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Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School

  • LocationSaint Louis, MO
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 453 students
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Cardinal Ritter College Prep is a Catholic high school in St. Louis, Missouri, listed in the Archdiocese of St. Louis school directory. Its campus ministry, Ritter Catholic, holds a monthly all-school Mass, a Mass and adoration each week with its chaplains, and morning prayer each day. Four years of theology and a 104-hour Christian service requirement for four-year students are published.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saints Teresa and Bridget Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: 1.0 mi3Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4St. Cronan Church: 1.5 mi5Saint Nicholas Catholic Church: 1.8 mi6Campus Ministry, Cardinal Ritter College Prep: 0.1 miCardinal Ritter College Prep High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 3628 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis
  2. Saints Teresa and Bridget Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 3636 North Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis
  3. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis — 1.0 mi · 4431 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis
  4. Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 2716 North Sarah Street, Saint Louis
  5. St. Cronan Church — 1.5 mi · 1202 South Boyle Avenue, Saint Louis
  6. Saint Nicholas Catholic Church — 1.8 mi

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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

69 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The campus ministry page says the community gathers for a monthly Mass, with several more each year with the whole school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621191&type=d&pREC_ID=1757655 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We gather as one community to celebrate monthly Mass and several times a year with our Cardinal Ritter College Prep brothers and sisters.”
      The school community gathers for a monthly Mass and several times a year with the whole school.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The chaplains offer adoration each week, as the campus ministry page states.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621191&type=d&pREC_ID=1757655 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chaplains also celebrate Mass each week during lunch and offer adoration each week.”
      Chaplains celebrate Mass each week during lunch and offer adoration each week.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published. Recorded at parttime.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621191&type=d&pREC_ID=1757655 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chaplains also celebrate Mass each week during lunch and offer adoration each week.”
      Chaplains celebrate Mass each week during lunch and offer adoration each week.
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 (Theology is 4.0 credits. A full-year course is 1.0 credit (two half-unit semesters); theology is taken in each of the four years. The campus ministry page says students take a semester Theology course as they progress.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4.0 credits”
      Theology is a required subject for graduation, at 4.0 credits.
      “Credit is awarded on the basis of one-half unit for each course.”
      A semester course earns one-half credit, so a full-year course is 1.0 credit.
  • 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 campus ministry page says the ministry works to integrate faith into all aspects of the learning community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621191&type=d&pREC_ID=1757655 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Campus Ministry and Catholic Club share a mission as “Ritter Catholic” — working to integrate faith into all aspects of our learning community.”
      Campus ministry works to integrate faith into all aspects of the learning community.
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.

  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named campus minister is listed. Unnamed chaplains also serve; they are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Anne Grass Campus Minister 3144465543”
      Dr. Anne Grass is the school's campus minister; the directory lists her phone.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Ritter Catholic is the Catholic student club. Its Bible study and prayer groups are part of it.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621191&type=d&pREC_ID=1757655 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Whether through participating in Liturgical roles as altar servers, lectors, or our mass choir — or by being involved in our Bible study and prayer groups.”
      The Catholic club offers liturgical roles, a Bible study and prayer groups.
      “Ritter Catholic is our Club organization for both Catholic and Christian students alike.”
      Ritter Catholic is the school's Catholic student club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The campus ministry page says the school begins each day with morning prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621191&type=d&pREC_ID=1757655 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin each day with morning prayer to become more mindful of Christ’s presence throughout each day.”
      Each school day begins with morning 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (104 hours of Christian service are required over four years for students who attend for all four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4450720&type=d&pREC_ID=2702494 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A total of 104 hours are required for graduation if the student has attended Ritter for the full four years.”
      Students who attend all four years must complete 104 Christian service hours to graduate.
  • 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 (A student leadership committee works to end gun violence, from a student rally and march. This is a justice program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Movement Not Moment | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4428114&type=d&pREC_ID=2665275 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cardinal Ritter students are now facilitating an ongoing leadership committee of high school students to plan next steps, ensuring their work to end gun violence is a movement, not a moment.”
      Students run an ongoing leadership committee working to end gun violence.

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

Strengths

  • A monthly all-school Mass, a Mass and adoration each week with the chaplains, and morning prayer each day are published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621191&type=d&pREC_ID=1757655 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We gather as one community to celebrate monthly Mass and several times a year with our Cardinal Ritter College Prep brothers and sisters.”
      The school community gathers for a monthly Mass and several times a year with the whole school.
      “Our chaplains also celebrate Mass each week during lunch and offer adoration each week.”
      Chaplains celebrate Mass each week during lunch and offer adoration each week.
      “We begin each day with morning prayer to become more mindful of Christ’s presence throughout each day.”
      Each school day begins with morning prayer.
  • Four years of theology are required (4.0 credits), and 104 hours of Christian service are required over four years.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4.0 credits”
      Theology is a required subject for graduation, at 4.0 credits.
    2. Christian Service Program | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4450720&type=d&pREC_ID=2702494 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A total of 104 hours are required for graduation if the student has attended Ritter for the full four years.”
      Students who attend all four years must complete 104 Christian service hours to graduate.

Concerns

  • The published Mass is weekly during lunch.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621191&type=d&pREC_ID=1757655 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chaplains also celebrate Mass each week during lunch and offer adoration each week.”
      Chaplains celebrate Mass each week during lunch and offer adoration each week.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Cardinal Ritter College Prep

  • Address: 701 North Spring Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
  • Location: On campus

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Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Bible study and prayer groups
    Student Bible study and prayer groups within Ritter Catholic.
    cardinalritterprep.net

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Altar servers, lectors and mass choir
    Liturgical roles open to students through Ritter Catholic.
    cardinalritterprep.net
  • Weekly Mass and adoration with the chaplains
    Each week, during lunch (Mass); adoration each week
    The chaplains celebrate Mass each week during lunch and offer adoration each week.
    cardinalritterprep.net

Retreats 1

Service 2

  • Christian Service Program
    Students log Christian service hours; 104 hours are required over four years for students who attend for all four years.
    cardinalritterprep.net
  • Movement Not Moment
    A student leadership committee working to end gun violence, which grew out of a student rally and march.
    cardinalritterprep.net

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. Campus Ministry | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621191&type=d&pREC_ID=1757655 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We gather as one community to celebrate monthly Mass and several times a year with our Cardinal Ritter College Prep brothers and sisters.”
    The school community gathers for a monthly Mass and several times a year with the whole school.
    “We gather as one community to celebrate monthly Mass and several times a year with our Cardinal Ritter College Prep brothers and sisters.”
    The school community gathers for a monthly Mass and several times a year with the whole school.
    “701 North Spring Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108”
    The school's published address includes the ZIP code 63108.
  2. Our History | Cardinal Ritter College Prepcardinalritterprep.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1621147&type=d&pREC_ID=1757575 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “at 701 N. Spring Avenue, St. Louis”
    The school is at 701 North Spring Avenue in St. Louis.

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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.
89 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.13.3 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
DioceseArchdiocese of St. Louis, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)453
Students in grades 9–12453
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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 St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
What is Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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