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Catholic high school

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall

  • LocationMilford, CT
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 238 students

All-female

Official website

Lauralton Hall is a Catholic girls' school in Milford, Connecticut, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and guided by the Mercy tradition. Its published materials describe four credits of religion required for graduation, a service requirement of 75 hours over four years, a Mercy retreat for juniors and seniors, and a Junior Ring Mass on the school calendar.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary Church: 0.8 mi1Christ the Redeemer Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Saint Anns Church: 2.4 mi3Saint Anns Roman Catholic Church: 2.4 mi4Campus Ministry, Lauralton Hall: 0.1 miAcademy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary Church — 0.8 mi · 70 Gulf Street, Milford
  2. Christ the Redeemer Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
  3. Saint Anns Church — 2.4 mi · 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford
  4. Saint Anns Roman Catholic Church — 2.4 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (One class Mass (the Junior Ring Mass) is on the calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. All School Calendar | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/about-lh/all-school-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Ring Mass”
      The school calendar lists a Junior Ring Mass in the Chapel from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A Mass is held on the calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. All School Calendar | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/about-lh/all-school-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Ring Mass”
      The school calendar lists a Junior Ring Mass in the Chapel from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion is 4.00 credits. English, also 4.00 credits over four years, sets one credit per year; religion is four full years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lauralton Hallresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785764031/lauralton/vzydbdmuoz9hk1egkrew/GraduationRequirements.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4.00 English 4.00”
      Graduation requires 4.00 credits of religion, the same as the 4.00 credits of English taken over four years.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The retreat is described for upperclassmen (juniors and seniors).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Trócaire: A New Mercy Retreat Experience | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/about-lh/news-the-latest-from-lauralton/news-post/~board/migrated-news/post/trcaire-a-new-mercy-retreat-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For many years, Lauralton offered an overnight retreat experience for our upperclassmen.”
      Lauralton's overnight retreat is for upperclassmen.
      “As juniors and seniors, students were already familiar with Catherine’s story and the Mercy Core Values.”
      The retreat is described as being for juniors and seniors.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One Director of Mission and Ministry (also called Director of Campus Ministry) is listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our People | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/about-lh/meet-the-administrators · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Erin DaCosta Director of Mission and Ministry”
      Erin DaCosta is the school's Director of Mission and Ministry.
    2. Home | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lauralton's Director of Campus Ministry. Mrs. Erin DaCosta”
      Mrs. Erin DaCosta is named as Lauralton's Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (75 hours over four years, which is more than 40.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/student-life/student-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lauralton students are required to volunteer a minimum of 75 hours over the course of four years.”
      Lauralton students must volunteer at least 75 hours over four years.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Global mission trips are listed among the service opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/student-life/student-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Opportunities range from local partnerships—such as supporting families at Blessed Sacrament Church with Fairfield Prep—to global mission trips.”
      The service program includes local partnerships and global mission trips.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Religion is required for 4.00 credits, which is one credit a year across four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lauralton Hallresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785764031/lauralton/vzydbdmuoz9hk1egkrew/GraduationRequirements.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4.00 English 4.00”
      Graduation requires 4.00 credits of religion, the same as the 4.00 credits of English taken over four years.
  • Service is required: a minimum of 75 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/student-life/student-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lauralton students are required to volunteer a minimum of 75 hours over the course of four years.”
      Lauralton students must volunteer at least 75 hours over four years.
  • A Director of Mission and Ministry is named, and a service club works with Campus Ministry.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our People | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/about-lh/meet-the-administrators · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Erin DaCosta Director of Mission and Ministry”
      Erin DaCosta is the school's Director of Mission and Ministry.
    2. Club Catalog 2026-2027 | Lauralton Hallresources.finalsite.net/images/v1789751644/lauralton/su4p7qggn09ijn8o0agk/ClubCatalog2026-2027UPDATED.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Working in conjunction with Campus Ministry, members of the Catherine McAuley”
      The Catherine McAuley Club works with Campus Ministry on community outreach; it meets Thursdays at 2:20 pm in the Dining Hall.

Concerns

  • The overnight retreat is described for upperclassmen.
    Sources (1)
    1. Trócaire: A New Mercy Retreat Experience | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/about-lh/news-the-latest-from-lauralton/news-post/~board/migrated-news/post/trcaire-a-new-mercy-retreat-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For many years, Lauralton offered an overnight retreat experience for our upperclassmen.”
      Lauralton's overnight retreat is for upperclassmen.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Lauralton Hall

  • Address: 200 High Street, Milford, CT 06460
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: lauraltonhall.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, lauraltonhall.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 1 location not published

Service 2

  • Works of Mercy service programOff campus
    Required service with local and global partners, including outside non-profit agencies and global mission trips.
    lauraltonhall.org, lauraltonhall.org
  • Catherine McAuley ClubOn campus
    Second and fourth Thursdays at 2:20 pm
    Works with Campus Ministry on outreach to the poor; each week a team prepares bag lunches for the Beth-El Shelter in Milford and the club runs food drives.
    resources.finalsite.net

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Junior Ring MassOn campus
    A Mass for the junior class held in the Chapel during the school year, listed on the all-school calendar as a 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM event.
    lauraltonhall.org

Retreats 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Our People | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/about-lh/meet-the-administrators · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Erin DaCosta Director of Mission and Ministry”
    Erin DaCosta is the school's Director of Mission and Ministry.
  2. Home | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Lauralton's Director of Campus Ministry. Mrs. Erin DaCosta”
    Mrs. Erin DaCosta is named as Lauralton's Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Lauralton's Director of Campus Ministry. Mrs. Erin DaCosta”
    Mrs. Erin DaCosta is named as Lauralton's Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Contact Us/Directions | Lauralton Halllauraltonhall.org/about-lh/contact-usdirections · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “200 High Street Milford, Connecticut 06460”
    The school is at 200 High Street, Milford, Connecticut 06460.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
98 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Hartford, CT
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)238
Students in grades 9–12238
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio9.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Hartford

The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Archbishop of Hartford

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archdioceseofhartford.org, archdioceseofhartford.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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