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Catholic high school

Aquinas Classical Academy

  • LocationGig Harbor, WA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 52 students
Official website

Aquinas Classical Academy is an independent high school for grades 9 to 12, located on the campus of Holy Trinity Church in Bremerton, Washington. Its pages describe a classical curriculum (the seven liberal arts) with theology and apologetics courses and say faith is part of the whole curriculum. The pages mention one Mass, for the opening of the 2025-26 school year, and no regular Mass, confession or adoration schedule.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Aquinas Classical Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Trinity Church: 0.0 mi1Our Lady Star of the Sea: 2.6 mi2Holy Trinity Church (campus of Aquinas Classical Academy): 0.1 miAquinas Classical Academy (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Trinity Church — 0.0 mi · 4215 Pine Road Northeast, Bremerton
  2. Our Lady Star of the Sea — 2.6 mi · 1513 6th Street, Bremerton

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 Mass for the opening of the 2025-26 school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. News & Events | Aquinas Classical Academyaquinasclassicalacademy.org/news--events.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Join us for our opening school year and Mass beginning at 09:00 at Holy Trinity. All are welcome.”
      A Mass to open the 2025-26 school year is offered at Holy Trinity; no other Mass dates are published.
  • 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 school Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. News & Events | Aquinas Classical Academyaquinasclassicalacademy.org/news--events.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Join us for our opening school year and Mass beginning at 09:00 at Holy Trinity. All are welcome.”
      A Mass to open the 2025-26 school year is offered at Holy Trinity; no other Mass dates are published.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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 (Apologetics 1 (11th grade) and Apologetics 2 (12th grade) are listed course titles.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Aquinas Classical Academyaquinasclassicalacademy.org/course-descriptions.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacraments / Apologetics 1 (11th grade) This course is divided into three units.”
      Apologetics 1 is a theology course offered in the 11th grade.
      “St. Paul / Apologetics 2 (12th grade) This course is divided into four units.”
      Apologetics 2 is a theology course offered in the 12th grade.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Home | Aquinas Classical Academyaquinasclassicalacademy.org/index.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “At Aquinas Classical Academy, we pursue truth by cultivating the seven liberal arts under the light of faith, the fullness of truth.”
      The school says its liberal-arts curriculum as a whole is pursued under the light of faith.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot 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.
    Campus ministry staffNot 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-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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Theology courses are listed for every high school grade, 9 through 12, and two of them are apologetics courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Aquinas Classical Academyaquinasclassicalacademy.org/course-descriptions.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Salvation History (9th grade) On hearing that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah, the people of Beroea”
      A theology course, Salvation History, is listed for the 9th grade.
      “The Gospels / Morality (10th grade) This course begins with an in-depth study of the Paschal Mystery and the Sermon on the Mount.”
      A theology course, The Gospels / Morality, is listed for the 10th grade.
      “Sacraments / Apologetics 1 (11th grade) This course is divided into three units.”
      Apologetics 1 is a theology course offered in the 11th grade.
      “St. Paul / Apologetics 2 (12th grade) This course is divided into four units.”
      Apologetics 2 is a theology course offered in the 12th grade.
  • The school says its classical curriculum is pursued under the light of faith.
    Sources (1)
    1. Home | Aquinas Classical Academyaquinasclassicalacademy.org/index.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “At Aquinas Classical Academy, we pursue truth by cultivating the seven liberal arts under the light of faith, the fullness of truth.”
      The school says its liberal-arts curriculum as a whole is pursued under the light of faith.
  • Faculty, staff, and trustees take an oath of fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
    Sources (1)
    1. Home | Aquinas Classical Academyaquinasclassicalacademy.org/index.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All faculty, staff, and members of the Board of Trustees take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.”
      Faculty, staff, and trustees take an oath of fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

Concerns

  • The school encourages students to receive the sacraments and adore the Blessed Sacrament at their parishes.
    Sources (1)
    1. Home | Aquinas Classical Academyaquinasclassicalacademy.org/index.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We encourage our school community to frequent the sacraments, adore the Blessed Sacrament, and participate at their parishes.”
      The school encourages the sacraments and adoration, and says students should take part at their parishes.
  • The club activities listed are athletic and recreational.
    Sources (1)
    1. Extracurriculars | Aquinas Classical Academyaquinasclassicalacademy.org/extracurriculars.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Based on feedback from students, parents, and staff, ACA offers a variety of club activities, including but not limited to cross-country, volleyball, intramural bowling, disc golf, pickleball, and dodgeball.”
      The club activities listed are athletic and recreational; no faith-based club is named.

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Campus ministry home

Holy Trinity Church (campus of Aquinas Classical Academy)

  • Address: 4215 Pine Road NE, Bremerton, WA
  • Location: On campus

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Source: aquinasclassicalacademy.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Mass for the opening of the school yearOn campus
    August 27, 2025 (first day of school)
    A Mass at Holy Trinity to open the school year. All are welcome.
    aquinasclassicalacademy.org

Other 1

  • Quest Outdoor Adventures
    Overnight excursions to learn about God's creation first hand, supported by the school's giving campaign.
    aquinasclassicalacademy.org

Service 1

  • ACA Service Project Day
    December 8, 2025
    Students and faculty helped community non-profits and the school on a one-day service project.
    aquinasclassicalacademy.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

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

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.Not reported
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.5 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Seattle, WA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)52
Students in grades 9–1252
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
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 Seattle

The Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Archbishop of Seattle

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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