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Benedictine High School

  • LocationCleveland, OH
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 265 students

All-male

Official website

Benedictine High School is an all-boys Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cleveland, Ohio, in the tradition of St. Benedict and founded by St. Andrew Abbey. The 2026-27 student handbook says attendance at school Masses is mandatory, every student attends a yearly retreat, theology is required in each year of attendance, and the combined service requirement is 50 hours. The Pro-Life Club takes part in the National March for Life.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Benedictine High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Elizabeths Magyar Roman Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint Adalbert Catholic Church: 1.4 mi3Holy Rosary Church: 2.1 mi4Saint Ann Church: 2.1 mi5Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church: 2.3 mi6Office of Mission Integration (campus ministry): 0.1 miBenedictine High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Elizabeths Magyar Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  2. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  3. Saint Adalbert Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  4. Holy Rosary Church — 2.1 mi
  5. Saint Ann Church — 2.1 mi · 2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights
  6. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church — 2.3 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.

  • 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 2026-27 handbook says school-wide Masses and class Masses are held throughout the year and attendance is mandatory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “school-wide Masses, class Masses, and seasonal prayer services”
      The school holds school-wide Masses and class Masses, and seasonal prayer services, throughout the year.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School liturgies are confirmed. Several monks of St. Andrew Abbey are part of the school's life, and one priest is listed as a social studies teacher, not as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Knights of the Altar | Benedictine High Schoolcbhs.edu/clubs/knights-of-the-altar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Knights of the Altar are Catholic volunteers who offer time and talent to serve as minor ministers at our Eucharistic Liturgies at BHS and St. Andrew Abbey.”
      The Knights of the Altar serve as minor ministers at Eucharistic liturgies at the school and at St. Andrew Abbey.
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 catalog lists 4 credits of theology, one for each year of attendance; theology is taken in every grade. Full-year equivalents: four.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to study theology each year of attendance at Benedictine”
      Every student must study theology in each year at the school.
    2. Benedictine High School 2026-2027 Course Catalogcbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-2027-Course-Catalog-Benedictine.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (1 for each year of attendance at BHS)”
      The graduation requirements list 4 credits of theology, one for each year of attendance.
  • 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 academics page describes the academic program as rooted in Catholic Benedictine education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Benedictine High Schoolcbhs.edu/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a rigorous and holistic academic program rooted in Catholic Benedictine education”
      The academic program is described as rooted in Catholic Benedictine education.
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 handbook makes an annual retreat a graduation requirement for all students. The campus ministry page describes mandatory class retreats for grades 9 and 10 and options for grades 11 and 12. Its retreat dates are from 2024-25.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to attend an annual retreat facilitated by the Office of Mission Integration.”
      All students must attend an annual retreat run by the Office of Mission Integration.
    2. Explore Faith & Service at Benedictine High Schoolcbhs.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grades 9 and 10 have mandatory class retreats, while Grades 11 and 12 can choose from various options.”
      Grades 9 and 10 have mandatory class retreats; grades 11 and 12 choose among retreat options.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Knights of the Altar serve at Eucharistic liturgies, and the Pro-Life Club is a student club that promotes the Gospel of Life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Knights of the Altar | Benedictine High Schoolcbhs.edu/clubs/knights-of-the-altar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Knights of the Altar are Catholic volunteers who offer time and talent to serve as minor ministers at our Eucharistic Liturgies at BHS and St. Andrew Abbey.”
      The Knights of the Altar serve as minor ministers at Eucharistic liturgies at the school and at St. Andrew Abbey.
    2. Pro Life Club | Benedictine High Schoolcbhs.edu/clubs/pro-life-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We participate in the National March for Life in Washington, DC and local gatherings and events that promote the Gospel of Life from conception to natural death.”
      The Pro-Life Club takes part in the National March for Life and local pro-life events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The 2026-27 handbook says the school day is filled with prayer from beginning to end, and seasonal prayer services are part of school life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our day is filled with prayer from the beginning of the day to its end.”
      The school day includes prayer from start to finish.
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 combined graduation requirement is 50 hours of service, including 10 hours per year and a 10-hour senior project.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The combined graduation requirement is 50 hours of service.”
      The combined graduation requirement is 50 hours of service.
  • 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 (The Pro-Life Club participates in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., and local pro-life events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pro Life Club | Benedictine High Schoolcbhs.edu/clubs/pro-life-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We participate in the National March for Life in Washington, DC and local gatherings and events that promote the Gospel of Life from conception to natural death.”
      The Pro-Life Club takes part in the National March for Life and local pro-life events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus ministry describes service opportunities ranging from local outreach to global mission trips.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Explore Faith & Service at Benedictine High Schoolcbhs.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through a myriad of service opportunities, ranging from local outreach initiatives to global mission trips”
      Campus ministry lists service opportunities that include global mission trips.
      “Cycling Retreats - Towpath Trail, Cuyahoga Valley National Park (25 students max.)”
      Campus ministry lists retreat options, including a cycling retreat on the Towpath Trail.

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

Strengths

  • Attendance at school Masses and liturgies is mandatory, and school-wide and class Masses are held throughout the year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “school-wide Masses, class Masses, and seasonal prayer services”
      The school holds school-wide Masses and class Masses, and seasonal prayer services, throughout the year.
  • Theology is required in every year of attendance, with 4 credits in total.
    Sources (2)
    1. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to study theology each year of attendance at Benedictine”
      Every student must study theology in each year at the school.
    2. Benedictine High School 2026-2027 Course Catalogcbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-2027-Course-Catalog-Benedictine.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (1 for each year of attendance at BHS)”
      The graduation requirements list 4 credits of theology, one for each year of attendance.
  • Every student attends a yearly retreat, and the combined service requirement is 50 hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to attend an annual retreat facilitated by the Office of Mission Integration.”
      All students must attend an annual retreat run by the Office of Mission Integration.
      “The combined graduation requirement is 50 hours of service.”
      The combined graduation requirement is 50 hours of service.
  • The school day includes prayer from start to finish, and a Pro-Life Club takes part in the National March for Life.
    Sources (2)
    1. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our day is filled with prayer from the beginning of the day to its end.”
      The school day includes prayer from start to finish.
    2. Pro Life Club | Benedictine High Schoolcbhs.edu/clubs/pro-life-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We participate in the National March for Life in Washington, DC and local gatherings and events that promote the Gospel of Life from conception to natural death.”
      The Pro-Life Club takes part in the National March for Life and local pro-life events.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Mission Integration (campus ministry)

  • Address: 2900 Martin Luther King Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44104
  • Location: On campus

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Source: cbhs.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cbhs.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 3 off campus, 4 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Mountain of God Retreat (formerly Kairos)Off campus
    A four-day retreat at the Loyola Retreat House in Clinton, Ohio, with transportation provided from the school. The page lists 2024-25 dates.
    cbhs.edu, cbhs.edu
  • Cycling RetreatOff campus
    A 25-mile cycling retreat on the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park for up to 25 students, with stops for reflection. The page lists 2024 dates.
    cbhs.edu
  • Living with St. Benedict RetreatOn campus
    A retreat on selected school days, held on the school campus, on the life and Rule of St. Benedict, for up to 10 students. The page lists 2024-25 dates.
    cbhs.edu
  • Annual class retreats (grades 9 to 12)
    Every student attends a yearly retreat run by the Office of Mission Integration. Grades 9 and 10 have mandatory class retreats; grades 11 and 12 choose from retreat options.
    cbhs.edu, cbhs.edu

Service 3

  • National March for LifeOff campus
    The Pro-Life Club takes part in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., and local pro-life gatherings.
    cbhs.edu
  • Community service program
    Service opportunities range from local outreach to global mission trips and address poverty, hunger and homelessness. Students complete 10 hours a year and a 10-hour senior project.
    cbhs.edu, cbhs.edu, cbhs.edu
  • Key Club International
    A club for students who want to express leadership by serving others.
    cbhs.edu

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • School-wide and class MassesOn campus
    Mandatory school-wide Masses and class Masses held throughout the year, with seasonal prayer services. Eucharistic liturgies are held at the school and at St. Andrew Abbey.
    cbhs.edu, cbhs.edu
  • Knights of the AltarOn campus
    Catholic student volunteers who serve as minor ministers and readers at Eucharistic liturgies at the school and at St. Andrew Abbey.
    cbhs.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro-Life Club
    A student club that works to raise awareness and protect the sanctity of human life, especially the life of the unborn.
    cbhs.edu

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. Benedictine High School Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027cbhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Benedictine-High-School-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “All students are required to attend an annual retreat facilitated by the Office of Mission Integration.”
    All students must attend an annual retreat run by the Office of Mission Integration.
    “All students are required to attend an annual retreat facilitated by the Office of Mission Integration.”
    All students must attend an annual retreat run by the Office of Mission Integration.
    “2900 Martin Luther King Drive • Cleveland, Ohio 44104”
    The school is at 2900 Martin Luther King Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44104.
  2. Explore Faith & Service at Benedictine High Schoolcbhs.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Through a myriad of service opportunities, ranging from local outreach initiatives to global mission trips”
    Campus ministry lists service opportunities that include global mission trips.

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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.
79 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.89%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.3 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
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Cleveland, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)265
Students in grades 9–12265
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio8.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges89%
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

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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