovers and manicures and bond with residents.”
      Glamourgals volunteers visit senior living facilities.
    2. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This course introduces students to the Church’s social justice teaching. In this course, students learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      The Social Justice theology courses teach the Church's social teaching.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass and monthly Eucharistic adoration are offered in the school chapel, and all-school Masses are held monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The entire St. Dominic community gathers for all-school Masses on a monthly basis. Daily Mass is offered in the morning or during Empower Hour in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.”
      All-school Masses are monthly, and daily Mass is offered in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.
      “Throughout the school year, Eucharistic Adoration is available monthly during Empower Hour in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed, with time set aside for each religion class to visit the chapel for prayer and quiet contemplation.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held monthly in the chapel, and each religion class visits.
      “Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (Immaculate Conception)”
      Five all-school Masses are scheduled for fall 2026.
  • Every student takes a full credit of theology each year, in courses titled after the USCCB framework, including a required moral theology course.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology: Students are required to take 4 years of Theology courses. For Freshmen-Juniors, there are specific required courses taken each year. Seniors choose 1.0 credit from the 8 offered courses in Theology to meet their final credit requirement.”
      Four years of theology are required, with set courses in grades 9-11 and 1.0 elective credit in grade 12.
      “015 The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Required 023 The Mission of Jesus Christ (Paschal Mystery) Required 024 Jesus Christ’s Mission in the Church (Church’s Mission) Required”
      Required freshman and sophomore courses are The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture, The Mission of Jesus Christ (Paschal Mystery) and Jesus Christ's Mission in the Church.
      “022 Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Required 033 Life in Jesus Christ (Moral Teachings) Required”
      Required junior courses are Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ and Life in Jesus Christ (Moral Teachings).
  • Every grade has a retreat, including a three-day Kairos retreat for all juniors, and retreat participation is a graduation requirement.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All freshmen participate in a one-day retreat on the St. Dominic campus.”
      All freshmen make a one-day retreat on campus.
      “All sophomores participate in a one-day, off-campus retreat featuring music, witnessing, activities, discussion and prayer.”
      All sophomores make a one-day off-campus retreat.
      “All juniors attend the three-day, student-led Kairos retreat, an off-campus retreat that is a highlight of many students’ time at St. Dominic.”
      All juniors attend a three-day Kairos retreat.
      “All seniors attend an off-campus overnight retreat, seniors have the opportunity to look back on their growth throughout high school.”
      All seniors attend an off-campus overnight retreat.
    2. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “complete one hundred hours of approved Christian service, and participate in the yearly prayer days and overnight retreat program.”
      Graduation requires 100 hours of Christian service and participation in the yearly prayer days and overnight retreat program.
  • One hundred service hours are required, and the school lists a Pro-Life Club, an Outreach Club and several student prayer groups.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To graduate, St. Dominic students must complete at least 100 hours of service, a minimum of 25 hours per year.”
      Graduation requires at least 100 service hours, 25 per year.
    2. Faith-Based Organizations - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club promotes respect for life from conception to natural death. The club engages in education and advocacy on the local and national levels.”
      A Pro-Life Club does education and advocacy locally and nationally.
      “organizes service projects to benefit the local community and beyond through weekly mission collections and larger projects such as the Adopt-A-Family drive.”
      The Outreach Club runs service projects, weekly mission collections and an Adopt-A-Family drive.
      “St. Dominic offers nine faith- and service-based student organizations to help students grow in faith while exploring areas of personal interest.”
      The school lists nine faith- and service-based student organizations.

Concerns

  • Confession has no regular published times; it is available daily by appointment and at two school-wide services a year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to all students daily by appointment during Breakfast Bar or Empower Hour. Once each semester, the entire student body takes part in Reconciliation services – one in Advent and one in Lent.”
      Reconciliation is available daily by appointment, and the whole student body takes part in Advent and Lent Reconciliation services.
  • The Catholic social teaching course is one of six senior theology options rather than a requirement for every student.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course Description Book - St. Dominic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1779814176/stdominichsorg/h7ocyaij1ox5xyr4wjue/2026-27FinalCourseDescriptionBook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Seniors are required to enroll in TWO of these six semester-based theology courses:”
      Seniors choose two of six semester theology courses, one of them Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society.
      “This course introduces students to the Church’s social justice teaching. In this course, students learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      The Social Justice theology courses teach the Church's social teaching.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel, St. Dominic High School

  • Address: 31 St. Dominic Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63366
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Fr. Bob Lane Chapel (daily Mass, adoration), Fallon Family Center (all-school Masses)

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Catholic clubs and student life

18 groups and regular activities · 14 on campus, 4 off campus

Retreats 3

  • KairosOff campus
    Three-day, student-led off-campus retreat attended by all juniors.
  • Senior retreatOff campus
    Off-campus overnight retreat for all seniors on their growth and future plans.
  • Freshman and sophomore retreatsOn campus
    One-day freshman retreat on campus on the four pillars (prayer, study, community and service); one-day off-campus sophomore retreat with music, witness talks, discussion and prayer.

Service 3

  • GlamourgalsOff campus
    Student volunteers visit local senior living facilities to give makeovers and manicures and spend time with residents.
  • Christian Service ProgramOff campus
    Grades 9-12
    At least 100 hours of approved Christian service, 25 hours a year, required for graduation.
  • Outreach ClubOn campus
    Weekly mission collections
    Organizes service projects, weekly mission collections for organizations that help people in need, and the Adopt-A-Family drive.

Faith formation 1

  • Peer MinistersOn campus
    Selected seniors who make a retreat at the start of the year, lead retreats, liturgies and prayer services, and take the Missionary Discipleship capstone course.

Clubs and groups 4

  • AD ClubOn campus
    Weekly
    Studies the upcoming Sunday readings and leads novenas, rosaries and Divine Mercy chaplets.
  • LuxOn campus
    Monthly
    Student-led prayer group for girls focused on fellowship and faith.
  • Viri DeiOn campus
    Prayer group for senior boys on theology, culture and spirituality; leads daily prayer and Lenten Stations of the Cross.
  • Pro-Life ClubOn campus
    Promotes respect for life from conception to natural death through education and advocacy at the local and national levels.

Liturgy and prayer 7

  • All-school MassesOn campus
    Monthly, 10:30 AM (2026-27: Aug. 26, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 24, Dec. 8, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 3, Apr. 7)
    Whole-school Masses in the Fallon Family Center, with music by Music INC.
  • Daily MassOn campus
    Each day, in the morning or during Empower Hour (times not published)
    Daily Mass in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.
  • Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    Monthly during Empower Hour
    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel, with time for each religion class to visit.
  • ReconciliationOn campus
    Daily by appointment (Breakfast Bar or Empower Hour); school-wide services Dec. 3-4, 2026 and Mar. 16-17, 2027
    Individual confession by appointment and Advent and Lent Reconciliation services for the whole student body.
  • Prayer servicesOn campus
    Lenten Stations of the Cross, an annual Living Rosary and other prayer services.
  • Daily prayer and Family TimeOn campus
    Each school day
    Student-led prayer over the public address system at the start and end of each day; daily 15-minute Family Time groups for spiritual and social support.
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  • Music INC (In the Name of Christ)On campus
    Student ensemble preparing praise and worship music for all-school Masses and graduation.

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 (5)
  1. Faculty/Staff Directory - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/about/directory?const_search_keyword=campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mr. Jack Hogan 2017 Campus Minister B.A. Campus Ministry School: (636) 240-8303 ext. 147”
    Jack Hogan is a Campus Minister.
    “Ms. Ella Kasubke 2018 Campus Minister B.A. Campus Ministry School: (636) 240-8303 ext. 144”
    Ella Kasubke is a Campus Minister.
  2. Faculty/Staff Directory - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/about/directory?const_search_keyword=chaplain · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Rev. Brad Modde Chaplain Theology School: 636-240-8303 ext. 103”
    Rev. Brad Modde is the school's chaplain.
  3. Faith - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “In addition to our four-year religion curriculum and nine faith-based student organizations, the student body regularly participates in Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation services and retreats.”
    Students take four years of religion and regularly take part in Masses, adoration, reconciliation services and retreats.
  4. Sacraments & Prayer - St. Dominic High Schoolstdominichs.org/faith/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The entire St. Dominic community gathers for all-school Masses on a monthly basis. Daily Mass is offered in the morning or during Empower Hour in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.”
    All-school Masses are monthly, and daily Mass is offered in the Fr. Bob Lane Chapel.
    “All-school Masses take place at 10:30 am in the Fallon Family Center.”
    All-school Masses are at 10:30 a.m. in the Fallon Family Center.
  5. St. Dominic High School | Catholic, College Preparatory High School in O'Fallon, Missouristdominichs.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “31 St. Dominic Drive O'Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: (636) 240-8303”
    The school is at 31 St. Dominic Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63366.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
71 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.94%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.7 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 St. Louis, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,087
Students in grades 9–121,087
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges94%
SettingSuburb

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 St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is St. Dominic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Dominic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
What is St. Dominic High School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Dominic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Dominic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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