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Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy
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Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

  • LocationAltoona, PA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 372 students
Official website

Bishop Guilfoyle Academy is a Catholic school in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Its Junior and Senior High Campus on Pleasant Valley Boulevard includes Saint Susanna Chapel, which was blessed and dedicated by Bishop Mark Bartchak. Students are required to complete 25 hours of community service each academic year, and the campus ministry program offers retreats and a peer ministry group.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miChapel of the Assumption: 0.6 mi1Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Mary Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church: 1.0 mi4Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church: 1.3 mi5Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church: 1.3 mi6Saint Susanna Chapel, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Junior and Senior High Campus: 0.1 miBishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Chapel of the Assumption — 0.6 mi · 1523 Adams Avenue, Altoona
  2. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 513 20th Street, Altoona
  3. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 1401 5th Avenue, Altoona
  4. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 2716 Broad Avenue, Altoona
  5. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1100 8th Avenue, Altoona
  6. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 2000 12th Avenue, Altoona

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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students 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.
    Eucharistic adoration 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.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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 (Retreats with various themes are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy - Campus Ministrybishopguilfoyle.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “These include retreats with various themes and topics, pilgrimages and visits to holy sites, guest speakers, collaborations with students from other schools, and special peer ministry events.”
      Campus ministry offers retreats with various themes and topics, pilgrimages, and peer ministry events.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Peer Ministry is the faith-based student group listed. Voice for Life Club is listed but is not counted here as a faith-based group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy - Clubsbishopguilfoyle.org/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Peer Ministry Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Prom Planning Committee SADD Scholastic Quiz Team Ski Club Spanish Club Student Ambassadors Student Council Tolkien Society Travel Program Voice for Life Club”
      Peer Ministry and Voice for Life Club are listed among the junior high and high school clubs and teams.
  • 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.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (25 hours of community service each academic year, which totals 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy - Campus Ministrybishopguilfoyle.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are required to complete a minimum 25 hours of community service each academic year, and most students do more.”
      Every student must complete at least 25 hours of community service each academic 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 (Voice for Life Club is listed among the junior high and high school clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy - Clubsbishopguilfoyle.org/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Peer Ministry Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Prom Planning Committee SADD Scholastic Quiz Team Ski Club Spanish Club Student Ambassadors Student Council Tolkien Society Travel Program Voice for Life Club”
      Peer Ministry and Voice for Life Club are listed among the junior high and high school clubs and teams.
  • 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

  • Saint Susanna Chapel on the Junior and Senior High Campus was recently refreshed and blessed by Bishop Bartchak.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy - Campus Ministrybishopguilfoyle.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Bishop Mark Bartchak recently presided over the blessing and dedication of the newly refreshed Saint Susanna Chapel at Bishop Guilfoyle Academy’s Junior–Senior High Campus in Altoona.”
      Saint Susanna Chapel on the Junior and Senior High Campus was blessed and dedicated by Bishop Bartchak.
  • Students must complete 25 hours of community service each academic year, and the school lists a Voice for Life Club and a Peer Ministry group.
    Sources (2)
    1. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy - Campus Ministrybishopguilfoyle.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are required to complete a minimum 25 hours of community service each academic year, and most students do more.”
      Every student must complete at least 25 hours of community service each academic year.
    2. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy - Clubsbishopguilfoyle.org/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Peer Ministry Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Prom Planning Committee SADD Scholastic Quiz Team Ski Club Spanish Club Student Ambassadors Student Council Tolkien Society Travel Program Voice for Life Club”
      Peer Ministry and Voice for Life Club are listed among the junior high and high school clubs and teams.
  • Campus ministry offers retreats, pilgrimages and peer ministry events.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy - Campus Ministrybishopguilfoyle.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “These include retreats with various themes and topics, pilgrimages and visits to holy sites, guest speakers, collaborations with students from other schools, and special peer ministry events.”
      Campus ministry offers retreats with various themes and topics, pilgrimages, and peer ministry events.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Saint Susanna Chapel, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Junior and Senior High Campus

  • Address: 2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: bishopguilfoyle.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, bishopguilfoyle.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry
    Student peer ministry group, listed with the junior high and high school clubs and teams.
    bishopguilfoyle.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Voice for Life Club
    Pro-life student club, listed with the junior high and high school clubs and teams.
    bishopguilfoyle.org

Retreats 2

  • Campus ministry retreats
    Retreats with various themes and topics, run by campus ministry.
    bishopguilfoyle.org
  • Campus ministry pilgrimages and visits to holy sites
    Pilgrimages and visits to holy sites, listed among campus ministry opportunities.
    bishopguilfoyle.org

Service 1

  • Community service requirement
    A minimum of 25 hours of community service each academic year, given freely and not paid.
    bishopguilfoyle.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 (2)
  1. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy - Campus Ministrybishopguilfoyle.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The primary goal of campus ministry at Bishop Guilfoyle is to create the appropriate climate of invitation for students to begin and/or deepen a vivifying personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”
    The campus ministry program aims to help students deepen a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
    “Bishop Mark Bartchak recently presided over the blessing and dedication of the newly refreshed Saint Susanna Chapel at Bishop Guilfoyle Academy’s Junior–Senior High Campus in Altoona.”
    Saint Susanna Chapel on the Junior and Senior High Campus was blessed and dedicated by Bishop Bartchak.
    “Bishop Mark Bartchak recently presided over the blessing and dedication of the newly refreshed Saint Susanna Chapel at Bishop Guilfoyle Academy’s Junior–Senior High Campus in Altoona.”
    Saint Susanna Chapel on the Junior and Senior High Campus was blessed and dedicated by Bishop Bartchak.
  2. Campuses & Locations | Bishop Guilfoyle Academybishopguilfoyle.org/locations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Junior and Senior High School Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Junior and Senior High Campus 2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard Altoona, PA 16602 (814) 944-4014 email: admissions@bguilfoyle.org Mr. Michael Cacciotti, Principal”
    The Junior and Senior High Campus is at 2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, with the campus phone, admissions email and principal named.

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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.
70 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.89%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.7 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)372
Students in grades 9–12208
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges89%
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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

The Most Reverend Mark L. Bartchak, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

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

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Yes. Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.

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