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Bishop Ryan Catholic School

  • LocationMinot, ND
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades PK–12 · 376 students
Official website

Bishop Ryan Catholic School in Minot, North Dakota, serves students from preschool through grade 12. Its website says students have the opportunity to attend daily Mass, pray daily, and take part in retreats and service. A priest, Fr. Josh Hill, is named as the school's chaplain. The school runs a Thursday adoration sign-up, a penance service and an assistant chaplains program, and it lists a senior service mission trip to Peru.

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Map of Bishop Ryan Catholic School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miBishop Ryan Religious Formation (school chaplain's office): 0.0 miBishop Ryan Catholic School (campus)N0.1 mi
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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

72 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 Masses are mentioned without a frequency; a 2026 All-School Mass (Grandparents' Mass) is on the calendar. A class Mass at St. Therese, Church of the Little Flower, is not on campus and is not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. The Assistant Chaplains | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/assistantchaplains · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Assistant Chaplains help set up for Bishop Ryan's all-school Masses and penance services”
      The school holds all-school Masses and penance services, without giving a frequency.
    2. All-School Mass (Grandparents' Mass) | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/events/all-school-mass-grandparents-mass · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM”
      The school calendar lists an All-School Mass (Grandparents' Mass) on October 21, 2026.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school's own page says it offers the opportunity to attend daily Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Who We Are | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/whoweare · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Opportunity to attend daily Mass”
      The school says students have the opportunity to attend daily Mass.
  • 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 (The Assistant Chaplains page describes penance services during the year, and a penance service is on the calendar for Tuesday, October 20, 2026.)
    Sources (2)
    1. The Assistant Chaplains | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/assistantchaplains · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Assistant Chaplains help set up for Bishop Ryan's all-school Masses and penance services”
      The school holds all-school Masses and penance services, without giving a frequency.
    2. Penance Service | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/events/penance-service-2 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 8:30 AM - 8:35 AM Location: Bishop Ryan Catholic School”
      A penance service is on the school calendar for October 20, 2026, at the school.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The school's Thursday Adoration page offers half-hour sign-ups for the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Thursday Adoration | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/adoration · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Thursday Adoration”
      The school's adoration page is titled Thursday Adoration.
      “If you'd like to commit to a half-hour with the Blessed Sacrament, please click here.”
      Students and others can sign up for a half-hour of adoration through the school's sign-up link.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Josh Hill is named as the school's chaplain (named chaplain in 2024).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Formation | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/religiousformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In 2024, Fr. Hill was named the school's Chaplain.”
      Fr. Joshua Hill is the school's chaplain.
    2. Faculty & Staff Directory | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Josh Hill Chaplain (701) 838-3355”
      The staff directory lists Fr. Josh Hill as Chaplain, with the school's main number.
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.
  • 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 Academic Formation page says the coursework is taught while maintaining the foundation of Scripture. The Dean of Academics title includes Catholic Integration.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Formation | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Bishop Ryan faculty strive to offer students academically-challenging coursework while maintaining the foundation of the scripture on which our school and lives are based.”
      The academic program is described as rooted in Scripture.
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 (Retreats are listed as part of school life, and a diocesan Emmaus youth retreat is hosted at the school in October 2026.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Who We Are | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/whoweare · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The opportunity to grow spiritually in a faith-filled community: ° Daily Prayer ° Opportunity to attend daily Mass ° Religion classes ° Retreats ° Service projects for all grades”
      The school lists daily prayer, daily Mass, religion classes, retreats and service projects as part of its faith life.
    2. Bismarck Diocese Emmaus Youth Retreat | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/events/bismarck-diocese-emmaus-youth-retreat · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sunday, October 18, 2026, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Bishop Ryan Catholic School”
      A diocesan Emmaus youth retreat is scheduled at the school on October 18, 2026.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is listed: Fr. Josh Hill, Chaplain. Other priests on the staff directory are listed under Religion or as school president, not as ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Josh Hill Chaplain (701) 838-3355”
      The staff directory lists Fr. Josh Hill as Chaplain, with the school's main number.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is listed: the Assistant Chaplains, senior student leaders who plan faith-based events with the chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Assistant Chaplains advisor: Fr. Hill”
      The Assistant Chaplains club is listed with Fr. Hill as advisor.
    2. The Assistant Chaplains | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/assistantchaplains · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The group is made up of senior student leaders who closely collaborate with the school chaplain in planning, promoting, and carrying out a multitude of faith-based events and activities throughout the academic year.”
      The Assistant Chaplains are senior student leaders who plan faith-based events with the chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school's page lists daily prayer as part of its faith-filled community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Who We Are | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/whoweare · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The opportunity to grow spiritually in a faith-filled community: ° Daily Prayer ° Opportunity to attend daily Mass ° Religion classes ° Retreats ° Service projects for all grades”
      The school lists daily prayer, daily Mass, religion classes, retreats and service projects as part of its faith life.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (An ND March for Life event is on the school's religious formation calendar for Friday, October 9, 2026, in Bismarck.)
    Sources (1)
    1. ND March for Life | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/events/nd-march-for-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Friday, October 9, 2026, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM”
      The school's religious formation calendar lists an ND March for Life on October 9, 2026, in Bismarck.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school lists a Capstone Mission Trip to Peru for graduating seniors, with mission work to the poor. Seniors may choose to go, and the school says it is run with two other schools.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lions on Mission: Student Service | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Graduating seniors from Bishop Ryan Catholic School, Trinity High School, and St. Mary's Central High School can choose to participate in the exciting Capstone Mission Trip to Peru.”
      The school offers a senior Capstone Mission Trip to Peru with mission work to the poor.

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

Strengths

  • A named priest serves as the school's chaplain, and the school lists daily Mass and daily prayer among its offerings.
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Formation | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/religiousformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In 2024, Fr. Hill was named the school's Chaplain.”
      Fr. Joshua Hill is the school's chaplain.
    2. Who We Are | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/whoweare · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Opportunity to attend daily Mass”
      The school says students have the opportunity to attend daily Mass.
  • The school runs a Thursday adoration sign-up and a penance service.
    Sources (2)
    1. Thursday Adoration | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/adoration · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Thursday Adoration”
      The school's adoration page is titled Thursday Adoration.
    2. Penance Service | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/events/penance-service-2 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 8:30 AM - 8:35 AM Location: Bishop Ryan Catholic School”
      A penance service is on the school calendar for October 20, 2026, at the school.
  • A senior Capstone Mission Trip to Peru includes mission work to the poor and Catholic social teaching discussion.
    Sources (1)
    1. Lions on Mission: Student Service | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Graduating seniors from Bishop Ryan Catholic School, Trinity High School, and St. Mary's Central High School can choose to participate in the exciting Capstone Mission Trip to Peru.”
      The school offers a senior Capstone Mission Trip to Peru with mission work to the poor.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Bishop Ryan Religious Formation (school chaplain's office)

  • Address: 316 11th Ave. NW, Minot, ND 58703
  • Location: On campus

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Source: bismarckdiocese.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, bishopryan.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Service 2

  • ND March for LifeOff campus
    Friday, October 9, 2026
    March for Life event on the school's religious formation calendar, in Bismarck.
    bishopryan.com
  • Capstone Mission Trip to PeruOff campus
    Senior mission trip with mission work to the poor, Mass and prayer, and discussion of Catholic social teaching, run with two other Catholic high schools.
    bishopryan.com

Faith formation 1

  • Penance serviceOn campus
    Penance service on the school calendar on October 20, 2026.
    bishopryan.com

Retreats 1

  • Bismarck Diocese Emmaus Youth RetreatOn campus
    Sunday, October 18, 2026, 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
    A diocesan youth retreat held at the school.
    bishopryan.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Assistant Chaplains
    Senior student leaders who help with faith-based events and all-school Masses and penance services, working with the school chaplain.
    bishopryan.com, bishopryan.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Thursday Adoration
    Thursdays (half-hour sign-ups)
    Eucharistic adoration with a half-hour sign-up on the school's website.
    bishopryan.com, bishopryan.com

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. Religious Formation | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/religiousformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “In 2024, Fr. Hill was named the school's Chaplain.”
    Fr. Joshua Hill is the school's chaplain.
    “In 2024, Fr. Hill was named the school's Chaplain.”
    Fr. Joshua Hill is the school's chaplain.
  2. Who We Are | Bishop Ryan Catholic Schoolbishopryan.com/whoweare · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The opportunity to grow spiritually in a faith-filled community: ° Daily Prayer ° Opportunity to attend daily Mass ° Religion classes ° Retreats ° Service projects for all grades”
    The school lists daily prayer, daily Mass, religion classes, retreats and service projects as part of its faith life.
  3. School Finder | Diocese of Bismarckbismarckdiocese.com/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “316 11th Ave. NW, Minot, ND, 58703”
    The diocese's school directory gives the school's address as 316 11th Ave. NW, Minot, ND 58703.

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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.
76 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.10.5 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Bismarck, ND
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)376
Students in grades 9–1297
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.5 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 Bismarck

The Most Reverend David D. Kagan, Bishop of Bismarck

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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