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Archbishop Stepinac High School

  • LocationWhite Plains, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 769 students

All-male

Official website

Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains is a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of New York, named for Blessed Aloysius Stepinac. Its Campus Ministry Department states that daily Mass is offered each morning, runs a retreat program, and organizes social justice and service events. The school has a pro-life student club, Crusaders for Life, and students must complete required service hours.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Archbishop Stepinac High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Bernard Catholic Church: 1.2 mi1Saint Pius X Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church: 1.7 mi3Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church: 2.0 mi4Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church: 2.1 mi5Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.4 mi6Campus Ministry Department: 0.1 miArchbishop Stepinac High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Bernard Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 51 Prospect Street, White Plains
  2. Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 85 Palmer Avenue, Scarsdale
  3. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 92 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
  4. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 148 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains
  5. Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 85 Harrison Street, West Harrison
  6. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 10 Lawton Avenue, Hartsdale

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.

DSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

54 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 yearA few times a year (The Campus Ministry club trains students to help at school-wide liturgies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “training for assistance at school-wide liturgies and prayer services”
      The Campus Ministry club trains students to assist at school-wide liturgies and prayer services.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The page states that daily Mass is offered each morning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We foster spiritual growth and unity through daily Mass, welcoming all students and their families to join us each morning.”
      The school states that daily Mass is offered each morning and that all students are welcome.
  • 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 daily Mass is published. The school president is a priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We foster spiritual growth and unity through daily Mass, welcoming all students and their families to join us each morning.”
      The school states that daily Mass is offered each morning and that all students are welcome.
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.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (A retreat program is described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Stepinac, our retreat program is a vital part of nurturing both the spiritual and personal growth of our young men.”
      The school runs a retreat program for students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One deacon is named as the Campus Ministry moderator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderator: Deacon Dan Moliterno Contact: dmoliterno@stepinac.org”
      Deacon Dan Moliterno is the moderator of the Campus Ministry club and can be reached at dmoliterno@stepinac.org.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Crusaders for Life (C4L) and the Campus Ministry club are both listed in the school's club directory.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “C4L (Crusaders for Life)”
      The school's club directory lists Crusaders for Life (C4L).
    2. Campus Ministry | Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderator: Deacon Dan Moliterno Contact: dmoliterno@stepinac.org”
      Deacon Dan Moliterno is the moderator of the Campus Ministry club and can be reached at dmoliterno@stepinac.org.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The page describes daily Mass each morning as part of starting the school day together.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We foster spiritual growth and unity through daily Mass, welcoming all students and their families to join us each morning.”
      The school states that daily Mass is offered each morning and that all students are welcome.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Students must complete required service hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some of these events also give students an opportunity to complete the required service hours each student needs to fulfill.”
      Each student is required to complete service hours, and some social justice events count toward them.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. C4L (Crusaders for Life) | Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities/c4l-crusaders-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrate life and defend it! C4L advocates for life in all stages from conception to natural death”
      The Crusaders for Life club advocates for life and attends the annual March for Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some of these events also give students an opportunity to complete the required service hours each student needs to fulfill.”
      Each student is required to complete service hours, and some social justice events count toward them.
      “Habitat for Humanity – Students attend a Habitat for Humanity site in which they help build homes”
      Social justice events include Habitat for Humanity builds and a Midnight Run that feeds the homeless in New York City.

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

Strengths

  • The school states that daily Mass is offered each morning and that all students are welcome.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We foster spiritual growth and unity through daily Mass, welcoming all students and their families to join us each morning.”
      The school states that daily Mass is offered each morning and that all students are welcome.
  • The school has a pro-life club, Crusaders for Life, that attends the annual March for Life.
    Sources (1)
    1. C4L (Crusaders for Life) | Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities/c4l-crusaders-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrate life and defend it! C4L advocates for life in all stages from conception to natural death”
      The Crusaders for Life club advocates for life and attends the annual March for Life.
  • Social justice events, including Habitat for Humanity builds and the Midnight Run, are offered during the year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Habitat for Humanity – Students attend a Habitat for Humanity site in which they help build homes”
      Social justice events include Habitat for Humanity builds and a Midnight Run that feeds the homeless in New York City.
      “Some of these events also give students an opportunity to complete the required service hours each student needs to fulfill.”
      Each student is required to complete service hours, and some social justice events count toward them.

Concerns

  • The campus ministry is led by a deacon.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Clubs and Activities | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderator: Deacon Dan Moliterno Contact: dmoliterno@stepinac.org”
      Deacon Dan Moliterno is the moderator of the Campus Ministry club and can be reached at dmoliterno@stepinac.org.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Department

  • Address: 950 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Clubs and groups 2

  • Campus Ministry Club
    Student club that deepens students' spiritual lives through retreats, community service, food drives, mission collections, and training to assist at school-wide liturgies and prayer services. It also recruits and trains Eucharistic ministers.
    stepinac.org, stepinac.org
  • Crusaders for Life (C4L)
    Pro-life club that raises awareness and educates on life issues, takes part in 40 Days for Life prayer vigils, ministers in nursing homes and care facilities, and attends the annual March for Life.
    stepinac.org, stepinac.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Daily Mass
    Each morning
    Daily Mass, with all students and families welcome to join.
    stepinac.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreat program
    Retreats that give students a break from academics to reflect on their faith and build character.
    stepinac.org

Service 2

  • A Helping Hand Club
    Social service club that cooks hot food for a soup kitchen and collects food and clothing for two homeless shelters in White Plains.
    stepinac.org
  • Social justice events
    Several times throughout the year
    Events include Box City, Turkey Trot, Adopt A Family, Souper Bowl food drive, Have A Heart / Seniors for Seniors, Soles for Souls, Habitat for Humanity builds, and the Midnight Run to feed the homeless in New York City. Some count toward required service hours.
    stepinac.org, stepinac.org, stepinac.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 | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The goal of Archbishop Stepinac’s Campus Ministry Department is to strengthen, develop and nurture the spiritual growth of our students”
    The school's Campus Ministry Department supports the spiritual growth of students.
    “The goal of Archbishop Stepinac’s Campus Ministry Department is to strengthen, develop and nurture the spiritual growth of our students”
    The school's Campus Ministry Department supports the spiritual growth of students.
  2. Contact Us | Archbishop Stepinac High Schoolstepinac.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “950 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 946-4800”
    The main campus is at 950 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605, with phone 946-4800.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
87 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.6 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of New York, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)769
Students in grades 9–12769
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio12.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

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Yes. Archbishop Stepinac High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New York.
What is Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Compass Score?
75 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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