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Bishop McDevitt High School

  • LocationHarrisburg, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 752 students
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Bishop McDevitt High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory school in Harrisburg within the Diocese of Harrisburg. Its campus ministry lists a school chaplain and two campus ministers, organizes school-wide Masses, and offers opportunities for adoration and reconciliation. Religion is a four-credit graduation requirement.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop McDevitt High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church: 1.3 mi1Bishop McDevitt High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 5408 Locust Lane, Harrisburg

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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

59 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 (Official page confirms school-wide Masses are organized.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/Campus%20Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Organizes school-wide Masses, liturgies, and prayer services Provides opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry organizes school-wide Masses and offers opportunities for adoration and reconciliation; the frequency is not 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.
  • 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 opportunities are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/Campus%20Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Organizes school-wide Masses, liturgies, and prayer services Provides opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry organizes school-wide Masses and offers opportunities for adoration and reconciliation; the frequency is not stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Eucharistic adoration opportunities are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/Campus%20Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Organizes school-wide Masses, liturgies, and prayer services Provides opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry organizes school-wide Masses and offers opportunities for adoration and reconciliation; the frequency is not stated.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Kevin Key is listed as School Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/Campus%20Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Kevin Key- School Chaplain Mrs. Stephanie Bader- Campus Minister, Theology & English Teacher Mrs. Kristianne Thomas- Campus Minister, Theology Teacher, Department Chair”
      The campus ministry team lists a school chaplain and two campus ministers.
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 (Religion is a four-credit graduation requirement, counted as four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bishop McDevitt High School, requires a minimum of 24 credits, earned in grades 9 through 12 to receive a diploma. The following is the mandated distribution of courses: Religion 4 credits”
      Four credits of religion are required 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 mission states that the academic environment is rooted in Gospel values.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/About · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We strive to nurture the whole person by creating a challenging academic environment rooted in Gospel values.”
      The mission states that the academic environment is rooted in Gospel values.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

84 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 (Kairos retreats are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/_Student%20Life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgical Ministries: Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors Kairos Retreats”
      The school lists liturgical ministries and Kairos retreats under campus ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (A school chaplain and two campus ministers are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/Campus%20Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Kevin Key- School Chaplain Mrs. Stephanie Bader- Campus Minister, Theology & English Teacher Mrs. Kristianne Thomas- Campus Minister, Theology Teacher, Department Chair”
      The campus ministry team lists a school chaplain and two campus ministers.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Christian Service Club, Contra Mundum, Prolife Club, and Talitha Koum are listed under religious and service clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/_Student%20Life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service / Religious Clubs / Activities Christian Service Club - Moderators: Mrs. Ann Carbon & Mrs. Nichole Menezes Contra Mundum - Moderator: Mr. Jake Perloski”
      The school lists Christian Service Club and Contra Mundum under its religious clubs heading.
      “Prolife Club - Moderator: Ms. Maria Schmidt”
      The school lists a Prolife Club.
      “Talitha Koum - Moderator: Mrs. Sarah Garlitz”
      The school lists Talitha Koum among its religious clubs.
  • 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.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service hours are a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students must complete service hours as part of the Graduation Requirements”
      Students must complete service hours as a graduation 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 (A Prolife Club is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/_Student%20Life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prolife Club - Moderator: Ms. Maria Schmidt”
      The school lists a Prolife Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus ministry organizes service projects and outreach to live out Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/Campus%20Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Organizes service projects and outreach to live out Catholic Social Teaching”
      Campus ministry organizes service projects and outreach to live out Catholic Social Teaching.

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

Strengths

  • A school chaplain and two campus ministers are listed on the campus ministry page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/Campus%20Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Kevin Key- School Chaplain Mrs. Stephanie Bader- Campus Minister, Theology & English Teacher Mrs. Kristianne Thomas- Campus Minister, Theology Teacher, Department Chair”
      The campus ministry team lists a school chaplain and two campus ministers.
  • Several religious and service clubs are listed, including a Prolife Club.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/_Student%20Life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service / Religious Clubs / Activities Christian Service Club - Moderators: Mrs. Ann Carbon & Mrs. Nichole Menezes Contra Mundum - Moderator: Mr. Jake Perloski”
      The school lists Christian Service Club and Contra Mundum under its religious clubs heading.
      “Prolife Club - Moderator: Ms. Maria Schmidt”
      The school lists a Prolife Club.
  • Campus ministry organizes service projects to live out Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/Campus%20Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Organizes service projects and outreach to live out Catholic Social Teaching”
      Campus ministry organizes service projects and outreach to live out Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Bishop McDevitt High School

  • Address: 1 Crusader Way, Harrisburg, PA 17111
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Faith-sharing groups and RCIA
    Campus ministry offers faith-sharing groups, RCIA, and talks.
    bishopmcdevitt.org
  • Campus Ministry Leadership Team
    Student leadership group in faith-based initiatives.
    bishopmcdevitt.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Contra Mundum
    Listed among the school's service and religious clubs; moderated by Mr. Jake Perloski.
    bishopmcdevitt.org
  • Talitha Koum
    Listed among the school's religious clubs; moderated by Mrs. Sarah Garlitz.
    bishopmcdevitt.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Retreats 1

Service 2

  • Christian Service Club
    Listed among the school's service and religious clubs; moderated by Mrs. Ann Carbon and Mrs. Nichole Menezes.
    bishopmcdevitt.org
  • Prolife Club
    Listed among the school's clubs; moderated by Ms. Maria Schmidt.
    bishopmcdevitt.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. Campus Ministry | Student Life | Bishop McDevitt High Schoolbishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Student%20Life/Campus%20Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Organizes school-wide Masses, liturgies, and prayer services Provides opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation”
    Campus ministry organizes school-wide Masses and offers opportunities for adoration and reconciliation; the frequency is not stated.
    “Fr. Kevin Key- School Chaplain Mrs. Stephanie Bader- Campus Minister, Theology & English Teacher Mrs. Kristianne Thomas- Campus Minister, Theology Teacher, Department Chair”
    The campus ministry team lists a school chaplain and two campus ministers.
    “1 Crusader Way Harrisburg, PA 17111”
    The school and its campus ministry are at 1 Crusader Way, Harrisburg, PA 17111.

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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.
82 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.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.2 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 Harrisburg, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)752
Students in grades 9–12752
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
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 Harrisburg

The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Bishop McDevitt High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop McDevitt High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Harrisburg.
What is Bishop McDevitt High School’s Compass Score?
81 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Bishop McDevitt High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Bishop McDevitt High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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