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Antonian College Preparatory High School

  • LocationSan Antonio, TX
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 717 students
  • SponsorArchdiocese of San Antonio
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Antonian College Preparatory is a co-educational Catholic high school in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 1964. The 2026-27 student-parent handbook lists a school-wide Mass once a week, monthly Eucharistic adoration, and Reconciliation offered regularly at lunch. A Christian community service program requires 25 hours per academic year, and the handbook lists 4.0 theology credits for graduation.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Antonian College Preparatory High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Spirit Catholic Church: 1.6 mi1Immaculate Conception Memorial Chapel: 1.8 mi2Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church: 2.0 mi3Saint Matthew Catholic Church: 2.0 mi4Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Campus Ministry Office and Chapel of the Saints: 0.1 miAntonian College Preparatory High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 758 West Ramsey Road, San Antonio
  2. Immaculate Conception Memorial Chapel — 1.8 mi
  3. Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 700 Dewhurst Road, San Antonio
  4. Saint Matthew Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 10703 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio
  5. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 600 Oblate Drive, San Antonio

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The 2026-27 handbook says school-wide Mass is held once a week in the Auditorium and that attendance is required.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/sacramentallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our community gathers each week for School Mass, coming together in prayer and worship as one family.”
      The school gathers each week for School Mass.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Mass – School-wide Mass is held once a week in the Auditorium”
      School-wide Mass is held weekly in the Auditorium.
      “Attendance during school Mass is required by all students.”
      Attendance at school Mass is required 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.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The campus ministry page says monthly confessions are offered during lunch. The 2026-27 handbook says Reconciliation is offered on a regular basis in the Chapel of the Saints.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/sacramentallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly confessions are offered during lunch, and special Advent and Lenten Reconciliation services”
      Confessions are offered monthly during lunch, with Advent and Lenten services.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in the Chapel of the Saints on a regular basis.”
      Reconciliation is offered regularly in the Chapel of the Saints.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held once a month. The campus ministry page gives the first Friday of the month; the handbook says once a month in the Chapel of the Saints.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/sacramentallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the First Friday of every month, students are invited to spend time with the Lord during Eucharistic Adoration”
      Eucharistic Adoration is offered on the first Friday of each month.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held once a month in the Chapel of the Saints”
      Adoration is held once a month in the Chapel of the Saints.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A weekly school Mass is published. The ministry is led by a named Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/sacramentallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our community gathers each week for School Mass, coming together in prayer and worship as one family.”
      The school gathers each week for School Mass.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Mass – School-wide Mass is held once a week in the Auditorium”
      School-wide Mass is held weekly in the Auditorium.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The handbook lists 4.0 theology credits for graduation, the same as English (4.0 for four years). Counted as four full-year equivalents, using one credit per year-long course as the English comparison implies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General Academic Information | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/acpacademics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: 4.0 credit hours”
      Theology carries 4.0 minimum credit hours.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will generally earn the following credits toward graduation:”
      The graduation credit table lists Theology at 4.0 credits.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The academics page says course curricula incorporate learning objectives from the USCCB guidelines for Catholic high schools. This is a general statement covering all course curricula, including theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Academic Information | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/acpacademics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “course curricula incorporate learning objectives outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (T.E.K.S), the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) guidelines for Catholic high schools”
      Course curricula incorporate learning objectives from the USCCB guidelines for Catholic high schools.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The campus ministry welcome page has a section titled Faith-Integrated Academics, describing theology and faculty who guide students to integrate faith into daily life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Welcome from the Director of Campus Ministry | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/welcomecampusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-Integrated Academics Theology Curriculum: A robust and engaging theology program”
      The school describes its academics as faith-integrated.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The handbook says grade-level day retreats are required for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, and Kairos is offered to seniors. The retreats page describes the sophomore program as a Service Day rather than a retreat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Freshman Retreat is a cherished tradition led by the senior class”
      A one-day Freshman Retreat is held for incoming students.
      “The sophomore class comes together for a Sophomore Service Day”
      The sophomore class has a Sophomore Service Day.
      “The retreat takes place at Cielo Vista Team Challenge and Ropes Course”
      The Junior Retreat takes place at Cielo Vista Team Challenge and Ropes Course.
      “Seniors have the opportunity to attend one of two Kairos retreats held each year”
      Seniors may attend one of two Kairos retreats each year.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Attendance at grade-level day retreats is required of”
      Grade-level day retreats are required for freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One ministry staff member is named with a role: the Director of Campus Ministry. Mr. Arredondo is named as a contact for faith activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Welcome from the Director of Campus Ministry | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/welcomecampusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Angela Alban Director of Campus Ministry aalban@antonian.org”
      Angela Alban is Director of Campus Ministry, with a published email address.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Apache Life, a monthly faith youth night, and Bible Studies, held separately for girls and boys, are both listed as faith-based student groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Fellowship in Christ | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/fellowshipinchrist · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Held separately for girls and boys, these monthly gatherings take place during lunch”
      Bible Studies are held monthly during lunch, separately for girls and boys.
      “monthly youth night where faith, fun, and fellowship come together”
      Apache Life is a monthly faith youth night for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each day begins and ends with prayer, and a community-wide prayer is given over the school's public address system each day.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Welcome from the Director of Campus Ministry | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/welcomecampusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day begins and ends with prayer, inviting students to center their hearts and minds on God's presence.”
      Each school day begins and ends with prayer.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day, there is a community-wide prayer over the school”
      A community-wide prayer is given each day over the school's public address system.
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 (A minimum of 25 hours is required per academic year. Across four years that is 100 hours, and the hours are a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A minimum of 25 hours are required per academic year.”
      The Christian Community Service Program requires 25 hours per academic year.
      “Completing your hours of community service is a requirement for graduation”
      Completing service hours is a requirement for graduation.
  • 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 (A Respect Life club is listed among the school's clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/clubsandorganizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Respect Life Lightbox Page”
      A Respect Life club is listed among school clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The sophomore Service Day is an organized day of service to shelters, food banks and community projects across San Antonio.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The sophomore class comes together for a Sophomore Service Day”
      The sophomore class has a Sophomore Service Day.
      “From volunteering at shelters and food banks to assisting with community beautification projects”
      Sophomore Service Day includes projects at shelters, food banks and community sites.

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

Strengths

  • School Mass is published weekly, and the handbook states that attendance is required for students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/sacramentallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our community gathers each week for School Mass, coming together in prayer and worship as one family.”
      The school gathers each week for School Mass.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Attendance during school Mass is required by all students.”
      Attendance at school Mass is required for all students.
  • Monthly Eucharistic adoration and regular Reconciliation are published.
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacramental Life | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/sacramentallife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the First Friday of every month, students are invited to spend time with the Lord during Eucharistic Adoration”
      Eucharistic Adoration is offered on the first Friday of each month.
      “Monthly confessions are offered during lunch, and special Advent and Lenten Reconciliation services”
      Confessions are offered monthly during lunch, with Advent and Lenten services.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held once a month in the Chapel of the Saints”
      Adoration is held once a month in the Chapel of the Saints.
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in the Chapel of the Saints on a regular basis.”
      Reconciliation is offered regularly in the Chapel of the Saints.
  • A 25-hour annual service requirement and 4.0 theology credits for graduation are published.
    Sources (2)
    1. General Academic Information | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/acpacademics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: 4.0 credit hours”
      Theology carries 4.0 minimum credit hours.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A minimum of 25 hours are required per academic year.”
      The Christian Community Service Program requires 25 hours per academic year.
      “Students will generally earn the following credits toward graduation:”
      The graduation credit table lists Theology at 4.0 credits.

Concerns

  • The handbook describes grade-level day retreats for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, while the retreats page describes the sophomore program as a Service Day.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Antonian College Preparatorycontent.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/1b0ebb880a494429a4ea866b3cff60d3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Attendance at grade-level day retreats is required of”
      Grade-level day retreats are required for freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
    2. Retreats | Antonian College Preparatoryantonian.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The sophomore class comes together for a Sophomore Service Day”
      The sophomore class has a Sophomore Service Day.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Office and Chapel of the Saints

  • Address: 6425 West Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78213
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Chapel of the Saints (open daily)

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Source: content.myconnectsuite.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, antonian.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, antonian.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    Leadership retreat for juniors held at Cielo Vista Team Challenge and Ropes Course.
    antonian.org
  • Freshman Retreat
    One-day retreat led by seniors for incoming freshmen.
    antonian.org
  • Kairos retreat
    Four-day retreat for seniors; two are offered each year.
    antonian.org

Service 2

  • Sophomore Service DayOff campus
    Day of service with projects at shelters, food banks and community sites across the San Antonio area.
    antonian.org, antonian.org
  • Christian Community Service Program
    25 hours per academic year
    Graduation service requirement: at least 15 hours of Christian service and up to 10 hours of other service.
    content.myconnectsuite.com, content.myconnectsuite.com

Faith formation 2

  • Bible StudiesOn campus
    Monthly, during lunch
    Monthly Scripture study held separately for girls and boys, rooted in Catholic teaching.
    antonian.org
  • Apache Life
    Monthly
    Monthly youth night led by senior student leaders, with worship, testimony, games and small-group discussion.
    antonian.org, antonian.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

Clubs and groups 1

  • Respect Life club
    Pro-life student club listed among school clubs.
    antonian.org

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

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
83 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.5 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of San Antonio, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)717
Students in grades 9–12717
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 San Antonio

The Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Antonian College Preparatory High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Antonian College Preparatory High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of San Antonio.
What is Antonian College Preparatory High School’s Compass Score?
90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Antonian College Preparatory High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Antonian College Preparatory High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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