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Catholic high school

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School

  • LocationPowhatan, VA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 381 students
Official website

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School in Powhatan, Virginia, serves students from early learners through grade 12 and follows the curriculum standards of the Diocese of Richmond. Its Faith and Values page describes weekly Mass and daily prayer, and its high school theology courses include apologetics.

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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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 (The school states that weekly Mass is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Values | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/life-at-bsh · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass and daily prayer provide opportunities for worship, reflection, and community building.”
      The school offers weekly Mass and daily prayer.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The high school theology program is described as including apologetics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School (9th-12th) | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/academics/high-school-9th-12th.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology – A unique aspect of our curriculum focusing on Christology, Ecclesiology, and Apologetics”
      The high school theology program includes apologetics.
  • 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 describes faculty integrating faith, reason and knowledge in their teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Vision | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/about/mission-and-vision.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our faculty employs innovative teaching methods, integrating faith, reason, and knowledge in a way that engages and inspires.”
      Faculty integrate faith, reason and knowledge in their teaching.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot 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.
    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 (One faith-based student club is listed: the Bible Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs/Academic Teams | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/life-at-bsh/clubs-academic-teams.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Red Cross Club Bible Club Yearbook”
      The school lists a Bible Club among its clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school states that daily prayer is part of school life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Values | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/life-at-bsh · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass and daily prayer provide opportunities for worship, reflection, and community building.”
      The school offers weekly Mass and daily 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 (Middle and high school students must complete community service hours each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/life-at-bsh/community-service.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All middle and high school students are required to complete community service hours annually as part of their graduation requirement.”
      Community service hours are required each year for middle and high school students.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is a core part of the curriculum from early grades through senior year, and high school theology includes apologetics.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Values | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/life-at-bsh · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology classes are a core part of the curriculum from early grades through senior year”
      Theology classes are a core part of the curriculum from early grades through senior year.
    2. High School (9th-12th) | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/academics/high-school-9th-12th.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology – A unique aspect of our curriculum focusing on Christology, Ecclesiology, and Apologetics”
      The high school theology program includes apologetics.
  • Weekly Mass and daily prayer are part of school life, and a Bible Club is listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Values | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/life-at-bsh · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass and daily prayer provide opportunities for worship, reflection, and community building.”
      The school offers weekly Mass and daily prayer.
    2. Clubs/Academic Teams | Blessed Sacrament Huguenotbshknights.org/life-at-bsh/clubs-academic-teams.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Red Cross Club Bible Club Yearbook”
      The school lists a Bible Club among its clubs.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Bible Club
    A student club listed among the school's clubs.
    bshknights.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Weekly Mass
    Weekly
    The school states that weekly Mass is offered.
    bshknights.org

Service 1

  • Red Cross Club
    A student-led service club sponsored by the school nurse, covering disaster relief, blood drives and health awareness.
    bshknights.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

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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.
95 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.3 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 Richmond, VA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)381
Students in grades 9–12100
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingRural

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 Richmond

The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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