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Catholic high school

Brophy College Preparatory

  • LocationPhoenix, AZ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 1,402 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)

All-male

Official website

Brophy College Preparatory is a Jesuit, Catholic school for young men in central Phoenix, founded in 1928 on land given to the California Province of the Society of Jesus. Mass is offered in the historic Brophy Chapel at least one lunch a week and on Sundays, confession is offered weekly, and all-school Masses mark feasts during the year. Students take four years of Religious Studies, complete at least 80 hours of required service, and have retreats in every grade.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Sunday10:00 AMBrophy Chapel · Late August to late May; the chapel is scheduled to close for restoration from June 2027 to August 2028.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Brophy Chapelbrophyprep.org/brophy-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “During the school year, Mass is celebrated in Brophy Chapel every Sunday at 10 a.m.”
    Sunday Mass is celebrated in Brophy Chapel at 10 AM during the school year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Brophy College Preparatory, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBrophy Chapel: 0.1 mi1Chapel: 0.1 mi2Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 0.1 mi3Chapel of Our Lady: 0.2 mi4St. Gregory Catholic Church: 1.9 mi5Polish Pastoral Mission: 1.9 mi6Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Office of Faith and Justice and Brophy Chapel: 0.1 miBrophy College Preparatory (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Brophy Chapel — 0.1 mi
  2. Chapel — 0.1 mi
  3. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 4715 North Central Avenue, Phoenix
  4. Chapel of Our Lady — 0.2 mi
  5. St. Gregory Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
  6. Polish Pastoral Mission — 1.9 mi · 6530 North 7th Street, Phoenix

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

47 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: 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 liturgies are held during the year (Mass of the Holy Spirit, Jesuit Heritage Mass, Immaculate Conception Mass, Transitions Mass, plus Father-Son and Mother-Son Communion Masses and the senior Baccalaureate Mass). The calendar marks the dates; no page gives a monthly or weekly pattern.)
    Sources (3)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the year, all-school liturgies are celebrated to highlight religious themes, holy days, and other observances.”
      All-school liturgies are celebrated during the year.
    2. Deans' Office | Brophy College Prepbrophyprep.org/deans-office · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Dress is typically required for the following events: Convocation (new students only) Mass of the Holy Spirit Jesuit Heritage Mass Mass Celebrating the Immaculate Conception Transitions Mass”
      All-school Masses include the Mass of the Holy Spirit, Jesuit Heritage Mass, Immaculate Conception Mass and Transitions Mass.
    3. Brophy Celebrates Jesuit Heritage Weekbrophyprep.org/brophy-celebrates-jesuit-heritage-week · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Annual Mass: Celebrate Jesuit heritage during Community Period at St. Francis Xavier Church.”
      The Jesuit Heritage Week Mass is celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The 2026-27 handbook's worship section says Mass is offered in the chapel 'at least one lunch during the week' plus Sunday at 10 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in the chapel one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community, or by appointment with Brophy’s Jesuit community.”
      Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch period a week, and confession one lunch period a week or by appointment with the Jesuit community.
      “From late August to late May, Mass is offered in the chapel on the weekend at 10:00 a.m on Sundays.”
      Sunday Mass is offered in the chapel at 10:00 AM from late August to late May.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered in the chapel one lunch period each week or by appointment with the Jesuit community, plus communal Reconciliation services in Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in the chapel one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community, or by appointment with Brophy’s Jesuit community.”
      Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch period a week, and confession one lunch period a week or by appointment with the Jesuit community.
      “Additionally, during the seasons of Advent and Lent, students gather in the Brophy Chapel or elsewhere on campus to participate in communal Reconciliation services during their Religious Studies class.”
      Communal Reconciliation services are held during Religious Studies classes in Advent and Lent.
  • Not enough information: 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: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The handbook refers to 'Brophy's Chaplains' without naming them. Mass and confession are scheduled with Brophy's Jesuit community, Jesuits preside at chapel baptisms, the Jesuit residence (Romley Hall) is on campus, and Fr. William Muller, S.J., is Vice President for Mission and Identity.)
    Sources (4)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in the chapel one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community, or by appointment with Brophy’s Jesuit community.”
      Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch period a week, and confession one lunch period a week or by appointment with the Jesuit community.
      “Students are always welcome and encouraged to meet with Brophy’s Chaplains to discuss their life and their faith”
      The handbook refers to Brophy's chaplains without naming them.
    2. Brophy Chapelbrophyprep.org/brophy-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Group baptisms are on the second Sunday of each month (during the school year), after the 10 a.m. Mass. One of Brophy's Jesuits will preside.”
      Brophy's Jesuits preside at baptisms in the chapel.
    3. Leadershipbrophyprep.org/leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. William Muller, S.J. Vice President for Mission and Identity”
      Fr. William Muller, S.J., is Vice President for Mission and Identity.
    4. Our Campusbrophyprep.org/our-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Romley Hall serving as a residence for the Jesuit faculty and administration”
      Romley Hall on campus was built as the Jesuit residence.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religious Studies is 8 semesters (4.0 credits), the same as English (8 semesters, 4.0 credits): four full-year equivalents, one in each grade (Scripture in grade 9. Sacraments and Church History in grade 10. Paschal Mystery and Ethics in grade 11. Senior Ignatian Capstone and an elective in grade 12). The half-credit Ignatian Encounter service course is required in addition.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculumbrophyprep.org/curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “English 8 semesters 4.0 credits Mathematics 8 semesters 4.0 credits Religious Studies 8 semesters 4.0 credits”
      Graduation requires 8 semesters (4.0 credits) of Religious Studies, the same as English.
    2. Course Descriptions - Religious Studiessites.google.com/brophyprep.org/coursedescriptions/home/religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “2025-2026 Possible Course Offerings (elective offerings may vary depending on interest; 4 credits to graduate + 0.5 credit Ignatian Encounter)”
      The newest posted course catalog (2025-26) lists 4 Religious Studies credits plus Ignatian Encounter for graduation.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Christian Ethics and Morality is a required junior course and Introduction to Philosophy is a senior elective.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions - Religious Studiessites.google.com/brophyprep.org/coursedescriptions/home/religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND MORALITY REQUIRED-ONE SEMESTER The purpose of this junior course is to help students see God’s work in creation”
      Christian Ethics and Morality is a required junior course.
      “INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY ELECTIVE-ONE SEMESTER This course provides a general consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe”
      Introduction to Philosophy is a senior elective.
  • Yes: 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 says the Grad at Grad profile, whose five traits include 'Religious', is the foundation for how it shapes its curriculum and programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Brophy College Prepbrophyprep.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “These traits are not just aspirations for our students, they are the foundation for how we shape our curriculum, design our programs, and make operational decisions.”
      The Grad at Grad, which includes being Religious, is the stated foundation of the curriculum.
      “We form Men for Others committed to faith-filled lives of service and leadership through a Jesuit, Catholic, college preparatory education.”
      The school's mission is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory education.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Mandatory Freshman Retreat (grade 9), Magis Retreat (grade 10, invited), Kairos (grade 11, by application), and the Fourth Day Retreat required of all seniors through the Senior Ignatian Capstone course, plus the Senior, Silent and Exodus retreats. All OFJ retreats are free.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen: As mentioned above, freshmen participate in the mandatory Freshman Retreat early in the school year.”
      Freshmen make a mandatory retreat.
      “Sophomores: Sophomores are invited to experience the Magis Retreat. Sign up is required through the OFJ.”
      Sophomores are invited to the Magis Retreat.
      “Juniors: The Kairos Retreat is a four-day retreat held at Manresa in Oak Creek Canyon facilitated by a team of students, faculty, and administrators.”
      Juniors may make the four-day Kairos retreat at Manresa.
      “All seniors experience a single-day retreat, the Fourth Day Retreat, through their mandatory Senior Ignatian Capstone Religious Studies course at Brophy’s Meadowbrook property”
      All seniors make the one-day Fourth Day Retreat as part of the required Senior Ignatian Capstone course.
      “All seniors are invited to attend the annual Senior Retreat toward the end of the academic year”
      Seniors are invited to an annual Senior Retreat.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The Office of Faith and Justice has a ministry team; the handbook names a Coordinator of Justice Formation, a Director of Ignatian Encounter and 'Brophy's Chaplains', and the directory lists a Global Immersion Trip Coordinator. The directory is only partly readable (names A-K); the full team could not be counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The ministry team offers experiences of all kinds (Catholic and interreligious) that help community members deepen and share their relationship with God.”
      The Office of Faith and Justice has a ministry team.
      “rising sophomores arrange with the Coordinator of Justice Formation a Community Ministry Project (CMP)”
      The Office of Faith and Justice has a Coordinator of Justice Formation.
      “rising juniors arrange with the Director of Ignatian Encounter to fulfill their service”
      There is a Director of Ignatian Encounter.
      “Students are always welcome and encouraged to meet with Brophy’s Chaplains to discuss their life and their faith”
      The handbook refers to Brophy's chaplains without naming them.
    2. Faculty & Staff Directorybrophyprep.org/faculty-and-staff-directory · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Chris Birnbaum Assistant to the Office of Faith and Justice, Global Immersion Trip Coordinator Department: Office of Faith and Justice 602-264-5291 x6289”
      Chris Birnbaum is Assistant to the Office of Faith and Justice and Global Immersion Trip Coordinator.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Prayer Leaders Ministry and the Interfaith Coalition, student liturgical ministers (extraordinary ministers, ushers, altar servers), and the Student Service Union. The full 2026 club list is not readable.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Examples include the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Prayer Leaders Ministry, the Advocacy Club, Dignity, and the Interfaith Coalition.”
      Student groups include a Prayer Leaders Ministry and an Interfaith Coalition.
      “Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Ushers, and Altar Servers Students interested in supporting worship and serving sacramental life in these ministries can sign up through the OFJ at the beginning of the school year”
      Students can serve as extraordinary ministers, ushers and altar servers.
      “After having completed a particular service program, students are eligible to apply to serve as leaders in those programs through the Student Service Union.”
      Students may apply to lead service programs through the Student Service Union.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Morning prayer and intentions over the P.A. each day and a community Examen after lunch each day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At the beginning of each day, a community member offers prayer and intentions over the school’s P.A. system, and midday, following lunch, the community prays the Examen together to reflect upon God’s presence and our response to it in everyday life.”
      The school prays together each morning and prays the Examen together after lunch each day.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (At least 40 hours of direct service in grade 10 (Loyola Project) and at least 40 hours in the junior Ignatian Encounter: at least 80 required hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Completion of this project is required for promotion to junior year and eventual graduation. This requirement of at least 40 hours is typically fulfilled in either the fall or spring semester through the Loyola Project (LP), an after-school tutoring program held in partnership with local schools.”
      Sophomores must complete at least 40 hours of direct service, usually through the Loyola Project tutoring program.
      “Juniors are required to complete a firsthand Ignatian Encounter of at least 40 hours.”
      Juniors must complete an Ignatian Encounter of at least 40 service hours.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required junior course Living the Paschal Mystery uses Catholic Social Teaching documents as a guide (2025-26 course catalog, the newest posted); the Office of Faith and Justice runs Catholic Social Teaching formation.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Descriptions - Religious Studiessites.google.com/brophyprep.org/coursedescriptions/home/religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY REQUIRED-ONE SEMESTER The purpose of this junior course is to invite students to view the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus as God’s promise and call to humanity to create a more loving and just world. With the Gospels and Catholic Social Teaching documents as guide”
      The required junior course Living the Paschal Mystery uses Catholic Social Teaching documents.
    2. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Office of Faith and Justice facilitates all programs related to campus ministry, Catholic Social Teaching and justice formation through encounter, awareness, and advocacy.”
      The Office of Faith and Justice runs campus ministry, Catholic Social Teaching and justice formation.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Immersions (Kino Border Initiative, Phoenix and Los Angeles urban plunges, United Farm Workers, civil rights, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Zambia) and the annual Summit on Human Dignity.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Immersionsbrophyprep.org/immersions · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In partnership with the Jesuit-run Kino Border Initiative, students serve meals, meet migrants and staff members, and reflect on human dignity and solidarity.”
      The Kino Border Initiative immersion takes students to Nogales to serve migrants.
      “These experiences encourage students to examine important social issues through the lens of Catholic social teaching and the Jesuit commitment to justice.”
      Justice immersions examine social issues through Catholic social teaching.
      “Through service and conversation with community organizations throughout Phoenix, students encounter issues related to poverty, homelessness, and social inequality within their own city.”
      The Phoenix Urban Plunge addresses poverty and homelessness in Phoenix.
    2. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every year, for two weeks in the spring semester, the Brophy community takes an intense look at a specific justice issue, hosting speakers, workshops, and other activities”
      The annual Summit on Human Dignity runs two weeks each spring.

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

Strengths

  • Students take Religious Studies in all four years, including required courses on Scripture, the sacraments, Church history, the Paschal Mystery and Christian ethics.
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculumbrophyprep.org/curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “English 8 semesters 4.0 credits Mathematics 8 semesters 4.0 credits Religious Studies 8 semesters 4.0 credits”
      Graduation requires 8 semesters (4.0 credits) of Religious Studies, the same as English.
    2. Course Descriptions - Religious Studiessites.google.com/brophyprep.org/coursedescriptions/home/religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SCRIPTURE REQUIRED-FULL YEAR This course is devoted to the study of the Bible and its impact on faith.”
      Freshmen take a required full-year Scripture course.
      “ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN THE SACRAMENTS REQUIRED-ONE SEMESTER”
      Sophomores take Encountering Jesus in the Sacraments.
      “HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH REQUIRED-ONE SEMESTER”
      Sophomores take History of the Catholic Church.
      “LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY REQUIRED-ONE SEMESTER The purpose of this junior course is to invite students to view the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus as God’s promise and call to humanity to create a more loving and just world. With the Gospels and Catholic Social Teaching documents as guide”
      The required junior course Living the Paschal Mystery uses Catholic Social Teaching documents.
      “CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND MORALITY REQUIRED-ONE SEMESTER The purpose of this junior course is to help students see God’s work in creation”
      Christian Ethics and Morality is a required junior course.
  • Confession is offered in the chapel one lunch period each week, with communal Reconciliation services in Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in the chapel one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community, or by appointment with Brophy’s Jesuit community.”
      Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch period a week, and confession one lunch period a week or by appointment with the Jesuit community.
      “Additionally, during the seasons of Advent and Lent, students gather in the Brophy Chapel or elsewhere on campus to participate in communal Reconciliation services during their Religious Studies class.”
      Communal Reconciliation services are held during Religious Studies classes in Advent and Lent.
  • Every grade has a retreat, and all retreats run by the Office of Faith and Justice are free to students.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen: As mentioned above, freshmen participate in the mandatory Freshman Retreat early in the school year.”
      Freshmen make a mandatory retreat.
      “Sophomores: Sophomores are invited to experience the Magis Retreat. Sign up is required through the OFJ.”
      Sophomores are invited to the Magis Retreat.
      “Juniors: The Kairos Retreat is a four-day retreat held at Manresa in Oak Creek Canyon facilitated by a team of students, faculty, and administrators.”
      Juniors may make the four-day Kairos retreat at Manresa.
      “All seniors experience a single-day retreat, the Fourth Day Retreat, through their mandatory Senior Ignatian Capstone Religious Studies course at Brophy’s Meadowbrook property”
      All seniors make the one-day Fourth Day Retreat as part of the required Senior Ignatian Capstone course.
      “All OFJ retreats are offered free of cost to students.”
      Retreats are free to students.
  • Students complete at least 80 hours of required service in grades 10 and 11, and immersions examine social issues through Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Completion of this project is required for promotion to junior year and eventual graduation. This requirement of at least 40 hours is typically fulfilled in either the fall or spring semester through the Loyola Project (LP), an after-school tutoring program held in partnership with local schools.”
      Sophomores must complete at least 40 hours of direct service, usually through the Loyola Project tutoring program.
      “Juniors are required to complete a firsthand Ignatian Encounter of at least 40 hours.”
      Juniors must complete an Ignatian Encounter of at least 40 service hours.
    2. Immersionsbrophyprep.org/immersions · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “These experiences encourage students to examine important social issues through the lens of Catholic social teaching and the Jesuit commitment to justice.”
      Justice immersions examine social issues through Catholic social teaching.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass is offered at least one lunch period a week rather than daily.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in the chapel one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community, or by appointment with Brophy’s Jesuit community.”
      Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch period a week, and confession one lunch period a week or by appointment with the Jesuit community.
  • The handbook refers to 'Brophy's Chaplains' and the Jesuit community without naming a chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are always welcome and encouraged to meet with Brophy’s Chaplains to discuss their life and their faith”
      The handbook refers to Brophy's chaplains without naming them.
      “Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in the chapel one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community, or by appointment with Brophy’s Jesuit community.”
      Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch period a week, and confession one lunch period a week or by appointment with the Jesuit community.
  • All-school Masses are held for particular feasts and occasions during the year.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the year, all-school liturgies are celebrated to highlight religious themes, holy days, and other observances.”
      All-school liturgies are celebrated during the year.
    2. Deans' Office | Brophy College Prepbrophyprep.org/deans-office · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Dress is typically required for the following events: Convocation (new students only) Mass of the Holy Spirit Jesuit Heritage Mass Mass Celebrating the Immaculate Conception Transitions Mass”
      All-school Masses include the Mass of the Holy Spirit, Jesuit Heritage Mass, Immaculate Conception Mass and Transitions Mass.

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Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Office of Faith and Justice and Brophy Chapel

  • Address: 4701 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1797
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, in-town retreat house (Faber's Stable), retreat center in Oak Creek Canyon (Manresa)

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Catholic clubs and student life

26 groups and regular activities · 13 on campus, 13 off campus

Faith formation 5

  • Camino Ignaciano pilgrimageOff campus
    Pilgrimage across Spain following the path of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
  • The Romero ProgramOff campus
    Year-long senior religion elective combining theological and social analysis with internships at Phoenix social service agencies.
  • OCIA programOn campus
    Preparation for students who have not received the sacraments of initiation, through the school chaplain.
  • Jesuit Heritage WeekOn campus
    Oct. 5-8, 2026
    Week of prayer and activities with the Jesuit community, opening with an all-school Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church.
  • Summit on Human DignityOn campus
    Two weeks each spring
    Two-week annual focus on a justice issue with speakers and workshops.

Retreats 7

  • Magis RetreatOff campus
    Three-day overnight sophomore retreat at Manresa in Oak Creek Canyon on integrity, manhood and faith.
  • KairosOff campus
    Several times a year
    Four-day junior retreat at Manresa led by students, faculty and administrators.
  • Fourth Day RetreatOff campus
    One-day retreat on Ignatian discernment for all seniors through the Senior Ignatian Capstone course, at the school's Meadowbrook property.
  • Silent RetreatOff campus
    Once each semester
    Senior retreat rooted in the Spiritual Exercises with prayer, scripture meditation and spiritual direction; by application.
  • ExodusOff campus
    At least twice a year
    Senior wilderness retreat of hiking and reflection; by application.
  • Freshman RetreatOn campus
    Early fall (Sept. 19-20, 2026)
    Mandatory overnight retreat on campus with junior and senior Big Brothers, ending with a closing Mass.
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Service 7

  • Freshman Breakaway and Special Olympics Game DayOff campus
    Freshmen serve in small groups at St. Vincent de Paul or Desert Mission Food Bank and host a Special Olympics Game Day.
  • Loyola ProjectOff campus
    Required sophomore service of at least 40 hours, usually after-school tutoring with partner schools (a summer version runs on campus).
  • Ignatian EncounterOff campus
    Required junior course of at least 40 service hours with a marginalized population, with cohort reflection.
  • Kino Border Initiative immersionOff campus
    Trip to Nogales, Arizona and Sonora to serve meals and meet migrants with the Jesuit-run Kino Border Initiative.
  • Phoenix Urban PlungeOff campus
    Service with Phoenix community organizations on poverty and homelessness.
  • International immersionsOff campus
    Immersions in El Salvador, Peru, Puebla (Mexico), the Dominican Republic and Zambia.
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  • Charity drivesOn campus
    Thanksgiving, Advent and Lent
    School-wide donation drives.

Clubs and groups 3

  • Student Service UnionOn campus
    Students who have completed a service program may apply to lead it.
  • Prayer Leaders MinistryOn campus
    Student group in partnership with the Office of Faith and Justice.
  • Interfaith CoalitionOn campus
    Student group in partnership with the Office of Faith and Justice.

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Liturgical ministersOn campus
    Students serve as extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, ushers and altar servers after training through the OFJ.
  • Communal Reconciliation servicesOn campus
    Advent and Lent
    Reconciliation services held during Religious Studies classes.
  • Morning prayer and daily ExamenOn campus
    Every school day
    Prayer and intentions over the P.A. each morning and a community Examen after lunch.
  • Father/Son and Mother/Son Communion MassesOn campus
    Communion Mass and breakfast organized with the Dads' Club and Mothers' Guild.

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 (4)
  1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook | Brophy College Preparatorydocs.google.com/document/d/1CYPMv8DBzR6Y2D1pYwdjiaKne-IwseLy5FBQD2GjHI8/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Office of Faith and Justice facilitates all programs related to campus ministry, Catholic Social Teaching and justice formation through encounter, awareness, and advocacy.”
    The Office of Faith and Justice runs campus ministry, Catholic Social Teaching and justice formation.
    “The ministry team offers experiences of all kinds (Catholic and interreligious) that help community members deepen and share their relationship with God.”
    The Office of Faith and Justice has a ministry team.
    “Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in the chapel one lunch during the week as designated by the OFJ and Brophy’s Jesuit community, or by appointment with Brophy’s Jesuit community.”
    Mass is offered in the chapel at least one lunch period a week, and confession one lunch period a week or by appointment with the Jesuit community.
    “The Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Office of Faith and Justice facilitates all programs related to campus ministry, Catholic Social Teaching and justice formation through encounter, awareness, and advocacy.”
    The Office of Faith and Justice runs campus ministry, Catholic Social Teaching and justice formation.
    “The Brophy Chapel is available to students, faculty, and staff for quiet prayer and reflection during the school day.”
    The chapel is open for prayer during the school day.
    “BROPHY COLLEGE PREPARATORY 4701 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012-1797 (602) 264-5291”
    The school is at 4701 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1797; main phone 264-5291.
  2. Our Campusbrophyprep.org/our-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Romley Hall serving as a residence for the Jesuit faculty and administration”
    Romley Hall on campus was built as the Jesuit residence.
  3. Brophy Celebrates Jesuit Heritage Weekbrophyprep.org/brophy-celebrates-jesuit-heritage-week · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Ask a Jesuit Anything: Sign up for conversations with Brophy Jesuits.”
    Students can meet with Brophy's Jesuits.
  4. Sacred Spacesbrophyprep.org/sacred-spaces · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “it serves as Brophy’s in-town retreat house and spiritual gathering place.”
    Faber's Stable is the school's in-town retreat house.
    “During the school year, students travel to Manresa for Kairos and Magis retreats, as well as team and club retreats”
    Kairos, Magis and team and club retreats are held at Manresa near Sedona.

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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.
85 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.4 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, AZ
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)1,402
Students in grades 9–121,332
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio13.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

The Most Reverend John P. Dolan, Bishop of Phoenix

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral

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

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Questions families ask

Is Brophy College Preparatory a Catholic high school?
Yes. Brophy College Preparatory is a Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Brophy College Preparatory’s Compass Score?
86 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Brophy College Preparatory?
Mass is listed at Brophy Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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