Pacelli Catholic High School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

Pacelli High School is a part of the Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools System.

Pacelli High School was founded in 1955 by The Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Originally an all-boys high school, Pacelli merged with the all-girls Maria High School in the early seventies to create this top-notch, co-ed, Catholic high school offering a rigorous college-prep curriculum grades 9 through 12.

The Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools System, in an environment of Christ-centered faith, worship, and service, enriches the development of each student through academic and co-curricular excellence, in partnership with family, parish, and community.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 527 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Pacelli Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1955

Colors

White, Blue, Red

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

527 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Students by Grade

Pacelli Catholic High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

53 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Personal Education with a Christian Dimension
School Mascot: Cardinals

Pacelli High School is a part of the Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools System. Pacelli High School was founded in 1955 by The Brothers of the Christian Schools. Originally an all-boys high school, Pacelli merged with the all-girls Maria High School in the early seventies to create this top-notch, co-ed, Catholic high school offering a rigorous college-prep curriculum grades 9 through 12. The Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools System, in an environment of Christ-centered faith, worship, and service, enriches the development of each student through academic and co-curricular excellence, in partnership with family, parish, and community.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Pacelli Catholic High School's ranking?

Pacelli Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Pacelli Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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