Is Archbishop Curley High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Archbishop Curley High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

What is Archbishop Curley High School’s Compass Score?

71 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Archbishop Curley High School?

Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic high school

Archbishop Curley High School

LocationBaltimore, MD
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 537 students

All-male

Official website

Archbishop Curley High School is an archdiocesan high school for boys in Baltimore, Maryland, staffed by the Conventual Franciscan Friars and lay teachers. Daily Mass is published for Wednesdays and Fridays in the school chapel, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available weekly, and the Mission-4-Service program requires 10 to 25 service hours per year. Theology is taught in all four years, and the Franciscan Youth Ministry offers faith-sharing groups, a peer ministry leadership team, and a pro-life and social justice office.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

Wednesday, Friday7:30 AMSchool chapel · Daily Mass is stated for Wednesdays and Fridays; the same page's banner says daily, which conflicts.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Franciscan Youth Ministry | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/fym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“daily Mass is offered every Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel”
Daily Mass is offered on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

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Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 3500 Belair Road, Baltimore
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 3615 Harford Road, Baltimore
Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
Historic Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 1501 East Oliver Street, Baltimore
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 600 South Conkling Street, Baltimore
Notre Dame Convent of the Sacred Heart — 2.0 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.

Sacramental life

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The school community celebrates the Eucharist together about once a month, with several times each quarter.)
Sources (1)
1. Franciscan Youth Ministry | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/fym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we celebrate the Eucharist several times each quarter—typically about once each month”
  The school community celebrates the Eucharist about once a month.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is offered weekly after school on a designated day.)
Sources (1)
1. Franciscan Youth Ministry | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/fym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to students weekly after school on a designated day”
  Reconciliation is available to students weekly after school.
Partly:
Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The page states approximately five Holy Hours with Eucharistic Adoration during the school year. A heading on the same page reads Monthly Holy Hours, which conflicts with this count.)
Sources (1)
1. Franciscan Youth Ministry | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/fym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Throughout the school year, we will offer approximately five Holy Hours for students and their families.”
  Approximately five Holy Hours with adoration are offered during the school year.
  “The Holy Hour begins at 6:00 p.m. in the school chapel and includes Eucharistic Adoration”
  Holy Hours include Eucharistic Adoration in the school chapel.
Yes:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Friar Christopher Dudek, OFM Conv., is named as Campus Minister and as moderator of the Franciscan Youth Ministry.)
Sources (2)
1. Clubs & Activities | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Moderator: Fr. Chris Dudek OFM Conv.”
  Fr. Chris Dudek, OFM Conv., is a priest who moderates the FLEX Team and the Franciscan Youth Ministry.
2. Our Faculty And Staff | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Friar Christopher Dudek OFM Conv., B.A., S.T.B, M.A. Vice President for Franciscan Mission, Theology Department Chairperson, Campus Minister”
  Friar Christopher Dudek is Vice President for Franciscan Mission and Campus Minister.

N/A

Theology and curriculum

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

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The graduation requirement is 4.0 theology credits, with theology courses numbered Theology I through Theology IV. Four credits at one credit per full-year course equals four full years.)
Sources (2)
1. Graduation Requirements | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology | 4.0 credits”
  Theology is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
2. Course Catalog 2025-2026 | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Course-Catalog-2025-2026-3.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Faith Explorations: History, World”
  The senior theology requirement is a course titled Faith Explorations: History, World Religions, and Vocations.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophical Ethics is offered as an elective, and Theology III includes a required Introduction to Christian Ethics course.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2025-2026 | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Course-Catalog-2025-2026-3.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “PHILOSOPHICAL ETHICS”
  Philosophical Ethics is an elective course in the catalog.
  “Community: An Intro to Christian”
  Theology III includes a required introduction to Christian ethics.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The entire school community is required to attend a school retreat around October 4. Freshmen and sophomores also have required retreats, and juniors have a required afternoon of reflection.)
Sources (1)
1. Franciscan Youth Ministry | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/fym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “the entire school community is required to attend full school retreat held during the school day at Curley around the Feast of Saint Francis on October 4.”
  The entire school community is required to attend a school retreat around October 4.
  “Required retreats include the freshman retreat and the sophomore afternoon of reflection”
  Freshman and sophomore retreats are required.
  “Juniors participate in an afternoon of reflection on the Friday before their Junior Ring Mass in December.”
  Juniors participate in a required afternoon of reflection.
Partly:
Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is named. The FYM director is referenced; not named.)
Sources (2)
1. Franciscan Youth Ministry | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/fym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Contact friar Chris Dudek, OFM Conv., Campus Minister, in the FYM Office (3rd floor.)”
  Friar Chris Dudek is the Campus Minister and is located in the FYM Office on the third floor.
2. Our Faculty And Staff | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Friar Christopher Dudek OFM Conv., B.A., S.T.B, M.A. Vice President for Franciscan Mission, Theology Department Chairperson, Campus Minister”
  Friar Christopher Dudek is Vice President for Franciscan Mission and Campus Minister.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Franciscan Youth Ministry is open to all students, and the FLEX Team is the school's peer ministry program.)
Sources (1)
1. Clubs & Activities | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Open to all students, this dynamic group of individuals devote themselves to serving the school”
  The Franciscan Youth Ministry is open to all students.
  “The FLEX Team is the peer ministry program at Archbishop Curley High School.”
  The FLEX Team is the school's peer ministry program.
Not enough information:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required hours are 10 for freshmen, 15 for sophomores, 20 for juniors and 25 for seniors, which totals 70 hours over four years.)
Sources (2)
1. Mission-4-Service | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/mission4service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Freshmen: 10 hours Sophomores: 15 hours Juniors: 20 hours Seniors: 25 hours”
  Students must complete 10 to 25 service hours per year, depending on grade.
  “Mission-4-Service is a graduation requirement for every Curley student.”
  Mission-4-Service is a graduation requirement.
2. Graduation Requirements | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Participation in class retreats and completion of Mission 4, service hours and assignments/projects are”
  Service hours and class retreat participation are graduation requirements.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required Theology III course introduces students to the Church's social teaching.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2025-2026 | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Course-Catalog-2025-2026-3.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “today in the Church's social teaching”
  The required Theology III course addresses the Church's social teaching.
  “Community: An Intro to Christian”
  Theology III includes a required introduction to Christian ethics.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Office of Social Justice within the Franciscan Youth Ministry is involved in March for Life.)
Sources (1)
1. Clubs & Activities | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Office of Social Justice is involved in the Christmas/Lenten projects, Outreach to the sick and March for Life.”
  The Franciscan Youth Ministry's Office of Social Justice is involved in March for Life.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
Sources (2)
1. Clubs & Activities | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Service Club is an active organization that promotes community engagement and social responsibility among its members.”
  The Service Club promotes community engagement and social responsibility.
  “The Office of Social Justice is involved in the Christmas/Lenten projects, Outreach to the sick and March for Life.”
  The Franciscan Youth Ministry's Office of Social Justice is involved in March for Life.
2. Mission-4-Service | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/mission4service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mission-4-Service is a graduation requirement for every Curley student.”
  Mission-4-Service is a graduation requirement.

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

Strengths

Students complete 70 required service hours over four years through Mission-4-Service.
Sources (1)
1. Mission-4-Service | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/mission4service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Freshmen: 10 hours Sophomores: 15 hours Juniors: 20 hours Seniors: 25 hours”
  Required service hours by grade are 10, 15, 20 and 25.
  “Mission-4-Service is a graduation requirement for every Curley student.”
  Mission-4-Service is a graduation requirement.
Theology is a four-year graduation requirement, and the required Theology III course introduces students to the Church's social teaching.
Sources (2)
1. Graduation Requirements | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology | 4.0 credits”
  Theology is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
2. Course Catalog 2025-2026 | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Course-Catalog-2025-2026-3.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “today in the Church's social teaching”
  The required Theology III course addresses the Church's social teaching.
Mass is published for Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel, and Reconciliation is offered weekly.
Sources (1)
1. Franciscan Youth Ministry | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/fym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “daily Mass is offered every Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel”
  Daily Mass is offered on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel.
  “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to students weekly after school on a designated day”
  Reconciliation is available to students weekly after school.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Franciscan Youth Ministry (FYM) Office

Address: 3701 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD 21213-2079
Location: On campus
Facilities: school chapel, FYM office (3rd floor)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

Franciscan Youth Ministry (FYM)On campus
Full-group gatherings about every two to three weeks, typically in the auditorium; small faith-sharing groups meet on alternate weeks
Open to all students; full-group prayer, worship and speaker evenings and small faith-sharing groups.
archbishopcurley.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

Holy Hour (monthly family event)On campus
Approximately five times during the school year, starting with food at 5:00 p.m. in the SDR
Family and student evening with Eucharistic Adoration, praise and worship in the school chapel at 6:00 p.m.
archbishopcurley.org, archbishopcurley.org
Office of Spiritual Life (FYM liturgy)
Plans and runs school liturgical events, including Mass, Holy Hours and Reconciliation services.
archbishopcurley.org
Community Prayer
At least once each week, normally on Tuesdays
Whole-school prayer gatherings, reinforced through the Faculty Advisory Program.
archbishopcurley.org
Live Stations of the Cross
Holy Week
Way of the Cross offered for the school community.
archbishopcurley.org

Retreats 4

Full school retreatOn campus
Around October 4, during the school day
Required retreat for the entire school community, held at Curley around the Feast of Saint Francis.
archbishopcurley.org
Freshman retreat and sophomore afternoon of reflection
Orientation week in August
Required retreats for freshmen and sophomores.
archbishopcurley.org
Junior afternoon of reflection
The Friday before the Junior Ring Mass in December
Required afternoon of reflection for juniors.
archbishopcurley.org
FYM retreat
Each April
The largest optional FYM retreat, typically attended by about 100 students.
archbishopcurley.org

Faith formation 1

FLEX Team (Franciscan Leaders Encountering Christ)
Meets regularly after school
Student leadership team and the school's peer ministry program; members plan and help run ministry events.
archbishopcurley.org, archbishopcurley.org

Service 3

Office of Social Justice (FYM)
Involved in Christmas and Lenten projects, outreach to the sick, and March for Life.
archbishopcurley.org
Service Club
Promotes community engagement and social responsibility through volunteering and collection events.
archbishopcurley.org
Mission-4-Service
Required service program; up to half of the required hours may be completed at approved school activities.
archbishopcurley.org, archbishopcurley.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

Franciscan Youth Ministry (FYM)

Sources (3)

Franciscan Youth Ministry | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/fym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Contact friar Chris Dudek, OFM Conv., Campus Minister, in the FYM Office (3rd floor.)”
Friar Chris Dudek is the Campus Minister and is located in the FYM Office on the third floor.
“Contact friar Chris Dudek, OFM Conv., Campus Minister, in the FYM Office (3rd floor.)”
Friar Chris Dudek is the Campus Minister and is located in the FYM Office on the third floor.
“The Holy Hour begins at 6:00 p.m. in the school chapel and includes Eucharistic Adoration”
Holy Hours include Eucharistic Adoration in the school chapel.
Clubs & Activities | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/studentlife/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Open to all students, this dynamic group of individuals devote themselves to serving the school”
The Franciscan Youth Ministry is open to all students.
Contact | Archbishop Curleyarchbishopcurley.org/about/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“3701 Sinclair Lane Baltimore, MD 21213-2079”
The school's address is 3701 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD 21213-2079.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

15 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score40%
Students per teacher 25% of score12.7 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

Type	Diocesan school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Baltimore, MD
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	537
Students in grades 9–12	537
Coed or single-sex	All-male
Student–teacher ratio	12.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	40%
Setting	City

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 Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00578116
3701 Sinclair Ln, Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-5000
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Is Archbishop Curley High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Archbishop Curley High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
What is Archbishop Curley High School’s Compass Score?: 71 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Archbishop Curley High School?: Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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