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Catholic high school

St. Thomas More Academy

  • LocationSouth Bend, IN
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades K–12 · 198 students
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Saint Thomas More Academy is an independent Catholic school in South Bend, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through grade 12 in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The school says the Mass is celebrated at the start of each school day. Its upper school includes Catholic Social Teaching among its theology courses, and its listed clubs include a Pro-Life Club and Chapel Ministries.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Thomas More Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Hedwig Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Saint Patrick Catholic Church: 0.1 mi2St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church: 0.7 mi3St. Augustine Catholic Church: 0.8 mi4St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church: 0.9 mi5Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church: 1.1 mi6St. Thomas More Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Hedwig Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 331 South Scott Street, South Bend
  2. Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 309 South Taylor Street, South Bend
  3. St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  4. St. Augustine Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1501 West Washington Street, South Bend
  5. St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  6. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 415 North Brookfield Street, South Bend

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

85 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 school says students, staff and families gather for Mass at the start of each school day, which makes it an all-school Mass on school days.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Distinctives | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/distinctives · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students, staff, and families gather at the start of each school day to receive Jesus Christ”
      The school says students, staff and families gather for Mass at the start of each school day.
    2. Lower School | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/lower-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each school day begins with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.”
      The school states that each school day begins with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The pages say Mass is celebrated daily as part of the school day.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Distinctives | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/distinctives · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students, staff, and families gather at the start of each school day to receive Jesus Christ”
      The school says students, staff and families gather for Mass at the start of each school day.
    2. Lower School | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/lower-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each school day begins with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.”
      The school states that each school day begins with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
    3. Mission & Vision | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/mission-and-vision · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The source and summit of each school day is the offering of the Mass.”
      The school's mission describes the Mass as the source and summit of each school day.
  • 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 (School Masses are confirmed. A priest is listed on the board of directors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Distinctives | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/distinctives · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students, staff, and families gather at the start of each school day to receive Jesus Christ”
      The school says students, staff and families gather for Mass at the start of each school day.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The upper school offers a philosophy sequence with logic, natural philosophy and metaphysics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/upper-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In philosophy, students are trained in the fundamentals of logic, natural philosophy, and metaphysics.”
      The upper school offers philosophy instruction in logic, natural philosophy and metaphysics.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Chapel Ministries is the one listed faith-based student club. The Pro-Life Club is counted only for the pro-life indicator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. House System & Clubs | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/house-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Offerings include Pro-Life Club, Speech & Debate, Chess Team, Math Team, Quiz Bowl, Theater Club, and Chapel Ministries.”
      The school's student clubs include a Pro-Life Club and Chapel Ministries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Mass is part of each school day, which builds liturgical life into the school day.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Distinctives | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/distinctives · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students, staff, and families gather at the start of each school day to receive Jesus Christ”
      The school says students, staff and families gather for Mass at the start of each school day.
    2. Lower School | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/lower-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each school day begins with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.”
      The school states that each school day begins with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is one of the courses listed in the upper school's theology program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/upper-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “courses in Patristics, Ecclesiology, Moral Theology, and Catholic Social Teaching”
      The upper school's catechesis and theology program includes a course in Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Pro-Life Club is listed among the school's student clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. House System & Clubs | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/house-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Offerings include Pro-Life Club, Speech & Debate, Chess Team, Math Team, Quiz Bowl, Theater Club, and Chapel Ministries.”
      The school's student clubs include a Pro-Life Club and Chapel Ministries.
  • 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 school says students, staff and families gather for Mass at the start of each school day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Distinctives | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/distinctives · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students, staff, and families gather at the start of each school day to receive Jesus Christ”
      The school says students, staff and families gather for Mass at the start of each school day.
  • The upper school theology courses include Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/upper-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “courses in Patristics, Ecclesiology, Moral Theology, and Catholic Social Teaching”
      The upper school's catechesis and theology program includes a course in Catholic Social Teaching.
  • A Pro-Life Club and a Chapel Ministries club are among the listed student clubs.
    Sources (1)
    1. House System & Clubs | Saint Thomas More Academystmasb.org/house-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Offerings include Pro-Life Club, Speech & Debate, Chess Team, Math Team, Quiz Bowl, Theater Club, and Chapel Ministries.”
      The school's student clubs include a Pro-Life Club and Chapel Ministries.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Social life 1

  • House SystemOn campus
    Male and female houses that mix students across grades. The houses take on service projects and competitive games during the year.
    stmasb.org

Faith formation 1

  • Chapel Ministries
    Listed among the school's student clubs.
    stmasb.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Daily Mass at the start of the school day
    Each school day, at the start of the day
    The school says students, staff and families gather for Mass at the start of each school day.
    stmasb.org

Service 1

  • Pro-Life Club
    Listed among the school's student clubs.
    stmasb.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

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Academic Excellence

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

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.Not reported
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.9 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 Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)198
Students in grades 9–1229
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio7.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
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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