McDonell Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Chippewa Falls, WI
1316 Bel Air Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
- Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Chippewa Falls since at least 2011
In Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, McDonell Central Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 198 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic high schools in Wisconsin. Enrollment is up about 36% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 198
- Teachers
- 21.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 99 girls, 99 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic high schools in Wisconsin (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of Catholic high schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 21 Catholic high schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask McDonell Central Catholic High School whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about McDonell Central Catholic High School
What grades does McDonell Central Catholic High School serve?
McDonell Central Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend McDonell Central Catholic High School?
About 198 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at McDonell Central Catholic High School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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