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Catholic high school

Academy of the Holy Family

  • LocationBaltic, CT
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 38 students

All-female

Official website

The Academy of the Holy Family is a Catholic day and boarding college preparatory school for young women in Baltic, Connecticut, founded in 1874 and run in the charism of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church. The 2026-27 handbook says Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel, the whole student body attends Mass on First Fridays and holy days, confession is offered monthly, and every student takes a theology or religion course in each year. Students complete community service hours each year, and the campus has a pro-life club and a justice club.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday6:10 AMAcademy Chapel · Handbook says daily, recorded as every weekday; offered for boarding students who wish to attend.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Holy Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel for boarding students who wish to attend.”
    Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Academy of the Holy Family, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1AHF Campus Ministry (Academy Chapel): 0.0 miAcademy of the Holy Family (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 64 West Main Street, Sprague

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.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (All-school Masses are offered on the First Friday of each month, and the whole student body also attends on holy days and special occasions.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All-School Masses are offered each First Friday and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated once a month.”
      All-school Masses are offered on First Fridays, and confession is celebrated once a month.
    2. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All-School Liturgies: The entire student body attends Holy Mass on First Friday, on Holy Days of Obligation, and during special school occasions.”
      The whole student body attends Mass on First Fridays, holy days and special occasions.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The handbook says Holy Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel for boarding students who wish to attend. The sacraments page says students are welcome at early morning Masses each day.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Holy Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel for boarding students who wish to attend.”
      Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel.
    2. Sacraments | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are welcome to attend early morning Masses with the Sisters each day.”
      Students are welcome at early morning Masses each day.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered monthly to all students according to the 2026-27 handbook.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confession is offered on a monthly basis to all students”
      Confession is offered monthly to all students.
    2. Sacraments | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All-School Masses are offered each First Friday and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated once a month.”
      All-school Masses are offered on First Fridays, and confession is celebrated once a month.
  • 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 (Mass is published on campus daily and for all students on First Fridays.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Holy Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel for boarding students who wish to attend.”
      Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel.
    2. Sacraments | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All-School Masses are offered each First Friday and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated once a month.”
      All-school Masses are offered on First Fridays, and confession is celebrated once a month.
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 (One theology or religion course is required in each year of enrollment (grades 9 to 12), and the curriculum page lists four religion courses: Overview of Catholicism, Sacred Scripture, Church History, and Morality.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “all students are required to complete Theology/Religion classes during each year of their enrollment”
      Every student must take theology or religion classes in each year of enrollment.
    2. Curriculum | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The courses include Overview of Catholicism, Sacred Scripture, Church History, and Morality - Theology of the Body (marriage preparation and morality).”
      The religion courses are Overview of Catholicism, Sacred Scripture, Church History, and Morality.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The required religion sequence includes Morality (Theology of the Body), an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The courses include Overview of Catholicism, Sacred Scripture, Church History, and Morality - Theology of the Body (marriage preparation and morality).”
      The religion courses are Overview of Catholicism, Sacred Scripture, Church History, and Morality.
  • 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.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The handbook says an annual Day of Recollection (retreat) is provided for all students, and the Peer Ministry group helps plan it.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreat Program: An annual Day of Recollection (retreat) is provided for all students”
      An annual Day of Recollection (retreat) is provided for all students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups are listed: the Legion of Mary (weekly meetings) and the Peer Ministry Club. The TOP-Life Club is a pro-life club and is counted under HV3 only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Co-Curriculars | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/student-life/clubs-co-curriculars · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In their weekly meetings, members exercise their religious values through prayer, discussion of religious readings, and moral issues facing society today.”
      The Legion of Mary meets weekly for prayer and religious discussion.
      “As our Peer Ministers plan and lead Day Retreats and Prayer Services, they truly experience how the Holy Spirit inspires us”
      The Peer Ministry Club plans and leads Day Retreats and Prayer Services.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The handbook requires students to take part in the prayers at the start of each class period and in homeroom devotional exercises.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every student is required to participate in and remain respectfully attentive during the prayers offered at the start of each class period, as well as during Homeroom devotional exercises.”
      Students are required to take part in prayers at the start of each class and in homeroom devotions.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service totals 90 hours over four years in the 2026-27 handbook (15, 20, 25 and 30 hours) and 100 hours on the website's service page (20, 25, 25 and 30 hours). Both are 40 or more. The two sources disagree on the yearly numbers, which is recorded in the gaps.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students must complete and document a minimum number of verified community service hours during each year of enrollment at the Academy:”
      Students must complete community service hours in each year of enrollment.
      “Freshmen (Grade 9): 15 Hours per year”
      The handbook lists 15 required service hours for freshmen.
      “Seniors (Grade 12): 30 Hours per year”
      The handbook lists 30 required service hours for seniors.
    2. Service Project Requirements | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/faith/service-project-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Service hours vary according to grade level and are part of her class requirements: Freshmen: 20 hours Sophomores & Juniors: 25 hours Seniors: 30 hours”
      The service page lists required hours by grade: 20, 25 and 30 hours.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The TOP-Life Club organizes a Pro-Life Day and a Pro-Life Cafe and attends the March for Life in Washington, D.C., and in Connecticut.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Co-Curriculars | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/student-life/clubs-co-curriculars · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The club organizes a Pro-Life Day and a Pro-Life Café for the school, assists a local women’s center for educational events, and attends the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., and in Connecticut.”
      The TOP-Life Club organizes a Pro-Life Day and a Pro-Life Cafe and attends the March for Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Being Human Club is a justice club that works with NGOs on literacy support for immigrant families and anti-trafficking education. The service page lists a weekly food pantry and community ministries.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Co-Curriculars | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/student-life/clubs-co-curriculars · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “collaborations with NGOs on initiatives like literacy support for immigrant families and anti-trafficking education.”
      The Being Human Club works with NGOs on literacy support and anti-trafficking education.
    2. Service Project Requirements | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/faith/service-project-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “our students serve one another and our community in many ways including our weekly food pantry, tutoring (peers and younger students), school events and community ministries.”
      Students serve through a weekly food pantry, tutoring and community ministries.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is offered daily in the Academy Chapel at 6:10 a.m., and the whole student body attends Mass on First Fridays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Holy Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel for boarding students who wish to attend.”
      Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel.
      “All-School Liturgies: The entire student body attends Holy Mass on First Friday, on Holy Days of Obligation, and during special school occasions.”
      The whole student body attends Mass on First Fridays, holy days and special occasions.
  • Confession is offered monthly to all students, and every student takes religion courses in each year of enrollment.
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confession is offered on a monthly basis to all students”
      Confession is offered monthly to all students.
      “all students are required to complete Theology/Religion classes during each year of their enrollment”
      Every student must take theology or religion classes in each year of enrollment.
  • The school has a pro-life club that attends the March for Life, and an annual retreat day for all students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Co-Curriculars | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/student-life/clubs-co-curriculars · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The club organizes a Pro-Life Day and a Pro-Life Café for the school, assists a local women’s center for educational events, and attends the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., and in Connecticut.”
      The TOP-Life Club organizes a Pro-Life Day and a Pro-Life Cafe and attends the March for Life.
    2. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreat Program: An annual Day of Recollection (retreat) is provided for all students”
      An annual Day of Recollection (retreat) is provided for all students.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

AHF Campus Ministry (Academy Chapel)

  • Address: 54 West Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Sunday Mass at parish or cathedralOff campus
    Sundays
    Students participate at Mass on Sundays at St. Mary's Parish Church or the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich.
    ahfbaltic.com
  • All-School Mass on First Fridays
    First Friday of each month
    The whole student body attends Mass on First Fridays, holy days and special occasions.
    ahfbaltic.com, ahfbaltic.com

Faith formation 2

  • Peer Ministry Club
    Peer Ministers plan and lead Day Retreats and Prayer Services.
    ahfbaltic.com
  • Spiritual Direction
    Individual spiritual direction is available to students through campus ministry.
    ahfbaltic.com

Clubs and groups 2

  • Legion of Mary
    Weekly meetings
    Members pray, discuss religious readings and moral issues, and provide service to the school and local community.
    ahfbaltic.com
  • Being Human Club
    A justice and human rights club that holds dialogues and collaborates with NGOs on literacy support for immigrant families and anti-trafficking education.
    ahfbaltic.com

Retreats 1

  • Annual Day of Recollection
    Annual
    A retreat day for all students, planned with the Peer Ministry group.
    ahfbaltic.com

Service 2

  • TOP-Life Club
    A pro-life club that organizes a Pro-Life Day and a Pro-Life Cafe, assists a local women's center, and attends the March for Life in Washington, D.C., and in Connecticut.
    ahfbaltic.com
  • Community service and food pantry
    Weekly food pantry
    Students serve through a weekly food pantry, tutoring, school events and community ministries.
    ahfbaltic.com

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. Clubs & Co-Curriculars | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/student-life/clubs-co-curriculars · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “AHF Campus Ministry seeks to enrich the spiritual lives of our students through invitation to participate in a variety of offerings”
    The campus ministry offers a variety of spiritual offerings to students.
    “AHF Campus Ministry seeks to enrich the spiritual lives of our students through invitation to participate in a variety of offerings”
    The campus ministry offers a variety of spiritual offerings to students.
  2. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027 (revised 8/31/2026)ahfbaltic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AHF-Handbook-2026-2027-revised-8_31_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Holy Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel for boarding students who wish to attend.”
    Mass is offered daily at 6:10 a.m. in the Academy Chapel.
    “The Academy operates a secure, closed campus.”
    The school operates a closed campus, and the Academy Chapel is on it.
  3. Contact | Academy of the Holy Familyahfbaltic.com/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Location 54 West Main Street PO Box 691 Baltic, CT 06330”
    The school's location is 54 West Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330 (PO Box 691).

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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.
100 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.3.2 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
DioceseDiocese of Norwich, CT
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)38
Students in grades 9–1238
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio3.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingRural

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

Diocese of Norwich

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: norwichdiocese.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Academy of the Holy Family a Catholic high school?
Yes. Academy of the Holy Family is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Norwich.
What is Academy of the Holy Family’s Compass Score?
94 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Academy of the Holy Family?
Mass is listed at Academy Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Academy of the Holy Family Compass Recommended?
Yes. Academy of the Holy Family meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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