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Assumption High School

  • LocationLouisville, KY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 902 students

All-female

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Assumption High School is an all-girls Catholic college-preparatory school in Louisville, Kentucky, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Its four-year retreat program, Service Learning, and Catholic Social Teaching course are published, and the 2026-27 school profile requires four credits of theology for graduation. Faith-related RTI sessions list a short Mass and reconciliation.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Assumption High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saint John Paul II Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Saint Agnes Catholic Church: 1.8 mi4Saint James Catholic Church: 2.1 mi5Holy Family Catholic Church: 2.1 mi6Campus Ministry, Assumption High School: 0.0 miAssumption High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 2900 Bardstown Road, Louisville
  2. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1960 Bardstown Road, Louisville
  3. Saint John Paul II Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 3539 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville
  4. Saint Agnes Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1920 Newburg Road, Louisville
  5. Saint James Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 1430 Bardstown Road, Louisville
  6. Holy Family Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 3938 Poplar Level Road, Louisville

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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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 (Reconciliation is listed as a school-day RTI session in the Faith category.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership & Engagement | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/student-life/student-leadership-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith Bible Study Campus Ministry - Pray Your Way Jamming with Jesus Session Short Mass Reconciliation”
      The RTI session list includes a Faith category with Bible study, Campus Ministry prayer, a short Mass, and reconciliation.
  • 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 (The RTI session list shows a Short Mass offered on campus, which is recorded as parttime.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership & Engagement | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/student-life/student-leadership-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith Bible Study Campus Ministry - Pray Your Way Jamming with Jesus Session Short Mass Reconciliation”
      The RTI session list includes a Faith category with Bible study, Campus Ministry prayer, a short Mass, and reconciliation.
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 (The 2026-27 school profile lists 4 credits of theology required for graduation. Theology courses are half-credit each semester; this equals four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 School Profile | Assumption High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1789565429/ahsrocketsorg/l9xxdn8otvg8hwedtgff/AHSSchoolProfile26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits”
      The 2026-27 school profile lists four credits of theology among graduation requirements.
  • 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.
  • 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 is a Catholic environment permeated with the charism of Catherine McAuley. The catalog's theology courses include Catholic Beliefs and Catholic Moral Teaching, and the Catholic identity page says faith is woven into daily life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Vision | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/about/mission-vision · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This unique experience educates the whole person in a caring, Christian environment that is permeated with the charism of Catherine McAuley”
      The mission describes a Christian environment permeated with the Mercy charism.
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 (The school runs a retreat program with a retreat for each of the four grades (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Catalog | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student is invited to participate in an overnight retreat each of her four years at Assumption.”
      Students are invited to an overnight retreat in each of their four years.
    2. Retreats | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The senior retreat, known as the Christian Awakening, is a transformative four-day, three-night experience at Mount Saint Francis.”
      The senior retreat is held at Mount Saint Francis, and the program includes a retreat for each grade.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three professional staff are listed on the campus ministry team page: the executive director of mission effectiveness, the retreat director, and the service learning director. The administrative assistant is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mary Ann Steutermann Titles: Executive Director of Mission Effectiveness”
      Mary Ann Steutermann is Executive Director of Mission Effectiveness on the campus ministry team.
      “Lauren Monaghan Titles: Retreat Director”
      Lauren Monaghan is the retreat director on the campus ministry team.
      “Katie Culver Titles: Service Learning Director”
      Katie Culver is the service learning director on the campus ministry team.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The official club catalog lists faith-based clubs including Bible Study, Joseph of Arimathea Society, and Liturgical Musicians.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Club Catalog | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/student-life/student-leadership-engagement/club-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-Based Clubs Bible Study”
      Bible Study is a listed faith-based club.
      “Joseph of Arimathea Society”
      Joseph of Arimathea Society and Liturgical Musicians are listed faith-based clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Catholic identity page states that prayer is built into daily life, with daily prayer and liturgical celebrations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Catholic Mercy Identity | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From daily prayer and liturgical celebrations to retreats and sacramental opportunities”
      The school describes daily prayer and liturgical celebrations as part of student life.
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

81 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 (Service learning is required across all four years and tracked in MobileServe.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Learning | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During sophomore year, students participate in ACTS, a signature Service Learning experience”
      Service learning is structured across all four years.
    2. Leadership & Engagement | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/student-life/student-leadership-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “dedicated time built into the school day to support student growth beyond the classroom”
      RTI is dedicated time built into the school day.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is a grade-11 half-credit theology course in the 2026-27 catalog, and the junior service learning year includes studying Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Catalog | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING ½ Credit | Grade 11”
      The theology course Catholic Social Teaching is offered in grade 11.
    2. Service Learning | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Study Catholic Social Teaching”
      Junior-year service learning includes studying Catholic Social Teaching.
  • 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 (Mission Week includes immersive field experiences on social justice topics, and the junior service learning year includes justice-focused service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission Week | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith/mission-week · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Immersive field experiences on social justice topics, financial literacy, and post-graduation planning.”
      Mission Week includes immersive field experiences on social justice topics.
      “Mission Week is a transformative and integral part of the Assumption High School experience.”
      Mission Week is a school-wide program for every grade.
    2. Service Learning | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serve a population affected by a justice issue of personal interest”
      Junior-year service learning includes justice-focused service.

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 and a four-year service learning sequence are published, with a Catholic Social Teaching course in grade 11.
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The senior retreat, known as the Christian Awakening, is a transformative four-day, three-night experience at Mount Saint Francis.”
      The senior retreat is held at Mount Saint Francis, and the program includes a retreat for each grade.
    2. Service Learning | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During sophomore year, students participate in ACTS, a signature Service Learning experience”
      Service learning is structured across all four years.
    3. Course Catalog | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING ½ Credit | Grade 11”
      The theology course Catholic Social Teaching is offered in grade 11.
  • Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 School Profile | Assumption High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1789565429/ahsrocketsorg/l9xxdn8otvg8hwedtgff/AHSSchoolProfile26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits”
      The 2026-27 school profile lists four credits of theology among graduation requirements.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Assumption High School

  • Address: 2170 Tyler Ln, Louisville, KY 40205
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Christian Awakening (senior retreat)Off campus
    Senior year, four days and three nights
    Senior retreat held at Mount Saint Francis.
    ahsrockets.org
  • Four-year retreat program
    Once in each of grades 9-12
    A retreat for each grade: freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year. Senior Christian Awakening retreat is held at Mount Saint Francis.
    ahsrockets.org, ahsrockets.org

Faith formation 2

  • ReconciliationOn campus
    Reconciliation listed as a school-day RTI session in the Faith category.
    ahsrockets.org, ahsrockets.org
  • Campus Ministry - Pray Your WayOn campus
    Campus ministry prayer session listed as a school-day RTI session in the Faith category.
    ahsrockets.org, ahsrockets.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

Clubs and groups 2

  • Bible Study
    Faith-based club listed in the club catalog.
    ahsrockets.org
  • Joseph of Arimathea Society
    Faith-based club listed in the club catalog.
    ahsrockets.org

Service 2

  • ACTS (sophomore service learning)
    Sophomore year
    Service learning experience with a community partner that ends with a prayer service.
    ahsrockets.org
  • Mission Week
    Second semester, grade-level activities
    School-wide week of enrichment, service, and reflection with immersive field experiences on social justice topics.
    ahsrockets.org, ahsrockets.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. Faith | Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mary Ann Steutermann Titles: Executive Director of Mission Effectiveness”
    Mary Ann Steutermann is Executive Director of Mission Effectiveness on the campus ministry team.
    “Katie Culver Titles: Service Learning Director”
    Katie Culver is the service learning director on the campus ministry team.
    “Mary Ann Steutermann Titles: Executive Director of Mission Effectiveness”
    Mary Ann Steutermann is Executive Director of Mission Effectiveness on the campus ministry team.
  2. Assumption High Schoolahsrockets.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2170 Tyler Ln Louisville KY”
    The school's address is 2170 Tyler Ln, Louisville, KY 40205.

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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.
90 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.12.1 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 Louisville, KY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)902
Students in grades 9–12902
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio12.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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 Louisville

The Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre, Archbishop of Louisville

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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