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Catholic high school

Bishop Gorman High School

  • LocationLas Vegas, NV
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,533 students

Bishop Gorman High School is a coeducational Catholic college preparatory school in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded in 1954 by the Clerics of St. Viator. Students take four years of theology, including a required junior course in Catholic morality and social teaching, and complete 60 hours of Christian service through the MercyWorks program. The school celebrates all-school Masses monthly and daily Mass in the campus Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel, holds First Friday adoration, and offers retreats for every grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Gorman High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miHoly Spirit Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Campus Ministry, Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel: 0.1 miBishop Gorman High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 5830 Mesa Park Drive, Las Vegas

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

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Liturgy page says the community celebrates All School Masses monthly, and Campus Ministry lists monthly Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop Gorman High School | Liturgybishopgorman.org/faith/liturgy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Bishop Gorman community celebrates All School Masses monthly. In addition Mass is celebrated daily in the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel. On First Fridays the Blessed Sacrament is Exposed and Adored in the Chapel through out the school day.”
      All-school Masses are monthly, Mass is celebrated daily in the campus chapel, and adoration is held on First Fridays throughout the school day.
    2. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is responsible for the prayer life of the school, including monthly Masses, regular Penance Services, daily prayer, and special prayer events. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors retreats, such as Kairos (Juniors and Seniors) and Quest (Freshmen and Sophomores).”
      Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses, regular penance services, daily prayer, and the Kairos and Quest retreats.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Mass is celebrated daily in the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Gorman High School | Liturgybishopgorman.org/faith/liturgy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Bishop Gorman community celebrates All School Masses monthly. In addition Mass is celebrated daily in the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel. On First Fridays the Blessed Sacrament is Exposed and Adored in the Chapel through out the school day.”
      All-school Masses are monthly, Mass is celebrated daily in the campus chapel, and adoration is held on First Fridays throughout the school day.
  • Partly: 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 (Campus Ministry is responsible for 'regular Penance Services'; the lower value (recurring, a few times a year) is used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is responsible for the prayer life of the school, including monthly Masses, regular Penance Services, daily prayer, and special prayer events. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors retreats, such as Kairos (Juniors and Seniors) and Quest (Freshmen and Sophomores).”
      Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses, regular penance services, daily prayer, and the Kairos and Quest retreats.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (On First Fridays the Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored in the chapel throughout the school day (monthly).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Gorman High School | Liturgybishopgorman.org/faith/liturgy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Bishop Gorman community celebrates All School Masses monthly. In addition Mass is celebrated daily in the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel. On First Fridays the Blessed Sacrament is Exposed and Adored in the Chapel through out the school day.”
      All-school Masses are monthly, Mass is celebrated daily in the campus chapel, and adoration is held on First Fridays throughout the school day.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Joseph Nguyen is listed as Bishop Gorman Chaplain on the Faith page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kristin Kardon Director of Campus Ministry & Theology kkardon@bishopgorman.org Father Joseph Nguyen Bishop Gorman Chaplain jnguyen@bishopgorman.org Mrs. Mary-Kathleen Mizzoni Campus Minister mmizzoni@bishopgorman.org Michelle Foth '01 Christian Service Coordinator mfoth@bishopgorman.org”
      Campus ministry staff are Kristin Kardon (Director of Campus Ministry & Theology), Father Joseph Nguyen (chaplain), Mary-Kathleen Mizzoni (Campus Minister) and Michelle Foth (Christian Service Coordinator).
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-27 Course Guide requires 4.0 theology credits, 0.5 credits during each semester enrolled, with a theology course listed for each grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course Guide (published by Bishop Gorman High School)docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQqWITcRUHy_GVR0qc33olk04z9hWrf0sKZnoXOoWW0EUDbXoZRdaP1Zo-KS8uGpS8VeysXZkikHshB/pub · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology | 4.0 | 0.5 credits during each semester enrolled at Bishop Gorman”
      Graduation requires 4.0 theology credits, 0.5 credit in each semester enrolled.
      “FRESHMAN (Choose 1) | Intro to Catholicism | The Old and New Testament | SOPHOMORE | The Church and Sacraments | | | JUNIOR | Catholic Morality and Social Teachings | | | SENIOR (Choose 1) | Women of Faith | World Religions | The Catholic Imagination | Honors Philosophy |”
      Theology courses are taken each year: a freshman course, The Church and Sacraments, Catholic Morality and Social Teachings, and a senior option including Honors Philosophy.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Honors Philosophy is a senior theology option covering logic, epistemology, metaphysics and ethics; the required junior course covers Catholic moral principles.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course Guide (published by Bishop Gorman High School)docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQqWITcRUHy_GVR0qc33olk04z9hWrf0sKZnoXOoWW0EUDbXoZRdaP1Zo-KS8uGpS8VeysXZkikHshB/pub · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “1724, 1725 Honors Philosophy The purpose of this course is to explore foundational concepts in logic, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, politics and aesthetics, and their relation to the development of Christian doctrine.”
      Honors Philosophy, a senior theology option, covers logic, epistemology, metaphysics and ethics.
      “FRESHMAN (Choose 1) | Intro to Catholicism | The Old and New Testament | SOPHOMORE | The Church and Sacraments | | | JUNIOR | Catholic Morality and Social Teachings | | | SENIOR (Choose 1) | Women of Faith | World Religions | The Catholic Imagination | Honors Philosophy |”
      Theology courses are taken each year: a freshman course, The Church and Sacraments, Catholic Morality and Social Teachings, and a senior option including Honors Philosophy.
  • Yes: 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 is to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ; the school's vision describes an integrated experience supporting students' intellectual, physical and spiritual aspects through classroom work, campus ministry, athletics and clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Values, History, Catholic Values - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/about/mission--history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our mission is to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, prepare students for higher education, and create a community where service is valued and celebrated”
      The school's mission is to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, prepare students for higher education, and build a community that values service.
      “Our vision: To be a national leader in college preparatory education, in an environment distinguished by Catholic values, drives the faculty and staff to provide an integrated experience that supports the intellectual, physical, and spiritual aspects of our students. Classroom work, campus ministry, athletics, and club activities keep this goal at the forefront.”
      The school's vision calls for an integrated intellectual, physical and spiritual experience across classroom work, campus ministry, athletics and clubs.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Quest (overnight, freshmen and sophomores), Kairos (four days, juniors and seniors) and a three-day Senior Retreat. Attendance is optional but encouraged.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop Gorman High School | Retreatsbishopgorman.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Quest Retreat Faith is a journey! Freshmen and Sophomore students are invited to this overnight retreat where they will encounter Jesus by learning more about themselves and the role that love plays in their relationships with others and with God.”
      Freshmen and sophomores are invited to the overnight Quest retreat.
      “KAIROS is a four-day transformative retreat experience that is available to Junior and Senior students. Led by students and guided by adults, KAIROS aims to foster self-awareness and deepen relationships with family, friends, and God.”
      Juniors and seniors can attend the four-day Kairos retreat.
      “As their time at Bishop Gorman comes to a close, Campus Ministry invites the Senior Class to participate in a three-day retreat focused on celebrating their journey, reflecting on their growth, and preparing for the exciting opportunities ahead.”
      Seniors are invited to a three-day Senior Retreat.
    2. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is responsible for the prayer life of the school, including monthly Masses, regular Penance Services, daily prayer, and special prayer events. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors retreats, such as Kairos (Juniors and Seniors) and Quest (Freshmen and Sophomores).”
      Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses, regular penance services, daily prayer, and the Kairos and Quest retreats.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four ministry staff listed: Director of Campus Ministry & Theology, chaplain, campus minister and Christian Service Coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kristin Kardon Director of Campus Ministry & Theology kkardon@bishopgorman.org Father Joseph Nguyen Bishop Gorman Chaplain jnguyen@bishopgorman.org Mrs. Mary-Kathleen Mizzoni Campus Minister mmizzoni@bishopgorman.org Michelle Foth '01 Christian Service Coordinator mfoth@bishopgorman.org”
      Campus ministry staff are Kristin Kardon (Director of Campus Ministry & Theology), Father Joseph Nguyen (chaplain), Mary-Kathleen Mizzoni (Campus Minister) and Michelle Foth (Christian Service Coordinator).
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Student-led Bible Study Club, the Matthew 25 Board, and the St. Thomas Aquinas Theology Honor Society (liturgy planning and liturgical ministry).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Gorman High School | Clubs & Activitiesbishopgorman.org/school-life/clubs--activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bible Study Club is a space where we get to know Jesus better by learning more about His Word. This club is led by students for students, so it is not "just another" Theology class. This is a time to read Scripture with our hearts in order to know Jesus with our hearts as well as our minds. Gatherings occur twice a month in room 105 at 2:45 PM.”
      A student-led Bible Study Club meets twice a month at 2:45 PM in room 105.
      “The Matthew 25 Board is a student run organization that helps to discern how the money raised on Mite Box Tuesdays is distributed to our brothers and sisters in need. Each meeting we pray for those who are impacted by financial crisis, we review the applications for assistance, and we decide how we can use the Mite Box money to help as many people as we can.”
      The student-run Matthew 25 Board prays for and distributes Mite Box funds to people in financial need.
      “Society members participate in liturgy planning, liturgical ministry, exercising and developing at atmosphere of care and mercy throughout the school and supporting the Campus Ministry efforts in GAELS Give Hope. Meetings are once a month throughout the school year, plus participation events.”
      Members of the St. Thomas Aquinas Theology Honor Society plan liturgies and serve in liturgical ministry; the society meets monthly.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Campus Ministry is responsible for the prayer life of the school, including monthly Masses, regular penance services and daily prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is responsible for the prayer life of the school, including monthly Masses, regular Penance Services, daily prayer, and special prayer events. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors retreats, such as Kairos (Juniors and Seniors) and Quest (Freshmen and Sophomores).”
      Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses, regular penance services, daily prayer, and the Kairos and Quest retreats.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Students are required to perform 60 hours of service over four years; graduation depends on completing the MercyWorks Christian Service Program (2026-27 Course Guide).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Mission, Values, History, Catholic Values - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/about/mission--history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to perform 60 hours of service in their four years at Bishop Gorman High School.”
      Students must complete 60 hours of service over four years.
    2. 2026-27 Course Guide (published by Bishop Gorman High School)docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQqWITcRUHy_GVR0qc33olk04z9hWrf0sKZnoXOoWW0EUDbXoZRdaP1Zo-KS8uGpS8VeysXZkikHshB/pub · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Graduation requirement: 4 credits* and successful completion of the MercyWorks Program”
      Graduation requires four theology credits and completion of the MercyWorks service program.
    3. Bishop Gorman High School | Christian Servicebishopgorman.org/faith/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “And because of the Gospel mandate to love and serve our neighbors, Bishop Gorman requires its students to participate in the MercyWorks Christian Service Program as a requirement for graduation from the school.”
      The MercyWorks Christian Service Program is a graduation requirement.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Morality and Social Justice, required for 11th grade, is organized around the seven principles of Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course Guide (published by Bishop Gorman High School)docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQqWITcRUHy_GVR0qc33olk04z9hWrf0sKZnoXOoWW0EUDbXoZRdaP1Zo-KS8uGpS8VeysXZkikHshB/pub · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Organized around the seven principles of Catholic social teaching, students will examine charity and justice in action and discover their role in building a more faithful and just community. Required for 11th Grade”
      The required 11th-grade theology course is organized around the seven principles of Catholic social teaching.
      “FRESHMAN (Choose 1) | Intro to Catholicism | The Old and New Testament | SOPHOMORE | The Church and Sacraments | | | JUNIOR | Catholic Morality and Social Teachings | | | SENIOR (Choose 1) | Women of Faith | World Religions | The Catholic Imagination | Honors Philosophy |”
      Theology courses are taken each year: a freshman course, The Church and Sacraments, Catholic Morality and Social Teachings, and a senior option including Honors Philosophy.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Shine A Light (service to people living in the Las Vegas flood channels), the Matthew 25 Board's Mite Box assistance, and MercyWorks service framed around the Works of Mercy and Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop Gorman High School | Clubs & Activitiesbishopgorman.org/school-life/clubs--activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Shine a Light is a service program that helps the hundreds of men, women, and children who live in the underground flood channels of Las Vegas through donations and service projects.”
      Shine A Light serves people living in the Las Vegas flood channels.
      “The Matthew 25 Board is a student run organization that helps to discern how the money raised on Mite Box Tuesdays is distributed to our brothers and sisters in need. Each meeting we pray for those who are impacted by financial crisis, we review the applications for assistance, and we decide how we can use the Mite Box money to help as many people as we can.”
      The student-run Matthew 25 Board prays for and distributes Mite Box funds to people in financial need.
    2. Bishop Gorman High School | Christian Servicebishopgorman.org/faith/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bishop Gorman is committed to fostering the development of our students in solidarity with all their brothers and sisters. Our desire for every student is that they put the Works of Mercy and the Themes of Catholic Social Teaching into practice in their everyday lives.”
      The MercyWorks program is framed around the Works of Mercy and Catholic social teaching.

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

Strengths

  • All-school Masses are celebrated monthly, Mass is celebrated daily in the campus chapel, and adoration is held on First Fridays during the school day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Gorman High School | Liturgybishopgorman.org/faith/liturgy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Bishop Gorman community celebrates All School Masses monthly. In addition Mass is celebrated daily in the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel. On First Fridays the Blessed Sacrament is Exposed and Adored in the Chapel through out the school day.”
      All-school Masses are monthly, Mass is celebrated daily in the campus chapel, and adoration is held on First Fridays throughout the school day.
  • Four years of theology are required, including a junior course organized around the principles of Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Course Guide (published by Bishop Gorman High School)docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQqWITcRUHy_GVR0qc33olk04z9hWrf0sKZnoXOoWW0EUDbXoZRdaP1Zo-KS8uGpS8VeysXZkikHshB/pub · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology | 4.0 | 0.5 credits during each semester enrolled at Bishop Gorman”
      Graduation requires 4.0 theology credits, 0.5 credit in each semester enrolled.
      “Organized around the seven principles of Catholic social teaching, students will examine charity and justice in action and discover their role in building a more faithful and just community. Required for 11th Grade”
      The required 11th-grade theology course is organized around the seven principles of Catholic social teaching.
  • Students complete 60 hours of Christian service through the MercyWorks program as a graduation requirement.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission, Values, History, Catholic Values - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/about/mission--history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to perform 60 hours of service in their four years at Bishop Gorman High School.”
      Students must complete 60 hours of service over four years.
    2. 2026-27 Course Guide (published by Bishop Gorman High School)docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQqWITcRUHy_GVR0qc33olk04z9hWrf0sKZnoXOoWW0EUDbXoZRdaP1Zo-KS8uGpS8VeysXZkikHshB/pub · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Graduation requirement: 4 credits* and successful completion of the MercyWorks Program”
      Graduation requires four theology credits and completion of the MercyWorks service program.
  • A named chaplain and three other ministry staff are listed, and retreats are offered for every grade.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kristin Kardon Director of Campus Ministry & Theology kkardon@bishopgorman.org Father Joseph Nguyen Bishop Gorman Chaplain jnguyen@bishopgorman.org Mrs. Mary-Kathleen Mizzoni Campus Minister mmizzoni@bishopgorman.org Michelle Foth '01 Christian Service Coordinator mfoth@bishopgorman.org”
      Campus ministry staff are Kristin Kardon (Director of Campus Ministry & Theology), Father Joseph Nguyen (chaplain), Mary-Kathleen Mizzoni (Campus Minister) and Michelle Foth (Christian Service Coordinator).
    2. Bishop Gorman High School | Retreatsbishopgorman.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Quest Retreat Faith is a journey! Freshmen and Sophomore students are invited to this overnight retreat where they will encounter Jesus by learning more about themselves and the role that love plays in their relationships with others and with God.”
      Freshmen and sophomores are invited to the overnight Quest retreat.
      “KAIROS is a four-day transformative retreat experience that is available to Junior and Senior students. Led by students and guided by adults, KAIROS aims to foster self-awareness and deepen relationships with family, friends, and God.”
      Juniors and seniors can attend the four-day Kairos retreat.

Concerns

  • Retreat attendance is optional.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Gorman High School | Retreatsbishopgorman.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Attendance is optional, but highly encouraged. Going on retreat is considered an excused absence and does not count against a student’s overall totals.”
      Retreat attendance is optional but encouraged, and retreat days are excused absences.
  • Penance services are described as regular.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is responsible for the prayer life of the school, including monthly Masses, regular Penance Services, daily prayer, and special prayer events. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors retreats, such as Kairos (Juniors and Seniors) and Quest (Freshmen and Sophomores).”
      Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses, regular penance services, daily prayer, and the Kairos and Quest retreats.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel

  • Address: 5959 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV 89148
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 6 off campus

Faith formation 1

  • Retreat leadershipOff campus
    Students who have made a retreat may apply to lead future retreats.

Retreats 3

  • Quest RetreatOff campus
    Overnight retreat for freshmen and sophomores.
  • KairosOff campus
    Four-day student-led retreat for juniors and seniors.
  • Senior RetreatOff campus
    Three-day retreat for the senior class near the end of the year.

Service 3

  • Shine A LightOff campus
    Donations and service projects for people living in the Las Vegas flood channels.
  • MercyWorks Christian Service ProgramOff campus
    Required graduation service program (60 hours over four years) with theological reflection in theology classes; freshmen complete class service days.
  • Matthew 25 Board and Mite Box TuesdaysOn campus
    Tuesdays (Mite Box collection)
    Student board that prays for and distributes Mite Box donations to people in financial need.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Bible Study ClubOn campus
    Twice a month, 2:45 PM, room 105
    Student-led Scripture study open to students of any faith.

Liturgy and prayer 5

  • All-school MassOn campus
    Monthly
    Monthly all-school Mass.
  • Daily MassOn campus
    Daily (times not published)
    Mass celebrated daily in the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel.
  • First Friday adorationOn campus
    First Fridays, throughout the school day
    Exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel.
  • Penance servicesOn campus
    Regular penance services organized by Campus Ministry (dates not published).
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Theology Honor SocietyOn campus
    Monthly meetings
    Honor society whose members plan liturgies, serve in liturgical ministry and support Campus Ministry's GAELS Give Hope efforts.

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 (2)
  1. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry is responsible for the prayer life of the school, including monthly Masses, regular Penance Services, daily prayer, and special prayer events. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors retreats, such as Kairos (Juniors and Seniors) and Quest (Freshmen and Sophomores).”
    Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses, regular penance services, daily prayer, and the Kairos and Quest retreats.
    “Any student wishing to participate or help with the planning of Campus Ministry activities is encouraged to visit us in our office located inside the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel.”
    The Campus Ministry office is inside the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel.
    “Campus Ministry is responsible for the prayer life of the school, including monthly Masses, regular Penance Services, daily prayer, and special prayer events. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors retreats, such as Kairos (Juniors and Seniors) and Quest (Freshmen and Sophomores).”
    Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses, regular penance services, daily prayer, and the Kairos and Quest retreats.
    “Any student wishing to participate or help with the planning of Campus Ministry activities is encouraged to visit us in our office located inside the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel.”
    The Campus Ministry office is inside the Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Chapel.
  2. Campus ministry, faith, spiritual life - Bishop Gorman High Schoolbishopgorman.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Kristin Kardon Director of Campus Ministry & Theology kkardon@bishopgorman.org Father Joseph Nguyen Bishop Gorman Chaplain jnguyen@bishopgorman.org Mrs. Mary-Kathleen Mizzoni Campus Minister mmizzoni@bishopgorman.org Michelle Foth '01 Christian Service Coordinator mfoth@bishopgorman.org”
    Campus ministry staff are Kristin Kardon (Director of Campus Ministry & Theology), Father Joseph Nguyen (chaplain), Mary-Kathleen Mizzoni (Campus Minister) and Michelle Foth (Christian Service Coordinator).
    “Bishop Gorman High School 5959 S. Hualapai Way Las Vegas, NV 89148 Phone: 702-732-1945”
    The school is at 5959 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV 89148.

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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.
77 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.98%
  • 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 Las Vegas, NV
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,533
Students in grades 9–121,533
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio17.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 Las Vegas

The Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, Archbishop of Las Vegas

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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