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Bishop Kearney High School

  • LocationRochester, NY
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades 6–12 · 406 students
Official website

Bishop Kearney High School is a Roman Catholic college-preparatory school in Irondequoit, New York, a suburb of Rochester, founded under the Congregation of Christian Brothers. The school holds Mass during the school day about once a month, including Holy Day Masses, and offers a retreat for every grade from sixth through twelfth.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Kearney High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChrist the King Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church: 0.8 mi2Saint Cecilia's Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3St. Margaret Mary Church: 1.4 mi4St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church: 1.5 mi5Saint Ambrose Church: 2.1 mi6Spiritual Life, Bishop Kearney High School: 0.1 miBishop Kearney High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Christ the King Church — 0.5 mi · 445 South Kings Highway, Rochester
  2. Saint Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 900 East Ridge Road, Rochester
  3. Saint Cecilia's Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  4. St. Margaret Mary Church — 1.4 mi · 401 Rogers Parkway, Rochester
  5. St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  6. Saint Ambrose Church — 2.1 mi · 1670 Culver Road, Rochester

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 yearMonthly (The Spiritual Life page says the school celebrates Mass monthly. Its calendar lists dated school Masses at 1:35 PM in the auditorium on Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 8 and Jan 25, Feb 10, Apr 19 and May 6, which is not every month. Dated events are not recorded as weekly schedules.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Bishop Kearney High Schoolbkhs.org/bk-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate Mass monthly, ensuring that spiritual nourishment is a regular part of our school routine, with additional services held on Holy Days.”
      The school celebrates Mass monthly, with additional services on Holy Days.
      “Mass- Special Event Schedule 10/19/2026 1:35 PM to 10/19/2026 2:45 PM BK Building - Auditorium - AUD”
      A school Mass is scheduled for October 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM in the auditorium.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Bishop Kearney High Schoolbkhs.org/bk-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students have the privilege of seeing familiar faces from their local parishes as visiting priests join us to celebrate Mass.”
      Visiting priests from local parishes celebrate Mass at the school.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats are listed for freshmen (Awakenings), sophomores (Discovery), juniors (Kairos) and seniors (Fourth), plus a middle school retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Bishop Kearney High Schoolbkhs.org/bk-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Awakenings (Freshmen) Students discover the BK school spirit by connecting with classmates in the 8-hour evening school takeover retreat.”
      Freshmen have a retreat called Awakenings.
      “Discovery (Sophomore) This one-day retreat is held at Camp Stella Maris.”
      Sophomores have a one-day retreat called Discovery at Camp Stella Maris.
      “Kairos (Juniors) Many students describe this 3-day/2-night retreat as a life-changing experience.”
      Juniors have a Kairos retreat.
      “Fourth (Seniors) Your final overnight retreat solidifies friendships and offers closure as you prepare for the next chapter of your life.”
      Seniors have a final overnight retreat called Fourth.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • The school holds Mass during the school day about once a month, with additional services on Holy Days.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Bishop Kearney High Schoolbkhs.org/bk-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate Mass monthly, ensuring that spiritual nourishment is a regular part of our school routine, with additional services held on Holy Days.”
      The school celebrates Mass monthly, with additional services on Holy Days.
      “Mass- Special Event Schedule 10/19/2026 1:35 PM to 10/19/2026 2:45 PM BK Building - Auditorium - AUD”
      A school Mass is scheduled for October 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM in the auditorium.
  • Retreats are offered for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as middle school students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Bishop Kearney High Schoolbkhs.org/bk-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Awakenings (Freshmen) Students discover the BK school spirit by connecting with classmates in the 8-hour evening school takeover retreat.”
      Freshmen have a retreat called Awakenings.
      “Discovery (Sophomore) This one-day retreat is held at Camp Stella Maris.”
      Sophomores have a one-day retreat called Discovery at Camp Stella Maris.
      “Kairos (Juniors) Many students describe this 3-day/2-night retreat as a life-changing experience.”
      Juniors have a Kairos retreat.
      “Fourth (Seniors) Your final overnight retreat solidifies friendships and offers closure as you prepare for the next chapter of your life.”
      Seniors have a final overnight retreat called Fourth.

Concerns

  • Masses are celebrated by visiting priests.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Bishop Kearney High Schoolbkhs.org/bk-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students have the privilege of seeing familiar faces from their local parishes as visiting priests join us to celebrate Mass.”
      Visiting priests from local parishes celebrate Mass at the school.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, Bishop Kearney High School

  • Address: 125 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY 14617
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: auditorium (where the school Masses are held)

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Source: bkhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, bkhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Discovery (sophomore retreat)Off campus
    One day
    A one-day retreat held at Camp Stella Maris.
    bkhs.org
  • Awakenings (freshman retreat)On campus
    An 8-hour evening retreat held in the school building, led by students.
    bkhs.org
  • Kairos (junior retreat)
    3 days and 2 nights
    A three-day, two-night retreat for juniors focused on self-reflection and community building.
    bkhs.org
  • Fourth (senior retreat)
    A final overnight retreat for seniors.
    bkhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • School Masses and Liturgies (monthly)On campus
    Monthly, on dates listed on the calendar, with Holy Day Masses
    The school celebrates Mass monthly with visiting priests, and students serve as altar servers, readers, gift bearers and musicians.
    bkhs.org, bkhs.org
  • Family Mass during Catholic Schools Week, Advent gathering and Lenten Stations of the Cross
    Catholic Schools Week; December; Lent
    Family events the school hosts to deepen faith with students, including a Family Mass, a family Advent gathering and Stations of the Cross.
    bkhs.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 (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Bishop Kearney High Schoolbkhs.org/bk-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We celebrate Mass monthly, ensuring that spiritual nourishment is a regular part of our school routine, with additional services held on Holy Days.”
    The school celebrates Mass monthly, with additional services on Holy Days.
    “We celebrate Mass monthly, ensuring that spiritual nourishment is a regular part of our school routine, with additional services held on Holy Days.”
    The school celebrates Mass monthly, with additional services on Holy Days.
    “125 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY 14617”
    The school is located at 125 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY 14617.

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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.
74 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.7 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Rochester, NY
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)406
Students in grades 9–12319
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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

Diocese of Rochester

The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici, Bishop of Rochester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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