Columbus Catholic High School

High-Quality Faculty and Academics:
Columbus Catholic High School teachers choose to serve at our school because they can openly practice their faith. Our current staff has a total of 222 years of teaching in Catholic education. Our school offers college credit and advanced placement (AP) courses taught on campus by our faculty. Our math department provides statistics, math for liberal arts, pre-calculus, and calculus; with multiple sections, students can complete college credit calculus with an average class size of ten. Students may choose three coding courses and two AP computer science courses in computer science. Our science department offers physics, chemistry, AP chemistry (alternating), and a project-based engineering class.

Extracurricular Opportunities:
CHS offers a well-developed fine arts program, including band, music ministry, musical, play, and speech. Our full-time strength and conditioning coach pushes athletes to excel in a state-of-the-art facility. In addition, students can visit Washington D.C, the University of Wisconsin Cadaver Lab, and the European battlefields of both World Wars. Students interested in STEM frequently join the First Robotics Club, recently competing at Nationals in Detroit.

College and Career Readiness:
During the 2021-2022 school year, Columbus Catholic students accumulated 567 college credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.58– a B+ average on a collegiate GPA scale. The Chris and Megan Fereday College and Career Readiness Program includes two dedicated staff members who solely focus on concurrent coursework and college preparation. These staff members meet with families to support them in the college selection process, concurrent registration, Post-secondary Enrollment Options, scholarship application, and more. In addition, CHS students are encouraged to take the National Merit Scholar Qualifier Test (NMSQT) and Preliminary SAT (PSAT). 

Engagement in the Sacraments: 
Everything begins with Christ at Columbus Catholic. We begin every Monday with worship through Prayer Service. Students attend Mass each month, with additional Masses held following the liturgical calendar. One theology course is taken per semester. Each year students participate in a renewal, spending a full day reflecting upon and strengthening their relationship with Christ. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Confession, Music Ministry, Senior Faith Leadership Team, service projects, and more.

Well-being:
Columbus Catholic has a full-time school counselor dedicated to students' social-emotional well-being. Our counseling program has the unique opportunity to discuss the Gospel, while guiding students through adversity. In addition, Columbus Catholic takes a proactive approach, working to remove mental health stigma. Our school includes a full-time mental health coach who works directly with students and parents. The CHS Mental Health Club allows students to lead by example, giving students a voice to the importance of mental health and well-being.