The first McDonell Catholic High School was built in 1907, on a site overlooking downtown Chippewa Falls.

Later this building was vacant for a period after the diocese relocated the high school to a larger, more suburban facility.

McDonell Central Catholic High School is located at 1316 Bel Air Boulevard.

[clarification needed] In 2009 the Macks lost to Burlington Catholic High School in the state championship.

[citation needed] In 2016, the Macks won the WIAA men's division five basketball championship game.