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Archbishop Rummel High School

  • LocationMetairie, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 8–12 · 651 students

All-male

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Archbishop Rummel High School is a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition at 1901 Severn Avenue in Metairie, within the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The whole school gathers for Mass in the gym once a week, the Chapel of St. Joseph is open, and every grade has a retreat each year. The school names two priest chaplains and a campus ministry director, and requires 130 hours of service before graduation.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Archbishop Rummel High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Benilde Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2Saint Christopher the Martyr Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church: 1.2 mi4Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church: 1.8 mi5Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Campus Ministry, Archbishop Rummel High School: 0.1 miArchbishop Rummel High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Benilde Catholic Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  3. Saint Christopher the Martyr Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  4. Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 901 Beverly Gardens Drive, Metairie
  5. Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  6. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 1.9 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.

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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The school says the whole school gathers for Mass in the gym once a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The whole school gathers for Mass in the gym once a week.”
      The whole school gathers for Mass in the gym once a week.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Andrew Gutierrez is named as the school chaplain, and Fr. Kurt Young is also listed as a chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the school chaplain, with Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Andrew Gutierrez is the school chaplain.
      “frandrew@rummelraiders.com”
      Fr. Andrew Gutierrez is listed as a chaplain, with a published email.
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 (Theology is 4 credits in both the Honors and Academic tracks, which the school describes as theology the whole way through. The theology department describes a five-year curriculum that includes an 8th-grade course; four years are counted here.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4 | 4 |”
      The core curriculum requires 4 credits of theology in both the Honors and Academic tracks.
      “Theology the whole way through, and each student serves over 100 hours in the community.”
      The school describes theology as required throughout the years of study.
  • 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 (The theology curriculum includes a morality unit; counted as an ethics course within the theology department.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A five-year curriculum faithful to the Magisterium, guiding students from Sacred Scripture and the Person of Christ through the sacraments, the Church, morality, and Catholic social teaching, culminating in Christian vocations.”
      The theology curriculum covers morality and Catholic social teaching.
  • 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 mission statement says the school educates each student according to the principles of the Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “educates each student according to the principles of the Catholic Church in the Lasallian tradition of faith, community, and service”
      The school's mission says it educates each student according to Catholic principles.
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 (Retreats are held for every grade, every year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every grade steps out of class once a year”
      Every grade has a retreat once a year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The campus ministry page lists a Director of Campus Ministry and two chaplains.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “alorio@rummelraiders.com”
      Alex Lorio is listed as Director of Campus Ministry, with a published email.
      “the school chaplain, with Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Andrew Gutierrez is the school chaplain.
      “frandrew@rummelraiders.com”
      Fr. Andrew Gutierrez is listed as a chaplain, with a published email.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The clubs page lists Campus Ministry and the Next Gen club, which has faith-based conversations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry team serves the faculty, staff, and student body of Archbishop Rummel by promoting the liturgy, running retreats”
      Campus Ministry is a student club that promotes the liturgy and runs retreats.
      “The Next Gen club is a student-led club where students have the opportunity to engage in faith-based conversations”
      The Next Gen club is a student-led faith-based club.
  • 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.
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 (The school requires 130 hours of service before graduation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “130 hours before graduation, each grade aimed at a different need, all of it logged and verified.”
      Students must complete 130 hours of service before graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology department describes its curriculum as including Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A five-year curriculum faithful to the Magisterium, guiding students from Sacred Scripture and the Person of Christ through the sacraments, the Church, morality, and Catholic social teaching, culminating in Christian vocations.”
      The theology curriculum covers morality and Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Members of Raiders for Life promote pro-life causes on campus and in the community”
      Raiders for Life is a pro-life student club.
    2. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Raiders marched with the Archdiocese of New Orleans as a prayerful and public witness to the dignity of every human life.”
      Raiders take part in the March for Life in Washington, DC each January.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Raiders go with students from Archbishop Chapelle, and the work is whatever the village needs that week.”
      Students take part in a service mission trip to Belize.

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

Strengths

  • The whole school gathers for Mass once a week, and the Chapel of St. Joseph is open with optional weekday Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The whole school gathers for Mass in the gym once a week.”
      The whole school gathers for Mass in the gym once a week.
      “Optional Masses are offered here through the week”
      Optional Masses are offered in the Chapel of St. Joseph through the week.
      “The Chapel stays open all the time.”
      The Chapel of St. Joseph is open at all times on campus.
  • Every grade has a retreat each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every grade steps out of class once a year”
      Every grade has a retreat once a year.
  • Two priests are named as chaplains, and a campus ministry director is listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the school chaplain, with Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Andrew Gutierrez is the school chaplain.
      “frandrew@rummelraiders.com”
      Fr. Andrew Gutierrez is listed as a chaplain, with a published email.
      “fatherkurt@rummelraiders.com”
      Fr. Kurt Young is listed as a chaplain, with a published email.
      “alorio@rummelraiders.com”
      Alex Lorio is listed as Director of Campus Ministry, with a published email.
  • Students must complete 130 hours of service before graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “130 hours before graduation, each grade aimed at a different need, all of it logged and verified.”
      Students must complete 130 hours of service before graduation.

Concerns

  • Optional Masses are described without listing their days or times.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Optional Masses are offered here through the week”
      Optional Masses are offered in the Chapel of St. Joseph through the week.
  • The school page says only that the whole school gathers once a week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The whole school gathers for Mass in the gym once a week.”
      The whole school gathers for Mass in the gym once a week.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Archbishop Rummel High School

  • Address: 1901 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, prayer garden

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Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 2

  • March for LifeOff campus
    Annually in January
    Students travel to Washington, DC to march with schools from around the country.
    rummelraiders.com
  • Belize MissionOff campus
    Early summer; May 2026 trip listed
    Mission trip led by Campus Ministry with students from Archbishop Chapelle.
    rummelraiders.com

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Weekly school MassOn campus
    Once a week
    The whole school gathers for Mass in the Raider Gym.
    rummelraiders.com
  • Optional weekday MassesOn campus
    Optional Masses offered in the Chapel of St. Joseph through the week.
    rummelraiders.com, rummelraiders.com
  • Living Stations of the CrossOn campus
    Annually during Lent
    Students of the Campus Ministry teams stage the Passion in the Rummel and Chapelle gyms for the whole school.
    rummelraiders.com
  • Senior Ring Mass
    Rings are blessed at the altar and given to the senior class.
    rummelraiders.com

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry Nights
    Monthly
    Evenings of prayer and fellowship, planned and run by the students.
    rummelraiders.com

Clubs and groups 3

  • Campus Ministry
    Student club for juniors and seniors that promotes the liturgy and runs retreats.
    rummelraiders.com
  • Next Gen
    Student-led club for faith-based conversations, games, and leadership.
    rummelraiders.com
  • Raiders for Life
    Student club that promotes pro-life causes on campus and in the community.
    rummelraiders.com

Retreats 1

  • Campus Ministry retreats
    Once a year for every grade
    Retreats for every grade, from a day on the faith to an overnight for seniors.
    rummelraiders.com

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. Ministry | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “alorio@rummelraiders.com”
    Alex Lorio is listed as Director of Campus Ministry, with a published email.
    “1901 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001”
    The school is at 1901 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001.
    “The Chapel stays open all the time.”
    The Chapel of St. Joseph is open at all times on campus.
    “A walled garden off the courtyard, laid out as a cross in turf and brick”
    The Prayer Garden is a walled garden on campus.
  2. Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Rummel High Schoolrummelraiders.com/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry team serves the faculty, staff, and student body of Archbishop Rummel by promoting the liturgy, running retreats”
    Campus Ministry is a student club that promotes the liturgy and runs retreats.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
46 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.77%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.0 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)651
Students in grades 9–12542
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio13.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges77%
SettingCity

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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Is Archbishop Rummel High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Archbishop Rummel High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
What is Archbishop Rummel High School’s Compass Score?
87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Archbishop Rummel High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Archbishop Rummel High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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