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Bishop Kelly High School

  • LocationBoise, ID
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 967 students
Official website

Bishop Kelly High School is a Catholic high school in Boise, Idaho, in the Diocese of Boise. The 2026-27 campus ministry page lists a weekly Wednesday adoration during the school day, a Tuesday morning rosary in the Chapel, and a monthly all-school Mass. A priest, Father Greg Vance, is named as chaplain, and a Campus Minister is listed. Students complete seven semesters of theology and service learning hours (20 per year for underclassmen and 40 for seniors). Retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, and the service program includes a summer immersion trip for incoming seniors.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Kelly High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mark Catholic Church: 1.7 mi1Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.1 mi2Campus Ministry, Bishop Kelly High School: 0.0 miBishop Kelly High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mark Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 7960 West Northview Street, Boise
  2. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 811 South Latah Street, Boise

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

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The campus ministry page lists monthly All School Masses on specific dates for 2026-2027, and the faith life page says Mass is celebrated once a month in the Carley Center.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Community is invited to Join BK for our monthly All School Masses on the following dates for the 2026-2027 School Year:”
      The school holds monthly All School Masses in 2026-27 on the listed dates.
    2. Faith Life | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Once a month we celebrate Mass in the Carley Center as a whole student body.”
      Mass is celebrated once a month for the whole student body.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Wednesdays during the school day, beginning October 7 (2026-27 campus ministry page).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Wednesdays during the school day, beginning October 7th.”
      Adoration is held on Wednesdays during the school day, beginning October 7.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Greg Vance is named as Chaplain on the 2026-27 contact page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain Father Greg Vance gvance@bk.org”
      Father Greg Vance is the school's Chaplain, with a published email address.
BTheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredThree years (The academic catalog requires a minimum of 7 semesters of theology (Theology I, Theology II, one semester in grade 11, and a senior elective each semester). 7 semesters divided by 2 is 3.5 years, which rounds down to three. Theology is taken in every grade 9-12 under the published course plan; the campus page describes the program as three and a half years (e25).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Kelly High School Academic Catalogbk.org/academics/academic-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bishop Kelly students are required to take a minimum of 7 semesters of Theology, but may take more.”
      Students are required to take a minimum of seven semesters of theology.
      “Grade 9: Theology I (2 Semesters)”
      Theology I is taken in grade 9 for two semesters.
      “Grade 12: 1 Semester-Long Theology Elective, Each Semester”
      Seniors take one theology elective each semester.
  • 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 (Ancient Philosophy and Christian Belief is a senior course in the 2026-27 academic catalog.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Bishop Kelly High School Academic Catalogbk.org/academics/academic-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ancient Philosophy and Christian Belief”
      Ancient Philosophy and Christian Belief is a philosophy course in the theology department.
    2. Faith Life | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our three and a half year theology program encompasses theology, comparative religions, morality, philosophy and social justice issues.”
      The school describes its theology program as three and a half years and including philosophy.
  • 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 theology department's philosophy, printed in the academic catalog, says that all knowledge is illuminated with the light of faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Kelly High School Academic Catalogbk.org/academics/academic-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through the illumination of all knowledge with the light of faith, students are invited to be disciples”
      The theology department's stated philosophy links all knowledge to the light of faith.
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 (October 21 at BK), sophomores (March 10 at BK), juniors (Junior Class Search Retreat) and seniors (Senior Class Retreat).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Class Retreat October 21st at BK”
      The freshman class retreat is October 21 at Bishop Kelly.
      “Sophomore Class Retreat March 10th at BK”
      The sophomore class retreat is March 10 at Bishop Kelly.
      “Junior Class Search Retreat Information and Registration”
      A junior class retreat is listed with registration information.
      “Senior Class Retreat Information and Registration Registration Opens March 1st”
      A senior class retreat is listed with registration information.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry staff are listed: Father Greg Vance (Chaplain) and Lorissa Horn (Campus Minister).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain Father Greg Vance gvance@bk.org”
      Father Greg Vance is the school's Chaplain, with a published email address.
      “Campus Minister Mrs. Lorissa Horn lhorn@bk.org”
      Lorissa Horn is listed as Campus Minister.
  • 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.
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 (Underclassmen must complete 10 service-learning hours per semester (20 per year), and seniors must complete 40 hours with one agency. Over four years that totals 100 hours, which is 40 or more.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ten (10) hours of service learning per semester, twenty (20) per year, is the minimum requirement for underclassmen (freshman, sophomores, juniors).”
      Underclassmen must complete 20 service-learning hours per year.
      “To graduate, seniors must complete at least 40 hours of community service with one community agency and complete a reflection process.”
      Seniors must complete 40 hours of community service to graduate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology department's Christian Mercy Project requires a sophomore reflection on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Kelly High School Academic Catalogbk.org/academics/academic-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sophomore Year: Students complete 10 hours per semester, with a reflection on the 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      The theology department's Christian Mercy Project includes a sophomore reflection on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.
      “Over the course of 4 years, students will be asked to engage in acts of Mercy totaling at least 100 hours”
      The Christian Mercy Project requires at least 100 hours of acts of mercy over four years.
  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The summer service immersion trip for incoming seniors has run since 1999, and school-wide service projects include a food drive for parish food banks.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Since 1999, Bishop Kelly High School has been offering a summer service immersion experience for incoming seniors”
      The school has offered a summer service immersion trip for incoming seniors since 1999.
      “Students bring thousands of pounds of non-perishable food items to their second period class to help support the local Catholic parish food banks”
      The school-wide Frassati Food Drive collects food for local Catholic parish food banks each fall.

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

Strengths

  • Seven semesters of theology are required, and a theology course is taken in each grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Bishop Kelly High School Academic Catalogbk.org/academics/academic-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bishop Kelly students are required to take a minimum of 7 semesters of Theology, but may take more.”
      Students are required to take a minimum of seven semesters of theology.
      “Grade 9: Theology I (2 Semesters)”
      Theology I is taken in grade 9 for two semesters.
  • Adoration is held weekly during the school day, and a priest is named as chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Wednesdays during the school day, beginning October 7th.”
      Adoration is held on Wednesdays during the school day, beginning October 7.
    2. Contact Us | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain Father Greg Vance gvance@bk.org”
      Father Greg Vance is the school's Chaplain, with a published email address.
  • Retreats are listed for every grade from freshman through senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Class Retreat October 21st at BK”
      The freshman class retreat is October 21 at Bishop Kelly.
      “Sophomore Class Retreat March 10th at BK”
      The sophomore class retreat is March 10 at Bishop Kelly.
      “Junior Class Search Retreat Information and Registration”
      A junior class retreat is listed with registration information.
      “Senior Class Retreat Information and Registration Registration Opens March 1st”
      A senior class retreat is listed with registration information.
  • Service learning requires 20 hours per year for underclassmen and 40 hours for seniors, and a summer immersion trip has run since 1999.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ten (10) hours of service learning per semester, twenty (20) per year, is the minimum requirement for underclassmen (freshman, sophomores, juniors).”
      Underclassmen must complete 20 service-learning hours per year.
      “To graduate, seniors must complete at least 40 hours of community service with one community agency and complete a reflection process.”
      Seniors must complete 40 hours of community service to graduate.
      “Since 1999, Bishop Kelly High School has been offering a summer service immersion experience for incoming seniors”
      The school has offered a summer service immersion trip for incoming seniors since 1999.

Concerns

  • The catalog says only the Comparative Religions course is aligned with the USCCB framework; the theology department says it is adapting courses to the 2007 framework.
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Bishop Kelly High School Academic Catalogbk.org/academics/academic-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The curriculum is aligned with the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Framework.”
      The catalog says the Comparative Religions curriculum is aligned with the USCCB framework.
    2. Faith Life | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The department is currently adapting courses in light of the Doctrinal Elements of a curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2007.”
      The theology department is adapting its courses in light of the 2007 USCCB framework.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Bishop Kelly High School

  • Address: 7009 Franklin Road, Boise, ID 83709
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Saint Teresa of Jesus Chapel, Our Lady's Spiritual Garden

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

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 3

  • Summer service immersion trip for incoming seniorsOff campus
    Early June, between junior and senior year
    Summer service immersion experience for incoming seniors, running since 1999, and used to complete the senior service project.
    bk.org
  • Frassati Food DriveOn campus
    Each fall, through December 1
    School-wide food drive coordinated by student campus ministers, with food collected in second-period classes for local Catholic parish food banks.
    bk.org
  • Service Learning Days
    September 22, December 1, February 2 and April 6 (2026-27 Tuesday afternoons)
    Tuesday afternoon service days for the 2026-27 school year, with two houses serving on each date.
    bk.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Rosary in the ChapelOn campus
    Tuesday mornings before school, 8:30 AM
    Rosary prayed in the Chapel before school.
    bk.org
  • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
    Wednesdays during the school day, beginning October 7
    Eucharistic adoration on Wednesdays during the school day.
    bk.org, bk.org
  • All School Mass
    Monthly, on the 2026-27 dates listed on the campus ministry page
    Monthly all-student Mass, listed by date for the 2026-27 year.
    bk.org, bk.org

Retreats 4

  • Freshman Class RetreatOn campus
    October 21 (2026-27 school year)
    Class retreat for freshmen at Bishop Kelly.
    bk.org
  • Sophomore Class RetreatOn campus
    March 10 (2026-27 school year)
    Class retreat for sophomores at Bishop Kelly.
    bk.org
  • Junior Class Search Retreat
    Registration open in December
    Class retreat for juniors, with information and registration on the retreats page.
    bk.org
  • Senior Class Retreat
    Registration opens March 1
    Class retreat for seniors, with information and registration on the retreats page.
    bk.org

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry course
    Senior elective designed to give students first-hand experience of living out the Gospel through service to the school community.
    bk.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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We pray the Rosary in the Chapel on Tuesday mornings before school at 8:30 AM.”
    The rosary is prayed in the Chapel on Tuesday mornings before school at 8:30 a.m.
    “If you have questions regarding Campus Ministry at Bishop Kelly, please contact our Campus Minister, Lorissa Horn at lhorn@bk.org.”
    Campus Ministry questions go to Campus Minister Lorissa Horn at lhorn@bk.org.
  2. Contact Us | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “7009 Franklin Road Boise, ID 83709”
    The school's published address is 7009 Franklin Road, Boise, ID 83709.
  3. Academics | Bishop Kelly High Schoolbk.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Lady’s Spiritual Garden”
    The school's campus includes the Saint Teresa of Jesus Chapel and Our Lady's Spiritual Garden.

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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.
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.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.0 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 Boise, ID
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)967
Students in grades 9–12967
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
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 Boise

The Most Reverend Peter F. Christensen, Bishop of Boise

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Bishop Kelly High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Kelly High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Boise.
What is Bishop Kelly 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 Kelly High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Bishop Kelly High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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