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 (2025-26)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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
2%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pacelli Catholic High School often compared to?
Pacelli Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Stevens Point Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
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.
When is the application deadline for Pacelli Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Pacelli Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Pacelli Catholic High School vs. Stevens Point Christian Academy
The nearest high school to Pacelli Catholic High School is Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pacelli Catholic Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
708 1st St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-1890
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-1890
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Elementary School
(Catholic)
1335 Clark St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 228 students
St. Stephen School
(Catholic)
2150 High St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 167 students
1919 Wyatt Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-5660
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-5660
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Christian Academy
(Christian)
801 City Rd Hh W
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
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