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Cardinal Hayes High School

  • LocationBronx, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 704 students

All-male

Official website

Cardinal Hayes High School is a Catholic boys' high school at 650 Grand Concourse in the Bronx, NY, whose mission is based in Roman Catholic values. Every student takes four years of Religion. The school calendar lists a First Friday Mass and Adoration and four senior retreats, and the public pages name no chaplain and no separate campus ministry office.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cardinal Hayes High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miLady of Pity Roman Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Rita of Cascia Catholic Church: 0.4 mi2Immaculate Conception Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 0.4 mi3Saint Adalbert's Polish Roman Catholic Church: 0.6 mi4Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church: 0.6 mi5Saint Pius V Roman Catholic Church: 0.6 mi6Cardinal Hayes High School (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Lady of Pity Roman Catholic Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Saint Rita of Cascia Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 442 College Avenue
  3. Immaculate Conception Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary — 0.4 mi · 381 East 150th Street
  4. Saint Adalbert's Polish Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  5. Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 921 Morris Avenue
  6. Saint Pius V Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 416 East 145th Street

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.

  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Cardinal Hayes High Schoolcardinalhayes.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “First Friday Mass & Adoration”
      The school calendar lists a First Friday Mass and Adoration.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school Mass appears on the school calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Cardinal Hayes High Schoolcardinalhayes.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “First Friday Mass & Adoration”
      The school calendar lists a First Friday Mass and Adoration.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The academics overview says every student's program includes four years of Religion; four full-year courses are required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics Overview | Cardinal Hayes High Schoolcardinalhayes.org/academics-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student’s program of study includes four years of Religion, four years of English”
      Every student takes four years of Religion as a graduation requirement.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The calendar lists four Senior Retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Cardinal Hayes High Schoolcardinalhayes.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Retreat #1”
      The school calendar lists Senior Retreats for seniors.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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

  • Every student takes four years of Religion as a graduation requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics Overview | Cardinal Hayes High Schoolcardinalhayes.org/academics-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student’s program of study includes four years of Religion, four years of English”
      Every student takes four years of Religion as a graduation requirement.
  • The school calendar lists a First Friday Mass & Adoration and four senior retreats.
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Cardinal Hayes High Schoolcardinalhayes.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “First Friday Mass & Adoration”
      The school calendar lists a First Friday Mass and Adoration.
      “Senior Retreat #1”
      The school calendar lists Senior Retreats for seniors.

Concerns

  • The calendar lists retreats for seniors only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Cardinal Hayes High Schoolcardinalhayes.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Retreat #1”
      The school calendar lists Senior Retreats for seniors.

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • First Friday Mass & Adoration
    First Friday
    The school calendar lists a First Friday Mass & Adoration.
    cardinalhayes.org

Other 1

  • Campus ministry
    The home page says the school offers campus ministry.
    cardinalhayes.org

Retreats 1

  • Senior Retreats
    Four retreat dates for seniors on the school calendar
    The school calendar lists Senior Retreat #1 through #4.
    cardinalhayes.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 (1)
  1. Home | Cardinal Hayes High Schoolcardinalhayes.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “From campus ministry and student government to community service and special events, there is a place for every student to get involved and make a difference.”
    The school's home page says it has campus ministry and community service opportunities.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
26 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.70%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.4 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
DioceseArchdiocese of New York, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)704
Students in grades 9–12704
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio16.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges70%
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

Archdiocese of New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

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Yes. Cardinal Hayes High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New York.

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