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Bishop England High School

  • LocationCharleston, SC
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 718 students
Official website

Bishop England High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school in Charleston, South Carolina, in the Diocese of Charleston. Its official pages list an all-school Mass each week, daily Mass Wednesday through Friday, Thursday adoration, and confession throughout the week in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. Four years of theology are required, and a campus ministry director and a priest chaplain are named.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Adoration 1

  • Tuesday–Friday7:00 AM–7:45 AMOur Lady of Mercy Chapel · Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

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. Bishop England High School | Sacramental Lifebehs.com/faith-and-service/sacraments-and-prayer-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is also offered in Our Lady of Mercy chapel Tuesday-Friday from 7am-7:45am.”
    Exposition is offered Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 to 7:45 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop England High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Our Lady of Mercy Chapel and Campus Ministry: 0.1 miBishop England High School (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 990 Etiwan Park Street, Daniel Island

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The all-school Mass is weekly; the academic overview says Tuesdays include Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop England High School | Sacramental Lifebehs.com/faith-and-service/sacraments-and-prayer-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All-School Mass is celebrated once a week together with all students, faculty, and staff.”
      All-school Mass is celebrated weekly.
    2. Bishop England High School | Academic Overviewbehs.com/school-life/welcome-from-academic-dean/academic-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesdays include Mass and 3 70-minute classes”
      Mass is included in the Tuesday schedule.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The page calls its Mass 'daily' but lists it only Wednesday through Friday; the listed days are counted, which is not every school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Sacramental Lifebehs.com/faith-and-service/sacraments-and-prayer-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered daily Wednesday through Friday in the school”
      Daily Mass is offered Wednesday through Friday in the school chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered many times each week in the chapel, per the school's pages.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop England High School | Sacramental Lifebehs.com/faith-and-service/sacraments-and-prayer-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are many opportunities for Confession throughout each week in the chapel”
      Confession is offered throughout each week in the chapel.
    2. Bishop England High School | Seek Holinessbehs.com/faith-and-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions are heard all throughout the week”
      Confessions are heard throughout the week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Exposition is offered every Thursday through the school day and Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 to 7:45 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Sacramental Lifebehs.com/faith-and-service/sacraments-and-prayer-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Thursday, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is offered for the duration of the school day”
      Eucharistic exposition is offered every Thursday through the school day.
      “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is also offered in Our Lady of Mercy chapel Tuesday-Friday from 7am-7:45am.”
      Exposition is offered Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 to 7:45 AM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Rafael Ghattas is listed as Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Faith and Communitybehs.com/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Rafael Ghattas Chaplain”
      Fr. Rafael Ghattas is 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 (The booklet requires 4 credits of theology, and the four-year outline lists Theology I through IV. Full-year equivalents: four, taken every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School Course Booklet 2026-27resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771433269/behscom/hsukwwghdklljcpv9wcq/FINALCOURSEBOOKLET2026-27_1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Required credits: 4 - Theology”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
      “Theology I Theology III”
      The four-year outline lists Theology I through IV, one per grade.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Honors and A1/A2 apologetics courses cover the philosophical proofs for God's existence, and the Catholic Morality course is an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School Course Booklet 2026-27resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771433269/behscom/hsukwwghdklljcpv9wcq/FINALCOURSEBOOKLET2026-27_1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “look at the philosophical proofs for God”
      The Honors Apologetics course covers philosophical proofs for God's existence.
      “This course will provide the student with a rational foundation for Catholic moral teaching”
      The Catholic Morality course gives a rational foundation for Catholic moral teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The academics page says faith is integrated into everything taught.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Academicsbehs.com/school-life/welcome-from-academic-dean · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Teaching Catholic values is not limited to the theology classrooms, as faith is integrated into everything we teach.”
      The academics page says faith is integrated into all teaching.
      “we require all students to follow a religious curriculum throughout their four years”
      All students follow a religious curriculum for four years.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The 'Grade Level Retreats' list covers freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Seek Holinessbehs.com/faith-and-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman day of formation each August”
      Freshmen have a day of formation each August.
      “Sophomore day of formation each February”
      Sophomores have a day of formation each February.
      “Junior overnight retreat each March”
      Juniors have an overnight retreat each March.
      “Senior day of formation each October”
      Seniors have a day of formation each October.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (A campus ministry director and a priest chaplain are named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Faith and Communitybehs.com/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Benjamin Robertson Director of Campus Ministry”
      Benjamin Robertson is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Fr. Rafael Ghattas Chaplain”
      Fr. Rafael Ghattas is Chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Bellas, Bishops for Life, and CSMC are listed as faith-based clubs or groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop England High School | Seek Holinessbehs.com/faith-and-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “BEHS pro-life club which focuses not only on abortion”
      Bishops for Life is the school's pro-life club.
    2. Bishop England High School | Clubsbehs.com/school-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderator: Ms. Gonzalez Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month”
      Bellas meets monthly.
      “Moderator: Mr. Villamizar Meetings: 1st Thursday of every Month”
      Bishops for Life meets monthly.
      “CSMC (Christian Students”
      CSMC is a club listed on the clubs page.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each day begins with prayer before the first bell.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Seek Holinessbehs.com/faith-and-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every day begins with prayer here before the first bell”
      Each day begins with prayer in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Bishops for Life is the pro-life club, and students attend the March for Life each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Seek Holinessbehs.com/faith-and-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “BEHS pro-life club which focuses not only on abortion”
      Bishops for Life is the school's pro-life club.
      “Each year, students represent BEHS at the national March for Life in Washington, DC”
      Students attend the March for Life each year.
  • 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

  • An all-school Mass is celebrated each week, and the school lists confession and exposition as regular offerings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Sacramental Lifebehs.com/faith-and-service/sacraments-and-prayer-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All-School Mass is celebrated once a week together with all students, faculty, and staff.”
      All-school Mass is celebrated weekly.
      “There are many opportunities for Confession throughout each week in the chapel”
      Confession is offered throughout each week in the chapel.
      “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is also offered in Our Lady of Mercy chapel Tuesday-Friday from 7am-7:45am.”
      Exposition is offered Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 to 7:45 AM.
  • Four years of theology are required, and the school says faith is integrated into all teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop England High School Course Booklet 2026-27resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771433269/behscom/hsukwwghdklljcpv9wcq/FINALCOURSEBOOKLET2026-27_1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Required credits: 4 - Theology”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
    2. Bishop England High School | Academicsbehs.com/school-life/welcome-from-academic-dean · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Teaching Catholic values is not limited to the theology classrooms, as faith is integrated into everything we teach.”
      The academics page says faith is integrated into all teaching.
  • Grade-level retreats are listed for every class, and a priest chaplain is named.
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop England High School | Seek Holinessbehs.com/faith-and-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman day of formation each August”
      Freshmen have a day of formation each August.
      “Senior day of formation each October”
      Seniors have a day of formation each October.
    2. Bishop England High School | Faith and Communitybehs.com/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Rafael Ghattas Chaplain”
      Fr. Rafael Ghattas is Chaplain.
  • A pro-life club and March for Life participation are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Seek Holinessbehs.com/faith-and-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “BEHS pro-life club which focuses not only on abortion”
      Bishops for Life is the school's pro-life club.
      “Each year, students represent BEHS at the national March for Life in Washington, DC”
      Students attend the March for Life each year.

Concerns

  • The service page describes opportunities.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Works of Mercybehs.com/faith-and-service/works-of-mercy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students have the opportunity to participate in the Works of Mercy by choosing from various service opportunities”
      Service is offered as an opportunity, not a stated requirement.
  • Daily Mass is listed for Wednesday through Friday, not on Monday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop England High School | Sacramental Lifebehs.com/faith-and-service/sacraments-and-prayer-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered daily Wednesday through Friday in the school”
      Daily Mass is offered Wednesday through Friday in the school chapel.

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Campus ministry home

Our Lady of Mercy Chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 363 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: behs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, behs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 3

  • March for LifeOff campus
    Each year
    Students represent the school at the national March for Life in Washington, DC.
    behs.com
  • CSMC (Christian Students' Mission of Charity)On campus
    2nd Friday of the month (lunch)
    Club listed on the clubs page.
    behs.com, behs.com
  • Works of Mercy service opportunities
    Service opportunities such as visiting a nursing home, cleaning up churches, and gardening.
    behs.com, behs.com

Faith formation 1

  • Daily prayer in Our Lady of Mercy ChapelOn campus
    Each school day before the first bell
    Prayer, Mass, devotions, and adoration in the chapel, with confession heard during the week.
    behs.com, behs.com

Clubs and groups 3

  • BellasOn campus
    3rd Tuesday of each month
    Campus Ministry discipleship group listed on the clubs page.
    behs.com
  • FellasOn campus
    Monthly, date TBD (lunch)
    Campus Ministry discipleship group listed on the clubs page.
    behs.com
  • Bishops for LifeOn campus
    1st Thursday of every month
    Pro-life club that focuses on abortion and other life issues, including euthanasia, the death penalty, sub-human living conditions, and torture.
    behs.com, behs.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Mass Choir ClubOn campus
    Wednesdays 3:00-3:30 PM
    Club that meets for the school's liturgies.
    behs.com
  • Living RosaryOn campus
    Yearly
    Students stand in as beads while the school community prays the Rosary in the courtyard.
    behs.com

Retreats 1

  • Grade-level retreats and days of formation
    Freshmen August; sophomores February; juniors March (overnight); seniors October and a senior leadership retreat
    Grade-level retreats and days of formation for each class.
    behs.com, behs.com, behs.com, behs.com

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. Bishop England High School | Faith and Communitybehs.com/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Benjamin Robertson Director of Campus Ministry”
    Benjamin Robertson is Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Fr. Rafael Ghattas Chaplain”
    Fr. Rafael Ghattas is Chaplain.
  2. Bishop England High School | Seek Holinessbehs.com/faith-and-service/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Lady of Mercy Chapel lies at the heart of our school, physically and spiritually”
    Our Lady of Mercy Chapel is the center of campus prayer.
  3. Bishop England High School | Contact & Directionsbehs.com/our-story/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “363 Seven Farms Drive Charleston, SC 29492”
    The school address is 363 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
89 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Charleston, SC
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)718
Students in grades 9–12718
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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 Charleston

The Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune, Bishop of Charleston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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

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