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Bishop Verot Catholic High School

  • LocationFort Myers, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 8–12 · 895 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Venice
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Bishop Verot Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Fort Myers, Florida, sponsored by the Diocese of Venice. Its 2026-2027 all-school Masses are held at St. Cecilia's Church, and a priest is named as the school chaplain. Four years of theology and 100 community service hours are required, and retreats are listed for every grade.

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Map of Bishop Verot Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Cecilias Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Office of Campus Ministry: 0.1 miBishop Verot Catholic High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Saint Cecilias Catholic Church — 0.1 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

74 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 yearMonthly (The 2026-2027 all-school Mass schedule lists Masses in most months (September and March dates to be set).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The All-School Mass Schedule for the 2026 - 2027 School Year”
      The school publishes an all-school Mass schedule for 2026-2027.
      “October 5 - Monday of Homecoming Week”
      Masses are listed in most months of the 2026-2027 schedule.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is part of the Freshman Retreat, one retreat per year; this is recorded as occasional.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat culminates with a prayer service and adoration at night and then mass the next morning.”
      The Freshman Retreat includes a prayer service and adoration at night.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Shawn Roser is named as the chaplain for Bishop Verot.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Verot Network | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/verot-network · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Shawn Roser, Chaplain for Bishop Verot and Reverend from the Church of the Resurrection”
      Father Shawn Roser is named as the chaplain for Bishop Verot.
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 (Four credits of theology are required, and the four-year plan lists theology in each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Bishop Verotresources.finalsite.net/images/v1770136504/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/k4ib4qq4ocwrwemqcudv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 English 4 Math: 4”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
      “Theology (4)”
      The four-year plan includes four years 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 (An ethics (morality) course and a Christian apologetics course are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Bishop Verotresources.finalsite.net/images/v1770136504/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/k4ib4qq4ocwrwemqcudv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “(2105350) Ethics Honors (Morality: Life in Christ)”
      An ethics (morality) theology course is offered.
      “Semantics and Logic Honors (Christian Apologetics)”
      A Christian apologetics course is offered.
  • 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 philosophy states a religious purpose and an academic purpose that are interrelated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The philosophy of Bishop Verot identifies a religious purpose and an academic purpose. Both are interrelated.”
      The school's philosophy ties its religious purpose to its academic purpose.
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 (Retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat is how we build the foundation for all that is to come.”
      The school runs a Freshman Retreat.
    2. Student Life | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat culminates with a prayer service and adoration at night and then mass the next morning.”
      The Freshman Retreat includes a prayer service and adoration at night.
      “We have a faith centered retreat for sophomores as well as our extremely powerful Live Jesus retreat for juniors and seniors.”
      Retreats are listed for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry leaders are named: the Director of Faith and Mission and the chaplain priest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bible Studies | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “led by our Director of Faith and Mission, Jon Gadomski”
      Jon Gadomski is the Director of Faith and Mission.
    2. Verot Network | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/verot-network · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Shawn Roser, Chaplain for Bishop Verot and Reverend from the Church of the Resurrection”
      Father Shawn Roser is named as the chaplain for Bishop Verot.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Catholics in Action and the Junior Legion of Mary are listed as faith groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholics in Action Club (C.I.A.)”
      Catholics in Action is listed among the Campus Ministry faith opportunities.
    2. Clubs and Activities | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/students/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholics in Action”
      Catholics in Action is listed as a student club.
      “The Junior Legion of Mary”
      The Junior Legion of Mary is listed as a student club.
  • 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.
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 (20 hours per year for freshmen and sophomores and 30 for juniors and seniors totals 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen and Sophomore students are required to complete a minimum of 20 documented service hours via MobileServe (see addendum A) per year.”
      Freshmen and sophomores must complete 20 documented service hours per year.
      “Junior and Senior students are required to complete a minimum of 30 documented service hours via MobileServe per year.”
      Juniors and seniors must complete 30 documented service hours per year.
  • 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 (The school lists the March for Life in Washington as a yearly student opportunity.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The March for Life in Washington, D.C.”
      Campus Ministry lists a March for Life trip among its faith opportunities.
    2. Student Life | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our students have the opportunity each year to attend the March for Life rally in Washington D.C. and Catholic Days at the Capitol in Tallahassee.”
      Students can attend the March for Life in Washington each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school requires Christ-centered service and states a goal of teaching students to fight for social justice.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “it is Bishop Verot’s goal to teach our students to fight for social justice and embrace the marginalized of our society”
      The school states a goal of teaching students to fight for social justice.
    2. Christian Service | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of the service requirement is to emphasize a Christ-like concern for the poor and suffering.”
      The service requirement emphasizes a Christ-like concern for the poor and suffering.

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

Strengths

  • Retreats are listed for every grade, and a named chaplain is listed for the school.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have a faith centered retreat for sophomores as well as our extremely powerful Live Jesus retreat for juniors and seniors.”
      Retreats are listed for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
    2. Verot Network | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/verot-network · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Shawn Roser, Chaplain for Bishop Verot and Reverend from the Church of the Resurrection”
      Father Shawn Roser is named as the chaplain for Bishop Verot.
  • Four years of theology and 100 Christian service hours over four years are required.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Bishop Verotresources.finalsite.net/images/v1770136504/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/k4ib4qq4ocwrwemqcudv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 English 4 Math: 4”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
    2. Christian Service | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen and Sophomore students are required to complete a minimum of 20 documented service hours via MobileServe (see addendum A) per year.”
      Freshmen and sophomores must complete 20 documented service hours per year.
      “Junior and Senior students are required to complete a minimum of 30 documented service hours via MobileServe per year.”
      Juniors and seniors must complete 30 documented service hours per year.
  • An ethics course and a Christian apologetics course are offered in the theology program.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Bishop Verotresources.finalsite.net/images/v1770136504/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/bvhsorg/k4ib4qq4ocwrwemqcudv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “(2105350) Ethics Honors (Morality: Life in Christ)”
      An ethics (morality) theology course is offered.
      “Semantics and Logic Honors (Christian Apologetics)”
      A Christian apologetics course is offered.

Concerns

  • All-school Masses are held at St. Cecilia's Church rather than on campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “* Mass is celebrated at St. Cecilia's Church”
      All-school Masses are celebrated at St. Cecilia's Church.
  • No confession schedule, daily Mass or Eucharistic adoration outside the Freshman Retreat is published.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated at St. Cecilia's Church throughout the school year.”
      Mass is celebrated at St. Cecilia's Church throughout the school year.
    2. Student Life | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat culminates with a prayer service and adoration at night and then mass the next morning.”
      The Freshman Retreat includes a prayer service and adoration at night.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry

  • Address: 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919
  • Location: On campus

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Source: bvhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, dioceseofvenice.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 6 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Masses at St. Cecilia's ChurchOff campus
    Monthly in most months, 2026-2027
    The all-school Mass schedule lists Masses celebrated at St. Cecilia's Church.
    bvhs.org, bvhs.org

Service 3

  • March for Life in Washington, D.C.Off campus
    Each year
    Students can attend the March for Life rally in Washington each year.
    bvhs.org, bvhs.org
  • Catholic Days at the CapitolOff campus
    An annual trip to the Capitol in Tallahassee listed among student faith opportunities.
    bvhs.org
  • Christian Service program
    Required service hours via MobileServe, with a Christ-like concern for the poor and suffering.
    bvhs.org, bvhs.org, bvhs.org

Faith formation 1

  • Monday WorshipOn campus
    Each Monday
    A weekly worship at which a faculty member or student speaks to the student body about their faith journey.
    bvhs.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Catholics in Action Club
    A student club listed among the faith enrichment opportunities.
    bvhs.org, bvhs.org
  • Junior Legion of Mary
    A student club listed by the school.
    bvhs.org

Retreats 3

  • Freshman Retreat
    A full day and night retreat for freshmen that ends with a prayer service, adoration and Mass.
    bvhs.org, bvhs.org
  • Sophomore faith-centered retreat
    A faith-centered retreat for sophomores.
    bvhs.org
  • Live Jesus retreat
    A retreat for juniors and seniors.
    bvhs.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 | Bishop Verot Catholic High Schoolbvhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Office of Campus Ministry serves to provide students with opportunities to grow in their relationship with God and others.”
    The Office of Campus Ministry serves students' faith formation.
    “The Office of Campus Ministry serves to provide students with opportunities to grow in their relationship with God and others.”
    The Office of Campus Ministry serves students' faith formation.
  2. Bishop Verot Catholic High School | Diocese of Venicedioceseofvenice.org/find-a-school/bishop-verot-catholic-high-school-fort-myers · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5598 Sunrise Drive Fort Myers, FL 33919”
    The school's address is 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919.

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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.
61 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.86%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.0 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 Venice in Florida, FL
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)895
Students in grades 9–12879
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges86%
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 Venice in Florida

The Most Reverend Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap., Bishop of Venice in Florida

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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