Scecina prepares students not only to enter college, but to thrive there. Our college-preparatory curriculum emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and faith-based leadership to ensure students are ready for the next chapter of their educational journey.
Academic Rigor with Personalized Support
Students follow a challenging curriculum aligned with the Indiana Core 40 diploma, with options to pursue the Academic Honors Diploma, which includes advanced math, world languages, and AP or dual-credit coursework.
Key highlights:
- Four years of English, math, science, and social studies
- Advanced placement and honors course options
- Dual-credit opportunities through Indiana University and Ivy Tech
- World language study in Spanish and French
- Required theology and service learning
Scecina offers AP and dual-credit courses that give students a head start on college academics while still in high school. These courses are weighted and may count toward college credit depending on exam scores or institutional transfer agreements.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses:
Students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the AP exam.
- AP Seminar (English 10)
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP Psychology
- AP World History
- AP U.S. History
- AP U.S. Government
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Spanish Language and Culture
- AP Calculus
- AP Statistics
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
- AP Chemistry
Dual Credit Courses:
- Advanced Theatre Arts (Dual Credit)
- Principles of Broadcasting (Dual Credit)
College Counseling and Guidance
Our dedicated guidance team works closely with students and families beginning in freshman year. We provide personalized advising for:
- Course selection and diploma pathways
- College search and application timelines
- Standardized testing (SAT/ACT) preparation
- FAFSA and financial aid planning
- College essay writing and scholarship opportunities
We host annual college planning nights, career panels, and visits from university representatives to help students make informed decisions.
College Acceptance and Outcomes
Scecina graduates are accepted into a wide range of colleges and universities, including public, private, faith-based, and highly selective institutions. Students regularly earn substantial merit-based scholarships.
Faith-Based Values in a College-Going Culture
As a Catholic high school, we encourage students to view college as more than just academics. Scecina students grow as servant-leaders who are spiritually grounded and intellectually prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
