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Catholic high school

Bishop Walsh School, K-12

  • LocationCumberland, MD
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 229 students
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Bishop Walsh School is a K-12 Catholic school in Cumberland, Maryland, under the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Its high school requires one credit of religion for each year of attendance, and the school says each day begins with prayer. Daylong spiritual retreats are held for middle and high school students, with a senior retreat each fall.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Walsh School, K-12, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaints Peter and Paul Catholic Church: 1.4 mi1Saint Patrick Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2Saint Anthony Catholic Church: 1.6 mi3Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 2.3 mi4Campus Ministry, Bishop Walsh School: 0.0 miBishop Walsh School, K-12 (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 125 Fayette Street, Cumberland
  2. Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 201 North Centre Street, Cumberland
  3. Saint Anthony Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 121 Main Street, Ridgeley
  4. Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 300 East Oldtown Road, Cumberland

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/faith/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Liturgy is regularly celebrated at Bishop Walsh. For Catholics, Mass is a time of spiritual reflection as we participate in the Eucharist.”
      The school says Mass is regularly celebrated, with no frequency 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/faith/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Liturgy is regularly celebrated at Bishop Walsh. For Catholics, Mass is a time of spiritual reflection as we participate in the Eucharist.”
      The school says Mass is regularly celebrated, with no frequency stated.
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 (One credit of religion is required for each year in attendance. A full-year course is one credit; this is four years, taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School (9th-12th) | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “One credit in Religion for each year in attendance at Bishop Walsh- residency courses”
      Each high school student takes one credit of religion for every year at the school.
  • 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 school's mission statement says it integrates Catholic beliefs into its curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Vision & Mission | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/about-us/vision-mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Bishop Walsh School integrates Catholic beliefs in a pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory curriculum”
      The mission says Catholic beliefs are integrated into the curriculum.
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

71 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 (Daylong retreats are held for middle and high school students and a senior retreat each fall.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer & Retreats | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/faith/prayer-retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “BW middle and high school students participate in daylong spiritual retreats, led by our religion education faculty and members of our local Catholic clergy.”
      Middle and high school students take part in daylong spiritual retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Campus Ministry is listed among the high school clubs and activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “BW Grows Campus Ministry Spartan Serve International Club”
      Campus Ministry is listed among the high school clubs and activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school says all days are started with prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All days are started with prayer and continue on in a Christ-like spirit of love and service.”
      The school says every day starts with prayer.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (The school says service is a curriculum requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Outreach | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/faith/service-outreach · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Service is not just a curriculum requirement at Bishop Walsh, it’s a way of life.”
      Service is described as a curriculum 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.
  • 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 (The school runs Spartan Serve, a service organization for high school and middle school students, and organizes community service projects.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Outreach | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/faith/service-outreach · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “our Spartan Serves organization allow high school and middle school students to be proactive in our community and address service needs.”
      Spartan Serve lets high school and middle school students address community service needs.

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

Strengths

  • One credit of religion is required for each year of attendance, four years in all.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School (9th-12th) | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “One credit in Religion for each year in attendance at Bishop Walsh- residency courses”
      Each high school student takes one credit of religion for every year at the school.
  • Every day begins with prayer, and daylong spiritual retreats are held for middle and high school students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All days are started with prayer and continue on in a Christ-like spirit of love and service.”
      The school says every day starts with prayer.
    2. Prayer & Retreats | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/faith/prayer-retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “BW middle and high school students participate in daylong spiritual retreats, led by our religion education faculty and members of our local Catholic clergy.”
      Middle and high school students take part in daylong spiritual retreats.
  • Service is described as a curriculum requirement, and Spartan Serve offers service opportunities to high school students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Outreach | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/faith/service-outreach · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Service is not just a curriculum requirement at Bishop Walsh, it’s a way of life.”
      Service is described as a curriculum requirement.
      “our Spartan Serves organization allow high school and middle school students to be proactive in our community and address service needs.”
      Spartan Serve lets high school and middle school students address community service needs.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Bishop Walsh School

  • Address: 700 Bishop Walsh Road, Cumberland, MD 21502
  • Location: On campus

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Source: bishopwalsh.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, bishopwalsh.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Senior RetreatOff campus
    Each fall
    Overnight stay at a camp or retreat center for goal-setting and reflection.
    bishopwalsh.org
  • Daylong spiritual retreats
    Led by religion faculty and local Catholic clergy for middle and high school students.
    bishopwalsh.org

Faith formation 1

  • Prayer Buddy initiative
    Middle and high school students are paired with elementary students for organized activities and prayer.
    bishopwalsh.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry club
    Listed among the high school clubs and activities. The office of Campus Ministry oversees the school's religious activities.
    bishopwalsh.org, bishopwalsh.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School liturgy (Mass)
    The school celebrates the Mass as a community.
    bishopwalsh.org

Service 1

  • Spartan Serve
    Lets high school and middle school students address community service needs.
    bishopwalsh.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. High School (9th-12th) | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The office of Campus Ministry has the responsibility of overseeing the religious activities of Bishop Walsh School.”
    A Campus Ministry office oversees the school's religious activities.
    “The office of Campus Ministry has the responsibility of overseeing the religious activities of Bishop Walsh School.”
    A Campus Ministry office oversees the school's religious activities.
  2. Contact Us | Bishop Walsh Schoolbishopwalsh.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “700 Bishop Walsh Road Cumberland, MD 21502”
    The school's address is 700 Bishop Walsh Road, Cumberland, Maryland.

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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.
94 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.97%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.4 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Baltimore, MD
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)229
Students in grades 9–1261
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio7.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges97%
SettingTown

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

Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

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

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