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Archbishop Hannan High School

  • LocationCovington, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 8–12 · 694 students
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Archbishop Hannan High School in Covington, Louisiana, is an educational ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Its campus ministry publishes weekly Mass in the Immaculate Conception Chapel, an all-school liturgy each month, and Advent and Lent reconciliation services. Students take Religious Studies I through IV, complete required Christian service hours, and attend a retreat for their grade each year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday7:20 AMChapel · From a school calendar entry titled Daily Mass dated September 28, 2026.

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)
  1. Daily Mass | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/events/daily-mass/20260928 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday, September 28, 2026, 7:20 AM Repeats every Monday until September 28, 2026 Mass is in the Chapel.”
    A calendar entry titled Daily Mass lists a 7:20 AM Mass in the chapel on Mondays.

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

71 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 liturgy is celebrated monthly; liturgies are Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Programs | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Mass in the Immaculate Conception Chapel is celebrated throughout the school year. All-school liturgy is celebrated monthly.”
      Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel during the school year, and all-school liturgy is held monthly.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (All-school reconciliation during Advent and Lent; individual confession by appointment with the school chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Programs | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Lent and Advent, we hold an all-school reconciliation service to enable students to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      An all-school reconciliation service is held during Lent and Advent.
      “Individual Reconciliation is also offered by appointment with the school chaplain.”
      Individual reconciliation is available by appointment with the school chaplain.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is offered in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Programs | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students can attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel”
      Students may attend adoration in the chapel as part of the Religious Studies program.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. David Doyle is listed as Director of Catholic Identity, a priest who heads the school's mission office; the campus ministry page refers to a school chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Administration | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/administration-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. David Doyle Director of Catholic Identity”
      Fr. David Doyle is listed as Director of Catholic Identity.
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 (Religious Studies I to IV, one credit each, is required every year of enrollment; the program of study lists 4 theology credits.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/38063/documents/2026/2/Curriculum%20Guide%202026-2027.docx%202-3.pdf?t=1770041733000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies I, Religious Studies II, Religious Studies III, Religious Studies IV”
      Religious Studies I through IV are the four theology courses in the Religious Studies sequence, each one credit.
      “Students shall take a Religious Studies course, an English Language Arts course, a Mathematics course, a Social Studies course, and a Science course every year they are at Archbishop Hannan High School.”
      A Religious Studies course is required every year of enrollment.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The curriculum guide states that the Religious Studies curriculum follows the framework set forth by the Archdiocese and the USCCB.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/38063/documents/2026/2/Curriculum%20Guide%202026-2027.docx%202-3.pdf?t=1770041733000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Religious Studies curriculum follows the framework set forth by the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.”
      The Religious Studies curriculum follows the framework of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the USCCB.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Personal Morality, a required Religious Studies course, covers moral concepts and precepts.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/38063/documents/2026/2/Curriculum%20Guide%202026-2027.docx%202-3.pdf?t=1770041733000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ”
      Personal Morality, a required junior Religious Studies course, teaches moral concepts and precepts.
  • 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 (Peer-led, grade-level retreats are required for every student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Programs | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Annual, peer-led, grade-level retreats are required for every student”
      Retreats are required every year for every student, one for each grade.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Hayden Songy (Director, Campus Ministry) and Fr. David Doyle (Director of Catholic Identity) are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Administration | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/administration-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Hayden Songy Director Campus Ministry & Tennis Head Coach”
      Hayden Songy is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Fr. David Doyle Director of Catholic Identity”
      Fr. David Doyle is listed as Director of Catholic Identity.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Hawks for Life, Campus Ministry and the liturgical band and choir are listed as student groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Hawks for Life is Archbishop Hannan High School”
      Hawks for Life is the school's pro-life club.
      “Campus Ministry program dedicates itself to the task of bringing out in each person those spiritual gifts”
      Campus Ministry is a student club that assists in campus liturgies and retreats.
      “to create a prayerful atmosphere for our liturgical services”
      A liturgical band and choir leads student liturgical services.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The daily schedule includes prayer at the end of 3rd and 5th period.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/38063/documents/2026/2/Curriculum%20Guide%202026-2027.docx%202-3.pdf?t=1770041733000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There will be an additional three (3) minutes at the end of 3rd and 5th period for announcements and prayer.”
      The daily schedule includes prayer at the end of 3rd and 5th period.
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 (Grades 8 to 10: 10 hours a year; grades 11 and 12: 20 hours a year. Grades 9 to 12 total 60 required hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/christian-service-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “8th, 9th, & 10th graders must complete a total of 10 hours each year, with 5 hours required per semester.”
      Grades 8 to 10 must complete 10 Christian service hours each year.
      “11th & 12th graders must complete a total of 20 hours each year, with 10 hours required per semester.”
      Grades 11 and 12 must complete 20 Christian service hours each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Social Morality, a required junior Religious Studies course, introduces the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/38063/documents/2026/2/Curriculum%20Guide%202026-2027.docx%202-3.pdf?t=1770041733000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social Morality - During the second semester, the juniors will study Social Morality. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church”
      Social Morality, a required junior Religious Studies course, introduces the Church's social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Hawks for Life is the pro-life club; the school lists participation in the National March for Life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Hawks for Life is Archbishop Hannan High School”
      Hawks for Life is the school's pro-life club.
    2. Campus Ministry Programs | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Participation in the Annual National March For Life”
      The school lists participation in the annual National March for Life.
  • 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

  • Retreats are required each year for every grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Programs | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Annual, peer-led, grade-level retreats are required for every student”
      Retreats are required every year for every student, one for each grade.
  • Religious Studies is required every year, for four years of theology.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/38063/documents/2026/2/Curriculum%20Guide%202026-2027.docx%202-3.pdf?t=1770041733000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies I, Religious Studies II, Religious Studies III, Religious Studies IV”
      Religious Studies I through IV are the four theology courses in the Religious Studies sequence, each one credit.
      “Students shall take a Religious Studies course, an English Language Arts course, a Mathematics course, a Social Studies course, and a Science course every year they are at Archbishop Hannan High School.”
      A Religious Studies course is required every year of enrollment.
  • Christian service is a graduation requirement, with 60 hours across grades 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/christian-service-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “8th, 9th, & 10th graders must complete a total of 10 hours each year, with 5 hours required per semester.”
      Grades 8 to 10 must complete 10 Christian service hours each year.
      “11th & 12th graders must complete a total of 20 hours each year, with 10 hours required per semester.”
      Grades 11 and 12 must complete 20 Christian service hours each year.
      “Service hours are a graduation requirement at Archbishop Hannan High School”
      Service hours are a graduation requirement.

Concerns

  • Weekly Mass is the published Mass schedule.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Programs | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Mass in the Immaculate Conception Chapel is celebrated throughout the school year. All-school liturgy is celebrated monthly.”
      Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel during the school year, and all-school liturgy is held monthly.
    2. Daily Mass | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/events/daily-mass/20260928 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday, September 28, 2026, 7:20 AM Repeats every Monday until September 28, 2026 Mass is in the Chapel.”
      A calendar entry titled Daily Mass lists a 7:20 AM Mass in the chapel on Mondays.
  • Confession is offered during Advent and Lent and by appointment.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Programs | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Lent and Advent, we hold an all-school reconciliation service to enable students to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      An all-school reconciliation service is held during Lent and Advent.
      “Individual Reconciliation is also offered by appointment with the school chaplain.”
      Individual reconciliation is available by appointment with the school chaplain.

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Campus ministry home

Archbishop Hannan Campus Ministry (Immaculate Conception Chapel)

  • Address: 71324 Highway 1077, Covington, LA 70433
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 5

  • Weekly Mass in the Immaculate Conception ChapelOn campus
    Weekly during the school year
    Weekly Mass in the school chapel; parents, alumni and grandparents are invited to all liturgical celebrations.
    hannanhigh.org
  • Eucharistic adoration in the chapelOn campus
    Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel, part of the Religious Studies program.
    hannanhigh.org
  • All-school liturgy
    Monthly
    All-school liturgical celebration held once a month.
    hannanhigh.org
  • Advent and Lent all-school reconciliation service
    During Advent and Lent
    All-school reconciliation service; individual reconciliation is available by appointment with the school chaplain.
    hannanhigh.org, hannanhigh.org
  • Liturgical band and choir
    Students sing and play at the school's liturgical services.
    hannanhigh.org

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry student group
    Students are trained to assist in campus liturgies and retreats.
    hannanhigh.org

Clubs and groups 1

Other 1

  • National March for Life
    Annual
    School participation in the annual National March for Life.
    hannanhigh.org

Retreats 1

  • Grade-level retreats
    Annual
    Peer-led retreat for each grade, required for every student.
    hannanhigh.org

Service 1

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. Campus Ministry Programs | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly Mass in the Immaculate Conception Chapel is celebrated throughout the school year. All-school liturgy is celebrated monthly.”
    Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel during the school year, and all-school liturgy is held monthly.
    “Weekly Mass in the Immaculate Conception Chapel is celebrated throughout the school year. All-school liturgy is celebrated monthly.”
    Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel during the school year, and all-school liturgy is held monthly.
  2. Faith Formation | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Through the combined efforts of our Religious Studies Department, Campus Ministry, and Christian Service Program”
    Religious Studies, Campus Ministry and the Christian Service Program together form students in the faith.
  3. Program of Study | Archbishop Hannan High Schoolhannanhigh.org/program-of-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “71324 Highway 1077, Covington LA 70433”
    The school's address is 71324 Highway 1077, Covington, Louisiana.

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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.
84 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.6 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 New Orleans, LA
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)694
Students in grades 9–12597
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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 New Orleans

The Most Reverend James F. Checchio, Archbishop of New Orleans

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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

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