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Catholic high school

Bishop Amat Memorial High School

  • LocationLa Puente, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,023 students
  • Catholic82% Catholic

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Official website

Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente is a co-educational Catholic high school sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Students take theology every semester (four years, 40 credits) and complete 80 hours of Christian service. Campus Ministry offers monthly school-wide Masses, First Friday adoration, daily class and campus-wide prayer, and a retreat for each grade, including Emmaus for juniors and Kairos for seniors. The 2026-27 school profile reports that 82% of students are Catholic.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Amat Memorial High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Johns Catholic Church: 2.0 mi1St. Christopher's Church: 2.2 mi2Campus Ministry Center ("The Lighthouse"), Bishop Amat Memorial High School: 0.0 miBishop Amat Memorial High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Johns Catholic Church — 2.0 mi
  2. St. Christopher's Church — 2.2 mi · 629 South Glendora Avenue, West Covina

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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

67 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 (Campus Ministry lists 'Monthly School-wide Masses'; 2026-27 school Masses so far: the Mass of the Holy Spirit (Sept. 16, 2026) and Our Lady of the Rosary (Oct. 7, 2026).)
    Sources (4)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
    2. September 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/september-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “September 16 Mass of the Holy Spirit 11:30 am”
      The Mass of the Holy Spirit was celebrated Sept. 16, 2026.
    3. October 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/october-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “October 7 Progress Reports Available Online School Mass: Our Lady of the Rosary”
      A school Mass for Our Lady of the Rosary was held Oct. 7, 2026.
    4. Philosophy & History - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/philosophy-history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Student Activity Center houses a main pavilion which seats 1,600 spectators for Masses, assemblies, rallies, and basketball and volleyball contests.”
      The Student Activity Center pavilion seats 1,600 for Masses and assemblies.
  • 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 (The Sacrament of Reconciliation is 'Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Campus Ministry lists 'First Friday Adorations' (monthly); the October 2026 newsletter calendar lists Friday Adoration on Oct. 2, 2026, the first Friday.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
    2. October 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/october-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “October 2 Friday Adoration NHS Applications Due”
      Friday Adoration was held Oct. 2, 2026 (the first Friday).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Spiritual counseling is 'available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain' and school-wide Masses are monthly; no page names the chaplain or says he is a priest serving the school day to day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
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 (Graduation requires 40 theology credits of 270 (the profile table lists Religion as 4 years, 40 credits. English is 4.5 years, 45 credits; a year course is 10 credits): four full-year equivalents. A prescribed theology course is taken every semester of grades 9-12, seniors choosing one of four second-semester electives.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Bishop Amat Memorial High School 2026-2027 Course Catalog and Registration Proceduresresources.finalsite.net/images/v1768515269/bishopamatorg/bishopamatorg/bishopamatorg/kce0axk8s5ybcjztyrz9/CourseCatalog2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “graduation requirements of 270 credits: Theology 40 credits Visual and Performing Arts 10 credits English 45 credits”
      The 2026-27 catalog requires 40 theology credits of 270 for graduation.
      “Senior students select one of the four electives that follow to fulfill the second semester Religion requirement:”
      Seniors fulfill a second-semester religion requirement by choosing one of four theology electives.
    2. School Profile - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/academics/school-profile · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Religion | | 4 | | 40 | | 0 | | 0 | English | | 4.5 | | 45 |”
      The graduation requirements table lists Religion as 4 years (40 credits) and English as 4.5 years (45 credits).
    3. Theology Department - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/academics/departments/theology-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “LANCER LIVING: INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM (first semester; Freshman) This course will introduce the students to the beliefs, worship and structure of the Catholic Church.”
      Freshmen begin with Lancer Living: Introduction to Catholicism, one of a semester-by-semester theology sequence for grades 9-12.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The Theology Department states that all courses and textbooks comply with 'the directive of the Archbishop and the Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism' of the USCCB, the bishops' committee that issued the curriculum framework. Titles are not the framework's exact titles; the sequence follows it (Scripture. Paschal Mystery. Christ's Mission in the Church. Sacraments. Morality; senior options in vocations, Church history, Scripture and world religions), and the Paschal Mystery description repeats the framework's course statement. Flagged for review.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Department - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/academics/departments/theology-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The governing authority for our Theology Department curriculum is the Archbishop of Los Angeles. All courses taught and all textbooks used are in compliance with the directive of the Archbishop and the Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.”
      All theology courses and textbooks comply with the directive of the Archbishop and the USCCB's Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism.
      “THE PASCHAL MYSTERY (first semester; Sophomores) The purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Through this course of study, students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with Him which is accomplished through the Redemption Christ won for us.”
      Sophomores take The Paschal Mystery, described in the framework's terms.
      “CHRISTIAN MORALITY (second semester; Juniors) This is a relationship-centered course which approaches Christianity as a total way of life. Using a framework of the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, and Catholic Church teachings, this course explores the virtues and values taught by Christ, applies them to practical life situations and various moral issues providing students with methods for making positive moral decisions.”
      Juniors take Christian Morality, a course in moral decision-making based on the Commandments, Beatitudes and Church teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Christian Morality (required, second semester of junior year) is a moral theology/ethics course on the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes and Church teaching. The department page also lists Introduction to Philosophy as a one-semester elective for juniors and seniors, 'pending CSU / UC approval'; it is not in the 2026-27 catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Department - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/academics/departments/theology-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “CHRISTIAN MORALITY (second semester; Juniors) This is a relationship-centered course which approaches Christianity as a total way of life. Using a framework of the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, and Catholic Church teachings, this course explores the virtues and values taught by Christ, applies them to practical life situations and various moral issues providing students with methods for making positive moral decisions.”
      Juniors take Christian Morality, a course in moral decision-making based on the Commandments, Beatitudes and Church teaching.
      “INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (pending CSU / UC approval) (one semester elective; Juniors, Seniors) Introduction to Philosophy introduces students to basic elements of philosophical thinking.”
      The department lists a one-semester Introduction to Philosophy elective for juniors and seniors, pending CSU/UC approval.
  • 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 school philosophy says the entire school program integrates knowledge of God and His plan for creation into the entire curriculum, and the mission is to integrate Catholic values into all areas of student life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Philosophy & History - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/philosophy-history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The entire school program seeks to instill a sense of values, integrating knowledge of God and His plan for creation into the entire curriculum of the school, and assisting students in finding their identity in Jesus Christ by giving their lives to Him.”
      The school program integrates knowledge of God into the entire curriculum.
      “The mission of Bishop Amat High School is to integrate Catholic values into all areas of the life of the adolescent, values which are essential for the lifetime pilgrim journey of a follower of Christ.”
      The mission is to integrate Catholic values into all areas of student life.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Class retreats for each grade: a one-day on-campus freshman retreat (2026-27: Oct. 26), the one-day Caritas service retreat for sophomores (Oct. 8 and 14), the three-day Emmaus retreat for juniors (Nov. 3-5, 2026. Mar. 16-18, 2027) and Kairos for seniors (Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2026. Feb. 2-4, 2027). The school encourages every junior and senior to attend a session. Kairos sessions take 60 to 70 students.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
      “Sixty to seventy students attend and are led by a team composed of six or seven alumni and six faculty members.”
      Each Kairos retreat takes 60 to 70 students, led by alumni and faculty.
      “The Emmaus program is a three day, two night retreat which focuses on our call to active Discipleship of Christ. The retreat allows the participants to reflect on the presence of Jesus in their lives.”
      Emmaus is a three-day, two-night junior retreat on discipleship.
    2. September 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/september-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Emmaus (Juniors) | November 3-5, 2026 | March 16-18, 2027 | Kairos (Seniors) | September 29-Oct 1, 2026*”
      2026-27 Emmaus retreats for juniors are Nov. 3-5, 2026 and Mar. 16-18, 2027; Kairos for seniors begins Sept. 29, 2026.
    3. October 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/october-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “October 8 Caritas Sophomore Retreat”
      The Caritas sophomore retreat is scheduled Oct. 8, 2026 (and Oct. 14).
      “October 26 Freshman Class Officer Elections & Class Retreat”
      The freshman class retreat is scheduled Oct. 26, 2026.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Michael Reynaga is Campus Minister, and Campus Ministry refers to separate 'Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain' (chaplain not named); at least two ministry staff. Nicole Pfiester (Theology Department Chair) leads Family Ministry and Bernardito Kasilag is the Christian Service contact; neither has a ministry title; they were not counted.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
    2. Theology Department - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/academics/departments/theology-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Michael Reynaga Titles: Campus Minister Departments: Theology”
      Michael Reynaga is the Campus Minister.
    3. September 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/september-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We encourage every junior and senior to participate in the session that best fits their schedule. If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Mr. Reynaga in Campus Ministry at mreynaga@bishopamat.org.”
      Every junior and senior is encouraged to attend a retreat session; Mr. Reynaga of Campus Ministry is the contact (mreynaga@bishopamat.org).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Faith in Action (FIA) team of junior and senior campus ministry leaders, who plan Campus Ministry activities, make an annual ministry retreat and attended the Steubenville conference in August 2026. The club directory also lists 'Lancers for Life' without a description (not counted) and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.)
    Sources (2)
    1. September 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/september-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At the beginning of August, members of our FIA group went down to the University of San Diego to attend the Steubenville Conference hosted by Lifeteen. 25 of our Juniors and Seniors were able to experience an unforgettable weekend of prayer, inspiring testimonials, adoration and lots of worship and praise.”
      25 juniors and seniors of the Faith in Action group attended the Steubenville conference in August 2026.
    2. October 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/october-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At the beginning of September, our Junior and Senior members of Faith In Action gathered together for their annual ministry kick off retreat.”
      Junior and senior Faith in Action members make an annual ministry kickoff retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Campus Ministry's prayer life consists of 'Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
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 (20 hours of Christian Service each year, 80 hours before graduation; students who miss the yearly requirement must take a summer school Christian Service class.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each year students will complete at least 20 hours of Christian Service.”
      Students complete at least 20 hours of Christian Service each year.
      “Students that fail to complete the yearly 20-hour Christian Service requirement will be required to enroll in the Summer School Christian Service class.”
      The yearly 20-hour service requirement is enforced through a summer school class.
    2. School Profile - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/academics/school-profile · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Central to the mission and philosophy of the school, all students must have completed 80 hours of service (20 hours per academic year) prior to earning a Bishop Amat High School diploma.”
      80 hours of service (20 a year) are required for graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Christian Discipleship / Faith in Action, one of four senior second-semester theology options (by application), explores Catholic Social Justice Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Amat Memorial High School 2026-2027 Course Catalog and Registration Proceduresresources.finalsite.net/images/v1768515269/bishopamatorg/bishopamatorg/bishopamatorg/kce0axk8s5ybcjztyrz9/CourseCatalog2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students will study the meaning of discipleship, especially by exploring Catholic Social Justice Teaching. Students will live out their discipleship by planning and implementing various Campus Ministry activities.”
      The senior theology option Christian Discipleship / Faith in Action explores Catholic social justice teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The annual school-wide drives include an October Baby Shower Drive for Respect Life Month, collecting for pregnancy help centers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Opportunities - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Annually, each Academic Department will host school-wide donation drives, donations may be brought to school and delivered to the classrooms during the indicated months below. Month | School Drive | September | School Supplies Drive for Together in Mission schools | October | Baby Shower Drive: Respect Life Month for pregnancy help centers |”
      Annual school-wide drives include a Respect Life Month baby shower drive for pregnancy help centers in October.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The annual Footprints Walk for Catholic Charities' homelessness services (March 14, 2026), school-wide drives for the homeless, St. Vincent de Paul and the Claremont Prison Project, a Social Justice Club in the club directory, and Christian Service beach clean-ups.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Footprints Walk - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/footprints-walk · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This annual community run/walk supports the life-changing work of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, benefiting individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley.”
      The annual Footprints Walk supports Catholic Charities' work with people experiencing homelessness.
      “Join us for a morning of faith in action at the Bishop David O'Connell Memorial Footprints Walk on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Bishop Amat High School's Kiefer Stadium Track.”
      The 2026 Footprints Walk was held March 14, 2026, at the school's Kiefer Stadium track.
    2. Service Opportunities - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “January | Hygiene Kit Drive for the homeless | February | Food Drive for our local food pantries | March | Clothing Drive for St. Vincent De Paul | April | Book Drive for Youth Facilities and the Claremont Prison Project. |”
      School-wide drives serve the homeless, local food pantries, St. Vincent de Paul, and youth facilities and the Claremont Prison Project.
      “Fall and Spring beach clean-ups sponsored by the Bishop Amat Christian Service Office.”
      The Christian Service Office sponsors fall and spring beach clean-ups.
    3. Student Clubs - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/student-life/student-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Social Justice Club | Katelyn Bazyouros, President Audreanna Bilog, VP | Ms. Borrayo |”
      A Social Justice Club is in the student club directory.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required every semester of all four years (40 credits), in a sequence covering Scripture, the Paschal Mystery, the Church, the Sacraments and morality.
    Sources (3)
    1. Bishop Amat Memorial High School 2026-2027 Course Catalog and Registration Proceduresresources.finalsite.net/images/v1768515269/bishopamatorg/bishopamatorg/bishopamatorg/kce0axk8s5ybcjztyrz9/CourseCatalog2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “graduation requirements of 270 credits: Theology 40 credits Visual and Performing Arts 10 credits English 45 credits”
      The 2026-27 catalog requires 40 theology credits of 270 for graduation.
    2. School Profile - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/academics/school-profile · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Religion | | 4 | | 40 | | 0 | | 0 | English | | 4.5 | | 45 |”
      The graduation requirements table lists Religion as 4 years (40 credits) and English as 4.5 years (45 credits).
    3. Theology Department - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/academics/departments/theology-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “LANCER LIVING: INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM (first semester; Freshman) This course will introduce the students to the beliefs, worship and structure of the Catholic Church.”
      Freshmen begin with Lancer Living: Introduction to Catholicism, one of a semester-by-semester theology sequence for grades 9-12.
      “THE PASCHAL MYSTERY (first semester; Sophomores) The purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Through this course of study, students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with Him which is accomplished through the Redemption Christ won for us.”
      Sophomores take The Paschal Mystery, described in the framework's terms.
      “CHRISTIAN MORALITY (second semester; Juniors) This is a relationship-centered course which approaches Christianity as a total way of life. Using a framework of the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, and Catholic Church teachings, this course explores the virtues and values taught by Christ, applies them to practical life situations and various moral issues providing students with methods for making positive moral decisions.”
      Juniors take Christian Morality, a course in moral decision-making based on the Commandments, Beatitudes and Church teaching.
  • Monthly school-wide Masses and First Friday adoration, with daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer.
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
    2. September 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/september-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “September 16 Mass of the Holy Spirit 11:30 am”
      The Mass of the Holy Spirit was celebrated Sept. 16, 2026.
    3. October 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/october-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “October 2 Friday Adoration NHS Applications Due”
      Friday Adoration was held Oct. 2, 2026 (the first Friday).
      “October 7 Progress Reports Available Online School Mass: Our Lady of the Rosary”
      A school Mass for Our Lady of the Rosary was held Oct. 7, 2026.
  • Each grade has a class retreat, from a one-day freshman retreat to the three-day Emmaus (juniors) and Kairos (seniors), with 2026-27 dates published.
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
    2. September 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/september-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Emmaus (Juniors) | November 3-5, 2026 | March 16-18, 2027 | Kairos (Seniors) | September 29-Oct 1, 2026*”
      2026-27 Emmaus retreats for juniors are Nov. 3-5, 2026 and Mar. 16-18, 2027; Kairos for seniors begins Sept. 29, 2026.
    3. October 2026 Parent Newsletter - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/news/october-2026-parent-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “October 8 Caritas Sophomore Retreat”
      The Caritas sophomore retreat is scheduled Oct. 8, 2026 (and Oct. 14).
      “October 26 Freshman Class Officer Elections & Class Retreat”
      The freshman class retreat is scheduled Oct. 26, 2026.
  • 80 hours of Christian service are required (20 a year), alongside annual drives that include a Respect Life Month drive and the Footprints Walk for Catholic Charities.
    Sources (4)
    1. School Profile - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/academics/school-profile · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Central to the mission and philosophy of the school, all students must have completed 80 hours of service (20 hours per academic year) prior to earning a Bishop Amat High School diploma.”
      80 hours of service (20 a year) are required for graduation.
    2. Christian Service - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each year students will complete at least 20 hours of Christian Service.”
      Students complete at least 20 hours of Christian Service each year.
    3. Service Opportunities - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Annually, each Academic Department will host school-wide donation drives, donations may be brought to school and delivered to the classrooms during the indicated months below. Month | School Drive | September | School Supplies Drive for Together in Mission schools | October | Baby Shower Drive: Respect Life Month for pregnancy help centers |”
      Annual school-wide drives include a Respect Life Month baby shower drive for pregnancy help centers in October.
    4. Footprints Walk - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/footprints-walk · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This annual community run/walk supports the life-changing work of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, benefiting individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley.”
      The annual Footprints Walk supports Catholic Charities' work with people experiencing homelessness.

Concerns

  • Confession is offered during Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
      Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
  • Catholic social teaching is named only in a senior theology option open by application (Christian Discipleship / Faith in Action).
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Amat Memorial High School 2026-2027 Course Catalog and Registration Proceduresresources.finalsite.net/images/v1768515269/bishopamatorg/bishopamatorg/bishopamatorg/kce0axk8s5ybcjztyrz9/CourseCatalog2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students will study the meaning of discipleship, especially by exploring Catholic Social Justice Teaching. Students will live out their discipleship by planning and implementing various Campus Ministry activities.”
      The senior theology option Christian Discipleship / Faith in Action explores Catholic social justice teaching.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Center ("The Lighthouse"), Bishop Amat Memorial High School

  • Address: 14301 Fairgrove Ave., La Puente, CA 91746
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Campus Ministry Center ("The Lighthouse"), offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain (spiritual counseling), Student Activity Center pavilion seating 1,600, used for Masses

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Catholic clubs and student life

17 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 2 off campus, 8 location not published

Other 1

  • LA Prayer BreakfastOff campus
    Annual (September 2026)
    Campus Ministry took ten students to the annual prayer breakfast, with the rosary and Mass, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
    bishopamat.org

Service 4

  • Beach clean-upsOff campus
    Fall and spring
    Beach clean-ups sponsored by the Christian Service Office.
    bishopamat.org
  • School-wide donation drivesOn campus
    Monthly, September to May
    Department-run drives, including school supplies for Together in Mission schools, a Respect Life Month baby shower drive for pregnancy help centers, hygiene kits for the homeless and clothing for St. Vincent de Paul.
    bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org
  • Footprints WalkOn campus
    Annual (March 14, 2026)
    Community run/walk at Kiefer Stadium Track supporting Catholic Charities' services for people experiencing homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley.
    bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org
  • Christian Service program
    20 hours each year
    Required service in three categories (school, faith-based and community), with a reflection for each project and a chosen Corporal and Spiritual Work of Mercy each year.
    bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org

Faith formation 2

  • Family MinistryOn campus
    Each grading period; parent events during the year
    Family Ministry assignments in theology classes, parent prayer services and evenings of reflection in the library.
    bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org
  • Faith in Action (FIA) team
    During the school year; annual ministry kickoff retreat in September
    Junior and senior campus ministry leaders, enrolled in Faith in Action theology sections, who plan and run Campus Ministry activities; 25 attended the Steubenville conference in San Diego in August 2026.
    bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org, resources.finalsite.net

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Monthly school-wide MassOn campus
    Monthly (2026-27: Sept. 16, Oct. 7)
    School-wide Masses, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Our Lady of the Rosary; the Student Activity Center pavilion seats 1,600 for Masses, and advanced chorus students provide the music.
    bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org
  • Daily class and campus-wide prayerOn campus
    Daily
    Daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer.
    bishopamat.org
  • First Friday Adoration
    First Fridays (2026-27: Oct. 2)
    Eucharistic adoration on the first Friday of the month.
    bishopamat.org, bishopamat.org
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation
    Advent and Lent
    Confession available during the Advent and Lenten seasons.
    bishopamat.org

Retreats 4

Social life 1

  • Soulful SupperOn campus
    Oct. 24, 2026, 6 PM
    Campus Ministry fundraiser dinner in the Quad.
    bishopamat.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Social Justice Club
    Student club listed in the club directory (no description published).
    bishopamat.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 (4)
  1. Campus Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry Center or “The Lighthouse” is a place to build community and culture that provides faith, hope, and discipleship.”
    Campus Ministry has a center called The Lighthouse.
    “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
    Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
    “Campus Ministry continues the mission and message of Jesus by creating opportunities for students to experience daily living in a faith community and to develop a faith commitment and a desire to serve others.”
    Campus Ministry aims to build a daily faith community and a commitment to serve.
    “The Campus Ministry Center or “The Lighthouse” is a place to build community and culture that provides faith, hope, and discipleship.”
    Campus Ministry has a center called The Lighthouse.
    “Liturgical Celebrations | Prayer Life | Sacrament of Reconciliation | Class Retreats | Spiritual Counseling | First Friday Adorations, and Monthly School-wide Masses | Daily Class Prayers, Campus-wide Morning and Afternoon Prayer | Available during Advent and Lenten Seasons | Seniors: Kairos Juniors: Emmaus Sophomores: One Day Service Retreat/Caritas Freshmen: One Day on Campus Retreat | Available through the Offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain |”
    Campus Ministry offers First Friday adoration and monthly school-wide Masses, daily class prayers and campus-wide morning and afternoon prayer, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, a class retreat for each grade, and spiritual counseling through the offices of the Campus Minister and Chaplain.
  2. Family Ministry - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/catholic-identity/family-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Each grading period, students will have a Family Ministry Assignment in their Theology Classes.”
    Theology classes give a Family Ministry assignment each grading period.
    “Please contact Ms. Nicole Pfiester at npfiester@bishopamat.org with questions or suggestions.”
    Nicole Pfiester is the Family Ministry contact.
  3. Philosophy & History - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/philosophy-history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Student Activity Center houses a main pavilion which seats 1,600 spectators for Masses, assemblies, rallies, and basketball and volleyball contests.”
    The Student Activity Center pavilion seats 1,600 for Masses and assemblies.
  4. Contact Us - Bishop Amat Memorial High Schoolbishopamat.org/about-amat/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “14301 Fairgrove Ave., La Puente, CA 91746”
    The school is at 14301 Fairgrove Ave., La Puente, CA 91746.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
25 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.70%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.17.2 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 Los Angeles, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,023
Students in grades 9–121,023
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio17.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges70%
SettingSuburb

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 Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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What is Bishop Amat Memorial High School’s Compass Score?
73 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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