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Catholic high school

Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School

  • LocationTyler, TX
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 6–12 · 236 students
Official website

Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School in Tyler, Texas is a Catholic college preparatory school for grades 6 through 12. Its pages describe an all-school Mass each Wednesday, theology in each high school grade, spiritual retreats for all grades, a chaplain named on the faith page, and a required Christian service program of 125 hours across the four high school years.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Wednesday9:40 AMChapel of Sts. Peter & Paul · All-school Mass, as listed on the school's faith page for 2026-27.
  • Friday9:30 AMChapel of Sts. Peter & Paul · First Friday of the month only, per the school's faith page.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith & Spirituality | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “All school Mass Wednesday at 9:40AM (at 9:30AM on the first Friday of the month)”
    An all-school Mass is held on Wednesdays at 9:40 AM, and at 9:30 AM on the first Friday of the month.
    “All school Mass Wednesday at 9:40AM (at 9:30AM on the first Friday of the month)”
    An all-school Mass is held on Wednesdays at 9:40 AM, and at 9:30 AM on the first Friday of the month.

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The faith page lists an all-school Mass on Wednesday at 9:40 AM, and the spiritual formation page lists weekly school Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All school Mass Wednesday at 9:40AM (at 9:30AM on the first Friday of the month)”
      An all-school Mass is held on Wednesdays at 9:40 AM, and at 9:30 AM on the first Friday of the month.
    2. Spiritual Formation | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly school Mass Confession during Mass or by appointment Spiritual retreats for all grades Christian Service Immersion Week for all juniors Daily prayer in every class Weekly chapel for all staff”
      The school lists weekly school Mass, confession, retreats for all grades, a junior service immersion week and daily prayer in every class.
  • 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Formation | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly school Mass Confession during Mass or by appointment Spiritual retreats for all grades Christian Service Immersion Week for all juniors Daily prayer in every class Weekly chapel for all staff”
      The school lists weekly school Mass, confession, retreats for all grades, a junior service immersion week and daily prayer in every class.
    2. Faith & Spirituality | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students encounter him through weekly all-school Mass, confession, class retreats, theology courses, devotional activities, and the Blessed Sacrament in our Divine Mercy Chapel.”
      Students encounter Christ through weekly all-school Mass, confession and the Blessed Sacrament in the Divine Mercy Chapel.
  • 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 (Father Chris Orajiaka is listed as the school's chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplain Father Chris Orajiaka 903-579-9404”
      Father Chris Orajiaka is listed as the school's 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 (The high school table lists Theology at 4 credits, with one theology course in each of grades 9 through 12 (Sacred Scripture or Church History in grades 9 and 10, Moral Theology in grade 11, Ethics in grade 12). Four full-year equivalents; theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits | Sacred Scripture or Church History (alternating years) | Sacred Scripture or Church History (alternating years) | Moral Theology | Ethics”
      Theology is a 4-credit course in each high school grade, including an ethics course in grade 12.
  • 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 (An Ethics course is listed in the Theology row of the high school program, in grade 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits | Sacred Scripture or Church History (alternating years) | Sacred Scripture or Church History (alternating years) | Moral Theology | Ethics”
      Theology is a 4-credit course in each high school grade, including an ethics course in grade 12.
  • 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 spiritual formation page states that every aspect of school life, academic or athletic, is taught through and with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every aspect of school life, academic or athletic, is taught through and with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.”
      The school states that its whole program is taught through Catholic teachings and traditions.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The spiritual formation page lists spiritual retreats for all grades.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly school Mass Confession during Mass or by appointment Spiritual retreats for all grades Christian Service Immersion Week for all juniors Daily prayer in every class Weekly chapel for all staff”
      The school lists weekly school Mass, confession, retreats for all grades, a junior service immersion week and daily prayer in every class.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One priest is listed as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplain Father Chris Orajiaka 903-579-9404”
      Father Chris Orajiaka is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • 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 (The spiritual formation page lists daily prayer in every class and a weekly chapel for staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly school Mass Confession during Mass or by appointment Spiritual retreats for all grades Christian Service Immersion Week for all juniors Daily prayer in every class Weekly chapel for all staff”
      The school lists weekly school Mass, confession, retreats for all grades, a junior service immersion week and daily prayer in every class.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The Christian Service requirement is 20 hours (freshman), 25 (sophomore), 40 (junior, with 40 covered through the junior service project) and 40 (senior), for 125 hours over four years. No more than 20% of senior hours can be on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/christian-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Freshmen: 20 hours Sophomores: 25 hours Juniors: 40 hours; 40 hours covered through CSI project Seniors: 40 hours; No more than 20% of hours can be on campus”
      The high school Christian Service requirement is 20, 25, 40 and 40 hours by grade.
  • 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 (Juniors complete a service immersion addressing a social concern, the Junior Christian Service project.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/christian-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students identify an issue of social concern, develop an action plan in response, and complete an intensive, meaningful, unpaid service experience addressing that need.”
      Juniors complete an immersion service experience addressing a social concern.

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

Strengths

  • An all-school Mass is published for Wednesdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All school Mass Wednesday at 9:40AM (at 9:30AM on the first Friday of the month)”
      An all-school Mass is held on Wednesdays at 9:40 AM, and at 9:30 AM on the first Friday of the month.
  • Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits | Sacred Scripture or Church History (alternating years) | Sacred Scripture or Church History (alternating years) | Moral Theology | Ethics”
      Theology is a 4-credit course in each high school grade, including an ethics course in grade 12.
  • Required Christian service totals 125 hours across the four high school years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/christian-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Freshmen: 20 hours Sophomores: 25 hours Juniors: 40 hours; 40 hours covered through CSI project Seniors: 40 hours; No more than 20% of hours can be on campus”
      The high school Christian Service requirement is 20, 25, 40 and 40 hours by grade.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel of Sts. Peter & Paul

  • Address: 1435 ESE Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
  • Facilities: chapel, Divine Mercy Chapel (Blessed Sacrament reserved)

Source: bishopgorman.net, verified Oct. 13, 2026, bishopgorman.net, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

Retreats 1

  • Spiritual retreats for all grades
    Spiritual retreats are listed for all grades.
    bishopgorman.net

Service 2

  • Christian Service Program
    Required hours by grade: freshmen 20, sophomores 25, juniors 40, seniors 40
    Required high school Christian service hours, with no more than 20% of senior hours on campus.
    bishopgorman.net
  • Junior Christian Service immersion
    Junior year
    Juniors identify an issue of social concern, make an action plan and complete an unpaid service experience, then report on it in theology and English classes.
    bishopgorman.net

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 & Spirituality | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Chaplain Father Chris Orajiaka 903-579-9404”
    Father Chris Orajiaka is listed as the school's chaplain.
    “Chapel of Sts. Peter & Paul 1435 ESE Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701”
    The Mass schedule gives the Chapel of Sts. Peter & Paul at 1435 ESE Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701.
    “Students encounter him through weekly all-school Mass, confession, class retreats, theology courses, devotional activities, and the Blessed Sacrament in our Divine Mercy Chapel.”
    Students encounter Christ through weekly all-school Mass, confession and the Blessed Sacrament in the Divine Mercy Chapel.
  2. Spiritual Formation | Bishop Gorman Catholic Schoolbishopgorman.net/page/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Weekly school Mass Confession during Mass or by appointment Spiritual retreats for all grades Christian Service Immersion Week for all juniors Daily prayer in every class Weekly chapel for all staff”
    The school lists weekly school Mass, confession, retreats for all grades, a junior service immersion week and daily prayer in every class.

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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.
81 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.6.8 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 Tyler, TX
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)236
Students in grades 9–12148
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio6.8 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 Tyler

The Most Reverend J. Gregory Kelly, Bishop of Tyler

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Tyler.
What is Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School?
Mass is listed at Chapel of Sts. Peter & Paul. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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