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Bishop Brossart High School

  • LocationAlexandria, KY
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 314 students
Official website

Bishop Brossart High School in Alexandria, Kentucky, is a Catholic high school of the Diocese of Covington. Its website lists a weekly Mass, Rosary and Reconciliation, a First Friday Mass with adoration each month, and a priest named as chaplain. Religion is required in each of the four years, and seniors complete a retreat and 16 hours of approved service to graduate.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday6:45 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Chapel · First Friday of the month, per the 2026-27 Campus Ministry list.

Adoration 1

  • Friday6:45 AM–1:45 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Chapel · Follows the First Friday Mass; the page gives the closing time only.

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. Campus Ministry | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “First Friday Mass 6:45 am in the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel”
    A Mass is held on First Fridays at 6:45 AM in the school chapel.
    “Adoration after First Friday Mass, closing at 1:45 pm”
    Adoration follows the First Friday Mass and closes at 1:45 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Brossart High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Francis Chapel: 0.0 mi1Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church: 0.4 mi2Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 2.8 mi3Campus Ministry, Bishop Brossart High School: 0.1 miBishop Brossart High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Francis Chapel — 0.0 mi
  2. Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 8246 East Main Street, Alexandria
  3. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 6829 Four Mile Road, Camp Springs

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The mission page says weekly Reconciliation is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer weekly Mass, Rosary, and Reconciliation.”
      The school offers weekly Mass, Rosary and Reconciliation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration follows the First Friday Mass each month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration after First Friday Mass, closing at 1:45 pm”
      Adoration follows the First Friday Mass and closes at 1:45 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Brodnick is listed as chaplain. Fr. Stenger is listed as pastoral administrator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/faculty · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Brodnick Chaplain Phone: 859.635.4188”
      Fr. Brodnick is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Fr.Stenger Pastoral Administrator”
      Fr. Stenger is listed as pastoral administrator.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion is 4 credits in the graduation requirements, with one course for each of the four high school years (Religion I to IV in the 2026-27 handbook); computed as four full-year courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion........................................…………………....​ 4 credits”
      Religion is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
  • 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.
  • 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.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The handbook requires a senior retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Retreat and 16 hours of approved service are also required for graduation.”
      Graduation requires a senior retreat and 16 hours of approved service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two priests are listed: Fr. Brodnick (chaplain) and Fr. Stenger (pastoral administrator).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/faculty · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Brodnick Chaplain Phone: 859.635.4188”
      Fr. Brodnick is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Fr.Stenger Pastoral Administrator”
      Fr. Stenger is listed as pastoral administrator.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (16 hours of approved service are required for graduation (fewer than 40 hours).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Retreat and 16 hours of approved service are also required for graduation.”
      Graduation requires a senior retreat and 16 hours of approved 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 (Campus Ministry lists the March for Life in Washington, D.C.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Opportunities to witness to our faith and experience solidarity with our larger church community are provided through local outreach programs, Diocesan events, BELIEVE, the National Catholic Youth Conference, and the March for Life in Washington D.C.”
      Campus Ministry provides local outreach, the National Catholic Youth Conference and the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus Ministry lists local outreach programs and service days; the mission page reports 100% student participation in community service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Opportunities to witness to our faith and experience solidarity with our larger church community are provided through local outreach programs, Diocesan events, BELIEVE, the National Catholic Youth Conference, and the March for Life in Washington D.C.”
      Campus Ministry provides local outreach, the National Catholic Youth Conference and the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    2. Our Mission | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “100% of BBHS students participate in community service each year and compile more than 12,000 hours of service.”
      The school reports that all students take part in community service each year.

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

Strengths

  • Religion is required in each of the four high school years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion........................................…………………....​ 4 credits”
      Religion is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
  • A priest is named as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/faculty · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Brodnick Chaplain Phone: 859.635.4188”
      Fr. Brodnick is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • Adoration and Mass are published for the First Friday of each month, and weekly Reconciliation is listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Mission | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer weekly Mass, Rosary, and Reconciliation.”
      The school offers weekly Mass, Rosary and Reconciliation.
    2. Campus Ministry | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “First Friday Mass 6:45 am in the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel”
      A Mass is held on First Fridays at 6:45 AM in the school chapel.
      “Adoration after First Friday Mass, closing at 1:45 pm”
      Adoration follows the First Friday Mass and closes at 1:45 PM.
  • Campus Ministry lists a March for Life trip and local outreach programs.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Opportunities to witness to our faith and experience solidarity with our larger church community are provided through local outreach programs, Diocesan events, BELIEVE, the National Catholic Youth Conference, and the March for Life in Washington D.C.”
      Campus Ministry provides local outreach, the National Catholic Youth Conference and the March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Concerns

  • Required service is 16 hours over four years, fewer than the 40 hours used as the benchmark for substantial service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Retreat and 16 hours of approved service are also required for graduation.”
      Graduation requires a senior retreat and 16 hours of approved service.
  • Only one senior retreat is required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Retreat and 16 hours of approved service are also required for graduation.”
      Graduation requires a senior retreat and 16 hours of approved service.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Bishop Brossart High School

  • Address: 4 Grove St., Alexandria, KY 41001
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 2

Faith formation 2

  • RosaryOn campus
    Thursdays, 7:10 AM
    Weekly Rosary in the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel.
    bishopbrossart.org
  • Campus Ministry retreats, Masses, service days and penance services
    Students take part in and help plan retreats, Masses, service days and penance services.
    bishopbrossart.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • First Friday MassOn campus
    First Fridays, 6:45 AM
    Monthly Mass in the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel.
    bishopbrossart.org
  • Adoration after First Friday MassOn campus
    After the First Friday Mass, closing at 1:45 PM
    Eucharistic adoration follows the monthly First Friday Mass.
    bishopbrossart.org

Retreats 2

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. Campus Ministry | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students participating in Campus Ministry have the chance to grow in their faith by participating in and planning retreats, masses, service days, and penance services.”
    Campus Ministry offers students retreats, Masses, service days and penance services.
    “Contact Mr. Zengal at dzengal@bishopbrossart.org for more information.”
    Mr. Zengal is the contact for Campus Ministry.
  2. Bishop Brossart High School | Alexandria, KYbishopbrossart.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “4 Grove St., Alexandria, KY 41001”
    The school's address is 4 Grove St., Alexandria, KY 41001.
  3. Our Mission | Bishop Brossart High Schoolbishopbrossart.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “It includes the Wilfred H. Neltner Center, Crouch Center, Seither Sports Center, Munninghoff Family Performing Arts Center, St. Francis of Assisi Chapel”
    The St. Francis of Assisi Chapel is part of the school's campus.

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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.
78 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.0 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
DioceseDiocese of Covington, KY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)314
Students in grades 9–12314
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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

Diocese of Covington

The Most Reverend John C. Iffert, Bishop of Covington

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

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

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Is Bishop Brossart High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Brossart High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Covington.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bishop Brossart High School?
Mass is listed at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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