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St. Joseph High School

  • LocationSouth Bend, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 849 students
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Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, a school with ties to the Congregation of the Holy Cross, offers optional Masses once a week during flex periods and monthly All-School Masses, with two named priest chaplains. Students complete eight semesters of theology, every student completes 20 hours of Christian service each year, and every grade attends a retreat.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 12

  • Wednesday10:15 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
  • Tuesday10:15 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
  • Wednesday10:15 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
  • Wednesday10:15 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
  • Tuesday10:15 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (Immaculate Conception).
  • Wednesday10:15 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
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  • Wednesday10:15 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Wednesday, February 10, 2027 (Ash Wednesday).
  • Friday9:35 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Friday, March 19, 2027 (Bishop's Visit).
  • Thursday10:15 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Thursday, April 15, 2027.
  • Wednesday10:15 AMSchool, All-School Mass · All-School Mass, Wednesday, May 5, 2027 (May Crowning).
  • Friday6:00 PMSaint Joseph chapel · Pre-game Mass on select Friday nights (football); listed dates include Aug 28, Sep 18, Sep 25, Oct 9, 2026.
  • Friday5:30 PMSaint Joseph chapel · Pre-game Mass on select Friday nights (basketball); listed dates include Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18, 2026 and Apr 24, May 8, 2027.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
  2. Sacramental Life | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Join us on select Friday nights in the Saint Joseph chapel for Mass.”
    Pre-game Masses are held on select Friday nights in the Saint Joseph chapel.
    “Join us on select Friday nights in the Saint Joseph chapel for Mass.”
    Pre-game Masses are held on select Friday nights in the Saint Joseph chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joseph High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Joseph Roman Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Saint Patrick Catholic Church: 1.1 mi2Saint Hedwig Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Basilica of the Sacred Heart: 1.5 mi4St. Anthony de Padua Roman Catholic Church: 1.5 mi5Our Lady of Fatima House and Shrine: 1.7 mi6Pastoral Ministry Office and Chapel of Saint Joseph: 0.1 miSt. Joseph High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church — 0.2 mi
  2. Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 309 South Taylor Street, South Bend
  3. Saint Hedwig Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 331 South Scott Street, South Bend
  4. Basilica of the Sacred Heart — 1.5 mi
  5. St. Anthony de Padua Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  6. Our Lady of Fatima House and Shrine — 1.7 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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

88 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 (All-School Masses are celebrated monthly. Optional Masses are also offered once a week during flex periods, open to the whole school community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
      Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered once or twice each week by the school's published schedule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions are offered once or twice each week, during our monthly adoration days (two days each month), by appointment, and during Advent and Lenten Penance Services.”
      Confession is offered once or twice each week, and adoration days are held two days each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration days are held two days each month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions are offered once or twice each week, during our monthly adoration days (two days each month), by appointment, and during Advent and Lenten Penance Services.”
      Confession is offered once or twice each week, and adoration days are held two days each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Two named priests (Fr. Noah Junge, C.S.C., and Fr. Augustine Onuoha) serve as chaplains.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Joe is blessed to have two extraordinary chaplains who are fully engaged in the life of the school.”
      The school has two chaplains who serve the school community.
      “chaplain Fr. Noah Junge, C.S.C. Fr. Augustine Onuoha”
      The two chaplains are Fr. Noah Junge, C.S.C., and Fr. Augustine Onuoha.
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 (Eight semesters of theology, computed as semesters divided by two, equals four full years; the core runs freshman through junior year, with senior theology electives.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Identity | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/about/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students complete a core curriculum that includes eight semesters of theology, ranging in topics from Catholic Social Teaching and Sacred Scripture to Morality and Apologetics.”
      The core curriculum includes eight semesters of theology, including Catholic Social Teaching and Apologetics.
    2. Program of Studies 2026-27 | Saint Joseph High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1772630958/stjoek12inus/elmbkfrfghs2o4a8lc8r/CopyofProgramofStudies2026-2027-5.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: 8 credits (does not include Christian Service)”
      Graduation requires 8 credits of theology, not counting Christian Service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school states that its theology courses follow the USCCB framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-27 | Saint Joseph High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1772630958/stjoek12inus/elmbkfrfghs2o4a8lc8r/CopyofProgramofStudies2026-2027-5.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology courses follow the Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.”
      Theology courses follow the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for high school catechetical materials.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Apologetics (SJ1410) is offered as a one-semester course; it is listed in the Theology Department.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-27 | Saint Joseph High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1772630958/stjoek12inus/elmbkfrfghs2o4a8lc8r/CopyofProgramofStudies2026-2027-5.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “relates to non-Catholic Christians as well as other religions of the world.”
      Apologetics (SJ1410, one semester) is offered in the Theology Department.
  • 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.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Class retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student participates in a minimum of twenty hours of Christian service each year, and every student participates in an annual retreat.”
      Every student completes at least 20 hours of Christian service each year and attends an annual retreat.
    2. Faith Formation | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday, September 23 - 10:00 AM - Freshmen Tuesday, October 28 - 10:00 AM - Sophomores Wednesday, November 5 - 10:00 AM - Juniors Tuesday, December 2 - 10:00 AM - Seniors”
      Class mini retreats are scheduled for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors in 2026-27.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Staff listed: Director of Pastoral Ministry and two priest chaplains.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Joe is blessed to have two extraordinary chaplains who are fully engaged in the life of the school.”
      The school has two chaplains who serve the school community.
      “chaplain Fr. Noah Junge, C.S.C. Fr. Augustine Onuoha”
      The two chaplains are Fr. Noah Junge, C.S.C., and Fr. Augustine Onuoha.
    2. School Leadership | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/about/school-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mrs. Christine Baglow - Director of Pastoral Ministry”
      Christine Baglow is the Director of Pastoral Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based student clubs include Right to Life, Prayer Blanket Ministry and Liturgical Choir.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Right to Life - Christine Baglow”
      Right to Life is a student club in the Faith & Service group.
      “Liturgical Choir - Mika Brunson Prayer Blanket Ministry - Maddie Wohlfert”
      Liturgical Choir and Prayer Blanket Ministry are student clubs in the Faith & Service group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school states that the community participates in daily prayer and students lead Morning Prayer.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Identity | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/about/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Joseph High School community celebrates Mass together monthly and on special feast days, and participates in daily prayer.”
      The school community celebrates Mass monthly and participates in daily prayer.
    2. Peer Ministries | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry/peer-ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are invited to lead Morning Prayer throughout the year.”
      All students are invited to lead Morning Prayer during the year.
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 (20 hours of required Christian service per year over four years equals 80 hours.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student participates in a minimum of twenty hours of Christian service each year, and every student participates in an annual retreat.”
      Every student completes at least 20 hours of Christian service each year and attends an annual retreat.
    2. Program of Studies 2026-27 | Saint Joseph High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1772630958/stjoek12inus/elmbkfrfghs2o4a8lc8r/CopyofProgramofStudies2026-2027-5.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For Saint Joseph High School, this means successful completion of the 1-credit Christian Service: Service Based Learning.”
      Christian Service (Service Based Learning) is a required 1-credit course for graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching (SJ1420) is listed in the Theology Department.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Identity | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/about/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students complete a core curriculum that includes eight semesters of theology, ranging in topics from Catholic Social Teaching and Sacred Scripture to Morality and Apologetics.”
      The core curriculum includes eight semesters of theology, including Catholic Social Teaching and Apologetics.
    2. Program of Studies 2026-27 | Saint Joseph High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1772630958/stjoek12inus/elmbkfrfghs2o4a8lc8r/CopyofProgramofStudies2026-2027-5.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “are to learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      Catholic Social Teaching (SJ1420, one semester) is a course in the Theology Department.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Right to Life is a student club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Right to Life - Christine Baglow”
      Right to Life is a student club in the Faith & Service group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (CRS/SECO (Catholic Relief Services) is a student club, and students complete service to non-profits.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CRS/SECO (Catholic Relief Services/Societal and Ecological Concerns Organization)- Dr. Ellen Andrews”
      CRS/SECO (Catholic Relief Services) is a student club.
    2. Service | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students complete unpaid service to non-profits annually, engaging in the real-life application of Catholic Social Teaching or enacting a Spiritual or Corporal Work of Mercy.”
      Students complete annual unpaid service to non-profits tied to Catholic Social Teaching or the Works of Mercy.

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

Strengths

  • Eight semesters of theology are required, and the theology courses follow the USCCB high school framework.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Identity | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/about/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students complete a core curriculum that includes eight semesters of theology, ranging in topics from Catholic Social Teaching and Sacred Scripture to Morality and Apologetics.”
      The core curriculum includes eight semesters of theology, including Catholic Social Teaching and Apologetics.
    2. Program of Studies 2026-27 | Saint Joseph High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1772630958/stjoek12inus/elmbkfrfghs2o4a8lc8r/CopyofProgramofStudies2026-2027-5.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: 8 credits (does not include Christian Service)”
      Graduation requires 8 credits of theology, not counting Christian Service.
      “Theology courses follow the Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.”
      Theology courses follow the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for high school catechetical materials.
  • Every student completes at least 20 hours of Christian service each year and attends an annual retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student participates in a minimum of twenty hours of Christian service each year, and every student participates in an annual retreat.”
      Every student completes at least 20 hours of Christian service each year and attends an annual retreat.
  • Two named priest chaplains serve the school, and the school publishes both optional weekly Masses and monthly All-School Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
      Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
      “Saint Joe is blessed to have two extraordinary chaplains who are fully engaged in the life of the school.”
      The school has two chaplains who serve the school community.
      “chaplain Fr. Noah Junge, C.S.C. Fr. Augustine Onuoha”
      The two chaplains are Fr. Noah Junge, C.S.C., and Fr. Augustine Onuoha.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Pastoral Ministry Office and Chapel of Saint Joseph

  • Address: 453 N. Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Chapel of Saint Joseph), pastoral ministry office with seating, games and books

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Source: saintjoehigh.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, saintjoehigh.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Pray Before We Play pre-game MassesOn campus
    Select Friday nights (football 6:00 PM; basketball 5:30 PM)
    Pre-game Masses in the Saint Joseph chapel, open to the school community.
    saintjoehigh.com
  • Passion Play and Living Stations of the CrossOn campus
    Lent (Wednesday, March 24, 2027 performance in Alumni Gym)
    Student dramatic reenactment of the Passion and Living Stations of the Cross, open to the public.
    saintjoehigh.com
  • Liturgical Choir
    Student choir listed in the Faith & Service group.
    saintjoehigh.com

Faith formation 2

  • Sacramental preparation (OCIA)
    Free program for students who wish to complete the sacraments of initiation or are considering becoming Catholic; sacraments are conferred at the Bishop's annual visit.
    saintjoehigh.com
  • Peer Ministries and FIRE Flex
    Formation classroom for students in grades 10 to 12 who serve as peer ministers, including retreat leaders, lectors, altar servers, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
    saintjoehigh.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Right to Life
    Student club listed in the Faith & Service group; moderated by Christine Baglow.
    saintjoehigh.com

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats and penance services
    Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors: class mini retreats and penance services in 2026-27
    Retreats for each grade; retreat times and locations are shared internally.
    saintjoehigh.com

Service 3

  • CRS/SECO (Catholic Relief Services / Societal and Ecological Concerns Organization)
    Student club listed in the Faith & Service group.
    saintjoehigh.com
  • Prayer Blanket Ministry
    Student club in the Faith & Service group.
    saintjoehigh.com
  • Christian Service (Service Based Learning)
    Required 20-hour annual Christian service, with unpaid service to non-profits tied to Catholic Social Teaching or the Works of Mercy.
    saintjoehigh.com, saintjoehigh.com

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 (4)
  1. Pastoral Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saint Joe offers optional Masses once per week during flex periods which is open to the entire school community - parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff. All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.”
    Optional school Masses are offered once a week during flex periods, and All-School Masses are celebrated monthly.
  2. School Leadership | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/about/school-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mrs. Christine Baglow - Director of Pastoral Ministry”
    Christine Baglow is the Director of Pastoral Ministry.
  3. Contact Us | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/about/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “453 N. Notre Dame Avenue South Bend, IN 46617”
    The school is located at 453 N. Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617.
  4. Sacramental Life | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjoehigh.com/campus-life/pastoralministry/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Join us on select Friday nights in the Saint Joseph chapel for Mass.”
    Pre-game Masses are held on select Friday nights in the Saint Joseph chapel.

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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.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.9 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)849
Students in grades 9–12849
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
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

Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is St. Joseph High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Joseph High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
What is St. Joseph High School’s Compass Score?
90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Joseph High School?
Mass is listed at School, All-School Mass and Saint Joseph chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is St. Joseph High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Joseph High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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