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St. Joan Antida High School: Milwaukee August 2022 161 (St. Joan Antida High School)
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Catholic high school

St. Joan Antida High School

  • LocationMilwaukee, WI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 209 students

All-female

Official website

St. Joan Antida High School is an all-girls Catholic high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its Faith and Service page lists a monthly all-school Mass at St. Rita's, daily prayer in homerooms, retreats for every grade and a campus ministry team. Theology is required each year, and all students are expected to complete service hours.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joan Antida High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miThree Holy Women Parish - Saint Rita Church: 0.2 mi1Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist: 0.4 mi2Saint Hedwig Catholic Church: 0.4 mi3Old Saint Mary Church: 0.5 mi4Saint Francis of Assisi Parish: 0.9 mi5Saint Francis of Assisi Church: 0.9 mi6Campus Ministry, St. Joan Antida High School: 0.0 miSt. Joan Antida High School (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Three Holy Women Parish - Saint Rita Church — 0.2 mi · 1613 North Cass Street, Milwaukee
  2. Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist — 0.4 mi · 812 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee
  3. Saint Hedwig Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 1702 North Humboldt Avenue, Milwaukee
  4. Old Saint Mary Church — 0.5 mi · 844 North Broadway, Milwaukee
  5. Saint Francis of Assisi Parish — 0.9 mi · 1927 North Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee
  6. Saint Francis of Assisi Church — 0.9 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.

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 yearMonthly (The page says the staff and students worship at St. Rita's each month, and on Holy Days of Obligation. Recorded at the monthly level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our staff and students join together in worship at St. Rita's each month as well as for Holy days of Obligation.”
      The school holds a monthly all-school Mass at St. Rita's and on Holy Days of Obligation.
  • 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 (A monthly school Mass is published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our staff and students join together in worship at St. Rita's each month as well as for Holy days of Obligation.”
      The school holds a monthly all-school Mass at St. Rita's and on Holy Days of Obligation.
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 (The course catalog requires one unit of Theology each year for a 4.0-credit requirement; theology is taken in each of the four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology | 4.0 | One unit of Theology each year.”
      Graduation requires 4.0 credits of Theology, one unit each year.
  • 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.
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 (Seniors take a two-day retreat, and freshmen, sophomores and juniors take a one-day retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a step in their faith journey, seniors as St. Joan Antida High School participate in a two-day retreat held at Inspirio Youth Ministries lead by the Campus Ministry department at SJA.”
      Seniors take a two-day retreat led by Campus Ministry.
      “Young women in these grades participate in a one-day retreat that centers on discovering the hand of God in their lives.”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors take a one-day retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (The only campus ministry staff member named is Mrs. Seidl, who is listed as the contact for joining Campus Ministry. The school's Campus Ministry Team is pictured.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/studentlife/activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is taking off! Would you like to plan junior retreat, prayer services, and meaningful service projects? This semester’s service project involves a children’s book drive to be able to go read to area children. Ready to join? Reach out to Mrs. Seidl.”
      Campus Ministry is a student club that plans retreats, prayer services and service projects; Mrs. Seidl is the contact.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The school's clubs list includes one faith-based group, Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/studentlife/activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is taking off! Would you like to plan junior retreat, prayer services, and meaningful service projects? This semester’s service project involves a children’s book drive to be able to go read to area children. Ready to join? Reach out to Mrs. Seidl.”
      Campus Ministry is a student club that plans retreats, prayer services and service projects; Mrs. Seidl is the contact.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each day begins with prayer in homeroom.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each day our students gather together in their Dens (home rooms) for a daily gathering that starts with prayer before taking a look at the day ahead.”
      Students begin each day with prayer in homeroom.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (All students are expected to complete service hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are expected to complete service hours providing their time assisting the school and the community in improvement projects.”
      Service hours are expected of all students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (REL 4102, Social Justice & Catholic Social Teaching, is listed in the school's theology courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “REL 4102 — Social Justice & Catholic Social Teaching”
      A Catholic social teaching course is listed among the school's theology courses.
  • 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 (Destiny Day is a quarterly activity that includes a service project helping a Milwaukee organization.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Once a quarter, students participate in an enriching activity outside of our school that includes an act of service in the community, spending time helping an organization that positively impacts Milwaukee.”
      Destiny Day is a quarterly service activity helping a Milwaukee organization.

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

Strengths

  • Retreats are held for every grade, from a one-day retreat for freshmen through juniors to a two-day senior retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a step in their faith journey, seniors as St. Joan Antida High School participate in a two-day retreat held at Inspirio Youth Ministries lead by the Campus Ministry department at SJA.”
      Seniors take a two-day retreat led by Campus Ministry.
      “Young women in these grades participate in a one-day retreat that centers on discovering the hand of God in their lives.”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors take a one-day retreat.
  • Theology is required each year, for four units.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology | 4.0 | One unit of Theology each year.”
      Graduation requires 4.0 credits of Theology, one unit each year.
  • Students pray together each morning in homeroom.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each day our students gather together in their Dens (home rooms) for a daily gathering that starts with prayer before taking a look at the day ahead.”
      Students begin each day with prayer in homeroom.

Concerns

  • The only Mass published is a monthly all-school Mass held at a parish church.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our staff and students join together in worship at St. Rita's each month as well as for Holy days of Obligation.”
      The school holds a monthly all-school Mass at St. Rita's and on Holy Days of Obligation.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Joan Antida High School

  • Address: 1341 N Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 3 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Mass at St. Rita'sOff campus
    Monthly, and on Holy Days of Obligation
    Staff and students worship together at St. Rita's each month.
    saintjoanantida.org

Retreats 2

  • Senior retreatOff campus
    Senior year, two days
    A two-day retreat held at Inspirio Youth Ministries, led by Campus Ministry.
    saintjoanantida.org
  • Freshman, sophomore and junior retreat
    One day per year
    A one-day retreat on discovering God's hand in students' lives.
    saintjoanantida.org

Service 2

  • Destiny DayOff campus
    Once a quarter
    An activity outside school that includes a service project helping a Milwaukee organization.
    saintjoanantida.org
  • Empower Hour community service
    Wednesdays
    Students spend part of the weekly Empower Hour giving time to the community.
    saintjoanantida.org

Faith formation 1

  • Daily prayer in homeroomOn campus
    Daily
    Each day begins with a gathering and prayer in homerooms.
    saintjoanantida.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry student club
    Student club that plans a junior retreat, prayer services and service projects, such as a children's book drive.
    saintjoanantida.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. Faith & Service | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Our staff and students join together in worship at St. Rita's each month as well as for Holy days of Obligation.”
    The school holds a monthly all-school Mass at St. Rita's and on Holy Days of Obligation.
  2. Activities | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/studentlife/activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Campus Ministry is taking off! Would you like to plan junior retreat, prayer services, and meaningful service projects? This semester’s service project involves a children’s book drive to be able to go read to area children. Ready to join? Reach out to Mrs. Seidl.”
    Campus Ministry is a student club that plans retreats, prayer services and service projects; Mrs. Seidl is the contact.
    “Campus Ministry is taking off! Would you like to plan junior retreat, prayer services, and meaningful service projects? This semester’s service project involves a children’s book drive to be able to go read to area children. Ready to join? Reach out to Mrs. Seidl.”
    Campus Ministry is a student club that plans retreats, prayer services and service projects; Mrs. Seidl is the contact.
  3. Contact Us | St. Joan Antida High Schoolsaintjoanantida.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Street & Mailing Address: St. Joan Antida High School 1341 N Cass Street”
    The school's street address is 1341 N Cass Street, Milwaukee.

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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.
24 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.45%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Milwaukee, WI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)209
Students in grades 9–12209
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio8.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges45%
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.

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