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Bishop Lynch High School

  • LocationDallas, TX
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,002 students
Official website

Bishop Lynch High School is a diocesan high school with a Dominican charism in Dallas. Official pages describe all-school Mass at least seven times a school year, optional Wednesday and Friday morning Masses, a campus chaplain, four years of required theology, and an 80-hour service requirement for graduation. Annual retreats are held for each grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Lynch High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Pius X Catholic Church: 1.4 mi1Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Saint Peter Vietnamese Catholic Church: 1.7 mi4Saint Peter Vietnamese Catholic Church: 1.8 mi5Campus Ministry (Faith Life), Bishop Lynch High School: 0.3 miBishop Lynch High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  2. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 1423 San Saba Drive
  3. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 1404 Old Gate Lane, Dallas
  4. Saint Peter Vietnamese Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 10123 Garland Road, Dallas
  5. Saint Peter Vietnamese Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 10123 Garland Road, Dallas

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

49 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 yearA few times a year (All-school Mass at least seven times during the school year, including holy days of obligation. About seven a year is a few times a year, not monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The BL community comes together for all-school Mass at least seven times during the school year, including holy days of obligation.”
      All-school Mass is held at least seven times during the school year.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (Official pages list optional morning Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays only, not daily.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition, optional morning Masses are held on Wednesdays and Fridays before school in the St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.”
      Optional morning Masses are held on Wednesdays and Fridays before school in the campus chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered before school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “will celebrate All School Mass, along with morning Mass and Reconciliation before school”
      The campus chaplain celebrates all-school Mass and offers Reconciliation before school; 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.
    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 (Fr. César García is named as the campus chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meet Father César García, BL’s new campus chaplain.”
      Fr. César García is the campus chaplain.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology I through IV are each one year (two semesters, 1 credit) and each is required for its grade. The graduation table lists Theology at 4 credits for classes 2026-2029 and 2030 and later.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “109-TheoI. Two semesters; 1 credit. Required for freshmen.”
      Theology I is required for freshmen.
      “110–TheoII. Two Semesters; 1 credit. Required for sophomores.”
      Theology II is required for sophomores.
      “111-TheoIII. Two semesters; 1 credit. Required for juniors.”
      Theology III is required for juniors.
      “Two semesters; 1 credit. Required for seniors.”
      Theology IV is required for seniors.
      “Theology | 4 credits”
      The graduation requirements list 4 credits of Theology.
  • 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 (Honors Philosophy (323-HonPhilos) is offered as an elective. Theology III, Life in Jesus Christ, is an introduction to Catholic moral teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “323-HonPhilos. One semester; ½ credit. Elective for sophomores, juniors and seniors.”
      Honors Philosophy is offered as an elective.
      “This class introduces students to salient themes in the History of Philosophy, as exemplified in the writings of great philosophers.”
      The Honors Philosophy course covers the history of philosophy.
      “This introduction to morality course teaches that Christ offers us fulfillment in living our lives according to his call.”
      Theology III is an introduction to Catholic moral teaching.
  • 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 program of studies on the curriculum page states that the English and Science departments integrate Catholic intellectual tradition and faith and reason.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The English department at Bishop Lynch High School embeds Catholic Intellectual Tradition within a rigorous college curriculum”
      The English department integrates the Catholic intellectual tradition into its curriculum.
      “teaches students to explore and examine the natural world with the guidance of Catholic Social Teachings and the use of both faith and reason”
      The Science department teaches with Catholic social teaching and faith and reason.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Annual class retreats are held for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The annual Freshman Retreat is held in early September”
      Freshmen have an annual retreat.
      “This springtime faith-filled retreat on the BL campus fosters connectedness and collegiality among the sophomore class.”
      Sophomores have a spring retreat on campus.
      “Held at Bishop Lynch each spring, the Junior Women’s Retreat and the Junior Men’s Retreat provide daylong focuses on faith”
      Juniors have a spring retreat at the school.
      “Held offsite in September, this full-day retreat provides time for class bonding, reflection, spirituality, and plenty of fun”
      Seniors have a September retreat held off campus.
      “Bishop Lynch High School has a wonderful tradition of hosting annual grade-level class retreats to promote faith, fellowship and fun.”
      The school hosts annual grade-level class retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named staff: a campus chaplain (Fr. César García) and the Director of Campus Ministry (Laura Gauthier).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meet Father César García, BL’s new campus chaplain.”
      Fr. César García is the campus chaplain.
      “Director of Campus Ministry Laura Gauthier”
      Laura Gauthier 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 (Student chaplains lead the school in morning prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These student chaplains are dedicated to their faith-sharing roles, and they lead the school in morning prayer”
      Student chaplains lead the school in morning prayer.
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 (Every student must complete 80 hours of service before graduation (over four years).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student is required to complete 80 hours of service upon graduation which places them at the Steward level”
      Every student must complete 80 hours of service before graduation.
      “The Heart of St. Dominic Christian Service Program requires all students to complete a specified number of hours prior to graduation”
      The Heart of St. Dominic Christian Service Program requires service hours for graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology IV (fall semester) is required for seniors and introduces the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “108-TheoIVCST. One semester; ½ credit. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      A required senior theology course introduces Catholic social teaching.
  • 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 (Optional Service Saturdays at Dallas-area service sites and mission trips are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bishop Lynch sponsors optional Service Saturdays for students to make a difference at various service sites in the Dallas metro area.”
      The school sponsors Service Saturdays at Dallas-area service sites.
      “Read More about Mission Trips”
      The Christian Service page lists a Mission Trips program.

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 grade, four years in total, with a required senior course on Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “109-TheoI. Two semesters; 1 credit. Required for freshmen.”
      Theology I is required for freshmen.
      “110–TheoII. Two Semesters; 1 credit. Required for sophomores.”
      Theology II is required for sophomores.
      “111-TheoIII. Two semesters; 1 credit. Required for juniors.”
      Theology III is required for juniors.
      “Two semesters; 1 credit. Required for seniors.”
      Theology IV is required for seniors.
      “108-TheoIVCST. One semester; ½ credit. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      A required senior theology course introduces Catholic social teaching.
  • All-school Mass is held at least seven times during the school year, and a priest is named as campus chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The BL community comes together for all-school Mass at least seven times during the school year, including holy days of obligation.”
      All-school Mass is held at least seven times during the school year.
      “Meet Father César García, BL’s new campus chaplain.”
      Fr. César García is the campus chaplain.
  • Every student must complete 80 hours of service before graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student is required to complete 80 hours of service upon graduation which places them at the Steward level”
      Every student must complete 80 hours of service before graduation.
  • Annual class retreats are held for each grade from freshman through senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bishop Lynch High School has a wonderful tradition of hosting annual grade-level class retreats to promote faith, fellowship and fun.”
      The school hosts annual grade-level class retreats.
      “The annual Freshman Retreat is held in early September”
      Freshmen have an annual retreat.
      “This springtime faith-filled retreat on the BL campus fosters connectedness and collegiality among the sophomore class.”
      Sophomores have a spring retreat on campus.
      “Held at Bishop Lynch each spring, the Junior Women’s Retreat and the Junior Men’s Retreat provide daylong focuses on faith”
      Juniors have a spring retreat at the school.
      “Held offsite in September, this full-day retreat provides time for class bonding, reflection, spirituality, and plenty of fun”
      Seniors have a September retreat held off campus.

Concerns

  • Optional morning Masses are listed for Wednesdays and Fridays only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition, optional morning Masses are held on Wednesdays and Fridays before school in the St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.”
      Optional morning Masses are held on Wednesdays and Fridays before school in the campus chapel.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Faith Life), Bishop Lynch High School

  • Address: 9750 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX 75228
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (St. Catherine of Siena Chapel)

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Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 4

  • Service SaturdaysOff campus
    Optional, Saturdays
    Optional service at various service sites in the Dallas metro area.
    bishoplynch.org
  • Mission Trips
    Mission trips are listed as a Christian service program.
    bishoplynch.org
  • Friar Summer Service Week
    Summer
    Listed as a Christian service program.
    bishoplynch.org
  • Heart of St. Dominic Christian Service Program
    Required graduation service program: 80 hours for the Steward level, with Disciple (160 hours) and Missionary Disciple (240 hours) levels recognized at graduation.
    bishoplynch.org, bishoplynch.org

Faith formation 2

  • Rosaries in St. Catherine of Siena ChapelOn campus
    Optional BL community rosaries held in the chapel.
    bishoplynch.org
  • Student chaplainsOn campus
    A student chaplain serves each house and mentor group, leads morning prayer, and organizes spiritual and service activities for mentor group meetings.
    bishoplynch.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • All-school MassesOn campus
    At least seven times during the school year, including holy days of obligation
    All-school Mass with student altar servers, lectors, cantors and Eucharistic ministers; the BL choir provides music.
    bishoplynch.org
  • Optional morning MassesOn campus
    Wednesdays and Fridays before school
    Optional morning Masses in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.
    bishoplynch.org

Social life 1

  • Donuts with the DominicansOn campus
    Quarterly
    Dominican brothers in formation visit campus for quarterly Donuts with the Dominicans.
    bishoplynch.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)
    Annual grade-level class retreats. The senior retreat is held offsite in September; the junior and sophomore retreats are held at or on the Bishop Lynch campus in spring; the freshman retreat is held in early September (location not stated).
    bishoplynch.org, bishoplynch.org, bishoplynch.org, bishoplynch.org, bishoplynch.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. Faith Life - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/student-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Come to the Campus Ministry Office to talk more about faith or simply to say hello!”
    The Campus Ministry Office is located on the school campus.
    “Meet Laura Gauthier, the dedicated campus minister of Bishop Lynch High School.”
    Laura Gauthier is the campus minister of Bishop Lynch High School.
    “Come to the Campus Ministry Office to talk more about faith or simply to say hello!”
    The Campus Ministry Office is located on the school campus.
    “The beautiful and serene St. Catherine of Siena Chapel is located at the heart of the Bishop Lynch High School campus.”
    St. Catherine of Siena Chapel is on the Bishop Lynch campus.
  2. Visit Us - Bishop Lynch High Schoolbishoplynch.org/visit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “9750 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX 75228”
    The school's address is 9750 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX 75228.

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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.
92 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.2 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 Dallas, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,002
Students in grades 9–121,002
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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 Dallas

The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of Dallas

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe

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

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Yes. Bishop Lynch High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Dallas.
What is Bishop Lynch High School’s Compass Score?
88 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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