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Catholic high school

Cardinal Newman Academy

  • LocationNorth Chesterfield, VA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 8–12 · 23 students
Official website

Cardinal Newman Academy is a Catholic school in Richmond, Virginia, that describes the Eucharist as at the heart of its day. Its Academics page says staff and students take part in weekly Adoration and that confession is available regularly. It requires four years of theology, lists a course on moral theology and social teaching, and names a Students for Life club and weekly service learning for 11th graders.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cardinal Newman Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChurch of the Epiphany: 0.0 mi1Saint Mark's United Methodist Church: 1.0 mi2Saint Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Church: 2.1 mi3Cardinal Newman Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Church of the Epiphany — 0.0 mi · 11004 Smoketree Drive
  2. Saint Mark's United Methodist Church — 1.0 mi · 11551 Lucks Lane
  3. Saint Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 9841 West Providence Road, North Chesterfield

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.

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

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The Student Life page says the school's choir sings at daily Mass for the school community; it is recorded at the level its wording supports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Join our choir to sing at daily Mass and other special events, enhancing the spiritual life of our community through music.”
      The school's choir sings at daily Mass.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The Academics page says confession is available regularly or frequency stated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Eucharist is at the heart of our day. Students serve, lector, and sing at Mass. Staff and students participate in weekly Adoration, and Confession is available regularly.”
      The Eucharist is at the heart of the school day; students serve and sing at Mass; staff and students take part in weekly Adoration; confession is available regularly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The Academics page says staff and students participate in weekly Adoration.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Eucharist is at the heart of our day. Students serve, lector, and sing at Mass. Staff and students participate in weekly Adoration, and Confession is available regularly.”
      The Eucharist is at the heart of the school day; students serve and sing at Mass; staff and students take part in weekly Adoration; confession is available regularly.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Students serve, lector and sing at Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Eucharist is at the heart of our day. Students serve, lector, and sing at Mass. Staff and students participate in weekly Adoration, and Confession is available regularly.”
      The Eucharist is at the heart of the school day; students serve and sing at Mass; staff and students take part in weekly Adoration; confession is available regularly.
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 (The Academics page says the school requires four years of theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The theology curriculum follows the guidelines established by the Diocese of Richmond and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Cardinal Newman Academy requires four years of theology.”
      The theology curriculum follows USCCB guidelines and four years of theology are required.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The page says the theology curriculum follows the guidelines of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The theology curriculum follows the guidelines established by the Diocese of Richmond and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Cardinal Newman Academy requires four years of theology.”
      The theology curriculum follows USCCB guidelines and four years of theology are required.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy is listed among the academic courses offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Philosophy Statistics Art History Government & Political Theory Ancient Greek”
      Philosophy is among the academic electives offered.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Academics page says the Eucharist is at the heart of the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Eucharist is at the heart of our day. Students serve, lector, and sing at Mass. Staff and students participate in weekly Adoration, and Confession is available regularly.”
      The Eucharist is at the heart of the school day; students serve and sing at Mass; staff and students take part in weekly Adoration; confession is available regularly.
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

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (The Academics page describes a weekly service learning project for 11th graders.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In 11th grade, students participate in a weekly service learning project at St. Francis - Manchester, an assisted living facility in Richmond.”
      11th graders take part in a weekly service learning project at an assisted-living facility.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Moral Theology and Social Teaching is listed among the theology courses offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catechesis & Doctrine Sacred Scripture Moral Theology & Social Teaching Mass & Spiritual Classics”
      Theology courses offered include Moral Theology and Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Student Life page lists a Students for Life club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students for Life Join a passionate group of students dedicated to promoting the value and dignity of every human life.”
      The school has a Students for Life club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Weekly service learning at a local assisted-living facility and community service projects are described.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In 11th grade, students participate in a weekly service learning project at St. Francis - Manchester, an assisted living facility in Richmond.”
      11th graders take part in a weekly service learning project at an assisted-living facility.
    2. Student Life at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Community Service: Our students actively engage in community service projects, making a positive impact and learning the value of giving back.”
      Students take part in community service projects.

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

Strengths

  • The Eucharist is described as at the heart of the school day, and students serve and sing at Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Eucharist is at the heart of our day. Students serve, lector, and sing at Mass. Staff and students participate in weekly Adoration, and Confession is available regularly.”
      The Eucharist is at the heart of the school day; students serve and sing at Mass; staff and students take part in weekly Adoration; confession is available regularly.
  • Four years of theology are required, and the theology curriculum follows USCCB guidelines.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The theology curriculum follows the guidelines established by the Diocese of Richmond and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Cardinal Newman Academy requires four years of theology.”
      The theology curriculum follows USCCB guidelines and four years of theology are required.
  • Students take part in a weekly service learning project and a Students for Life club is listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Programs at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In 11th grade, students participate in a weekly service learning project at St. Francis - Manchester, an assisted living facility in Richmond.”
      11th graders take part in a weekly service learning project at an assisted-living facility.
    2. Student Life at Cardinal Newman Academycardinalnewmanacademy.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students for Life Join a passionate group of students dedicated to promoting the value and dignity of every human life.”
      The school has a Students for Life club.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Cardinal Newman Academy (school campus)

  • Address: 4611 Sadler Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 2

  • Weekly service learning at St. Francis - ManchesterOff campus
    Weekly, 11th grade
    11th graders visit an assisted-living facility in Richmond to bring residents music, baking, art and activities.
    cardinalnewmanacademy.org
  • Service at St. Anthony Catholic ChurchOff campus
    During the week
    Students serve and lector at St. Anthony Catholic Church.
    cardinalnewmanacademy.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 2

Social life 1

  • Red & Black Days
    Feast days when the school celebrates with a special event or outing as a community.
    cardinalnewmanacademy.org

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Academic Excellence

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

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.Not reported
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.3.8 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
DioceseDiocese of Richmond, VA
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)23
Students in grades 9–1219
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio3.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
SettingSuburb

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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