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Catholic high school

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School

  • LocationBrooklyn, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 557 students
Official website

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School is a Catholic Lasallian college preparatory school in Brooklyn, New York. Campus Ministry reports school-wide Masses held throughout the year at Queen of All Saints Roman Catholic Church, prayer services in the school chapel, a Thursday Lasallian Youth group, and weekend retreats at The Empowerment Center in Goshen, New York. The school requires eight quarters of religion (two years).

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miQueen of All Saints Church: 0.1 mi1Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph: 0.5 mi2Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church: 0.6 mi3Saint Peter Claver Roman Catholic Church: 0.7 mi4St. Augustine Park Slope: 0.7 mi5Saint Lucy's Cathedral Old Roman Catholic Church: 0.8 mi6Bishop Loughlin Campus Ministry: 0.0 miBishop Loughlin Memorial High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Queen of All Saints Church — 0.1 mi · 300 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn
  2. Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph — 0.5 mi
  3. Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  4. Saint Peter Claver Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  5. St. Augustine Park Slope — 0.7 mi
  6. Saint Lucy's Cathedral Old Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 802 Kent Avenue

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 says school-wide Masses are celebrated throughout the year at Queen of All Saints Roman Catholic Church, the parish church, for the school community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “school-wide masses celebrated throughout the year at Queen of All Saints Roman Catholic Church”
      School-wide Masses are celebrated throughout the year at a parish church for the school.
  • 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 (School-wide Masses are published. Father Henry J. Torres is named on the Campus Ministry page with no stated role.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “school-wide masses celebrated throughout the year at Queen of All Saints Roman Catholic Church”
      School-wide Masses are celebrated throughout the year at a parish church for the school.
CTheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

67 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 requiredTwo years (Eight quarters of religion equal 2 credits, which is two full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/academics/academic-policies/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “eight quarters of Religion — 2 credits”
      Students must complete eight quarters of religion for graduation.
  • 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 (The Program of Studies lists a Philosophy course among the Religion offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/academics/courses-offered · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion Jesus Christ Moral Issues Philosophy Sacraments and the Church Theology Theology of the Body”
      The Religion offerings include a Philosophy course.
  • 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 school's Lasallian education statement says the Christian dimension shapes the curriculum and requirements.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Education | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/about-us/lasallian-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Christian dimension permeates and shapes every aspect of school life: tone, atmosphere, spirit, signs, symbols, relationships, curriculum, requirements, policies, and regulations.”
      The school's Lasallian education statement says the Christian dimension shapes the curriculum.
CCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

68 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 (A Freshman Retreat Day is on the calendar and weekend retreats are described.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Calendar | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat Day & College Fair”
      A Freshman Retreat Day is on the school calendar.
    2. Campus Ministry | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the site of spiritually powerful Loughlin weekend retreats”
      Weekend retreats are held at The Empowerment Center in Goshen, New York.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional campus minister is listed. Father Henry J. Torres is named on the Campus Ministry page with no stated role.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/about-us/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister, Theology Teacher”
      Michael Foley is the campus minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Lasallian Youth group is the faith-based student group listed on the activities page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Activities and Clubs | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/student-life/activities-and-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lasallian Youth”
      Lasallian Youth is a listed student club.
    2. High School Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1757032177/bishoploughlin/ommgp0pjqcmpmpqj8vce/HandbookforPlannerFinalversiondocx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Lasallian Youth group at Bishop Loughlin consists of students who serve others and God through Faith, Service, Community, and Social Justice.”
      The Lasallian Youth group serves students through faith, service and social justice.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The 2025-2026 student handbook says the school starts each day with a prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1757032177/bishoploughlin/ommgp0pjqcmpmpqj8vce/HandbookforPlannerFinalversiondocx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Loughlin, we start each day with a prayer, the pledge, and morning announcements.”
      The school starts each day with a prayer.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus Ministry lists service opportunities in the neighborhood and abroad, including a service trip to Puerto Rico.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are given the opportunity to serve within the school, in the nearby neighborhood, and throughout the world.”
      Campus Ministry offers service opportunities locally and abroad.
      “such as a trip to Puerto Rico to help assist the community after the devastating hurricane”
      Campus Ministry runs service trips outside the city.

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

Strengths

  • Religion is required for eight quarters, and the Program of Studies lists a Philosophy course among its religion offerings.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/academics/academic-policies/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “eight quarters of Religion — 2 credits”
      Students must complete eight quarters of religion for graduation.
    2. Program of Studies | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/academics/courses-offered · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion Jesus Christ Moral Issues Philosophy Sacraments and the Church Theology Theology of the Body”
      The Religion offerings include a Philosophy course.
  • Campus Ministry lists retreats, a Lasallian Youth group that meets weekly, and service trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the site of spiritually powerful Loughlin weekend retreats”
      Weekend retreats are held at The Empowerment Center in Goshen, New York.
      “Every Thursday morning, our Lasallian Youth Group meets to build community through ice-breakers and discussions.”
      The Lasallian Youth group meets every Thursday morning.
      “Students are given the opportunity to serve within the school, in the nearby neighborhood, and throughout the world.”
      Campus Ministry offers service opportunities locally and abroad.
  • The student handbook says each school day begins with a prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1757032177/bishoploughlin/ommgp0pjqcmpmpqj8vce/HandbookforPlannerFinalversiondocx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Loughlin, we start each day with a prayer, the pledge, and morning announcements.”
      The school starts each day with a prayer.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Bishop Loughlin Campus Ministry

  • Address: 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry office in the back of the student cafeteria

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Retreats 2

  • Spiritual retreats at The Empowerment CenterOff campus
    Weekend retreats at a retreat house in Goshen, New York.
    loughlin.org
  • Freshman Retreat Day
    A retreat day for freshmen listed on the school calendar.
    loughlin.org

Service 2

  • Lasallian Youth Summer Assembly and special service projectsOff campus
    Summer
    Summer service opportunities outside the city, including a trip to Puerto Rico after a hurricane.
    loughlin.org
  • Homework CenterOn campus
    After school
    Students help other students who are struggling academically.
    loughlin.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Chapel prayer servicesOn campus
    Prayer services in the school chapel, often created by the Lasallian Youth group.
    loughlin.org

Clubs and groups 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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “school-wide masses celebrated throughout the year at Queen of All Saints Roman Catholic Church”
    School-wide Masses are celebrated throughout the year at a parish church for the school.
    “The Campus Ministry office, located in the back of the student cafeteria”
    The Campus Ministry office is in the school building.
    “Our beautiful chapel is used for prayer services, often created entirely by our Lasallian Youth Group, before and after school several times each year.”
    The school chapel is used for student prayer services.
  2. Directory | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/about-us/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Minister, Theology Teacher”
    Michael Foley is the campus minister.
  3. Directions | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schoolloughlin.org/about-us/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “357 Clermont Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238”
    The school's address is 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

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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.
66 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.15.5 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
DioceseDiocese of Brooklyn, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)557
Students in grades 9–12557
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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 Brooklyn

The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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