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Tuscarawas Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School

  • LocationNew Philadelphia, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 155 students
Official website

Tuscarawas Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School is a diocesan school in New Philadelphia, Ohio, for grades 7 to 12. Its website names a chaplain, Father Sebastian Lopez, a youth-led Campus Ministry, and a school chapel, All Saints Chapel, which was relocated and renovated in 2026. Required service hours apply in every high school grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Tuscarawas Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Saint Josephs Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2All Saints Chapel, Tuscarawas Central Catholic: 0.1 miTuscarawas Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  2. Saint Josephs Catholic Church — 2.9 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.

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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Sebastian Lopez is listed as the school's chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/people-1 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Sebastian Lopez Chaplain & Senior Theology”
      Father Sebastian Lopez is the school's chaplain.
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.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is named: Father Sebastian Lopez, chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/people-1 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Sebastian Lopez Chaplain & Senior Theology”
      Father Sebastian Lopez is the school's chaplain.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is listed: the youth-led Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Electives, School Clubs, & Activities | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/electives-school-clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A youth-lead Campus Ministry that will follow the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we welcome all students - whether Catholic or not -”
      Campus Ministry is a youth-led group that follows Catholic teaching and welcomes students of any faith.
      “Campus Ministry: Grades 9-12”
      Campus Ministry is offered to students in grades 9 to 12.
  • 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Service hours are required in each high school grade: 20 in grade 9, 20 in grade 10 (15 plus 5), 20 in grade 11 (10 plus 10) and 20 in grade 12 (5 plus 15). That totals 80 hours in grades 9 to 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Service Hours | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/student-service-hours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are required to complete our Service Hours component.”
      All students must complete the school's service hours component.
      “9th Grade: 20 hours of church and school service and specific project focus.”
      Grade 9 requires 20 hours of service.
      “10th Grade: 15 hours of church and school service and 5 hours specific focus.”
      Grade 10 requires 20 hours of service, 15 of church and school service and 5 of specific focus.
      “11th Grade: 10 hours of church and school service and 10 hours specific project focus.”
      Grade 11 requires 20 hours of service.
      “12th Grade: 5 hours of general service and 15 hours of specific focus project”
      Grade 12 requires 20 hours of service, 5 of general service and 15 of specific focus project.
    2. Academics | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “TCC students must complete the Service Component prior to graduation.”
      Students must complete the service component before graduating.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • A named chaplain, Father Sebastian Lopez, is listed on the staff page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/people-1 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Sebastian Lopez Chaplain & Senior Theology”
      Father Sebastian Lopez is the school's chaplain.
  • Service hours are required in every high school grade, totaling 80 hours across grades 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Hours | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/student-service-hours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “9th Grade: 20 hours of church and school service and specific project focus.”
      Grade 9 requires 20 hours of service.
      “10th Grade: 15 hours of church and school service and 5 hours specific focus.”
      Grade 10 requires 20 hours of service, 15 of church and school service and 5 of specific focus.
      “11th Grade: 10 hours of church and school service and 10 hours specific project focus.”
      Grade 11 requires 20 hours of service.
      “12th Grade: 5 hours of general service and 15 hours of specific focus project”
      Grade 12 requires 20 hours of service, 5 of general service and 15 of specific focus project.
  • A youth-led Campus Ministry is offered for grades 9 to 12 and welcomes students of any faith.
    Sources (1)
    1. Electives, School Clubs, & Activities | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/electives-school-clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A youth-lead Campus Ministry that will follow the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we welcome all students - whether Catholic or not -”
      Campus Ministry is a youth-led group that follows Catholic teaching and welcomes students of any faith.
      “Campus Ministry: Grades 9-12”
      Campus Ministry is offered to students in grades 9 to 12.
  • All Saints Chapel is on campus and was relocated and renovated to expand sacramental opportunities.
    Sources (1)
    1. Building on Excellence | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/building-on-excellence-campaign · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Enhancing Sacramental Opportunities- relocation and renovation of the All Saints Chapel.”
      The school is relocating and renovating All Saints Chapel to expand sacramental opportunities.
      “100% complete as of Jan. 2026”
      The All Saints Chapel project was reported 100% complete as of January 2026.

Concerns

  • The required course units, including theology, are listed in a handbook that is not on the public pages.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Number of units of course credit required for graduation, refer to the Saints Family Handbook.”
      Required course units are listed in the Saints Family Handbook, not on this page.

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Campus ministry home

All Saints Chapel, Tuscarawas Central Catholic

  • Address: 777 3rd Street NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry (youth-led)
    A youth-led Campus Ministry that follows the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church; listed among school clubs for grades 9 to 12 and open to students of any faith.
    tccsaints.com, tccsaints.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 (2)
  1. Electives, School Clubs, & Activities | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/electives-school-clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “A youth-lead Campus Ministry that will follow the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we welcome all students - whether Catholic or not -”
    Campus Ministry is a youth-led group that follows Catholic teaching and welcomes students of any faith.
  2. Building on Excellence | Tuscarawas Central Catholictccsaints.com/building-on-excellence-campaign · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Enhancing Sacramental Opportunities- relocation and renovation of the All Saints Chapel.”
    The school is relocating and renovating All Saints Chapel to expand sacramental opportunities.
    “777 3rd Street NE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663”
    The school's address is 777 3rd Street NE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.
    “100% complete as of Jan. 2026”
    The All Saints Chapel project was reported 100% complete as of January 2026.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
50 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.76%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.3 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
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Columbus, OH
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)155
Students in grades 9–1292
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges76%
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

Catholic Diocese of Columbus

The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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