Is St. Francis De Sales High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Francis De Sales High School is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Columbus.

What is St. Francis De Sales High School’s Compass Score?

89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at St. Francis De Sales High School?

Mass is listed at St. Francis DeSales campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is St. Francis De Sales High School Compass Recommended?

Yes. St. Francis De Sales High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Escuela secundaria católica

St. Francis De Sales High School

UbicaciónColumbus, OH
Tipo y tamañoEscuela diocesana · Grados 9–12 · 866 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia del Cuadro de Honor

Puntuación Compass

Fe 75%Académicos 25%

AFe
98 de 100

CAcadémicos
65 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Cuadro de HonorRecomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio, has a school chaplain, Fr. Kevin Girardi, and a Campus Ministry office. Its published campus ministry pages list a daily 7 AM Mass, monthly all-school Masses and monthly Eucharistic adoration. Students take four years of theology, with a retreat day for every grade.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 1

Lunes a viernes7:00 a. m.St. Francis DeSales campus · Daily morning Mass as listed on the Campus Ministry page.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)

Spiritual Life | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Daily Morning Mass offered at 7AM”
Campus Ministry lists a daily morning Mass at 7 AM.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Saint Mathias Catholic Church — 0.2 mi
Saint James the Less Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 1652 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
St. Augustine and Gabriel Church — 2.7 mi
Saint Michael Catholic Church — 2.8 mi

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida sacramental

90 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

En parte:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarMensual (Campus Ministry lists monthly all-school Masses.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monthly All-School Masses”
  Campus Ministry offers monthly all-school Masses.
Sí:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusSí (Campus Ministry lists a daily Mass at 7 AM on the school campus (Monday to Friday).)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Morning Mass offered at 7AM”
  Campus Ministry lists a daily morning Mass at 7 AM.
  “our campus is blessed with the opportunity to participate in daily Reconciliation and Mass, thanks to our school Chaplain.”
  The school states that daily Reconciliation and Mass are available to students on campus through the school chaplain.
Sí:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarMensual o con más frecuencia (The Spiritual Life page says daily Reconciliation is available on campus.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “our campus is blessed with the opportunity to participate in daily Reconciliation and Mass, thanks to our school Chaplain.”
  The school states that daily Reconciliation and Mass are available to students on campus through the school chaplain.
Sí:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaCon regularidad (mensual o más) (Eucharistic adoration is listed once a month.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Eucharistic Adoration once a month”
  Campus Ministry offers Eucharistic adoration once a month.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSí (Fr. Kevin Girardi is named as the school chaplain.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry Department | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Kevin Girardi School Chaplain”
  Fr. Kevin Girardi is listed as the school chaplain on the Campus Ministry page.

Teología y plan de estudios

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (The graduation table requires 4 credits of theology. The four theology courses (Theology I to IV) are full-year courses of 1 credit each; 4 credits equals four years of theology. Theology is taken in every grade, 9 to 12.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Programs of Study | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/academic-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology | 4 |”
  The graduation requirements table lists 4 credits of theology.
2. Theology Department | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology IV - 1204 (year) Grade: 12 Credit: 0.50 per semester”
  Theology IV is a full-year course in grade 12, with the same structure as Theology I to III.
Sí:
Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBSí (The Theology Department states the curriculum is in accordance with the 2008 USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology Department | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “the Theology Curriculum is in accordance with the 2008 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops”
  The Theology Department states its curriculum follows the 2008 USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
Sí:
Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaSí (The Bioethics course (grades 11-12) is an ethics course grounded in Catholic moral theology.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology Department | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “This course is designed to impart an in-depth understanding of Catholic Moral Theology as it pertains to the pressing bioethical questions of the modern age.”
  The Bioethics course, grades 11-12, teaches Catholic moral theology applied to bioethical questions.
Sí:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Sí (The mission statement says faith is expressed through every aspect of the school's communal life. This is stated in the mission statement.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Our Mission | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/mission-statement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Faith is a gift that we freely receive and a return of love that we express individually and through every aspect of our communal life.”
  The mission statement says faith is expressed through every aspect of the school's communal life.

Cultura del campus

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (A retreat day is listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors (Kairos, with a one-day option).)
Fuentes (1)
1. Retreats | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every grade level at St. Francis DeSales has a day set aside”
  Every grade level has a retreat day.
  “Following this theme, the freshmen spend the day off campus”
  The freshman retreat takes place off campus.
  “Following this theme, the Juniors spend the day off campus”
  The junior retreat takes place off campus.
  “Kairos is a nationally recognized retreat that has been positively impacting the lives of our Seniors here at DeSales since 2001.”
  Kairos is a senior retreat.
  “The Sophomore retreat helps students see how to live service everyday.”
  The sophomore retreat focuses on service.
Sí:
Personal de pastoralDos o más (Four staff are listed: the school chaplain, the director, a campus ministry staff member and an assistant.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry Department | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Kevin Girardi School Chaplain”
  Fr. Kevin Girardi is listed as the school chaplain on the Campus Ministry page.
  “Rebecca Metzger Director of Campus Ministry metzger@desales.co”
  Rebecca Metzger is listed as Director of Campus Ministry, with a published school email address.
  “Sr. Boram Lee Campus Ministry srboram@desales.co”
  Sr. Boram Lee is listed on the Campus Ministry staff.
  “CAROLYNN HEINMILLER Campus Ministry Assistant”
  A Campus Ministry Assistant is listed on the Campus Ministry page.
Sí:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaDos o más (Several faith-based student groups are listed, including Campus Ministry, Stallions for Life, Sororitas, Fraternitas, Sisters of Strength and Core Team.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Service Clubs | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/service-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Members play key roles in assisting with Mass, serving as Readers, Altar Servers, Eucharist Ministers and Candle and Gift Bearers.”
  The Campus Ministry club assists with school Masses and gathers for faith and fellowship.
  “Stallions for Life is a service club dedicated to spreading the pro-life mentality”
  Stallions for Life is a school service club focused on pro-life work.
  “is a bible study for young women at DeSales. Gathering weekly”
  Sororitas is a weekly Bible study for young women.
  “Young men gather weekly for prayer, donuts, and discussion”
  Fraternitas is a weekly prayer and discussion group for young men.
  “Sisters of Strength is a Walking With Purpose Bible Study written for high school girls”
  Sisters of Strength is a Bible study for high school girls.
Información insuficiente:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Información insuficiente:
Horas de servicio obligatoriasInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (Theology IV, Semester II, covers the social teachings of the Catholic Church.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology Department | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the social teachings of the Catholic Church.”
  Theology IV, Semester II, introduces students to the social teachings of the Catholic Church.
Sí:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Sí (Stallions for Life is a pro-life service club.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Service Clubs | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/service-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Stallions for Life is a service club dedicated to spreading the pro-life mentality”
  Stallions for Life is a school service club focused on pro-life work.
Sí:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (The St. Vincent dePaul club, Run the Race volunteering and the school's service initiatives are listed.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Service Clubs | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/service-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “the club’s emphasis is on service and advocacy to and for the poor, both locally and globally.”
  The St. Vincent dePaul club focuses on service and advocacy for the poor.
  “Students have an opportunity to volunteer at the Run the Race Center monthly on Wednesdays”
  Run the Race club members volunteer monthly at the Run the Race Center.
  “The Environmental Club fosters the Catholic social teaching of Care for Creation.”
  The Environmental Club is built around the Catholic social teaching of care for creation.
2. Service Life | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “including the annual canned food drive, mission warmth clothing drive, and Christmas in the Courtyard for local youth.”
  The school runs school-wide service initiatives such as a canned food drive and Christmas in the Courtyard.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Campus Ministry lists a daily 7 AM Mass and daily Reconciliation on campus, with a school chaplain named.
Fuentes (2)
1. Spiritual Life | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Morning Mass offered at 7AM”
  Campus Ministry lists a daily morning Mass at 7 AM.
  “our campus is blessed with the opportunity to participate in daily Reconciliation and Mass, thanks to our school Chaplain.”
  The school states that daily Reconciliation and Mass are available to students on campus through the school chaplain.
2. Campus Ministry Department | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Kevin Girardi School Chaplain”
  Fr. Kevin Girardi is listed as the school chaplain on the Campus Ministry page.
Theology is required in all four years, and the department states its curriculum follows the USCCB framework.
Fuentes (2)
1. Programs of Study | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/academic-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology | 4 |”
  The graduation requirements table lists 4 credits of theology.
2. Theology Department | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “the Theology Curriculum is in accordance with the 2008 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops”
  The Theology Department states its curriculum follows the 2008 USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
A retreat is listed for every grade level, 9 to 12.
Fuentes (1)
1. Retreats | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every grade level at St. Francis DeSales has a day set aside”
  Every grade level has a retreat day.
Several faith-based student groups are listed, including a pro-life club and a justice-focused club.
Fuentes (1)
1. Service Clubs | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/service-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Stallions for Life is a service club dedicated to spreading the pro-life mentality”
  Stallions for Life is a school service club focused on pro-life work.
  “the club’s emphasis is on service and advocacy to and for the poor, both locally and globally.”
  The St. Vincent dePaul club focuses on service and advocacy for the poor.

Inquietudes

The pages give only a frequency for adoration.
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “our campus is blessed with the opportunity to participate in daily Reconciliation and Mass, thanks to our school Chaplain.”
  The school states that daily Reconciliation and Mass are available to students on campus through the school chaplain.
  “Eucharistic Adoration once a month”
  Campus Ministry offers Eucharistic adoration once a month.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

St. Francis DeSales Campus Ministry

Dirección: 4212 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43224
Ubicación: En el campus

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Fuente: sfdstallions.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sfdstallions.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

16 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 4 fuera del campus, 12 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 5

Freshman retreat (Rooted)Fuera del campus
A day off campus with the sacraments, activities and keynote speakers.
sfdstallions.org
Junior retreat (Rise)Fuera del campus
A day off campus with the sacraments, activities and keynote speakers.
sfdstallions.org
Salesian Leadership RetreatFuera del campus
One week
A week at the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians for junior student leaders.
sfdstallions.org
Sophomore retreat
A service-focused retreat that includes the COPE poverty simulation.
sfdstallions.org
Kairos (senior retreat)
Three days, two nights
A senior retreat run with student leaders, teachers and staff.
sfdstallions.org

Servicio 4

Run the Race clubFuera del campus
Monthly on Wednesdays
Volunteers at the Run the Race Center with children, playing games, tutoring and mentoring.
sfdstallions.org
Stallions for Life
A pro-life service club that promotes service and fellowship.
sfdstallions.org
St. Vincent dePaul club
Service and advocacy for the poor, both locally and globally.
sfdstallions.org
Environmental Club
Built around the Catholic social teaching of care for creation; runs recycling and clean-up projects.
sfdstallions.org

Formación en la fe 3

Sororitas
Semanal
A weekly Bible study for young women focused on prayer, Scripture and discussion.
sfdstallions.org
Fraternitas
Semanal
A club for young men that meets weekly for prayer and discussion.
sfdstallions.org
Sisters of Strength
A Walking With Purpose Bible study for high school girls.
sfdstallions.org

Clubes y grupos 2

Campus Ministry club
Members serve as readers, altar servers, Eucharistic ministers and candle and gift bearers at Mass, and gather for faith and fellowship.
sfdstallions.org
Core Team
A student leadership group that leads Bible studies, retreats and Encounter.
sfdstallions.org

Liturgia y oración 2

Encounter
Modeled on Oratory Nights; students encounter Christ through the Blessed Sacrament and fellowship.
sfdstallions.org
Monthly all-school Mass
Mensual
All-school Masses, with students serving as readers and gift bearers.
sfdstallions.org

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Pastoral universitaria

St. Francis DeSales Campus Ministry

Fuentes (3)

Campus Ministry Department | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Rebecca Metzger Director of Campus Ministry metzger@desales.co”
Rebecca Metzger is listed as Director of Campus Ministry, with a published school email address.
Spiritual Life | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“our campus is blessed with the opportunity to participate in daily Reconciliation and Mass, thanks to our school Chaplain.”
The school states that daily Reconciliation and Mass are available to students on campus through the school chaplain.
“our campus is blessed with the opportunity to participate in daily Reconciliation and Mass, thanks to our school Chaplain.”
The school states that daily Reconciliation and Mass are available to students on campus through the school chaplain.
Contact | St. Francis DeSales High Schoolsfdstallions.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“4212 Karl Rd. Columbus, OH 43224”
The school address is 4212 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43224.

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Excelencia académica

65 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuación85%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación11.5 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

Tipo	Escuela diocesana
Diócesis	Diócesis de Columbus, OH
Grados	9–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	866
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	866
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	11.5 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	85%
Entorno	Ciudad

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Columbus

Mons. Earl K. Fernandes, obispo de Columbus

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: columbuscatholic.org, columbuscatholic.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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NCES school ID 01059891
4212 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is St. Francis De Sales High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. St. Francis De Sales High School is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Columbus.
What is St. Francis De Sales High School’s Compass Score?: 89 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Francis De Sales High School?: Mass is listed at St. Francis DeSales campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is St. Francis De Sales High School Compass Recommended?: Yes. St. Francis De Sales High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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