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Cathedral High School

  • LocationBoston, MA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 7–12 · 326 students
Official website

Cathedral High School is a Catholic, urban, coeducational college preparatory school for grades 7 to 12 in Boston's South End, next to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Its Daley Center for Campus Ministry arranges an off-campus retreat for each grade level every year and service immersion trips. Mass is celebrated as a community several times a year, and theology is a course in each high school grade from 9 to 12.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cathedral High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miCathedral of the Holy Cross: 0.1 mi1St. James Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Francis Chapel: 0.8 mi3Saint Cecilia Parish: 1.0 mi4Our Lady of Czestochowa: 1.1 mi5St. Anthony Shrine: 1.1 mi6Daley Center for Campus Ministry: 0.1 miCathedral High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Cathedral of the Holy Cross — 0.1 mi · 1400 Washington Street, Boston
  2. St. James Church — 0.7 mi · 125 Harrison Avenue, Boston
  3. Saint Francis Chapel — 0.8 mi · 800 Boylston Street, Boston
  4. Saint Cecilia Parish — 1.0 mi · 14-18;18 Belvidere Street, Boston
  5. Our Lady of Czestochowa — 1.1 mi · Dorchester Avenue, Boston
  6. St. Anthony Shrine — 1.1 mi · 100 Arch Street, Boston

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 (The campus ministry page says the community comes together for Mass several times per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Several times per year, we come together as a community for Mass.”
      The school community comes together for Mass several times per year.
  • 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 (Several school Masses are published. The named campus minister is a lay teacher, not a priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Several times per year, we come together as a community for Mass.”
      The school community comes together for Mass several times per year.
      “As Campus Minister in the Daley Center for Campus Ministry and Theology teacher, Ms. Vasquez-Molina brings to life meaningful experiences”
      Fatima Vasquez-Molina is the Campus Minister in the Daley Center for Campus Ministry and also teaches theology.
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 published grade-by-grade course list shows one theology course in each of grades 9 to 12 (Old Testament, New Testament, Lives of the Holy, Social Justice & Discipleship). Theology is also listed in grades 7 and 8. Counted as four years of high-school theology, one per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum & Departments - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: Old Testament”
      Grade 9 includes Theology: Old Testament.
      “Theology: New Testament”
      Grade 10 includes Theology: New Testament.
      “Theology: Lives of the Holy”
      Grade 11 includes Theology: Lives of the Holy.
      “Theology: Social Justice & Discipleship”
      Grade 12 includes Theology: Social Justice & Discipleship.
  • 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.
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

73 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 campus ministry page says each grade level goes on a dedicated off-campus retreat each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, each scholar level embarks on a dedicated off-campus retreat for their grade level to reflect and grow as a community.”
      Each grade level has an annual off-campus retreat.
      “Recent retreats have been hosted at exciting and beautiful locations such as Toah Nipi in Rindge, NH, Camp Hale in Sandwich, NH, and Ron Burton Training Village in Hubbardston, MA.”
      Recent grade-level retreats were held at retreat sites in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is named on the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As Campus Minister in the Daley Center for Campus Ministry and Theology teacher, Ms. Vasquez-Molina brings to life meaningful experiences”
      Fatima Vasquez-Molina is the Campus Minister in the Daley Center for Campus Ministry and also teaches theology.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The official clubs page lists one faith-based group, Campus Ministry. Campus Ministry Student Leaders is a planning group within it and is not counted separately.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Book Club Business Cub Campus Ministry Chess Club”
      Campus Ministry is listed among the school's clubs and activities.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The campus ministry page lists a service immersion trip to Camden, New Jersey and a volunteer trip to Camp Sunshine in Maine.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Camden, New Jersey Service Immersion Trip: Cathedral scholars travel to the Romero Center in Camden, NJ for a weekend of service, reflection, and community.”
      Students take a service immersion trip to Camden, New Jersey.
      “Camp Sunshine: Cathedral scholars venture to Casco, ME to volunteer at Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.”
      Students volunteer at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine.

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

Strengths

  • Each grade level goes on an annual off-campus retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, each scholar level embarks on a dedicated off-campus retreat for their grade level to reflect and grow as a community.”
      Each grade level has an annual off-campus retreat.
  • Theology is listed as a course in each high school grade from 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum & Departments - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: Old Testament”
      Grade 9 includes Theology: Old Testament.
      “Theology: New Testament”
      Grade 10 includes Theology: New Testament.
      “Theology: Lives of the Holy”
      Grade 11 includes Theology: Lives of the Holy.
      “Theology: Social Justice & Discipleship”
      Grade 12 includes Theology: Social Justice & Discipleship.
  • Students take part in service immersion trips and volunteer trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Camden, New Jersey Service Immersion Trip: Cathedral scholars travel to the Romero Center in Camden, NJ for a weekend of service, reflection, and community.”
      Students take a service immersion trip to Camden, New Jersey.
      “Camp Sunshine: Cathedral scholars venture to Casco, ME to volunteer at Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.”
      Students volunteer at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine.

Concerns

  • The school's Mass is published as occurring several times per year or times.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Several times per year, we come together as a community for Mass.”
      The school community comes together for Mass several times per year.

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Campus ministry home

Daley Center for Campus Ministry

  • Address: 74 Union Park Street, Boston, MA 02118
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus, 3 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • School Masses at the Cathedral of the Holy CrossOff campus
    Several times per year
    The community gathers for Mass several times per year in the neighboring Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
    cathedralboston.org, cathedralboston.org
  • Multicultural Masses
    Spanish-language Masses and a Black History Month Mass offered during the year.
    cathedralboston.org

Retreats 1

  • Annual grade-level retreatsOff campus
    Each year, one retreat per grade level
    Off-campus retreat for each grade level. Recent retreats were held at Toah Nipi in Rindge, NH, Camp Hale in Sandwich, NH, and Ron Burton Training Village in Hubbardston, MA.
    cathedralboston.org, cathedralboston.org

Service 3

  • Camden, New Jersey service immersion tripOff campus
    A weekend of service, reflection and community at the Romero Center in Camden, NJ.
    cathedralboston.org
  • Camp Sunshine volunteeringOff campus
    Volunteering at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
    cathedralboston.org
  • Local community service
    Collecting clothing for shelters, preparing meals for the sick and sorting food-pantry donations in Boston and beyond.
    cathedralboston.org

Clubs and groups 1

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. Campus Ministry - Cathedral 7-12 High Schoolcathedralboston.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Several times per year, we come together as a community for Mass.”
    The school community comes together for Mass several times per year.
    “The Daley Center for Campus Ministry opened in September 2023 thanks to the generosity of proud Cathedral alums”
    The Daley Center for Campus Ministry opened in September 2023.
    “Several times per year, we come together as a community for Mass.”
    The school community comes together for Mass several times per year.
    “The Daley Center for Campus Ministry opened in September 2023 thanks to the generosity of proud Cathedral alums”
    The Daley Center for Campus Ministry opened in September 2023.

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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.
94 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.9.1 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 Boston, MA
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)326
Students in grades 9–12278
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.1 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

Archdiocese of Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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