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Bishop Blanchet High School

  • LocationSeattle, WA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 922 students
  • SponsorArchdiocese of Seattle (established by the Archbishop of Seattle)
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Bishop Blanchet High School is a Catholic, college preparatory school in Seattle, established in 1954 as the first Catholic co-ed high school in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Students take at least one theology course in each of eight semesters, and the school says its theology program conforms to the USCCB curriculum framework. A priest chaplain serves students, students have a retreat in each grade, and the campus ministry page describes a monthly all-school Mass or prayer service and a daily morning prayer.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Tuesday7:20 AM–7:50 AMNot stated on the page · Listed on the campus ministry calendar for October 13 to November 10, 2026 (all Tuesdays). The calendar is not a full schedule.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly Morning Mass 7:20 AM - 7:50 AM”
    The campus ministry calendar lists a Weekly Morning Mass, 7:20-7:50 AM, on Tuesdays in October and November 2026.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Blanchet High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Catherine of Siena Church: 0.7 mi1Saint John Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2Saint Thomas Chapel Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church: 1.7 mi4Saint Benedict Catholic Church: 1.7 mi5Blessed Sacrament Church: 1.8 mi6Campus Ministry, Bishop Blanchet High School (Don Bosco Chapel): 0.1 miBishop Blanchet High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Catherine of Siena Church — 0.7 mi · 8514 8th Avenue Northeast, Seattle
  2. Saint John Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 7916 1st Avenue Northwest, Seattle
  3. Saint Thomas Chapel Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 169 Northwest 65th Street, Seattle
  4. St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 11720 1st Avenue Northeast, Seattle
  5. Saint Benedict Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 1700 North 49th Street, Seattle
  6. Blessed Sacrament Church — 1.8 mi · 5050 8th Avenue Northeast, Seattle

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

74 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 campus ministry page describes 'a monthly Mass' as part of the faith program; the prayer page says 'Once a month' there is an all-school Mass or prayer service. Monthly is recorded from the faith page, which names Mass specifically.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “combined with the opportunity to participate in a monthly Mass”
      The faith program offers students a monthly Mass.
    2. Prayer and Sacraments | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Once a month, our school community comes together for an all-school Mass or prayer service.”
      The school gathers once a month for an all-school Mass or prayer service.
  • 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 prayer page says individual confession is offered during Advent and Lent as part of theology classes, a recurring seasonal pattern.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Sacraments | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the seasons of Advent and Lent, all students have the opportunity for individual confession with priests from our local parishes as part of our Theology classes.”
      Individual confession is offered in Advent and Lent, through theology classes.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Dominic Briese is named as priest chaplain serving students, faculty and staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are blessed to have Fr. Dominic Briese as our priest chaplain, serving students, faculty and staff.”
      Fr. Dominic Briese is the priest chaplain, serving students, faculty and staff.
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 required in all eight semesters (8 / 2 = four full-year equivalents) and the school states it is required each year of residence. Taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/academics/curriculum/details-clone/~board/curriculumtheology/post/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to take at least one Theology course during each of their 8 semesters in residence at BBHS.”
      Every student takes at least one theology course in each of eight semesters.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The theology department page states the program is designed in complete conformity to the USCCB 'Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework'. The page abbreviates the conference as 'UCCB'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/academics/curriculum/details-clone/~board/curriculumtheology/post/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology program at Bishop Blanchet High School is designed to be in complete conformity to the United States Catholic Bishops’ (UCCB) Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework”
      The theology program follows the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Christian Ethics and Honors Christian Ethics are listed as offered theology department courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/academics/curriculum/details-clone/~board/curriculumtheology/post/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian Ethics Honors Christian Ethics SUHS (Seattle University in the High School)”
      Christian Ethics courses are offered in the theology department.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (All students attend a class retreat in grades 9, 10 and 11. Seniors are offered Kairos retreats in the fall, early winter or mid-winter; the Wilderness retreat is open to all grades.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students attend a class retreat during their freshman, sophomore and junior years at Blanchet. In addition, we currently offer three optional retreats: Kairos, Urban Plunge, and the Wilderness Retreat. Students have four options for attending a Kairos retreat - either in the spring of their junior year - or in the fall, early winter, or mid winter of their senior year.”
      Every grade has a retreat: class retreats in grades 9-11 and Kairos options for seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four campus ministry staff are listed: the Director, a priest chaplain, and two associate directors (Campus Ministry. DEI & Service).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kelli Christensen Director of Campus Ministry School: 206-527-7715”
      Kelli Christensen is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “We are blessed to have Fr. Dominic Briese as our priest chaplain, serving students, faculty and staff.”
      Fr. Dominic Briese is the priest chaplain, serving students, faculty and staff.
      “Angelica Dampier Associate Director of DEI & Service School: 206-527-3999”
      Angelica Dampier is Associate Director of DEI and Service.
      “Hannah Van Hollebeke Associate Director of Campus Ministry School: 206-527-3936”
      Hannah Van Hollebeke is Associate Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based groups are listed: the Bible Study Club and One Body (which describes itself as a pastoral ministry).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Club Moderator: Mr. Nguyen”
      The Bible Study Club is an official student club with a moderator.
      “Bishop Blanchet High School is dedicated to the pastoral ministry of forming One Body through our commitment to:”
      The One Body club describes itself as a pastoral ministry grounded in Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (A daily morning reflection and prayer is offered, and classes and assemblies begin in prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Sacraments | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One of these is our daily reflection and prayer each morning.”
      A daily reflection and prayer is held each morning.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot 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.
    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 (The Urban Plunge retreat addresses poverty and homelessness with direct service, and the service program requires hours at nonprofit agencies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “leaders who plan activities that build awareness and insight into the issues of poverty and homelessness in our local community”
      The Urban Plunge retreat builds awareness of poverty and homelessness in the local community and includes service.
    2. Service | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Bishop Blanchet Students are expected to complete 20 hours of service at an accredited nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency by May 15, 2027.”
      All students must complete 20 hours of service at a nonprofit agency for 2026-27.

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

Strengths

  • Students take at least one theology course in each of eight semesters, and the theology program states it follows the USCCB framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/academics/curriculum/details-clone/~board/curriculumtheology/post/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to take at least one Theology course during each of their 8 semesters in residence at BBHS.”
      Every student takes at least one theology course in each of eight semesters.
      “The Theology program at Bishop Blanchet High School is designed to be in complete conformity to the United States Catholic Bishops’ (UCCB) Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework”
      The theology program follows the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
  • A priest chaplain is named for students, faculty and staff, and a daily morning prayer is offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are blessed to have Fr. Dominic Briese as our priest chaplain, serving students, faculty and staff.”
      Fr. Dominic Briese is the priest chaplain, serving students, faculty and staff.
    2. Prayer and Sacraments | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One of these is our daily reflection and prayer each morning.”
      A daily reflection and prayer is held each morning.
  • Every grade has a retreat, and the optional Urban Plunge retreat includes direct service on poverty and homelessness.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students attend a class retreat during their freshman, sophomore and junior years at Blanchet. In addition, we currently offer three optional retreats: Kairos, Urban Plunge, and the Wilderness Retreat. Students have four options for attending a Kairos retreat - either in the spring of their junior year - or in the fall, early winter, or mid winter of their senior year.”
      Every grade has a retreat: class retreats in grades 9-11 and Kairos options for seniors.
      “leaders who plan activities that build awareness and insight into the issues of poverty and homelessness in our local community”
      The Urban Plunge retreat builds awareness of poverty and homelessness in the local community and includes service.

Concerns

  • The only weekday Mass listed is a weekly Tuesday Mass on the calendar.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Morning Mass 7:20 AM - 7:50 AM”
      The campus ministry calendar lists a Weekly Morning Mass, 7:20-7:50 AM, on Tuesdays in October and November 2026.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Bishop Blanchet High School (Don Bosco Chapel)

  • Address: 8200 Wallingford Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Don Bosco Chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 5 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 5

  • Sophomore RetreatOff campus
    Sophomore year, one day (2026-27 dates October 20 and March 9)
    One-day class retreat for all tenth graders at Camp Don Bosco in Carnation, with a Mass celebrated as a class.
    bishopblanchet.org, bishopblanchet.org
  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    Junior year, one day
    One-day class retreat for all eleventh graders at Black Diamond Camp in Auburn.
    bishopblanchet.org, bishopblanchet.org
  • Kairos RetreatOff campus
    Optional, spring of junior year or fall/winter of senior year
    Optional three-and-a-half-day retreat for juniors and seniors at Warm Beach Camps or Camp Don Bosco; includes Mass.
    bishopblanchet.org, bishopblanchet.org
  • Wilderness RetreatOff campus
    Spring (2026-27 dates May 27-29)
    Optional three-day outdoor retreat for students in all grades at Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island.
    bishopblanchet.org, bishopblanchet.org
  • Freshman RetreatOn campus
    Freshman year, overnight (2026-27 dates January 28-29)
    Overnight class retreat for all ninth graders, held on campus.
    bishopblanchet.org, bishopblanchet.org

Service 2

  • Urban Plunge RetreatOff campus
    Early November (2026-27 dates November 5-6)
    Optional overnight retreat for sophomores, juniors and seniors in downtown Seattle, focused on poverty and homelessness, with direct service.
    bishopblanchet.org, bishopblanchet.org
  • Christian Service Program
    School year
    Service hours at accredited nonprofit agencies, logged in MobileServe; 20 hours required for 2026-27.
    bishopblanchet.org, bishopblanchet.org

Faith formation 2

  • Bible Study Club
    Student Bible study club listed in the official clubs directory with a moderator.
    bishopblanchet.org
  • Advent and Lent confession
    Advent and Lent
    Individual confession with priests from local parishes, offered to all students as part of theology classes.
    bishopblanchet.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • One Body
    At least monthly, in room 220D during late starts
    Student group that describes itself as a pastoral ministry grounded in Catholic social teaching and the writings of Pope Francis.
    bishopblanchet.org, bishopblanchet.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Mass or prayer service
    Once a month
    Monthly all-school Mass or prayer service; liturgical roles are open to students (lectors, singers, altar servers).
    bishopblanchet.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 (3)
  1. Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Kelli Christensen Director of Campus Ministry School: 206-527-7715”
    Kelli Christensen is Director of Campus Ministry.
    “We are blessed to have Fr. Dominic Briese as our priest chaplain, serving students, faculty and staff.”
    Fr. Dominic Briese is the priest chaplain, serving students, faculty and staff.
  2. Contact Us & Directions | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/about/contact-usdirections · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “8200 Wallingford Avenue North Seattle, WA 98103”
    The school's address is 8200 Wallingford Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103.
  3. Retreats | Campus Ministry | Bishop Blanchet High Schoolbishopblanchet.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students will load their things onto an empty bus before school and then gather in the chapel at the end of the day to take the bus to the retreat site”
    Kairos students gather in the school chapel before departing for the retreat site.

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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.
82 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.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.0 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 Seattle, WA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)922
Students in grades 9–12922
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
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 Seattle

The Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Archbishop of Seattle

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Bishop Blanchet High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Blanchet High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of Seattle (established by the Archbishop of Seattle).
What is Bishop Blanchet High School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bishop Blanchet High School?
Mass is listed at Not stated on the page. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Bishop Blanchet High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Bishop Blanchet High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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