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Catholic high school

Archbishop Moeller High School

  • LocationCincinnati, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 899 students

All-male

Official website

Archbishop Moeller High School is a Catholic, Marianist all-boys high school in Cincinnati. The school publishes monthly all-school Masses held in the gym, a daily prayer routine with a chapel open each morning, and a four-year retreat program with a retreat for every grade. All students complete 65 service hours before graduation.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Archbishop Moeller High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miAll Saints Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church: 2.2 mi2Saint Saviour Church: 2.3 mi3Saint Gertrude Church: 2.8 mi4Saint John the Evangelist: 2.8 mi5Campus Ministry and Holy Family Chapel: 0.1 miArchbishop Moeller High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. All Saints Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  3. Saint Saviour Church — 2.3 mi
  4. Saint Gertrude Church — 2.8 mi · 6543 Miami Avenue
  5. Saint John the Evangelist — 2.8 mi · 7121 Plainfield Road, Deer Park

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 yearMonthly (All-school Masses are held monthly in the gym.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly all-school Masses are held in the gym to mark significant days in the Church and Moeller calendar, including All Saints Day, the Immaculate Conception, and Ash Wednesday.”
      The school holds all-school Masses monthly, in the gym.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The chapel is described as offering adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Holy Family Chapel, renovated in 2019, offers a peaceful space for personal and communal prayer, class visits, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      The Holy Family Chapel is described as offering adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; no frequency is stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.
  • 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.
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

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen, sophomores, juniors (Spiritus), and seniors (Kairos) each have a retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The freshman retreat is an overnight experience where students build bonds through games, group discussions, and fun led by senior student leaders. Sophomore retreats are house-based and led by juniors, seniors, deans, and counselors”
      Freshmen and sophomores have retreats.
      “The Spiritus retreat in junior year is a two-day retreat.”
      Juniors have the two-day Spiritus retreat.
      “Seniors participate in Kairos, a four-day retreat focused on deepening their relationship with God and others.”
      Seniors have the four-day Kairos retreat.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Only one student faith group (L.I.F.E.) is named on the published pages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Juniors and seniors can join L.I.F.E. (Living in Faith Experience), a student-led faith group in partnership with Mount Notre Dame.”
      L.I.F.E. is a student-led faith group for juniors and seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer is a daily rhythm at Moeller. The school day begins and ends with prayer, and the Holy Family Chapel is open every morning for student-led reflection.”
      Daily prayer begins and ends the school day; the chapel is open every morning.
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 (65 required service hours over four years (40 or more).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students complete 65 hours before graduation.”
      All students must complete 65 service hours before 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.
  • 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 (Service programs with a justice orientation: class service days, all-school service initiatives, and service with Matthew 25: Ministries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Inspired by Catholic social teaching, our students live out their call to justice, compassion, and action.”
      The school states its service is inspired by Catholic social teaching and calls students to justice.
      “Students serve with local partners like Ronald McDonald House, Brookdale Senior Living, and Matthew 25: Ministries, among many others.”
      Students serve with local partners, including Matthew 25: Ministries.
      “In addition to individual service, Moeller hosts all-school initiatives like the change race, the annual clothing drive, and class service days, where each grade dedicates a full day to hands-on service in the community.”
      Each grade has a class service day; the school runs all-school service initiatives.

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

Strengths

  • A four-year retreat program gives every grade a retreat, from the freshman overnight to the senior Kairos.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The freshman retreat is an overnight experience where students build bonds through games, group discussions, and fun led by senior student leaders. Sophomore retreats are house-based and led by juniors, seniors, deans, and counselors”
      Freshmen and sophomores have retreats.
      “The Spiritus retreat in junior year is a two-day retreat.”
      Juniors have the two-day Spiritus retreat.
      “Seniors participate in Kairos, a four-day retreat focused on deepening their relationship with God and others.”
      Seniors have the four-day Kairos retreat.
  • All students complete 65 service hours before graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students complete 65 hours before graduation.”
      All students must complete 65 service hours before graduation.
  • Prayer is built into the school day, and the chapel is open every morning.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer is a daily rhythm at Moeller. The school day begins and ends with prayer, and the Holy Family Chapel is open every morning for student-led reflection.”
      Daily prayer begins and ends the school day; the chapel is open every morning.
  • All-school Masses are held monthly on campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly all-school Masses are held in the gym to mark significant days in the Church and Moeller calendar, including All Saints Day, the Immaculate Conception, and Ash Wednesday.”
      The school holds all-school Masses monthly, in the gym.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Holy Family Chapel

  • Address: 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Monthly all-school MassesOn campus
    Monthly
    All-school Masses held in the gym for significant days in the Church and school calendar.
    moeller.org
  • Friday Rosary
    Fridays at 7:30 a.m.
    The community gathers to pray the Rosary.
    moeller.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • L.I.F.E. (Living in Faith Experience)
    Open to juniors and seniors
    Student-led faith group in partnership with Mount Notre Dame.
    moeller.org

Retreats 4

  • Freshman retreat
    Freshman year
    Overnight retreat led by senior student leaders.
    moeller.org
  • Sophomore house retreats
    Sophomore year
    House-based retreats led by juniors, seniors, deans, and counselors.
    moeller.org
  • Spiritus retreat
    Junior year
    Two-day retreat facilitated by college-aged leaders.
    moeller.org
  • Kairos retreat
    Senior year
    Four-day capstone retreat led by peers and faculty.
    moeller.org

Service 4

  • Class service days
    One full day per grade
    Each grade dedicates a full day to hands-on service in the community.
    moeller.org
  • All-school service initiatives
    Change race and annual clothing drive.
    moeller.org
  • Service with local partners
    Students serve with partners including Ronald McDonald House, Brookdale Senior Living, and Matthew 25: Ministries.
    moeller.org
  • Marianist LIFE
    Co-curricular group that lives the values of the Marianist spirit through service and community.
    moeller.org

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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Rooted in the Marianist values of faith, community, mission, and service, our programs invite students to encounter Christ in meaningful ways through daily prayer, transformative retreats, acts of service, and intentional relationships.”
    Campus ministry is described as rooted in Marianist values and programs of prayer, retreats and service.
    “Prayer is a daily rhythm at Moeller. The school day begins and ends with prayer, and the Holy Family Chapel is open every morning for student-led reflection.”
    Daily prayer begins and ends the school day; the chapel is open every morning.
  2. Contact | Archbishop Moellermoeller.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Archbishop Moeller High School 9001 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45242”
    The school's address is 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

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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.
81 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.12.5 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 Cincinnati, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)899
Students in grades 9–12899
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio12.5 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 Cincinnati

The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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