Is Cathedral High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Cathedral High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Its sponsor is Brothers of Holy Cross (affiliated).

What is Cathedral High School’s Compass Score?

87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is Cathedral High School Compass Recommended?

Yes. Cathedral High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

Cathedral High School

LocationIndianapolis, IN
Type and sizeParish school · Grades PK–12 · 1,171 students
CatholicAbout 80% Catholic

Sponsor: Brothers of Holy Cross (affiliated)

Official website Honor Roll badge

Compass Score

Faith 75%Academics 25%

AFaith
88 of 100

BAcademics
83 of 100

Verified Oct. 8, 2026 · How the score works

Honor RollCompass RecommendedWhat the badges mean

Cathedral High School is a coeducational Catholic high school in Indianapolis in the Holy Cross tradition, affiliated with the Brothers of Holy Cross. Mass is celebrated in the school chapel twice each school day, with daily Eucharistic adoration and school-wide Masses about monthly in 2026-27. Students take a religion course every semester, including a junior Catholic Social Teaching course tied to the St. Andre service-learning capstone, and each grade has a class retreat.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Matthew Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
Saint Lawrence Roman Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
Saint Lawrence Roman Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
Saint Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 1827 Kessler Boulevard East Drive, Indianapolis
Saint Pius X Catholic Parish — 2.9 mi · 7200 Sarto Drive, Indianapolis

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.

Sacramental life

72 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The 2026-27 daily schedule lists a school Mass in every month from August through March: all-school Masses Aug. 14, Sept. 15 and Nov. 13, the Homecoming Mass Oct. 8, Mass Dec. 8, the Bl. Basil Moreau Mass Jan. 20, Ash Wednesday Feb. 10 and St. Joseph Mar. 19 (spring dates are from a draft). Religion classes, clubs and teams also schedule their own Masses. Not weekly.)
Sources (3)
1. Sacraments at Cathedral - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/sacraments-at-cathedral · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass is offered twice each school day in the Chapel, before school and during a lunch period. Cathedral gathers together as one for all-school Masses multiple times throughout the year.”
  Mass is celebrated in the chapel twice every school day (before school and during a lunch period), and all-school Masses are held several times a year.
  “Religion classes, clubs, and sports teams will routinely schedule their own Masses to celebrate as a team/group.”
  Religion classes, clubs and teams schedule their own Masses.
2. Cathedral High School Daily Schedule 2026-2027 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1790861975/cathedralirish/nqifpxqczcvdihtet5w7/DailyScheduleFall202627.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “FALL SEMESTER 2026-2027”
  The daily schedule covers the 2026-27 school year.
  “Fri, 8/14 Gold Day (65) All School Mass”
  All-school Mass on August 14, 2026.
  “Tue, 9/15 Blue Day (65) All-School Mass”
  All-school Mass on September 15, 2026.
  “Thr, 10/8 - Homecoming Mass”
  Homecoming Mass on October 8, 2026.
  “Fri, 11/13 Gold Day (65) All School Mass”
  All-school Mass on November 13, 2026.
  “Tue, 12/8 Blue Day (65) Mass”
  Mass on December 8, 2026 (Immaculate Conception).
  “Gold Day (65) Ash Wed. Mass”
  Ash Wednesday Mass on February 10, 2027.
  “Fri, 3/19 Gold Day (65) St. Joseph Mass”
  St. Joseph Mass on March 19, 2027.
  “Gold Day (65) Bl. Basil Moreau”
  A Bl. Basil Moreau Mass is scheduled on January 20, 2027.
  “SPRING SEMESTER 2026-2027 (Draft)”
  The spring 2027 portion of the schedule is a draft.
3. Cathedral High School Handbook 2026/27 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786980679/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/qzbl6dsow4dn4zxa7x76/CathedralHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students are expected to attend all Mass/Assemblies”
  Students are expected to attend all school Masses.
Yes:
Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Mass twice each school day in the chapel, before school and during a lunch period.)
Sources (1)
1. Sacraments at Cathedral - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/sacraments-at-cathedral · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass is offered twice each school day in the Chapel, before school and during a lunch period. Cathedral gathers together as one for all-school Masses multiple times throughout the year.”
  Mass is celebrated in the chapel twice every school day (before school and during a lunch period), and all-school Masses are held several times a year.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The sacraments page lists penance services and confession with priests; the 2026-27 schedule lists Reconciliation on March 4-5, 2027 (Lent).)
Sources (2)
1. Sacraments at Cathedral - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/sacraments-at-cathedral · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “we offer students regular opportunities to participate in the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation, with school-wide Masses, daily chapel services, and penance services. Members of the campus ministry team are always available to counsel students on matters both big and small.”
  The school offers school-wide Masses, daily chapel services and penance services, and campus ministry staff are available to counsel students.
  “Reconciliation is a private sacrament, with just you and priest in the room. Priests will also counsel students during reconciliation to help them grow and deepen their faith.”
  Priests hear students' confessions.
2. Cathedral High School Daily Schedule 2026-2027 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1790861975/cathedralirish/nqifpxqczcvdihtet5w7/DailyScheduleFall202627.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Thr, 3/4 Blue Day (65) Reconciliation”
  Reconciliation scheduled on March 4, 2027 (Lent).
  “Fri, 3/5 Gold Day (65) Reconciliation”
  Reconciliation scheduled on March 5, 2027 (Lent).
Yes:
Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Daily adoration in the chapel, all-school adoration at the start of finals week, and adoration with the May Crowning (May 14, 2027).)
Sources (2)
1. Sacraments at Cathedral - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/sacraments-at-cathedral · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “In addition to daily adoration in the chapel, all-school adoration is held at the start of finals week to allow students a chance to pray and reflect before final exams.”
  Eucharistic adoration is held daily in the chapel, with all-school adoration at the start of finals week.
2. Cathedral High School Daily Schedule 2026-2027 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1790861975/cathedralirish/nqifpxqczcvdihtet5w7/DailyScheduleFall202627.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “* Adoration>>>May Crowning”
  Adoration followed by a May Crowning is scheduled for May 14, 2027.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass twice daily and priests hearing confessions show a priest serves students, and the school history page says a Holy Cross priest is on staff; no page names a priest as school chaplain.)
Sources (2)
1. Sacraments at Cathedral - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/sacraments-at-cathedral · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass is offered twice each school day in the Chapel, before school and during a lunch period. Cathedral gathers together as one for all-school Masses multiple times throughout the year.”
  Mass is celebrated in the chapel twice every school day (before school and during a lunch period), and all-school Masses are held several times a year.
  “Reconciliation is a private sacrament, with just you and priest in the room. Priests will also counsel students during reconciliation to help them grow and deepen their faith.”
  Priests hear students' confessions.
2. School History - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/about-us/school-history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We are proud to have a Holy Cross priests and a Holy Cross brother on staff.”
  A Holy Cross priest and a Holy Cross brother serve on the school staff.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (8 religion credits at 1 credit per semester = four years; students take one religion course every semester (Classes of 2027-2030).)
Sources (2)
1. Class of 2027 and 2028 Graduation Requirements and Pathways (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1763150226/cathedralirish/aflap1ikirlnetst5qzx/2027and2028GradRequirementsandPathways.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “RELIGION (8 Total Credits) - Students will take one Religion course each semester at Cathedral Religion 9, Religion 10, Catholic Social Teaching, Religion Selectives (3) 8 credits”
  The Classes of 2027 and 2028 must earn 8 religion credits, one religion course each semester, including Religion 9, Religion 10 and Catholic Social Teaching.
  “1 credit = 1 semester”
  One credit equals one semester.
2. Class of 2029 and 2030 Graduation Requirements (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1763150359/cathedralirish/foedxunzg8rspvtckyrs/2029and2030GradRequirementsandHonorsSeal.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “RELIGION (8 Total Credits) - Students will take one Religion course each semester at Cathedral Religion 9, Religion 10, Catholic Social Teaching, Religion Selectives (3) 8 credits”
  The Classes of 2029 and 2030 have the same 8-credit religion requirement.
  “1 credit = 1 semester”
  One credit equals one semester.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Moral Issues (THL-216), a dual-credit ethics course with Marian University, is listed among religion courses in the course guide.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Guide - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/academics/course-guide · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Moral Issues: THL-216 - Marian University”
  The course guide lists Moral Issues (THL-216), a dual-credit course with Marian University.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission is to transform students' hearts and minds in the Holy Cross tradition; the core values say education of the heart is placed side by side with instruction; the school describes a holistic spiritual and intellectual education.)
Sources (3)
1. Mission and Vision - Cathedral High Schoolgocathedral.com/about-us/mission-and-vision · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Cathedral, a premier Catholic high school in the Holy Cross tradition, transforms the hearts and minds of a diverse group of students to have the competence to see and the courage to act.”
  The mission is to form students' hearts and minds in the Holy Cross tradition.
2. Core Values - Cathedral High Schoolgocathedral.com/about-us/core-values · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We will always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.”
  The school's Holy Cross core values join formation of the heart with instruction.
3. School History - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/about-us/school-history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Cathedral continues to provide a holistic education encompassing spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth”
  The school describes its education as spiritual as well as intellectual.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (True North (one-day, freshmen. March 8, 2027), Ave Crux (sophomore day trip with religion class to St. Mary-of-the-Woods), Spes Unica (junior two-day trip to Notre Dame and Holy Cross College) and a four-day Kairos-model senior retreat (Christian Awakening). The 2026-27 handbook schedules every student in each grade.)
Sources (2)
1. Class Retreats - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/class-retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Each class has dedicated retreat times throughout the year to deepen their faith, grow relationships, and prepare students to be leaders in their community. The retreat experience will culminate senior year with the four day, three night Kairos retreat.”
  Each class has retreat times each year, culminating in a four-day senior Kairos retreat.
  “Retreats at Cathedral Freshmen - True North Sophomores - Ave Crux Juniors - Spes Unica Seniors - Christian Awakening”
  Retreats are named for each grade: True North (9), Ave Crux (10), Spes Unica (11), Christian Awakening (12).
2. Cathedral High School Handbook 2026/27 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786980679/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/qzbl6dsow4dn4zxa7x76/CathedralHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Freshman - During the SAT for our Juniors, classes are suspended that day and every Freshmen will be asked to come to school for a one-day experience here at Cathedral highlighting growth in faith and character while here at Cathedral.”
  Every freshman attends a one-day retreat experience at school.
  “Sophomore - Every Sophomore will be scheduled to travel with their religion class over to West Terre Haute, IN, to visit St. Mary of the Woods campus.”
  Every sophomore travels with a religion class to St. Mary-of-the-Woods for the sophomore retreat day.
  “Junior - Every Junior will be scheduled to travel up to South Bend, IN. They'll visit the University of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College, and Holy Cross College while focusing on mission, vision, connectivity to faith, and connectivity to each other.”
  Every junior is scheduled for a two-day retreat trip to South Bend.
  “Senior - Our seniors choose what retreat meets their extracurricular schedule to attend a four-day, three night retreat. The retreat model follows closely the Kairos model”
  Seniors attend a four-day, three-night Kairos-model retreat at a session of their choice.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (2 professional ministry staff counted: Director of Campus Ministry (David Neeson) and Chief Mission Integration Officer (Matthew Gring). The Faith and Service contact list also names an Assistant to Campus Ministry (not counted) and five educators, including two Holy Cross religious.)
Sources (1)
1. Contact - Faith and Service - Cathedral High Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “David Neeson Titles: Director of Campus Ministry”
  David Neeson is Director of Campus Ministry.
  “Matthew Gring Titles: Chief Mission Integration Officer”
  Matthew Gring is Chief Mission Integration Officer.
  “Matt Pifer Titles: Assistant to Campus Ministry”
  Matt Pifer is Assistant to Campus Ministry.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The club directory lists the Holy Cross Council (faith leaders), Liturgy Committee and Theology-Philosophy Club, plus the CARITAS Service Club.)
Sources (2)
1. Clubs & Activities - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Holy Cross Council”
  The club directory lists the Holy Cross Council.
  “Liturgy Committee”
  The club directory lists a Liturgy Committee.
  “Theology-Philosophy Club”
  The club directory lists a Theology-Philosophy Club.
2. Student Leaders - Cathedral High Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/student-leaders · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Faith Leaders Students who volunteer to integrate the Holy Cross Core Values into daily life at Cathedral. Students will also engage with students from other Holy Cross high schools across the country.”
  The Holy Cross Council's faith leaders bring the Holy Cross values into school life and meet students from other Holy Cross schools.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Mass is celebrated during a lunch period each school day and adoration is held daily in the chapel; the handbook refers to prayer at the start of the first period.)
Sources (2)
1. Sacraments at Cathedral - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/sacraments-at-cathedral · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass is offered twice each school day in the Chapel, before school and during a lunch period. Cathedral gathers together as one for all-school Masses multiple times throughout the year.”
  Mass is celebrated in the chapel twice every school day (before school and during a lunch period), and all-school Masses are held several times a year.
  “In addition to daily adoration in the chapel, all-school adoration is held at the start of finals week to allow students a chance to pray and reflect before final exams.”
  Eucharistic adoration is held daily in the chapel, with all-school adoration at the start of finals week.
2. Cathedral High School Handbook 2026/27 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786980679/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/qzbl6dsow4dn4zxa7x76/CathedralHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “A student is tardy when he or she is not in the classroom at the start of the class period or prayer (First Period or the first Period of the day).”
  The school day includes prayer at the start of the first period.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service is required (6 experiences in grade 9, 14 by the end of grade 10, then the two-year St. Andre Project).)
Sources (3)
1. Christian Service - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As a Catholic School in the Holy Cross Tradition, Cathedral High School requires all students to participate in our Christian Service Program.”
  All students must take part in the Christian Service Program.
2. Cathedral High School Handbook 2026/27 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786980679/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/qzbl6dsow4dn4zxa7x76/CathedralHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Freshmen are expected to have 3 experiences per semester (6 total recorded in Helper Helper by the end of their freshman year)”
  Freshmen complete six service experiences.
  “Sophomores are expected to have 4 experiences per semester (with the above, each student will have 14 total experiences logged in Helper Helper by the end of their sophomore year.)”
  By the end of sophomore year students log 14 service experiences.
  “Some experiences are briefer than others, but the time spent is not what we're focused on.”
  The service requirement is counted in experiences, not hours.
  “All service hours including the St. Andre' Project, must be completed.”
  Completing service, including the St. Andre Project, is required to take part in graduation.
3. St. Andre Project - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/st-andre-project · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The St. Andre Project is a service-learning capstone initiative at Cathedral High School designed to engage students in meaningful community service during their junior and senior years.”
  The St. Andre Project is a two-year service-learning capstone for juniors and seniors.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is a required religion course in the first semester of junior year.)
Sources (2)
1. St. Andre Project - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/st-andre-project · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Social Teaching Course: In the first semester of their junior year, students enroll in a Catholic Social Teaching course where they develop an action plan for their St. Andre Project”
  All juniors take a Catholic Social Teaching course in the first semester.
2. Class of 2027 and 2028 Graduation Requirements and Pathways (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1763150226/cathedralirish/aflap1ikirlnetst5qzx/2027and2028GradRequirementsandPathways.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “RELIGION (8 Total Credits) - Students will take one Religion course each semester at Cathedral Religion 9, Religion 10, Catholic Social Teaching, Religion Selectives (3) 8 credits”
  The Classes of 2027 and 2028 must earn 8 religion credits, one religion course each semester, including Religion 9, Religion 10 and Catholic Social Teaching.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The required St. Andre Project may be charity- or justice-focused, including advocacy guided by Catholic social teaching; a 2027 J-Term course offers community engagement in Kenya.)
Sources (2)
1. St. Andre Project - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/st-andre-project · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The St. Andre Project is a service-learning capstone initiative at Cathedral High School designed to engage students in meaningful community service during their junior and senior years.”
  The St. Andre Project is a two-year service-learning capstone for juniors and seniors.
  “Projects can be charity and/or justice focused as both are necessary to help the common good in our community.”
  St. Andre Projects may focus on charity or justice.
  “Advocacy: Advocate - Speak out, join others, and persuade policymakers to change policies and laws. All advocacy should promote Catholic Social Teaching.”
  Projects can include advocacy guided by Catholic social teaching.
2. J-Term - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/academics/j-term · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Leadership & Community Engagement in Kenya”
  A 2027 J-Term course offers community engagement in Kenya.

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

Strengths

Mass is celebrated in the school chapel twice every school day, and adoration is held daily.
Sources (1)
1. Sacraments at Cathedral - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/sacraments-at-cathedral · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass is offered twice each school day in the Chapel, before school and during a lunch period. Cathedral gathers together as one for all-school Masses multiple times throughout the year.”
  Mass is celebrated in the chapel twice every school day (before school and during a lunch period), and all-school Masses are held several times a year.
  “In addition to daily adoration in the chapel, all-school adoration is held at the start of finals week to allow students a chance to pray and reflect before final exams.”
  Eucharistic adoration is held daily in the chapel, with all-school adoration at the start of finals week.
Students take a religion course every semester (four years), including a required junior Catholic Social Teaching course.
Sources (3)
1. Class of 2027 and 2028 Graduation Requirements and Pathways (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1763150226/cathedralirish/aflap1ikirlnetst5qzx/2027and2028GradRequirementsandPathways.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “RELIGION (8 Total Credits) - Students will take one Religion course each semester at Cathedral Religion 9, Religion 10, Catholic Social Teaching, Religion Selectives (3) 8 credits”
  The Classes of 2027 and 2028 must earn 8 religion credits, one religion course each semester, including Religion 9, Religion 10 and Catholic Social Teaching.
2. Class of 2029 and 2030 Graduation Requirements (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1763150359/cathedralirish/foedxunzg8rspvtckyrs/2029and2030GradRequirementsandHonorsSeal.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “RELIGION (8 Total Credits) - Students will take one Religion course each semester at Cathedral Religion 9, Religion 10, Catholic Social Teaching, Religion Selectives (3) 8 credits”
  The Classes of 2029 and 2030 have the same 8-credit religion requirement.
3. St. Andre Project - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/st-andre-project · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Social Teaching Course: In the first semester of their junior year, students enroll in a Catholic Social Teaching course where they develop an action plan for their St. Andre Project”
  All juniors take a Catholic Social Teaching course in the first semester.
Each grade has a class retreat, ending with a four-day senior Kairos-model retreat.
Sources (2)
1. Class Retreats - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/class-retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Each class has dedicated retreat times throughout the year to deepen their faith, grow relationships, and prepare students to be leaders in their community. The retreat experience will culminate senior year with the four day, three night Kairos retreat.”
  Each class has retreat times each year, culminating in a four-day senior Kairos retreat.
2. Cathedral High School Handbook 2026/27 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786980679/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/qzbl6dsow4dn4zxa7x76/CathedralHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Freshman - During the SAT for our Juniors, classes are suspended that day and every Freshmen will be asked to come to school for a one-day experience here at Cathedral highlighting growth in faith and character while here at Cathedral.”
  Every freshman attends a one-day retreat experience at school.
  “Sophomore - Every Sophomore will be scheduled to travel with their religion class over to West Terre Haute, IN, to visit St. Mary of the Woods campus.”
  Every sophomore travels with a religion class to St. Mary-of-the-Woods for the sophomore retreat day.
  “Junior - Every Junior will be scheduled to travel up to South Bend, IN. They'll visit the University of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College, and Holy Cross College while focusing on mission, vision, connectivity to faith, and connectivity to each other.”
  Every junior is scheduled for a two-day retreat trip to South Bend.
  “Senior - Our seniors choose what retreat meets their extracurricular schedule to attend a four-day, three night retreat. The retreat model follows closely the Kairos model”
  Seniors attend a four-day, three-night Kairos-model retreat at a session of their choice.
All students complete a two-year St. Andre service-learning capstone that may address charity or justice.
Sources (2)
1. St. Andre Project - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/st-andre-project · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The St. Andre Project is a service-learning capstone initiative at Cathedral High School designed to engage students in meaningful community service during their junior and senior years.”
  The St. Andre Project is a two-year service-learning capstone for juniors and seniors.
  “Projects can be charity and/or justice focused as both are necessary to help the common good in our community.”
  St. Andre Projects may focus on charity or justice.
2. Cathedral High School Handbook 2026/27 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786980679/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/qzbl6dsow4dn4zxa7x76/CathedralHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “All service hours including the St. Andre' Project, must be completed.”
  Completing service, including the St. Andre Project, is required to take part in graduation.

Concerns

Scheduled confession appears on the 2026-27 schedule only during Lent (March 4-5, 2027).
Sources (2)
1. Cathedral High School Daily Schedule 2026-2027 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1790861975/cathedralirish/nqifpxqczcvdihtet5w7/DailyScheduleFall202627.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Thr, 3/4 Blue Day (65) Reconciliation”
  Reconciliation scheduled on March 4, 2027 (Lent).
  “Fri, 3/5 Gold Day (65) Reconciliation”
  Reconciliation scheduled on March 5, 2027 (Lent).
2. Sacraments at Cathedral - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/sacraments-at-cathedral · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “we offer students regular opportunities to participate in the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation, with school-wide Masses, daily chapel services, and penance services. Members of the campus ministry team are always available to counsel students on matters both big and small.”
  The school offers school-wide Masses, daily chapel services and penance services, and campus ministry staff are available to counsel students.
Service is counted in experiences rather than hours.
Sources (1)
1. Cathedral High School Handbook 2026/27 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786980679/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/cathedralirish/qzbl6dsow4dn4zxa7x76/CathedralHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Some experiences are briefer than others, but the time spent is not what we're focused on.”
  The service requirement is counted in experiences, not hours.
  “Sophomores are expected to have 4 experiences per semester (with the above, each student will have 14 total experiences logged in Helper Helper by the end of their sophomore year.)”
  By the end of sophomore year students log 14 service experiences.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and School Chapel

Address: 5225 E 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel (Mass twice each school day; daily adoration), grotto

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Catholic clubs and student life

18 groups and regular activities · 11 on campus, 7 off campus

Retreats 4

Ave Crux (sophomore retreat)Off campus
Sophomore retreat day on prayer; every sophomore travels with a religion class to St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Spes Unica (junior retreat)Off campus
Sept. 1-2, Oct. 20-21 and Dec. 1-2
Overnight retreat to Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College and Holy Cross College in South Bend.
gocathedral.com, resources.finalsite.net
Christian Awakening / Kairos (senior retreat)Off campus
Sept. 22-25, Nov. 17-20, Jan. 5-8 (J-Term), Feb. 22-25
Four-day, three-night off-campus senior retreat on the Kairos model.
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True North (freshman retreat)On campus
March 8, 2027
One-day senior-led retreat for every freshman at Cathedral.
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Service 5

Christian Service ProgramOff campus
Required service experiences in grades 9 and 10, logged in the Helper Helper app.
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St. Andre ProjectOff campus
Junior and senior years; Project Fair Feb. 19, 2027
Two-year service-learning capstone planned in the junior Catholic Social Teaching course and presented at a Senior Service Symposium; projects may focus on charity, justice, awareness, advocacy or philanthropy.
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J-Term: Leadership & Community Engagement in KenyaOff campus
J-Term, January 4-8, 2027
One-week January Term course with community engagement in Kenya.
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J-Term: Service Learning in ActionOff campus
J-Term, January 4-8, 2027
One-week January Term service-learning course.
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CARITAS Service ClubOn campus
Student service club listed in the club directory.
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Faith formation 1

Christian Initiation coursesOn campus
Christian Initiation I & II and Peer Catechesis for Christian Initiation I & II are listed in the course guide.
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Clubs and groups 2

Holy Cross CouncilOn campus
Student faith leaders who bring the Holy Cross core values into school life and meet students from other Holy Cross schools.
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Theology-Philosophy ClubOn campus
Student club listed in the club directory.
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Liturgy and prayer 6

Daily MassOn campus
Twice each school day (before school and during a lunch period)
Mass in the school chapel; parents and community members are welcome.
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All-school MassesOn campus
About monthly; 2026-27 dates include Aug. 14, Sept. 15, Oct. 8, Nov. 13, Dec. 8, Feb. 10, Mar. 19
School-wide Masses that students are expected to attend; religion classes, clubs and teams also schedule their own Masses.
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Eucharistic adorationOn campus
Daily in the chapel; all-school adoration at the start of finals week
Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament; adoration and a May Crowning are scheduled for May 14, 2027.
gocathedral.com, resources.finalsite.net
Reconciliation / penance servicesOn campus
Lent (March 4-5, 2027)
Confession with priests, who also counsel students.
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Stations of the CrossOn campus
March 25, 2027
School Stations of the Cross during Lent.
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Liturgy CommitteeOn campus
Student club listed in the club directory.
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Campus ministry

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Sacraments at Cathedral - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/sacraments-at-cathedral · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“we offer students regular opportunities to participate in the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation, with school-wide Masses, daily chapel services, and penance services. Members of the campus ministry team are always available to counsel students on matters both big and small.”
The school offers school-wide Masses, daily chapel services and penance services, and campus ministry staff are available to counsel students.
“Mass is offered twice each school day in the Chapel, before school and during a lunch period. Cathedral gathers together as one for all-school Masses multiple times throughout the year.”
Mass is celebrated in the chapel twice every school day (before school and during a lunch period), and all-school Masses are held several times a year.
“In addition to daily adoration in the chapel, all-school adoration is held at the start of finals week to allow students a chance to pray and reflect before final exams.”
Eucharistic adoration is held daily in the chapel, with all-school adoration at the start of finals week.
Contact - Faith and Service - Cathedral High Schoolgocathedral.com/student-life/faith-and-service/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“David Neeson Titles: Director of Campus Ministry”
David Neeson is Director of Campus Ministry.
“Matthew Gring Titles: Chief Mission Integration Officer”
Matthew Gring is Chief Mission Integration Officer.
“5225 E 56th Street Indianapolis IN 46226 (317) 542-1481”
The school is at 5225 E 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226; phone 542-1481.
School History - Cathedral High School | Indianapolis Catholic Schoolgocathedral.com/about-us/school-history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“In 2011, Cathedral resumed a partnership with the Brothers of Holy Cross.”
The school has partnered with the Brothers of Holy Cross since 2011.
“We are proud to have a Holy Cross priests and a Holy Cross brother on staff.”
A Holy Cross priest and a Holy Cross brother serve on the school staff.
Our Campus - Cathedral High Schoolgocathedral.com/about-us/our-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Softball Field Grotto Activity Field”
The campus map includes a grotto.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

83 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score96%
Students per teacher 25% of score12.6 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

Type	Parish school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Indianapolis, IN
Grades	PK–12
Students (all grades)	1,171
Students in grades 9–12	1,171
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	12.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	96%
Setting	City

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 Indianapolis

The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson, Archbishop of Indianapolis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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NCES school ID A1701673
5225 E 56th St., Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 968-7324
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Is Cathedral High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Cathedral High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Its sponsor is Brothers of Holy Cross (affiliated).
What is Cathedral High School’s Compass Score?: 87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Cathedral High School Compass Recommended?: Yes. Cathedral High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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