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Bishop Fenwick High School

  • LocationMiddletown, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 487 students
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Bishop Fenwick High School is a Catholic co-ed high school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, with a published address in Franklin, Ohio. Its campus ministry offers weekly class Masses and several all-school Masses, first-Friday Adoration in the chapel, and Advent and Lent reconciliation services. Religion is taken every year, every grade has a retreat, and students complete a 15-hour yearly service requirement.

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

79 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 (Weekly class Masses are celebrated in the school's chapel, along with several all-school Masses during the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “and weekly class masses. We offer a Reconciliation service during Advent and Lent”
      The school holds weekly class Masses and several all-school Masses, with Reconciliation services during Advent and Lent.
  • 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 (Reconciliation services are offered in Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “and weekly class masses. We offer a Reconciliation service during Advent and Lent”
      The school holds weekly class Masses and several all-school Masses, with Reconciliation services during Advent and Lent.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The chapel is open on the first Friday of each month for Adoration throughout the day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Experience | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/campus-ministry-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the chapel is open every first Friday of the month for Adoration throughout the day.”
      The chapel is open for Adoration on the first Friday of each month.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (All-school Masses are celebrated with priests from surrounding parishes, and class Masses are held in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Experience | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/campus-ministry-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fenwick celebrates all-school Masses with priests from our surrounding parishes and class Masses in the chapel on a rotating schedule.”
      All-school Masses are celebrated with visiting priests from surrounding parishes, and class Masses are held in the school chapel.
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 (Religion is 1.0 credit per year at the school; theology is taken in every grade from 9 through 12. Computed as four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course of Studies | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-Course-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 1.0 credit/year at BFHS”
      Religion is required at 1.0 credit per year at the school.
  • 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 (The required junior course Catholic Moral Theology uses Natural Law and explores moral issues in society.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course of Studies | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-Course-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course uses the gifts of Sacred Scripture, Living Tradition, and Natural Law to explore why Catholic Morality is a lifelong pursuit”
      The required junior course Catholic Moral Theology uses Natural Law to explore Catholic morality.
  • 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 mission statement says the education is rooted in the tenets of the Catholic faith. This is a school-wide statement, not a list of cross-curricular courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in the tenets of the Catholic faith, we provide an education that transcends the ordinary”
      The mission says the education is rooted in the tenets of the Catholic faith.
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 (Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors each have a retreat, and all four are required for graduation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Fenwick students are required to attend all four retreats as part of their graduation requirements.”
      Every student must attend a retreat each year of high school as a graduation requirement.
      “Freshmen attend a one-day off campus retreat focused on their identities as sons and daughters of God.”
      Freshmen attend a one-day off-campus retreat.
      “Sophomores attend a one-day off campus retreat at Camp Joy”
      Sophomores attend a one-day off-campus retreat at Camp Joy.
      “Juniors attend a three-day, two-night retreat at Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp in Centerburg, OH.”
      Juniors attend a three-day retreat at Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp.
      “Seniors attend a four-day, three-night Kairos Retreat at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.”
      Seniors attend a four-day Kairos retreat at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are listed: the Director of Campus Minister and a Campus Ministry staff member.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/faculty-staff-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ally Laake Director of Campus Minister”
      Ally Laake is the Director of Campus Minister.
      “Jenni DeNicola Campus Ministry”
      Jenni DeNicola works in Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Student Ministry Team is a faith-formation group of upper classmen. Other listed activities are not counted here.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our student ministry team consists of a group of upper classmen who feel called to be leaders in their faith.”
      The Student Ministry Team is a group of upper classmen who lead faith formation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school's prayer includes a student intention from each grade every day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Falcon Talons | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/living-the-talons · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “school prayer including a student intention from each grade every day”
      School prayer includes a student intention from each grade every day.
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 (Students must complete 15 hours of service each school year, which is 60 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/service-3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete 15 hours of service per school year.”
      Students must complete 15 hours of service each school year.
  • 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 (Students may take part in the March for Life, and the school lists a Fenwick for Life activity.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Falcon Talons | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/living-the-talons · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students also have the opportunity to participate in the March for Life to show compassion for all human life.”
      Students may take part in the March for Life.
    2. Student Opportunities | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/student-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fenwick for Life”
      Fenwick for Life is one of the school's activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus Ministry runs a week-long mission trip every summer, and the school hosts an annual summer service-learning trip.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Experience | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/campus-ministry-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry offers a different week-long Mission Trip every summer to various areas throughout the United States.”
      Campus Ministry offers a week-long mission trip each summer.
    2. Service | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/service-3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fenwick hosts one annual service-learning trip in the summer.”
      The school hosts one annual summer service-learning trip.

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

Strengths

  • Weekly class Masses and several all-school Masses are held during the school year, with Reconciliation in Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “and weekly class masses. We offer a Reconciliation service during Advent and Lent”
      The school holds weekly class Masses and several all-school Masses, with Reconciliation services during Advent and Lent.
  • Adoration is held in the chapel on the first Friday of each month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Experience | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/campus-ministry-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the chapel is open every first Friday of the month for Adoration throughout the day.”
      The chapel is open for Adoration on the first Friday of each month.
  • Every grade has a retreat, and all four retreats are required for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Fenwick students are required to attend all four retreats as part of their graduation requirements.”
      Every student must attend a retreat each year of high school as a graduation requirement.
      “Freshmen attend a one-day off campus retreat focused on their identities as sons and daughters of God.”
      Freshmen attend a one-day off-campus retreat.
      “Sophomores attend a one-day off campus retreat at Camp Joy”
      Sophomores attend a one-day off-campus retreat at Camp Joy.
      “Juniors attend a three-day, two-night retreat at Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp in Centerburg, OH.”
      Juniors attend a three-day retreat at Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp.
      “Seniors attend a four-day, three-night Kairos Retreat at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.”
      Seniors attend a four-day Kairos retreat at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.
  • Students complete 15 hours of service each school year, and Campus Ministry runs a summer mission trip.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/service-3 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete 15 hours of service per school year.”
      Students must complete 15 hours of service each school year.
    2. Campus Ministry Experience | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/campus-ministry-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry offers a different week-long Mission Trip every summer to various areas throughout the United States.”
      Campus Ministry offers a week-long mission trip each summer.

Concerns

  • Masses are celebrated with priests from surrounding parishes.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Experience | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/campus-ministry-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fenwick celebrates all-school Masses with priests from our surrounding parishes and class Masses in the chapel on a rotating schedule.”
      All-school Masses are celebrated with visiting priests from surrounding parishes, and class Masses are held in the school chapel.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry

  • Address: 4855 State Route 122, Franklin, OH 45005
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: campus ministry office, chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 6 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Freshman retreatOff campus
    A one-day off-campus retreat on identity as sons and daughters of God, led in part by the Student Ministry Team.
    bishopfenwick.org
  • Sophomore retreat at Camp JoyOff campus
    A one-day off-campus retreat on team building, virtue and healthy friendships.
    bishopfenwick.org
  • Junior Abundant Life retreatOff campus
    A three-day, two-night retreat at Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp in Centerburg, Ohio.
    bishopfenwick.org
  • Senior Kairos retreatOff campus
    A four-day, three-night Kairos retreat at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.
    bishopfenwick.org

Service 2

  • March for LifeOff campus
    Students have the opportunity to take part in the March for Life.
    bishopfenwick.org
  • Summer mission tripOff campus
    Summer, each year
    A week-long Campus Ministry mission trip to areas throughout the United States.
    bishopfenwick.org

Faith formation 1

  • Student Ministry Team
    Upper classmen mentored by the Campus Ministers who lead small groups, Bible studies and the freshman retreat, and run the Breakfast Club before school.
    bishopfenwick.org

Clubs and groups 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry Experience | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/campus-ministry-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fenwick celebrates all-school Masses with priests from our surrounding parishes and class Masses in the chapel on a rotating schedule.”
    All-school Masses are celebrated with visiting priests from surrounding parishes, and class Masses are held in the school chapel.
    “Fenwick celebrates all-school Masses with priests from our surrounding parishes and class Masses in the chapel on a rotating schedule.”
    All-school Masses are celebrated with visiting priests from surrounding parishes, and class Masses are held in the school chapel.
  2. Faith Formation | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Every Friday during lunches, all students can come to the Campus ministry office and eat lunch”
    The Campus Ministry office is on campus and open to students at lunch on Fridays.
    “Every Friday during lunches, all students can come to the Campus ministry office and eat lunch”
    The Campus Ministry office is on campus and open to students at lunch on Fridays.
  3. Location & Directions | Bishop Fenwick High Schoolbishopfenwick.org/location-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Bishop Fenwick High School 4855 State Route 122 Franklin, OH 45005”
    The school's published address is 4855 State Route 122, Franklin, OH 45005.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
59 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.84%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.2 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 Cincinnati, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)487
Students in grades 9–12487
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges84%
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 Cincinnati

The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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