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St. Patrick School Pk-8

  • LocationPortland, MI
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades K–12 · 319 students
Official website

St. Patrick Catholic School in Portland, Michigan, is a Catholic school of the Diocese of Grand Rapids that also has a high school. Its high school curriculum requires four credits of theology and states that the students celebrate Mass once a week. The school lists a Campus Ministry, a Students for Life club, a liturgical music group and a youth ministry group among its activities.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Patrick School Pk-8, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSt. Patrick Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1St. Patrick Church (parish on the St. Patrick campus): 0.1 miSt. Patrick School Pk-8 (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. St. Patrick Catholic Church — 0.0 mi

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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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The school's high school curriculum page says the students celebrate Mass once a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Curriculum | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/academics/high-school-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The students also celebrate the Mass once a week.”
      The high school students celebrate Mass once a week.
  • 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 school Mass is confirmed. The pastor is listed among the school administrators and is the canonical authority of the school and parish.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Logan Weber Pastor frloganweber@portlandstpats.org”
      Father Logan Weber is the Pastor, listed among the school administrators, and has a published school email address.
    2. About Us | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The pastor of St. Patrick Parish is the local canonical authority of the school and parish.”
      The pastor is the canonical authority of the school and the parish.
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 graduation requirements list 4.0 credits of theology. A year-long course is 1.0 credit (a 0.5-credit semester course, seven classes at 3.5 credits per semester); the requirement is four full-year equivalents. Theology is taken in each year of high school.)
    Sources (2)
    1. High School Curriculum | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/academics/high-school-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4.0 credits: Theology, English, Math”
      Theology is one of the required subjects, at 4.0 credits.
      “A maximum load is 3.5 credits (7 classes) per semester.”
      Seven classes per semester are worth 3.5 credits, so a semester class is 0.5 credit and a year-long class is 1.0 credit.
    2. Graduation Requirements | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/student-activities/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Transfer students need only complete the Theology requirements for the semesters they are attending St. Patrick High School.”
      Theology requirements are counted by semester attended, so theology is taken across the high school years.
  • 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.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot 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.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Three groups are listed by name: Campus Ministry, the Liturgical Music Group (Choir) and the Youth Ministry Group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Extracurricular Activities | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/student-activities/extra-curricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Drama Club Liturgical Music Group (Choir) Homecoming National Honor Society Quiz Bowl Art Club Student Council SFL (Students for Life) Yearbook”
      The 9-12 extracurricular list includes Campus Ministry, a Liturgical Music Group (Choir) and Students for Life (SFL).
      “Spiritual Retreats Basic First Aid Training/CPR Too Good for Drugs: Peer Pressure Awareness Liturgical Music Group (Choir) Yearbook Youth Ministry Group”
      Spiritual retreats, a liturgical music group and a youth ministry group are listed among the intracurricular activities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (A Students for Life (SFL) club is listed among the high school's extracurricular activities for grades 9 to 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Extracurricular Activities | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/student-activities/extra-curricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Drama Club Liturgical Music Group (Choir) Homecoming National Honor Society Quiz Bowl Art Club Student Council SFL (Students for Life) Yearbook”
      The 9-12 extracurricular list includes Campus Ministry, a Liturgical Music Group (Choir) and Students for Life (SFL).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • The high school students celebrate Mass once a week, according to the school.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Curriculum | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/academics/high-school-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The students also celebrate the Mass once a week.”
      The high school students celebrate Mass once a week.
  • Theology is a required subject worth 4.0 credits, which is four full-year equivalents.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Curriculum | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/academics/high-school-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4.0 credits: Theology, English, Math”
      Theology is one of the required subjects, at 4.0 credits.
      “A maximum load is 3.5 credits (7 classes) per semester.”
      Seven classes per semester are worth 3.5 credits, so a semester class is 0.5 credit and a year-long class is 1.0 credit.
  • A Students for Life club and a Campus Ministry are listed for grades 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Extracurricular Activities | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/student-activities/extra-curricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Drama Club Liturgical Music Group (Choir) Homecoming National Honor Society Quiz Bowl Art Club Student Council SFL (Students for Life) Yearbook”
      The 9-12 extracurricular list includes Campus Ministry, a Liturgical Music Group (Choir) and Students for Life (SFL).

Concerns

  • The pastor is listed among the administrators.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Logan Weber Pastor frloganweber@portlandstpats.org”
      Father Logan Weber is the Pastor, listed among the school administrators, and has a published school email address.
  • The graduation requirements listed do not include a service requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Curriculum | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/academics/high-school-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4.0 credits: Theology, English, Math”
      Theology is one of the required subjects, at 4.0 credits.

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Campus ministry home

St. Patrick Church (parish on the St. Patrick campus)

  • Address: 140 Church St, Portland, MI 48875
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: portlandstpats.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, portlandstpats.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Campus Ministry
    Grades 9-12
    Listed among the extracurricular activities for grades 9 to 12.
    portlandstpats.com
  • Youth Ministry Group
    A youth ministry group listed among the school's intracurricular activities.
    portlandstpats.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Students for Life (SFL)
    Grades 9-12
    A pro-life student club listed among the extracurricular activities for grades 9 to 12.
    portlandstpats.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

Retreats 1

  • Spiritual Retreats
    Spiritual retreats are listed among the school's intracurricular activities.
    portlandstpats.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 (3)
  1. Extracurricular Activities | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/student-activities/extra-curricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Drama Club Liturgical Music Group (Choir) Homecoming National Honor Society Quiz Bowl Art Club Student Council SFL (Students for Life) Yearbook”
    The 9-12 extracurricular list includes Campus Ministry, a Liturgical Music Group (Choir) and Students for Life (SFL).
  2. General Information | St. Patrick Schoolportlandstpats.com/school/home/about-us/general-information · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Parish policy states that if school is closed due to weather, the entire St. Patrick campus is closed and Masses are cancelled.”
    The church and the school share one St. Patrick campus.
  3. St. Patrick Church | Portland, MIportlandstpats.com/church · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “140 Church St, Portland, MI 48875”
    The parish church is at 140 Church Street, Portland, Michigan.

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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.
20 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.67%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.8 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Grand Rapids, MI
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)319
Students in grades 9–1288
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges67%
SettingTown

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 Grand Rapids

The Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, Bishop of Grand Rapids

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Andrew

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

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