Principal - St. Catherine's High School

NCEA Google Educator Group; Racine (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine’s High School in Racine, Wisconsin, invites mission-driven leaders to apply for the position of principal, beginning in Summer 2026.

The school, part of the Siena Catholic Schools network, blends strong academics, faith formation, and co-curricular excellence within a vibrant learning community. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic, experienced in urban education, and capable of guiding enrollment, staff development, and the overall Catholic mission in a secondary

Qualifications

• A practicing Catholic who embraces the mission of Catholic education and Dominican charism.
• Leader with experience in urban education.
• Instructional leader who supports academic excellence and staff professional learning.
• Relational and visible leader who builds trust across students, staff, families, and alumni.
• Strong instructional leader with experience in secondary level academic leadership.
• Collaborative partner within the Siena Catholic Schools network.
• Strategic thinker capable of advancing enrollment, student experience, and institutional vitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Catholic high school known for its strong academic program, vibrant student life, and commitment to forming the whole person.
• Guide the school into its next chapter, strengthening Catholic identity, advancing academic innovation, and fostering a culture of belonging, excellence, and continuous growth.
• Collaborate with Siena Catholic Schools and engage families, staff, and alumni to support student success and enrollment growth.

Skills

Catholic leadership

Urban education experience

Instructional leadership

Community engagement

Staff development

Enrollment strategy

Job description

About St. Catherine's High School

Located in Racine, Wisconsin, St. Catherine’s High School is one of seven Siena Catholic Schools of Racine, a system of Catholic schools formed by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in 2017. While our schools have decades–and in the case of St. Cat’s, over 160 years–of history, the formation of the Siena system has enabled centralization and strengthening across curriculum, faith formation, operations, human resources, and advancement.

St. Catherine’s High School, a Catholic career and college-preparatory school in Racine, Wisconsin, invites mission-driven and visionary leaders to apply for the position of principal, beginning in Summer 2026. Rooted in a rich tradition of Catholic education and founded by the St. Dominican of St. Catherine’s of Siena (Racine Dominicans), St. Catherine’s forms young men and women to lead lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

St. Catherine’s has a diverse student body in grades 9–12, and as the only high school in Siena, it is considered the flagship school of the system. The school benefits from a collaborative Catholic education system committed to accessibility, excellence, and long-term sustainability.

St. Catherine’s is distinguished by its Dominican charism, emphasizing the pursuit of truth, the integration of faith and reason, and a commitment to community and service. Students are challenged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially in preparation for success in college and beyond.

For more information about St. Cat's, please visit their website: https://www.saintcats.org/

About the Principal Opportunity

This is a compelling opportunity to lead a respected Catholic high school known for its strong academic program, vibrant student life, and commitment to forming the whole person. St. Catherine’s integrates faith formation, rigorous academics, and co-curricular excellence, including athletics, arts, and service, into a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

The next principal will build upon this strong foundation while guiding the school into its next chapter, strengthening Catholic identity, advancing academic innovation, and fostering a culture of belonging, excellence, and continuous growth.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A practicing Catholic who embraces and advances the mission of Catholic education and understands the Dominican charism
• A leader with experience in and excitement for urban education
• An instructional leader who supports academic excellence and staff professional learning
• A relational and visible leader who builds trust across students, staff, families, and alumni
• A strong instructional leader with experience in academic leadership at the secondary level
• A collaborative partner within the Siena Catholic Schools network
• A strategic thinker capable of advancing enrollment, student experience, and institutional vitality

The search committee is on a fast-track to identify and secure the next Principal. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position in the summer of 2026.