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Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School

  • LocationOmaha, NE
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 711 students
Official website

V.J. and Angela Skutt Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Omaha, Nebraska, in the Archdiocese of Omaha. The school holds an all-school Mass about once a week, offers confession about once a week over lunch, and publishes a retreat for each grade from freshman through senior year. Campus ministry lists a director and an assistant campus minister, and the public pages name no priest serving as chaplain.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCatholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.0 mi1Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2St. Stephen the Martyr: 2.1 mi3Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 2.5 mi4Mary Our Queen Church: 3.0 mi5Skutt Catholic Campus Ministry: 0.2 miVj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.0 mi
  2. Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 15353 Pacific Street, Omaha
  3. St. Stephen the Martyr — 2.1 mi · 16701 S Street, Omaha
  4. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 2.5 mi
  5. Mary Our Queen Church — 3.0 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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

88 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 (All-school Mass is described as approximately once a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We will be having All School Mass approximately once a week.”
      All-school Mass is held approximately 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is described as available about once a week over lunch.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Skutt Catholic we are blessed to have confession available about once a week over lunch.”
      Confession is available about once a week over lunch.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The school says the Eucharist is exposed for an hour most days in its chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “allow for the Eucharist to be exposed for an hour most days in our chapel.”
      The Eucharist is exposed for an hour most days in the school chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We will be having All School Mass approximately once a week.”
      All-school Mass is held approximately once a week.
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 (Theology requires 8 credits. A two-semester class equals two credits; the requirement equals four full-year courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 8 | English | 8”
      Theology is required for 8 credits to graduate.
      “A two semester class equals two credits.”
      A two-semester class equals two credits.
  • 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.
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 (The retreats page lists a Freshman Retreat, a Sophomore Encounter retreat, a Junior Encounter retreat, and a Senior Encounter retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. retreats - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the differentiated retreats, we have Freshman Retreat in which the freshmen take over the school for a day filled with prayer, fun, senior witness talks and activities.”
      Freshmen have a school retreat day.
      “Sophomore Encounter: Virtue Retreat is geared towards sophomores who are more active and interested in sports and being active.”
      Sophomores have a retreat.
      “Junior Encounter: Trust Retreat is geared towards juniors who are more active and interested in sports and being active. It is hosted at the ropes course at Camp Rivercrest.”
      Juniors have a retreat hosted at the ropes course at Camp Rivercrest.
      “Senior Encounter: Gratitude and Discernment Retreat is for seniors so they can spend time looking back on their high school career and forward to this senior year and beyond.”
      Seniors have a retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named professional campus ministry staff are listed: the director and an assistant campus minister. A service coordinator is also listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christine French DIrector of Campus Ministry christinefrench@skuttcatholic.com”
      Christine French is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. directory - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Danielle Crotty '19 Assistant Campus Minister and Theology Teacher 402.333.0818 daniellecrotty@skuttcatholic.com”
      Danielle Crotty is the Assistant Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based groups listed include the Angels Women's Prayer Group, the Guardians Men's Prayer Group, and SkyHawks for Life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Liturgy Readers Ministry Council Angels Women’s Prayer Group Guardians Men’s Prayer Group”
      Campus ministry lists liturgy roles, a ministry council, and prayer groups for women and men.
    2. skyhawks for life - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/skyhawks-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SkyHawks for Life is a club that exists to promote the Gospel of Life on our campus.”
      SkyHawks for Life is a pro-life student club.
  • 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.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Each grade is required to complete a certain number of service hours each year. The program overview is a Google document.)
    Sources (1)
    1. living the gospel - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/living-the-gospel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade level is required to complete a certain amount of service hours each year”
      Each grade level is required to complete service hours 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (SkyHawks for Life is a pro-life club that organizes an annual March for Life trip to Washington, D.C.)
    Sources (1)
    1. skyhawks for life - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/skyhawks-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SkyHawks for Life is a club that exists to promote the Gospel of Life on our campus.”
      SkyHawks for Life is a pro-life student club.
      “We meet twice a month to discuss life issues and to plan our upcoming activities which include peacefully praying in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic on Maple Street, a pro-life prayer service to be held in January, and fundraising for our annual trip to Washington D.C. for the March for Life.”
      SkyHawks for Life plans a pro-life prayer service and an annual March for Life trip to Washington, D.C.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service trips and Community Involvement Day are published programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. living the gospel - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/living-the-gospel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Skutt Catholic Service Trips offer participants the wonderful opportunity to deepen their commitment to the call of the Gospel, grow in their faith as they share it with one another, and work for justice in our world today.”
      The school runs service trips that include working for justice.
      “Instead of having regular classes, the student body leaves school to visit various agencies and schools that serve nursing home residents, the unhoused or food-insecure”
      Community Involvement Day sends students to service sites off campus.
      “We partner directly with community organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud or Tree of Life Ministry.”
      The Rosebud service trip partners with community organizations in Rosebud.

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

Strengths

  • An all-school Mass is held about once a week, and confession is available about once a week over lunch.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We will be having All School Mass approximately once a week.”
      All-school Mass is held approximately once a week.
      “At Skutt Catholic we are blessed to have confession available about once a week over lunch.”
      Confession is available about once a week over lunch.
  • A retreat is published for each grade from freshman through senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. retreats - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the differentiated retreats, we have Freshman Retreat in which the freshmen take over the school for a day filled with prayer, fun, senior witness talks and activities.”
      Freshmen have a school retreat day.
      “Sophomore Encounter: Virtue Retreat is geared towards sophomores who are more active and interested in sports and being active.”
      Sophomores have a retreat.
      “Junior Encounter: Trust Retreat is geared towards juniors who are more active and interested in sports and being active. It is hosted at the ropes course at Camp Rivercrest.”
      Juniors have a retreat hosted at the ropes course at Camp Rivercrest.
      “Senior Encounter: Gratitude and Discernment Retreat is for seniors so they can spend time looking back on their high school career and forward to this senior year and beyond.”
      Seniors have a retreat.
  • Service trips and a pro-life club with an annual March for Life pilgrimage are published.
    Sources (2)
    1. living the gospel - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/living-the-gospel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Skutt Catholic Service Trips offer participants the wonderful opportunity to deepen their commitment to the call of the Gospel, grow in their faith as they share it with one another, and work for justice in our world today.”
      The school runs service trips that include working for justice.
    2. skyhawks for life - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/skyhawks-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We meet twice a month to discuss life issues and to plan our upcoming activities which include peacefully praying in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic on Maple Street, a pro-life prayer service to be held in January, and fundraising for our annual trip to Washington D.C. for the March for Life.”
      SkyHawks for Life plans a pro-life prayer service and an annual March for Life trip to Washington, D.C.

Concerns

  • The public pages name no priest serving as chaplain; Masses are published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We will be having All School Mass approximately once a week.”
      All-school Mass is held approximately once a week.
  • Daily Mass is described as occasional, not regular.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Occasionally we have optional daily Masses held in our chapel.”
      Optional daily Masses are held in the school chapel occasionally.

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Campus ministry home

Skutt Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Address: 3131 S 156th Street, Omaha, NE 68130
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: skuttcatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, skuttcatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

16 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 4 off campus, 9 location not published

Retreats 5

  • Junior Encounter: Trust RetreatOff campus
    A junior retreat hosted at the ropes course at Camp Rivercrest, with team building and growth in trust.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • Freshman RetreatOn campus
    A retreat day in which freshmen take over the school for prayer, senior witness talks and activities.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • Sophomore Encounter: Virtue Retreat
    A sophomore retreat focused on team building and formation in human virtues, with talks from adults.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • Senior Encounter: Gratitude and Discernment Retreat
    A senior retreat with talks, reflection, team building and games.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • Differentiated retreats (Beauty, Equip, Justice, Power, Radiant)
    Retreats offered to students at different points in their faith. Equip includes a morning at Cloisters on the Platte or Holy Family Shrine with adoration, confession and Mass.
    skuttcatholic.com, skuttcatholic.com

Service 4

  • Community Involvement DayOff campus
    October 7, 2026 and April 14, 2027
    Students leave school for a day to serve at agencies that help nursing home residents, the unhoused, food-insecure families, and others.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • Skutt Catholic service trips (including Rosebud and Tijuana)Off campus
    Service trips that partner with community organizations, including a June Rosebud trip with evening prayer and daily Mass.
    skuttcatholic.com, skuttcatholic.com
  • March for Life pilgrimageOff campus
    The school's annual pilgrimage to the March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., organized by SkyHawks for Life.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • Living the Gospel service program
    Required service program with online hour logging and a community involvement day.
    skuttcatholic.com

Faith formation 3

  • Eucharistic adoration in the school chapelOn campus
    Most days
    The Eucharist is exposed for an hour most days in the school chapel for students, staff and parents.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • Angels Women's Prayer Group and Guardians Men's Prayer Group
    Prayer groups listed among campus ministry opportunities.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • Discipleship Program
    Weekly, about an hour, before or after school
    Student small groups led by an adult leader, formed around friendships.
    skuttcatholic.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • All-school MassOn campus
    Approximately once a week
    All-school Mass for students, staff and parents, held at the school.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • Liturgy roles: extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and liturgy readers
    Student liturgy roles listed among campus ministry opportunities.
    skuttcatholic.com

Clubs and groups 2

  • Ministry Council
    A campus ministry council listed among campus ministry opportunities.
    skuttcatholic.com
  • SkyHawks for Life
    Twice a month
    A pro-life club that meets twice a month to discuss life issues and plan activities, including prayer in front of a Planned Parenthood clinic and a pro-life prayer service.
    skuttcatholic.com, skuttcatholic.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. Faith - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Christine French DIrector of Campus Ministry christinefrench@skuttcatholic.com”
    Christine French is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Liturgy Readers Ministry Council Angels Women’s Prayer Group Guardians Men’s Prayer Group”
    Campus ministry lists liturgy roles, a ministry council, and prayer groups for women and men.
  2. Sacraments - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We will be having All School Mass approximately once a week.”
    All-school Mass is held approximately once a week.
  3. Program of Studies - SKUTT Catholicskuttcatholic.com/academics/course-guide · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3131 S 156th Street Omaha, NE 68130”
    The school's address is 3131 S 156th Street, Omaha, NE 68130.

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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.
89 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.3 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Omaha, NE
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)711
Students in grades 9–12711
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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

Archdiocese of Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

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

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Is Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Omaha.
What is Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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