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Cathedral High School

  • LocationLos Angeles, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 645 students
  • SponsorDe La Salle Christian Brothers

All-male

Official website

Cathedral High School is a Lasallian Catholic college-preparatory school for young men in Los Angeles. The 2026-27 catalog requires Religious Studies in all four years, and the campus ministry page lists the Mass, daily prayer, retreats, and annual reconciliation as shared practices.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cathedral High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles: 0.9 mi2Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: 1.0 mi3Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi4San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church: 1.4 mi5Divine Saviour Catholic Church: 1.4 mi6Campus Ministry (Spiritual Life & Ministry): 0.0 miCathedral High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 712 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
  2. La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles — 0.9 mi · North Main Street, Los Angeles
  3. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels — 1.0 mi · 555 West Temple Street, Los Angeles
  4. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
  5. San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 1401 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles
  6. Divine Saviour Catholic Church — 1.4 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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

46 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 yearA few times a year (Mass is held on certain days that students are required to attend.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Cathedral High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784667821/cathedralhighschoolorg/en1bmmjj451naboag7hw/CHS_ParentStudentHandbook_2026-2027_NEW46.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are days in the year when Mass and special assemblies are held when students are required to come in dress-up attire.”
      Masses are held on certain school days that students are required to attend; the number of days is not 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.
  • 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 (Annual Reconciliation is listed as a shared practice.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cathedral High Schoolcathedralhighschool.org/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a community, students share in the Lasallian tradition of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Daily Prayer, Prayer Services, Retreats, Annual Reconciliation, and Community Service.”
      Students share in Mass, daily prayer, retreats, annual reconciliation, and community service.
  • 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 (Masses are confirmed. The named ministry leaders are a lay director and a Christian Brother.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cathedral High Schoolcathedralhighschool.org/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a community, students share in the Lasallian tradition of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Daily Prayer, Prayer Services, Retreats, Annual Reconciliation, and Community Service.”
      Students share in Mass, daily prayer, retreats, annual reconciliation, and community service.
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 I through IV are required in the 2026-27 catalog (40 units, four years).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Cathedral High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1769194377/cathedralhighschoolorg/qqjj0k2gw2bqydmvaogk/CourseCatalog2026-20272.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies I, II, III, IV”
      Religious Studies I through IV are the required courses, one each year, for 40 units in the 2026-27 catalog.
  • 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 (The Religious Studies III morality course (Life in Jesus Christ) teaches moral concepts and precepts.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Cathedral High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1769194377/cathedralhighschoolorg/qqjj0k2gw2bqydmvaogk/CourseCatalog2026-20272.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the”
      Religious Studies III includes a required morality course.
  • 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 program of studies states that the courses are offered in the Catholic and Lasallian traditions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Cathedral High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1769194377/cathedralhighschoolorg/qqjj0k2gw2bqydmvaogk/CourseCatalog2026-20272.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “offered in the Catholic and Lasallian traditions.”
      The program of studies describes its courses as offered in the Catholic and Lasallian traditions.
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

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (A freshman and sophomore retreat fee is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Cathedral High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784667821/cathedralhighschoolorg/en1bmmjj451naboag7hw/CHS_ParentStudentHandbook_2026-2027_NEW46.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Additional fees also apply (frosh & soph retreat fee, bus/van maintenance fee, computer/printer fee)”
      Freshmen and sophomores take part in a school retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry directors are listed in the 2026-27 handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Cathedral High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784667821/cathedralhighschoolorg/en1bmmjj451naboag7hw/CHS_ParentStudentHandbook_2026-2027_NEW46.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Daniel Meraz”
      Daniel Meraz is the Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Director of Spiritual Life & Ministry Br. Dan Fenton”
      Br. Dan Fenton is the Director of Spiritual Life & Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Retreat Peer Ministry is listed as a student campus ministry team. The public clubs page showed no other faith-based groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cathedral High Schoolcathedralhighschool.org/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “leaders cultivate their God-given talents by working in positions such as Retreat Peer Ministry, Liturgy, Music, Altar Servers, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.”
      Student leaders serve in campus ministry teams, including Retreat Peer Ministry, liturgy, music, altar servers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
  • 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 states that prayer begins the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cathedral High Schoolcathedralhighschool.org/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “prayer begins the students’ day at Cathedral High School”
      Prayer begins the 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.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Students share in the Mass, daily prayer, retreats, annual reconciliation, and community service through campus ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cathedral High Schoolcathedralhighschool.org/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a community, students share in the Lasallian tradition of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Daily Prayer, Prayer Services, Retreats, Annual Reconciliation, and Community Service.”
      Students share in Mass, daily prayer, retreats, annual reconciliation, and community service.
  • Religious Studies is a required subject in all four years, for 40 units.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Cathedral High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1769194377/cathedralhighschoolorg/qqjj0k2gw2bqydmvaogk/CourseCatalog2026-20272.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies I, II, III, IV”
      Religious Studies I through IV are the required courses, one each year, for 40 units in the 2026-27 catalog.
  • Campus ministry has two named professional directors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Cathedral High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784667821/cathedralhighschoolorg/en1bmmjj451naboag7hw/CHS_ParentStudentHandbook_2026-2027_NEW46.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Daniel Meraz”
      Daniel Meraz is the Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Director of Spiritual Life & Ministry Br. Dan Fenton”
      Br. Dan Fenton is the Director of Spiritual Life & Ministry.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Spiritual Life & Ministry)

  • Address: 1253 Bishops Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Location: On campus

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Source: cathedralhighschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cathedralhighschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

  • CHS Family Connection
    Seasonal Catholic faith newsletters and reflections for parents, students, and staff, in English and Spanish.
    cathedralhighschool.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Liturgy, Music, and Altar Server ministries
    Student campus ministry positions listed for liturgy, music, and altar servers.
    cathedralhighschool.org
  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
    Student campus ministry position listed on the campus ministry page.
    cathedralhighschool.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreat Peer Ministry
    Student campus ministry team listed among leadership positions in campus ministry.
    cathedralhighschool.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 | Cathedral High Schoolcathedralhighschool.org/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “As a community, students share in the Lasallian tradition of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Daily Prayer, Prayer Services, Retreats, Annual Reconciliation, and Community Service.”
    Students share in Mass, daily prayer, retreats, annual reconciliation, and community service.
    “As a community, students share in the Lasallian tradition of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Daily Prayer, Prayer Services, Retreats, Annual Reconciliation, and Community Service.”
    Students share in Mass, daily prayer, retreats, annual reconciliation, and community service.
  2. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Cathedral High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784667821/cathedralhighschoolorg/en1bmmjj451naboag7hw/CHS_ParentStudentHandbook_2026-2027_NEW46.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Daniel Meraz”
    Daniel Meraz is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Director of Spiritual Life & Ministry Br. Dan Fenton”
    Br. Dan Fenton is the Director of Spiritual Life & Ministry.
    “Director of Spiritual Life & Ministry Br. Dan Fenton”
    Br. Dan Fenton is the Director of Spiritual Life & Ministry.
  3. Contact & Directions | Cathedral High Schoolcathedralhighschool.org/about-us/contact-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1253 Bishops Road Los Angeles, CA 90012”
    The school is located at 1253 Bishops Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
40 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.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.18.9 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 Los Angeles, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)645
Students in grades 9–12645
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio18.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
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 Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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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 Los Angeles. Its sponsor is De La Salle Christian Brothers.
What is Cathedral High School’s Compass Score?
66 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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