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Catholic high school

St. Teresa High School

  • LocationDecatur, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 7–12 · 237 students
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St. Teresa High School, in Decatur, Illinois, is a Catholic high school whose faith life includes school Masses and liturgical celebrations, daily prayer in classrooms, theology courses in every year, and an age-appropriate retreat for each class. Campus Ministry is staffed by a campus minister, and a priest is listed as theology teacher and chaplain. Christian service is required each year; the school's pages give 10 hours on one page and 20 hours on others.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Teresa High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint James Roman Catholic Church: 2.3 mi1St. Teresa Campus Ministry: 0.1 miSt. Teresa High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint James Roman Catholic Church — 2.3 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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

69 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 yearA few times a year (School Masses are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Masses and liturgical celebrations”
      The school holds school Masses and liturgical celebrations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The home page says there are daily opportunities for Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Teresa High School | Catholic High School in Decatur, ILstteresa.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily opportunities for prayer, Mass, retreats, and service help students develop a faith that guides every aspect of life.”
      The school says it offers daily opportunities for Mass.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (A named priest is listed as theology teacher and chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Charles Delano Theology/Chaplain”
      Fr. Charles Delano is listed as the school's theology teacher and 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The curriculum page lists 4.0 units of theology. English is also 4.0 units, which indicates full-year courses (one unit per year); four years of theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4.0 |”
      Graduation requires 4.0 units of theology.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Stated in the school's mission and Catholic identity page: academic excellence and faith formation are part of a single mission.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Catholic Identity | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Academic excellence, faith formation, service to others, and personal responsibility are not separate goals.”
      The school's mission treats faith formation as part of academic life.
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 (Each class takes part in age-appropriate retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class participates in age-appropriate retreat experiences designed to encourage personal and spiritual growth.”
      Each class has an age-appropriate retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are listed: a Campus Ministry staff member and a priest who is theology teacher and chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Logan Shumaker Campus Ministry”
      Logan Shumaker is listed on the Campus Ministry staff.
      “Fr. Charles Delano Theology/Chaplain”
      Fr. Charles Delano is listed as the school's theology teacher and chaplain.
  • 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 (The faith life page lists daily prayer in classrooms and throughout the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily prayer in classrooms and throughout the school day”
      Daily prayer is 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Service is required each year. The service page says 10 hours a year; the curriculum page says 20 hours a year. Both total at least 40 hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10 hours of service each school year”
      Every student completes 10 hours of service each school year.
    2. Curriculum | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “20 hours of Christian service each year.”
      Students must complete 20 hours of Christian service 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot 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.
    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 (Fall and spring service days, with community partners serving those in greatest need.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students, faculty, staff, board members, and volunteers partner with organizations throughout the Decatur community to complete projects that support those in greatest need.”
      Twice-yearly service days partner with Decatur organizations serving people in greatest need.

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

Strengths

  • Daily prayer is part of the school day in classrooms and throughout the school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily prayer in classrooms and throughout the school day”
      Daily prayer is part of the school day.
  • Each class has an age-appropriate retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class participates in age-appropriate retreat experiences designed to encourage personal and spiritual growth.”
      Each class has an age-appropriate retreat.
  • A priest is listed as theology teacher and chaplain, and a Campus Ministry staff member is listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Charles Delano Theology/Chaplain”
      Fr. Charles Delano is listed as the school's theology teacher and chaplain.
      “Logan Shumaker Campus Ministry”
      Logan Shumaker is listed on the Campus Ministry staff.
  • Theology is required, totaling 4.0 units.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4.0 |”
      Graduation requires 4.0 units of theology.

Concerns

  • Required service hours are stated as 10 a year on the service page and 20 a year on other pages.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10 hours of service each school year”
      Every student completes 10 hours of service each school year.
    2. Curriculum | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “20 hours of Christian service each year.”
      Students must complete 20 hours of Christian service each year.

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Campus ministry home

St. Teresa Campus Ministry

  • Address: 2710 N. Water Street, Decatur, IL 62526
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry opportunities
    Prayer, worship, retreats and service, with students invited to plan liturgies and lead prayer.
    stteresa.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School Masses and liturgical celebrations
    Frequency not published
    School Masses and liturgical celebrations are part of the school's faith life.
    stteresa.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Annual
    Age-appropriate retreat experiences for each class.
    stteresa.org

Service 2

  • Christian Service Learning
    A required service program; students volunteer with local schools, churches, food pantries, nursing homes and nonprofit agencies.
    stteresa.org
  • Fall and Spring Service Days
    Twice each school year
    Whole-school service days with Decatur community organizations.
    stteresa.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 Life | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry helps students deepen their faith through prayer, worship, retreats, and service.”
    Campus Ministry helps students with prayer, worship, retreats and service.
  2. Faculty & Staff | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Logan Shumaker Campus Ministry”
    Logan Shumaker is listed on the Campus Ministry staff.
    “Logan Shumaker Campus Ministry”
    Logan Shumaker is listed on the Campus Ministry staff.
  3. Contact Us | St. Teresa High Schoolstteresa.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2710 N. Water Street Decatur, IL 62526”
    The school's address is 2710 N. Water Street, Decatur, IL 62526.

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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.
94 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.9 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Springfield in Illinois, IL
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)237
Students in grades 9–12223
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 Springfield in Illinois

The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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

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