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St. Mary Catholic High School

  • LocationNeenah, WI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 272 students
Official website

St. Mary Catholic High School in Neenah, Wisconsin, is part of St. Mary Catholic Schools. Its website says Mass is celebrated weekly at all campuses, that students complete eight semesters of theology to graduate, and that retreats are offered each year to every student.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Mary Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church: 1.8 mi1St. Patrick's: 2.0 mi2SPIRITUS Ministries: 2.0 mi3St. Mary Catholic Church: 2.1 mi4St. John the Baptist: 2.2 mi5St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church: 2.7 mi6Faith & Service: 0.1 miSt. Mary Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 900 Geiger Street, Neenah
  2. St. Patrick's — 2.0 mi · 324 Nicolet Boulevard, Menasha
  3. SPIRITUS Ministries — 2.0 mi · 522 2nd Street, Menasha
  4. St. Mary Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 528 2nd Street, Menasha
  5. St. John the Baptist — 2.2 mi · 516 Depere Street, Menasha
  6. St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church — 2.7 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.

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

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The worship page says Mass is celebrated weekly at all campuses. The page's own statement is recorded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/worship-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate Mass weekly at all campuses and mark special seasons and occasions throughout the school year.”
      Mass is celebrated weekly at all campuses.
      “Weekly Mass All-school Masses”
      Worship opportunities include weekly Mass and all-school Masses.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Sacramental reconciliation is listed as a worship opportunity.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/worship-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacramental Reconciliation Eucharistic Adoration”
      Sacramental reconciliation and eucharistic adoration are listed as worship opportunities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Eucharistic adoration is listed as a worship opportunity.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/worship-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacramental Reconciliation Eucharistic Adoration”
      Sacramental reconciliation and eucharistic adoration are listed as worship opportunities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/worship-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate Mass weekly at all campuses and mark special seasons and occasions throughout the school year.”
      Mass is celebrated weekly at all campuses.
      “Weekly Mass All-school Masses”
      Worship opportunities include weekly Mass and all-school Masses.
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 page requires eight semesters of theology to graduate. Eight semesters divided by two equals four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to complete eight semesters of Theological courses in order to graduate.”
      Students must complete eight semesters of theology to graduate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The page says the theological studies program is aligned with the guidelines of the USCCB.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our theological studies program is aligned with the guidelines set forth by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).”
      The theology program is aligned with USCCB guidelines.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Apologetics is listed among the theology courses offered. The course list also includes Morality.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Apologetics Basic Christianity”
      An apologetics course is among the theology courses offered.
  • 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 faith and service page says Catholic identity is intentionally integrated into the academic curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic identity is intentionally integrated into the academic curriculum.”
      Catholic identity is intentionally integrated into the academic curriculum.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The page says retreats are offered each year to every student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats are offered each year to every student as an integral part of our curriculum and experience.”
      Retreats are offered each year to every student.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot 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-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/worship-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morning Prayer and class prayer”
      Morning prayer and class prayer are part of the school day.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/academics/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Summer Programs Teens for Life VEX Robotics”
      Teens for Life is listed as a student club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The page says the schools actively promote service and social justice experiences, and the clubs list includes Global Outreach.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each school actively promotes service and social justice experiences as an integral part of the school”
      The school actively promotes service and social justice experiences.
    2. Clubs & Activities | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/academics/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Forensics Global Outreach Key Club”
      Global Outreach is listed as a student club or program.

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

Strengths

  • Retreats are offered each year to every student.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats are offered each year to every student as an integral part of our curriculum and experience.”
      Retreats are offered each year to every student.
  • Students complete eight semesters of theology to graduate, and the program is aligned with USCCB guidelines.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/theology-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to complete eight semesters of Theological courses in order to graduate.”
      Students must complete eight semesters of theology to graduate.
      “Our theological studies program is aligned with the guidelines set forth by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).”
      The theology program is aligned with USCCB guidelines.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Faith & Service

  • Address: 1050 Zephyr Drive, Neenah, WI 54956
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 1

  • RetreatsOff campus
    Retreats are offered each year to every student. The page says they take place off-site in natural settings and include Mass.
    smcatholicschools.org

Clubs and groups 1

Service 1

  • Global Outreach
    Student club or program listed among the school's clubs and activities.
    smcatholicschools.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. Worship & Prayer | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service/worship-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Morning Prayer and class prayer”
    Morning prayer and class prayer are part of the school day.
    “Morning Prayer and class prayer”
    Morning prayer and class prayer are part of the school day.
  2. Faith & Service | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic identity is intentionally integrated into the academic curriculum.”
    Catholic identity is intentionally integrated into the academic curriculum.
  3. Contact Us | St. Mary Catholic Schoolssmcatholicschools.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Mary Catholic Schools 1050 Zephyr Drive Neenah, WI 54956”
    St. Mary Catholic Schools is at 1050 Zephyr Drive in Neenah, Wisconsin.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
92 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.1 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 Green Bay, WI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)272
Students in grades 9–12272
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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

Diocese of Green Bay

The Most Reverend David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

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

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