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Carondelet High School

  • LocationConcord, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 834 students

All-female

Official website

Carondelet High School is a Catholic school for young women in Concord, California, founded in 1965 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Its Campus Ministry offers school liturgies with an invited priest, morning prayer every school day, a four-year retreat program, and justice immersion trips.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Carondelet High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miDe La Salle Chapel: 0.1 mi1St. Francis Of Assisi Church: 0.7 mi2St. John Vianney Catholic Church: 1.4 mi3Christ The King: 2.6 mi4Saint Stephen's Catholic Church: 2.9 mi5Carondelet Campus Ministry: 0.1 miCarondelet High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. De La Salle Chapel — 0.1 mi
  2. St. Francis Of Assisi Church — 0.7 mi
  3. St. John Vianney Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek
  4. Christ The King — 2.6 mi
  5. Saint Stephen's Catholic Church — 2.9 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.

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.

  • 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 (Holy Days of Obligation and Baccalaureate Mass are named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/her-experience/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are several prayer services and liturgies held throughout the school year. We gather to pray on Holy Days of Obligation, for Baccalaureate Mass, and at other appropriate seasonal times.”
      School liturgies are held throughout the year, including on Holy Days of Obligation and at Baccalaureate Mass, with no frequency stated.
  • 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 (A priest is invited to campus for Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry/liturgy-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For Mass, a priest is invited to campus to lead our community in the readings and prayers, and to celebrate Eucharist with us.”
      Mass is celebrated on campus with a priest who is invited to campus; no weekly schedule is given.
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 (Religious Studies requires 40 credits. The grade-level Religious Studies sequence runs every year (10 credits per year-long course); theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Curriculum | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/her-education/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “40 credits - Religious Studies”
      Religious Studies is a graduation requirement of 40 credits.
    2. Curriculum Guide 2026-27 | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/live/files/556-curriculum-guide-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Focus on Catholic Social Teaching and putting faith into action;”
      The Religious Studies department focuses on Catholic Social Teaching. The curriculum builds every year (the guide's Religious Studies section begins: Religious Studies curriculum builds every year towards helping).
  • 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 (Symbols and Ethics, an ethics course, is taken by juniors in the Religious Studies sequence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Immersion Programs | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/community-service/immersion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will participate in this immersion through their Symbols and Ethics classes in the fall semester”
      Juniors take a Symbols and Ethics course in the fall semester, an ethics course within the Religious Studies sequence.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Philosophy & Approach | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/her-education/philosophy-approach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our curriculum helps our students to identify what it means to live with Heart, Faith, Courage, and Excellence; we integrate these measures into all aspects of the school”
      The school states that faith is integrated into all aspects of the school, including the curriculum.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The retreat program is a four-year experience with a grade-level retreat each year. Attendance is encouraged, not mandatory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Retreat Program is designed as a four-year experience and, although none of the retreats are mandatory, students are encouraged to attend their grade level retreat each year.”
      A grade-level retreat is offered in each of the four high school years.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus Ministry lists a Director and a second campus ministry team member.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Edie Payne Director of Campus Ministry epayne@carondeleths.org”
      Edie Payne is Director of Campus Ministry and publishes this email.
    2. Liturgy & Prayer | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry/liturgy-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “reach out to the Campus Ministry Team: Edie Payne or Vanessa Miranda.”
      Edie Payne and Vanessa Miranda are named as the Campus Ministry Team for liturgy and prayer.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Spiritual Life Council is the student leadership team in Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life Council | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry/spiritual-life-council · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As the student leadership team in Campus Ministry, Spiritual Life Council (SLC) seeks to foster a sense of Catholic community and spirituality at Carondelet among students and faculty by supporting retreats, liturgies, community outreach drives, social justice initiatives, and other events sponsored by Campus Ministry.”
      The Spiritual Life Council is a student group that supports Catholic community and campus ministry events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry/liturgy-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each school day also begins with communal prayer (morning prayer) over the P-A system.”
      Communal morning prayer begins each school day.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Religious Studies curriculum focuses on Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-27 | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/live/files/556-curriculum-guide-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Focus on Catholic Social Teaching and putting faith into action;”
      The Religious Studies department focuses on Catholic Social Teaching. The curriculum builds every year (the guide's Religious Studies section begins: Religious Studies curriculum builds every year towards helping).
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Immersion Programs | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/community-service/immersion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ven a Ver DC is an immersion into the reality of social injustice and political advocacy.”
      Students may join a Washington, D.C. justice immersion trip.
      “Junior Immersion is a field trip that is scheduled in conjunction with Junior religion classes.”
      Juniors take a service immersion field trip linked to their religion classes.

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

Strengths

  • Morning communal prayer begins each school day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry/liturgy-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each school day also begins with communal prayer (morning prayer) over the P-A system.”
      Communal morning prayer begins each school day.
  • A four-year retreat program provides a grade-level retreat each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Retreat Program is designed as a four-year experience and, although none of the retreats are mandatory, students are encouraged to attend their grade level retreat each year.”
      A grade-level retreat is offered in each of the four high school years.
  • Religious Studies is a 40-credit requirement that focuses on Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Curriculum | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/her-education/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “40 credits - Religious Studies”
      Religious Studies is a graduation requirement of 40 credits.
    2. Curriculum Guide 2026-27 | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/live/files/556-curriculum-guide-2026-27 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Focus on Catholic Social Teaching and putting faith into action;”
      The Religious Studies department focuses on Catholic Social Teaching. The curriculum builds every year (the guide's Religious Studies section begins: Religious Studies curriculum builds every year towards helping).

Concerns

  • Mass is offered with an invited priest.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry/liturgy-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For Mass, a priest is invited to campus to lead our community in the readings and prayers, and to celebrate Eucharist with us.”
      Mass is celebrated on campus with a priest who is invited to campus; no weekly schedule is given.

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Campus ministry home

Carondelet Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1133 Winton Drive, Concord, CA 94518
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: carondeleths.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, carondeleths.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 3 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 5

  • Ven a Ver DCOff campus
    Typically the fall semester
    Immersion trip to Washington, D.C. for the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, with meetings with elected officials.
    carondeleths.org
  • Ven a Ver ChicagoOff campus
    Typically spring break
    Immersion retreat with local partner agencies on homelessness, food insecurity, incarceration, education, and immigration.
    carondeleths.org
  • Junior ImmersionOff campus
    Fall semester
    Junior field trip linked to religion classes, with direct service with a local organization that serves people experiencing homelessness.
    carondeleths.org
  • Ven a Ver Sustainable Farming
    Typically the first weekend of June
    Immersion into farmworker issues, care for creation, and sustainable farming.
    carondeleths.org
  • Frosh Day of Service
    Typically October
    A day when the entire freshman class serves a local nonprofit.
    carondeleths.org

Faith formation 1

  • Morning prayerOn campus
    Each school day
    Student-written communal prayer broadcast over the school P-A system at the start of each school day.
    carondeleths.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Liturgy (Mass, student-led prayer services, and Communion services)On campus
    Throughout the school year
    The school's liturgies include Mass with an invited priest, student-led prayer services, and Communion services.
    carondeleths.org, carondeleths.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Spiritual Life Council
    Student leadership team in Campus Ministry that supports retreats, liturgies, outreach drives, and social justice initiatives.
    carondeleths.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreat program
    A four-year retreat program with a grade-level retreat each year (Alpha for freshmen, Kairos for seniors).
    carondeleths.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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Edie Payne Director of Campus Ministry epayne@carondeleths.org”
    Edie Payne is Director of Campus Ministry and publishes this email.
    “Edie Payne Director of Campus Ministry epayne@carondeleths.org”
    Edie Payne is Director of Campus Ministry and publishes this email.
  2. Liturgy & Prayer | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/resources/campus-ministry/liturgy-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “reach out to the Campus Ministry Team: Edie Payne or Vanessa Miranda.”
    Edie Payne and Vanessa Miranda are named as the Campus Ministry Team for liturgy and prayer.
  3. Directions & Parking | Carondelet High Schoolcarondeleths.org/apply/events-visits/directions-parking · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Main Campus 1133 Winton Drive Concord, CA 94518”
    The main campus is at 1133 Winton Drive, Concord, California 94518.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
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.92%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.0 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 Oakland, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)834
Students in grades 9–12834
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio8.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges92%
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 Oakland

The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, Bishop of Oakland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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