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Berks Catholic High School

  • LocationReading, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 613 students
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Berks Catholic High School in Reading, PA, is a Catholic high school whose Campus Ministry office and chaplain are named on its official pages. The 2026-27 handbook states that the school Mass is celebrated at least twice a month, confession is available on Tuesdays and Fridays when the chaplain is at school, and each class takes a retreat.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Berks Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miNativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish: 0.9 mi2Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3Holy Rosary Church: 0.9 mi4Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church: 1.0 mi5Saint Paul Catholic Church: 1.6 mi6Campus Ministry Office, Berks Catholic High School: 0.1 miBerks Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 504 Summit Avenue, Reading
  2. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish — 0.9 mi · 701 Franklin Street, West Reading
  3. Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 322 South 5th Street, Reading
  4. Holy Rosary Church — 0.9 mi · 237 Franklin Street, Reading
  5. Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 449 South 6th Street, Reading
  6. Saint Paul Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 151 North 9th Street, Reading

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.

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

80 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 (The handbook says the Mass is celebrated at least twice a month with the entire school community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated at least twice a month with the entire school community participating.”
      The school Mass is celebrated at least twice a month.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is available on Tuesdays and Fridays when the chaplain is at school. It is also scheduled for the whole school during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Frequent reception of the sacrament is encouraged and is available on Tuesdays and Fridays when the Chaplain is at school.”
      Confession is available on Tuesdays and Fridays when the chaplain is at school.
      “While the Chaplain is presently available in the school on Tuesdays and Fridays”
      The chaplain is at the school on Tuesdays and Fridays.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Eucharistic Exposition is listed among Campus Ministry activities. The lowest supported level is recorded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Exposition”
      Eucharistic Exposition is one of the Campus Ministry spiritual activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Matthew Kuna is named as chaplain. The handbook says the chaplain is at school on Tuesdays and Fridays and is available to students daily within reason.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Berks Catholic High Schoolberkscatholic.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Matthew Kuna- Campus Chaplain”
      Fr. Matthew Kuna is the campus chaplain.
    2. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Matthew Kuna, M.Div, M.A.”
      Rev. Matthew Kuna is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “While the Chaplain is presently available in the school on Tuesdays and Fridays”
      The chaplain is at the school on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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 listed as 4 credits for graduation. The count assumes one credit per year, matching the four-year course load implied by the graduation table.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology .......... 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
  • 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 handbook states that the Catholic faith should infuse and explain everything the school does, especially what is taught.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our Catholic faith should infuse and explain everything we do as a school, especially with regards to what is taught, our words and actions, and how we treat each other.”
      The school states that the Catholic faith should infuse what is taught.
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 (Each class takes a retreat. Juniors and seniors may also attend Kairos.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Berks Catholic High Schoolberkscatholic.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class participates in a retreat with specific themes and goals, with the junior and senior classes being given the option of attending KAIROS before graduating.”
      Each class takes a retreat, and juniors and seniors may attend Kairos.
    2. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kairos retreats are for Juniors and Seniors. Kairos is a four-day, three-night retreat.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat for juniors and seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named ministry staff: the chaplain and a campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Berks Catholic High Schoolberkscatholic.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Matthew Kuna- Campus Chaplain”
      Fr. Matthew Kuna is the campus chaplain.
      “Deacon Rick Lanciano- Campus Minister”
      Deacon Rick Lanciano is the campus minister.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each day begins and ends with common prayer over the public address system, and prayers are recited at the start of each class.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day begins and ends with common prayer over the public address system.”
      Common prayer is said each day.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Required service is 5 hours in grade 9 and 10 hours in each of grades 10 to 12, for a graduation requirement of 35 hours.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Graduation Requirement of 35 hours.”
      The community service graduation requirement is 35 hours.
      “Every Catholic high school in the Diocese of Allentown is required to participate in a community service program.”
      Community service is a required program at the school.
    2. Service Hours | Berks Catholic High Schoolberkscatholic.org/campus-life/service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 9 minimum of 5 hours Freshman Year”
      Grade 9 students must complete a minimum of 5 service hours.
  • 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 is listed on the official clubs page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Berks Catholic High Schoolberkscatholic.org/campus-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club – Miss Caroline Reedy creedy@berkscatholic.org”
      The school lists a Pro-Life Club.
  • 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

  • Each class takes a retreat, and juniors and seniors may attend Kairos.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Berks Catholic High Schoolberkscatholic.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class participates in a retreat with specific themes and goals, with the junior and senior classes being given the option of attending KAIROS before graduating.”
      Each class takes a retreat, and juniors and seniors may attend Kairos.
    2. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kairos retreats are for Juniors and Seniors. Kairos is a four-day, three-night retreat.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat for juniors and seniors.
  • The handbook states that the school Mass is celebrated at least twice a month, and confession is available on Tuesdays and Fridays when the chaplain is at school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated at least twice a month with the entire school community participating.”
      The school Mass is celebrated at least twice a month.
      “Frequent reception of the sacrament is encouraged and is available on Tuesdays and Fridays when the Chaplain is at school.”
      Confession is available on Tuesdays and Fridays when the chaplain is at school.
  • Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology .......... 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.

Concerns

  • The required community service is 35 hours over four years, below the 40-hour benchmark.
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Graduation Requirement of 35 hours.”
      The community service graduation requirement is 35 hours.
  • Weekday Masses are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekday Masses in the Chapel”
      Weekday Masses are listed among Campus Ministry activities in the school chapel.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Office, Berks Catholic High School

  • Address: 955 East Wyomissing Boulevard, Reading, PA 19611-1799
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 12 location not published

Clubs and groups 3

  • Pro-Life Club
    A student club listed on the school's clubs page, moderated by Miss Caroline Reedy.
    berkscatholic.org
  • Saint Ambassadors
    A student club listed on the school's clubs page, moderated by Mrs. Nicole Smith.
    berkscatholic.org
  • Societas Fidelium
    A student club listed on the school's clubs page, moderated by Deacon Rick Lanciano.
    berkscatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 6

  • Eucharistic Exposition
    A Campus Ministry spiritual activity listed in the handbook.
    berkscatholic.org
  • Weekday Masses in the Chapel
    Weekday Masses listed among Campus Ministry activities.
    berkscatholic.org
  • Stations of the Cross
    During Lent
    A Lenten devotion organized by Campus Ministry.
    berkscatholic.org
  • The Rosary and May Crowning
    A Campus Ministry devotion listed in the handbook.
    berkscatholic.org
  • Advent Vespers
    During Advent
    A Campus Ministry service listed in the handbook.
    berkscatholic.org
  • Mass Choir
    A student choir listed on the school's clubs page, moderated by Mrs. Kate Bobb.
    berkscatholic.org

Retreats 2

  • Class retreats
    Each class takes a retreat with specific themes and goals, organized by Campus Ministry.
    berkscatholic.org
  • Kairos retreat
    Juniors and seniors, before graduation
    A four-day, three-night retreat for juniors and seniors.
    berkscatholic.org, berkscatholic.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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Berks Catholic High Schoolberkscatholic.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Each class participates in a retreat with specific themes and goals, with the junior and senior classes being given the option of attending KAIROS before graduating.”
    Each class takes a retreat, and juniors and seniors may attend Kairos.
    “Fr. Matthew Kuna- Campus Chaplain”
    Fr. Matthew Kuna is the campus chaplain.
    “Deacon Rick Lanciano- Campus Minister”
    Deacon Rick Lanciano is the campus minister.
    “Each class participates in a retreat with specific themes and goals, with the junior and senior classes being given the option of attending KAIROS before graduating.”
    Each class takes a retreat, and juniors and seniors may attend Kairos.
  2. Berks Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027berkscatholic.org/fs/resource-manager/view/84ee12e3-5bcb-47fb-b576-ac79e2889949 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekday Masses in the Chapel”
    Weekday Masses are listed among Campus Ministry activities in the school chapel.
    “955 East Wyomissing Boulevard Reading, PA 19611-1799”
    The school's address is 955 East Wyomissing Boulevard, Reading, PA 19611-1799.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
61 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.17.1 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Allentown, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)613
Students in grades 9–12613
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio17.1 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

Diocese of Allentown

The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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

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