Principal-St. Catherine's High School-Racine, WI

Archmil; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The school seeks a Catholic leader who embraces the Dominican charism, advances academic innovation, and sustains a culture of belonging and excellence in a diverse urban setting. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic, with proven experience in urban education, and a track record as an instructional and relational leader.

Qualifications

• 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 with 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead St. Catherine’s High School with a focus on academic excellence, faith formation, and co-curricular strengths including athletics and arts.
• Advance enrollment strategies and enhance student experience across grades 9–12.
• Foster a culture of belonging, excellence, and continuous growth within a Catholic learning community.
• Collaborate with Siena Catholic Schools network to align curriculum, resources, and mission.

Skills

Urban education leadership

Instructional leadership

Community relationship building

Catholic education mission

Job description

Principal-St. Catherine's High School-Racine, WI

Education

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 .

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

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Shana Rossi directly to learn about this exciting leadership opportunity and review the detailed search prospectus.

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.

St. Catherine's HighSchool
Racine, Wisconsin

Building Address (use for deliveries)
3501 S. Lake Dr. |St. Francis, WI 53235