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Catholic high school

Bishop Hendricken High School

  • LocationWarwick, RI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 8–12 · 610 students

All-male

Official website

Bishop Hendricken High School is a Catholic boys' college preparatory school at 2615 Warwick Avenue in Warwick, Rhode Island. Its 2026-27 handbook names a chaplain, requires theology in every year of high school, and requires 25 hours of community service each school year. Campus ministry lists mission trips, an annual Holy Thursday Hunger Walk, and a Pro-Life Club is in the published club list.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Hendricken High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Kevin Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Rita Catholic Church: 1.1 mi2Saint Timothy Catholic Church: 1.7 mi3Saints Rose and Clement Catholic Church: 1.9 mi4Campus Ministry, Bishop Hendricken High School: 0.1 miBishop Hendricken High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Kevin Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick
  2. Saint Rita Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 722 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick
  3. Saint Timothy Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 1799 Warwick Avenue, Warwick
  4. Saints Rose and Clement Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 111 Long Street, Warwick

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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The campus ministry page confirms that Masses are set up for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry is comprised of a select group of seniors who assist the Campus Ministry in running student retreats, leading student orientations, setting up Masses and prayer services”
      Peer ministers help set up Masses and prayer services for students. No frequency is stated.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The 2026-27 handbook names Reverend Joseph Brodeur as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain Reverend Joseph Brodeur”
      Reverend Joseph Brodeur is the school chaplain.
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 (Theology I through Theology IV are required, one per year of high school, and students must pass a theology program in each year they attend.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “no student may graduate unless he has passed a Theology program in each of the years during which he has been enrolled at Bishop Hendricken High School”
      Students must pass a theology program in each year they attend.
      “Senior Requirements: Theology IV”
      Theology IV is required of seniors, following Theology I through III.
  • 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.
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

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Class retreats are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School liturgies & prayer services Service projects & opportunities Class retreats”
      Campus ministry offers class retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The published pages name a chaplain and a Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain Reverend Joseph Brodeur”
      Reverend Joseph Brodeur is the school chaplain.
      “Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Mark McPhillips”
      Mark McPhillips is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The handbook refers to a Morning Prayer held as part of the school day before announcements.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “does not obtain an out of dress pass after Morning Prayer and announcements”
      Morning Prayer is part of the school day, before announcements.
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 25 hours of community service each school year. Over four years of high school this is at least 40 hours.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to perform 25 hours of community service each school year.”
      Students must perform 25 hours of community service each school year.
    2. 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10 Hours of Community Service by the end of 1st semester and a total of 25 hours by the end of the year”
      The handbook lists 25 hours of community service per school year as a grade requirement.
  • 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 (The published club list includes a Pro-Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club”
      The official club list includes a Pro-Life Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus ministry lists mission trips to Lima, Peru and Brownsville, Texas, and an annual Holy Thursday Hunger Walk.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In Brownsville, students work directly in support and service of immigrant and migrant families.”
      Campus ministry lists mission trips to Lima, Peru and Brownsville, Texas.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in every year of high school, Theology I through Theology IV.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “no student may graduate unless he has passed a Theology program in each of the years during which he has been enrolled at Bishop Hendricken High School”
      Students must pass a theology program in each year they attend.
      “Senior Requirements: Theology IV”
      Theology IV is required of seniors, following Theology I through III.
  • Students must complete 25 hours of community service each school year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to perform 25 hours of community service each school year.”
      Students must perform 25 hours of community service each school year.
    2. 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10 Hours of Community Service by the end of 1st semester and a total of 25 hours by the end of the year”
      The handbook lists 25 hours of community service per school year as a grade requirement.
  • A chaplain is named, and the school has a Director of Campus Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain Reverend Joseph Brodeur”
      Reverend Joseph Brodeur is the school chaplain.
      “Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Mark McPhillips”
      Mark McPhillips is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Campus ministry lists mission trips to Peru and Texas, and the club list includes a Pro-Life Club.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In Brownsville, students work directly in support and service of immigrant and migrant families.”
      Campus ministry lists mission trips to Lima, Peru and Brownsville, Texas.
    2. Clubs | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club”
      The official club list includes a Pro-Life Club.

Concerns

  • Masses are mentioned only as something peer ministers set up.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry is comprised of a select group of seniors who assist the Campus Ministry in running student retreats, leading student orientations, setting up Masses and prayer services”
      Peer ministers help set up Masses and prayer services for students. No frequency is stated.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Bishop Hendricken High School

  • Address: 2615 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island 02889-4292
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 3

  • Mission trips to Lima, Peru and Brownsville, TexasOff campus
    Mission trips in which students work with children and families in Lima, and support immigrant and migrant families in Brownsville.
    hendricken.com
  • Hunger Walk
    Every Holy Thursday morning
    An annual 10k walk through the streets of Warwick to benefit local food pantries, homeless shelters, and food banks, held since 1975.
    hendricken.com
  • Community service projects
    Projects that benefit Rhode Island neighbors in need, required at 25 hours per school year.
    hendricken.com

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry
    A select group of seniors, chosen after an application and a parish pastor's recommendation, who help run student retreats, orientations, Masses, and prayer services, and mentor underclassmen.
    hendricken.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro-Life Club
    Listed in the school's official club directory.
    hendricken.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School liturgies and prayer services
    Campus ministry runs school liturgies and prayer services.
    hendricken.com

Retreats 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 (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “School liturgies & prayer services Service projects & opportunities Class retreats”
    Campus ministry offers class retreats.
  2. 2026-2027 Parent/Student Handbook | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Mark McPhillips”
    Mark McPhillips is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Contact Us | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2615 Warwick Avenue Warwick, Rhode Island 02889-4292”
    The school's address is 2615 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island 02889-4292.
  4. At a Glance | Bishop Hendricken High Schoolhendricken.com/at-a-glance · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel”
    The school has a Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel on campus.

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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.
90 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.11.1 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 Providence, RI
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)610
Students in grades 9–12564
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio11.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 Providence

The Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, Bishop of Providence

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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