Is St. Vincent De Paul Junior/Senior Schools a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Vincent De Paul Junior/Senior Schools is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Catholic high school

St. Vincent De Paul Junior/Senior Schools

LocationPerryville, MO
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 446 students

St. Vincent Jr. & Sr. High School in Perryville, Missouri, is part of a Pre-K through Grade 12 Catholic school system operated by St. Vincent de Paul Parish. Students attend Mass weekly, take Religion in each of grades 9 through 12, and complete 20 hours of Christian service each year. The school's published clubs include Sodality, Students for Life and a St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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.

Sacramental life

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Students attend Mass weekly, with each grade taking turns planning the liturgy (class Masses).)
Sources (2)
1. St. Vincent Academics | Perryville, Missourisvschools.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students attend Mass weekly. Students in each grade take turns planning the liturgy.”
  Students attend Mass weekly, and each grade plans the liturgy in turn.
2. 2026-2027 Course Description Guidesvschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-2027-Course-Descripion-Guide-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “In addition to Religion classes, students participate in weekly Masses, a Day of Recollection (freshmen, sophomore and juniors), Retreat (seniors) and Reconciliation Services.”
  Students take part in weekly Masses, a Day of Recollection for grades 9-11, a senior Retreat, and Reconciliation Services.
  “we make time each week for Mass and provide opportunities for Reconciliation.”
  The religion department makes time each week for Mass.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered during the year at Advent and/or Lent.)
Sources (1)
1. St. Vincent Academics | Perryville, Missourisvschools.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during the year either at Advent and/or Lent.”
  Reconciliation is offered at Advent and/or Lent.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A priest, Rev. Ranjan Lima, C.M., is named as Junior/Senior High Principal. A school Mass is published; recorded as a shared priest.)
Sources (1)
1. St. Vincent Junior and Senior High | Perryville, Missourisvschools.org/schools/junior-senior-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Rev. Ranjan Lima, C.M, Junior/Senior High Principal 573-547-4300 ext. 232 frranjan@svdepaul.org”
  Rev. Ranjan Lima, C.M. is the Junior/Senior High Principal; his contact details are published.

N/A

Theology and curriculum

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

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion I through IV are each a required 1-credit, two-semester course in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 (course guide). That is four full-year equivalents, taken in every grade.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Course Description Guidesvschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-2027-Course-Descripion-Guide-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Religion classes are required for all students and are taken in sequential order.”
  Religion classes are required for all students.
  “515 – RELIGION I GRADE LEVEL: 9 (Required) CREDIT: 1 DURATION: 2 semesters”
  Religion I is required in grade 9 for one credit over two semesters.
  “545 – RELIGION IV GRADE LEVEL: 12 (Required) CREDIT: 1 DURATION: 2 semesters”
  Religion IV is required in grade 12 for one credit over two semesters.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Ethics and Virtues (0.5 credit, grades 11 and 12, elective) is offered.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Course Description Guidesvschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-2027-Course-Descripion-Guide-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “555 – ETHICS AND VIRTUES GRADE LEVEL: 11, 12 (Elective) CREDIT: 0.5”
  Ethics and Virtues is an elective for grades 11 and 12.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The course guide lists a Day of Recollection for grades 9 to 11 and a Retreat for seniors.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Course Description Guidesvschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-2027-Course-Descripion-Guide-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “In addition to Religion classes, students participate in weekly Masses, a Day of Recollection (freshmen, sophomore and juniors), Retreat (seniors) and Reconciliation Services.”
  Students take part in weekly Masses, a Day of Recollection for grades 9-11, a senior Retreat, and Reconciliation Services.
Not enough information:
Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Sodality, Students for Life and the St. Vincent de Paul Society are listed as clubs.)
Sources (1)
1. St. Vincent Junior and Senior High | Perryville, Missourisvschools.org/schools/junior-senior-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Sodality Spanish Club SVDP Society Student Council Students for Life”
  The high school lists Sodality, a St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Students for Life among its clubs.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school prayer is said as the school day begins.)
Sources (1)
1. Identity - St. Vincent Schoolssvschools.org/no-title-3 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “As we begin our school day, guide our path to live out the Vincentian virtues in all we do.”
  The school day begins with a school prayer.

N/A

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required: 20 hours of Christian service each year in grades 9-12, which is 80 hours over four years.)
Sources (2)
1. St. Vincent Academics | Perryville, Missourisvschools.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Each student in grades 9-12 are required to complete 20 hours of Christian Service each academic year. A total of 80 hours (20 per year) is required.”
  Christian service of 20 hours a year, 80 hours in total, is required in grades 9-12.
2. 2026-2027 Course Description Guidesvschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-2027-Course-Descripion-Guide-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Christian service is a requirement for all classes. All high school students are to complete 20 hours of Christian service per year.”
  All high school students must complete 20 hours of Christian service per year.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Students for Life is a listed club.)
Sources (1)
1. St. Vincent Junior and Senior High | Perryville, Missourisvschools.org/schools/junior-senior-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Sodality Spanish Club SVDP Society Student Council Students for Life”
  The high school lists Sodality, a St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Students for Life among its clubs.
Not enough information:
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

Religion is a required course in every grade, 9 through 12.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Course Description Guidesvschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-2027-Course-Descripion-Guide-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Religion classes are required for all students and are taken in sequential order.”
  Religion classes are required for all students.
  “515 – RELIGION I GRADE LEVEL: 9 (Required) CREDIT: 1 DURATION: 2 semesters”
  Religion I is required in grade 9 for one credit over two semesters.
  “545 – RELIGION IV GRADE LEVEL: 12 (Required) CREDIT: 1 DURATION: 2 semesters”
  Religion IV is required in grade 12 for one credit over two semesters.
Students attend Mass weekly, and 20 hours of Christian service are required each year.
Sources (1)
1. St. Vincent Academics | Perryville, Missourisvschools.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students attend Mass weekly. Students in each grade take turns planning the liturgy.”
  Students attend Mass weekly, and each grade plans the liturgy in turn.
  “Each student in grades 9-12 are required to complete 20 hours of Christian Service each academic year. A total of 80 hours (20 per year) is required.”
  Christian service of 20 hours a year, 80 hours in total, is required in grades 9-12.
Students for Life and Sodality are listed among the clubs.
Sources (1)
1. St. Vincent Junior and Senior High | Perryville, Missourisvschools.org/schools/junior-senior-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Sodality Spanish Club SVDP Society Student Council Students for Life”
  The high school lists Sodality, a St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Students for Life among its clubs.

Concerns

The only named priest is listed as the high school principal.
Sources (1)
1. St. Vincent Junior and Senior High | Perryville, Missourisvschools.org/schools/junior-senior-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Rev. Ranjan Lima, C.M, Junior/Senior High Principal 573-547-4300 ext. 232 frranjan@svdepaul.org”
  Rev. Ranjan Lima, C.M. is the Junior/Senior High Principal; his contact details are published.

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Clubs and groups 4

Sodality
A high school Sodality with a staff moderator.
svschools.org, svschools.org
Students for Life
A listed student club focused on pro-life work.
svschools.org
Vincentian-Marian Youth (VMY) Group
Students are encouraged to take part in this group.
svschools.org
St. Vincent de Paul Youth Group
Students are encouraged to take part in this group.
svschools.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

Weekly school Mass
Weekly
Students attend Mass weekly, and each grade takes turns planning the liturgy.
svschools.org
Reconciliation services
Advent and/or Lent
Reconciliation is offered during the year at Advent and/or Lent.
svschools.org, svschools.org

Retreats 2

Day of Recollection (grades 9-11)
A recollection day for freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
svschools.org
Senior Retreat
A retreat for seniors.
svschools.org

Service 2

St. Vincent de Paul Society
A listed club with a religion teacher as moderator.
svschools.org, svschools.org
Christian service hours
20 hours each school year in grades 9-12
A required service program. Service must be preapproved by a teacher, and family service is allowed only for freshmen.
svschools.org, svschools.org

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

Reach out

Contact details for Rev. Ranjan Lima, C.M. (Junior/Senior High Principal) and 3 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

53 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score80%
Students per teacher 25% of score12.6 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

Type	Diocesan school
Diocese	Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO
Grades	PK–12
Students (all grades)	446
Students in grades 9–12	141
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	12.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	80%
Setting	Town

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

Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00752174
210 S Waters St., Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-4300
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