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Catholic high school

Catholic High School

  • LocationBaton Rouge, LA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 8–12 · 1,125 students
  • SponsorBrothers of the Sacred Heart

All-male

Catholic High School is an all-male Catholic college preparatory school for grades 8-12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, founded in 1894 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Students take four religion credits in grades 9-12, including Christian Morality and a senior course that may be Catholic social teaching or philosophy of religion, and complete 85 service hours over grades 9-12, including a 40-hour junior Christian Service Experience. School Masses are celebrated monthly, reconciliation services are held twice a year, every grade has a retreat, and campus ministers and a student ministry team lead the program.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church: 0.9 mi1Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.4 mi3Saint Agnes Catholic Church: 1.4 mi4Saint Aloysius Catholic Church: 1.8 mi5Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Campus Ministry, Catholic High School: 0.1 miCatholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 2250 Main Street, Baton Rouge
  2. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1120 Myrtle Walk, Baton Rouge
  3. Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 3912 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge
  4. Saint Agnes Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 749 East Boulevard, Baton Rouge
  5. Saint Aloysius Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 2025 Stuart Avenue, Baton Rouge
  6. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 445 Marquette Avenue, Baton Rouge

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

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Prayer Experiences page heads its liturgy section 'Monthly Liturgies' and says all students and faculty celebrate school Masses regularly; the Faith Formation page lists upcoming school liturgies on Nov. 5 and Dec. 8, 2026 and Jan. 14, 2027. The 2026-27 handbook says school Masses are celebrated 'regularly'.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monthly Liturgies All students and faculty celebrate school Masses regularly.”
      School Masses for all students and faculty are celebrated monthly.
    2. Faith Formation - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Nov 5 2026 Liturgy (Regular Dismissal at 2:47 PM)”
      A school liturgy is scheduled for November 5, 2026.
      “Dec 8 2026 Liturgy (Regular Dismissal at 2:47 PM)”
      A school liturgy is scheduled for December 8, 2026.
      “Jan 14 2027 Liturgy (Regular Dismissal at 2:47 PM)”
      A school liturgy is scheduled for January 14, 2027.
    3. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students and faculty celebrate school Masses regularly. Special emphasis is placed on having all students participate in order to make our liturgies transformative experiences for students. Students serve as lectors, greeters, altar servers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.”
      All students and faculty celebrate school Masses, with students serving as liturgical ministers.
  • Not enough information: 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: 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 (Campus Ministry holds reconciliation services twice a year for all students (website and 2026-27 handbook).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Twice a year the Campus Ministry Department holds reconciliation services to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for all students.”
      Reconciliation services for all students are held twice a year.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Twice a year the Campus Ministry Department holds reconciliation services to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for all students.”
      The 2026-27 handbook confirms reconciliation services twice a year.
  • Not enough information: 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: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are celebrated monthly; no page names a priest chaplain. The Brothers of the Sacred Heart on the faculty are religious brothers, not priests.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monthly Liturgies All students and faculty celebrate school Masses regularly.”
      School Masses for all students and faculty are celebrated monthly.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students and faculty celebrate school Masses regularly. Special emphasis is placed on having all students participate in order to make our liturgies transformative experiences for students. Students serve as lectors, greeters, altar servers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.”
      All students and faculty celebrate school Masses, with students serving as liturgical ministers.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-27 handbook requires 4 religion credits for grades 9-12, the same as English (4 credits over four years); four full-year equivalents. Grade-level courses: History of Religion (grade 9, which also meets a state social studies credit), Religion II (10), Religion III Christian Morality (11) and a Religion IV course (12); every religion course carries a service requirement. Students who start in grade 8 also take Religion 8.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Course and Credit Requirements for Grades 9-12 Religion 4 English 4”
      Grades 9-12 require 4 religion credits, the same as English.
      “The religion curriculum for 8th, 9th and 10th grade students builds on the fundamental elements of Church history, Sacred Scripture, and the sacraments. The 11th & 12th grade curriculum prepares students to contemplate their personal moral development in light of Catholic social teaching and the complex world into which they will graduate.”
      Religion is taught at each grade level, with the 11th and 12th grade curriculum framed by Catholic social teaching.
      “History of Religion fulfills a state required social studies credit and the grade is part of the TOPS”
      History of Religion (grade 9) also meets a state social studies credit.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Religion IV - Philosophy of Religion (a senior option) introduces arguments for the existence of God, science and religion, and free will; the required Religion III - Christian Morality course covers Catholic moral life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A basic introduction to the philosophy of religion. The class is a seminar, with the expectation that students will keep up with the reading and actively engage in discussions. The course will focus on philosophical treatment of the more pressing issues in the philosophy of religion including arguments for the existence of God”
      Religion IV - Philosophy of Religion is a senior philosophy course.
      “Students are challenged to internalize Catholic Christian morality and develop the conscience that will properly guide them as they enter the adult world. The course emphasizes masculine spiritual development as a framework for moral decision-making. Students will be introduced to the 7 themes of Catholic social teaching along with recent Church history and documents.”
      Religion III - Christian Morality teaches Catholic morality and introduces the seven themes of Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: 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 handbook's Religious Values section calls for teachers to help students discover God's self-revelation 'in all branches of learning', and the mission is to form young men by instilling the Gospel through holistic education according to Catholic tradition; the school describes academic excellence rooted in religious values.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We need teachers to help students discover the mystery of God’s self-revelation in all branches of learning, and we need classrooms, campus facilities, and even exterior spaces to be rich in images and symbols that evoke our Catholic faith.”
      Teachers are to help students discover God's self-revelation in all branches of learning.
      “The mission of Catholic High School is to form young men by instilling the Gospel in a sanctuary committed to holistic education through religious values, personal attention, friendly discipline, and academic excellence, according to Catholic tradition and the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.”
      The mission is to form young men by instilling the Gospel through holistic education according to Catholic tradition and the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
    2. About CHS - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic High School focuses on providing young men with a holistic education that focuses on academic excellence rooted in religious values, friendly discipline, and personal attention.”
      The school describes its education as academic excellence rooted in religious values.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Seniors make an overnight retreat each October (required for the diploma), and students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11 make one-day retreats (days of recollection). The 2026-27 calendar lists the senior retreat on Oct. 11-12, 2026.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each year, the campus ministry team plans, organizes and leads both domestic and international mission trips for CHS students.”
      Campus Ministry leads domestic and international mission trips each year.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each October, seniors participate in an overnight closed retreat in order to set the tone for their final year at Catholic High. Students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11 participate in one-day retreats, with special attention given to the needs of each age group.”
      Seniors make an overnight retreat each October, and grades 8-11 make one-day retreats.
      “In order to receive a Catholic High diploma, a senior must complete credit requirements, participate in the senior retreat, and complete his Religion IV service requirement.”
      The senior retreat and the Religion IV service requirement are required for the diploma.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (At least 5 campus ministry staff counted on the Faith Formation page: Scott Losavio (Campus Minister) and Patrick Dulaney, Pegeen Romero, Trey Poche and Anabella Rawls (Assistant Campus Ministers). Margo Otterstetter is also listed under Campus Ministers without a title. Other faculty pages list Mitch Arceneaux and Mary Kathryn Layne as Assistant Campus Ministers. All are also teachers or counselors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministers Scott Losavio '95 Teacher - Religion, Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry and Christian Service Patrick Dulaney '92 Teacher - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Athletic Retreats, Student Ministry, Esports Pegeen Romero Teacher - Religion, Department Chair - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry Margo Otterstetter”
      The Campus Ministers are Scott Losavio (Campus Minister), Patrick Dulaney and Pegeen Romero (Assistant Campus Ministers) and Margo Otterstetter.
      “Trey Poche '13 Teacher - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry Anabella Rawls Teacher - Religion, Head Coach - Tennis, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry”
      Trey Poche and Anabella Rawls are also Assistant Campus Ministers.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Student Ministry (juniors and seniors), Respect Life/JPII (a pro-life club with a faith-based subgroup), CHS Rosary Ministry, Christian Service Club and Liturgy Singers. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is not counted.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Clubs - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the year, student ministers serve as liturgical ministers, mentors to the eighth and ninth graders through monthly meetings, ministers at school retreats and leaders of morning prayer. They meet monthly to plan upcoming events and celebrate Mass.”
      Student ministers serve at liturgies and retreats, mentor younger students, lead morning prayer and meet monthly for Mass.
      “Christian Service Club Moderator: Scott Losavio '95”
      The Christian Service Club is moderated by the campus minister.
      “Liturgy Singers Moderator: Steve Galliano”
      The Liturgy Singers are a student music group.
    2. CHS Rosary Ministry - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/student-life/clubs/rosary-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a part of the CHS Rosary Ministry, students hand-craft rosaries for the school to gift to special friends. Each young man constructs his own rosary strand, prays with it, and then sends it to be blessed before it is gifted.”
      Students in the Rosary Ministry make, pray with and give rosaries.
    3. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Respect Life Club consists of students who are committed to a consistent life ethic that respects the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. The club works to educate others about the right to life by sponsoring activities that promote valuing all human life.”
      The Respect Life Club educates others about the right to life from conception to natural death.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each school day begins with student-led prayer over the intercom, every class starts with prayer, and the day concludes with a prayer led by a student over the PA system.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every school day begins with a student leading prayer over the intercom. Every class starts with prayer led by both teachers and students.”
      Each school day begins with student-led prayer, and every class starts with prayer.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The school day concludes with this prayer led by a student over the PA system”
      Each school day ends with a student-led prayer.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service: 10 hours (grade 9), 15 (grade 10), 40 in the junior Christian Service Experience (required for admission to senior year) and 20 (grade 12), 85 hours over grades 9-12, plus 5 hours in grade 8. Service is part of each religion course, and the senior service requirement must be met for the diploma.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/community-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Juniors participate in the Christian Service Experience of 40 hours of service working directly with those most in need. Seniors perform 20 hours of service working directly with those most in need.”
      Juniors complete 40 hours and seniors 20 hours of service with those most in need.
      “Freshmen perform 10 hours of service. Sophomores perform 15 hours of service.”
      Freshmen complete 10 and sophomores 15 hours of service.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Community service is introduced in eighth grade, where students must serve a minimum of 5 hours. Freshmen provide a minimum of 10 hours and sophomores contribute at least 15 hours of service.”
      The 2026-27 handbook requires 5 service hours in grade 8, 10 in grade 9 and 15 in grade 10.
      “The 40 hours of service must be completed and verified before the student may be admitted to the senior year at CHS.”
      The junior Christian Service Experience's 40 hours are required for admission to senior year.
      “Seniors perform 20 hours of community service to those who are most in need, namely the poor, underprivileged persons, the handicapped, and elderly.”
      Seniors complete 20 hours of service to those most in need.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Religion III - Christian Morality (grade 11) introduces the seven themes of Catholic social teaching, and the 11th and 12th grade curriculum is framed around moral development in light of Catholic social teaching. Religion IV - Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society is a senior option devoted to Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are challenged to internalize Catholic Christian morality and develop the conscience that will properly guide them as they enter the adult world. The course emphasizes masculine spiritual development as a framework for moral decision-making. Students will be introduced to the 7 themes of Catholic social teaching along with recent Church history and documents.”
      Religion III - Christian Morality teaches Catholic morality and introduces the seven themes of Catholic social teaching.
      “Religion IV - Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society* This course is dedicated to a study of Catholic social teaching.”
      A senior religion option is devoted to Catholic social teaching.
    2. Faith Formation - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Building on the fundamental elements of Church history, Sacred Scripture, and the Sacraments as underclassmen, students are prepared to contemplate their personal moral development in light of Catholic Social Teaching and the complex world into which they will graduate.”
      Upper-level religion courses consider moral development in light of Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The 2026-27 handbook lists the Respect Life Club, which educates others about the right to life from conception to natural death.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Respect Life Club consists of students who are committed to a consistent life ethic that respects the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. The club works to educate others about the right to life by sponsoring activities that promote valuing all human life.”
      The Respect Life Club educates others about the right to life from conception to natural death.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus Ministry leads domestic and international mission trips each year; the junior Christian Service Experience serves those most in need; the school takes part in Operation Rice Bowl, a Thanksgiving food drive for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and an annual Habitat for Humanity build.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each year, the campus ministry team plans, organizes and leads both domestic and international mission trips for CHS students.”
      Campus Ministry leads domestic and international mission trips each year.
    2. Community Service - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/community-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Juniors participate in the Christian Service Experience of 40 hours of service working directly with those most in need. Seniors perform 20 hours of service working directly with those most in need.”
      Juniors complete 40 hours and seniors 20 hours of service with those most in need.
    3. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “During Lent, the entire school participates in Operation Rice Bowl, the official Lenten charity drive of the United States Catholic Church.”
      The whole school takes part in Operation Rice Bowl during Lent.
      “The Habitat for Humanity drive sponsors a home that is constructed with student and faculty labor.”
      Students and faculty build a Habitat for Humanity home each year.

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

Strengths

  • Four religion credits are required in grades 9-12, including Christian Morality, which introduces the seven themes of Catholic social teaching, and senior options in Catholic social teaching and philosophy of religion.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Course and Credit Requirements for Grades 9-12 Religion 4 English 4”
      Grades 9-12 require 4 religion credits, the same as English.
      “Students are challenged to internalize Catholic Christian morality and develop the conscience that will properly guide them as they enter the adult world. The course emphasizes masculine spiritual development as a framework for moral decision-making. Students will be introduced to the 7 themes of Catholic social teaching along with recent Church history and documents.”
      Religion III - Christian Morality teaches Catholic morality and introduces the seven themes of Catholic social teaching.
      “Religion IV - Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society* This course is dedicated to a study of Catholic social teaching.”
      A senior religion option is devoted to Catholic social teaching.
      “A basic introduction to the philosophy of religion. The class is a seminar, with the expectation that students will keep up with the reading and actively engage in discussions. The course will focus on philosophical treatment of the more pressing issues in the philosophy of religion including arguments for the existence of God”
      Religion IV - Philosophy of Religion is a senior philosophy course.
  • Service is required in every grade, 85 hours over grades 9-12, including a 40-hour junior Christian Service Experience, and Campus Ministry leads domestic and international mission trips.
    Sources (3)
    1. Community Service - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/community-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Juniors participate in the Christian Service Experience of 40 hours of service working directly with those most in need. Seniors perform 20 hours of service working directly with those most in need.”
      Juniors complete 40 hours and seniors 20 hours of service with those most in need.
      “Freshmen perform 10 hours of service. Sophomores perform 15 hours of service.”
      Freshmen complete 10 and sophomores 15 hours of service.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The 40 hours of service must be completed and verified before the student may be admitted to the senior year at CHS.”
      The junior Christian Service Experience's 40 hours are required for admission to senior year.
    3. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each year, the campus ministry team plans, organizes and leads both domestic and international mission trips for CHS students.”
      Campus Ministry leads domestic and international mission trips each year.
  • Every grade has a retreat, with an overnight senior retreat required for the diploma, and a student ministry team helps lead retreats, liturgies and morning prayer.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each October, seniors participate in an overnight closed retreat in order to set the tone for their final year at Catholic High. Students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11 participate in one-day retreats, with special attention given to the needs of each age group.”
      Seniors make an overnight retreat each October, and grades 8-11 make one-day retreats.
      “In order to receive a Catholic High diploma, a senior must complete credit requirements, participate in the senior retreat, and complete his Religion IV service requirement.”
      The senior retreat and the Religion IV service requirement are required for the diploma.
    2. Clubs - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the year, student ministers serve as liturgical ministers, mentors to the eighth and ninth graders through monthly meetings, ministers at school retreats and leaders of morning prayer. They meet monthly to plan upcoming events and celebrate Mass.”
      Student ministers serve at liturgies and retreats, mentor younger students, lead morning prayer and meet monthly for Mass.
  • School Masses are held monthly, the school day opens and closes with prayer, and several campus ministers serve the school alongside a Respect Life Club and a Rosary Ministry.
    Sources (4)
    1. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monthly Liturgies All students and faculty celebrate school Masses regularly.”
      School Masses for all students and faculty are celebrated monthly.
      “Every school day begins with a student leading prayer over the intercom. Every class starts with prayer led by both teachers and students.”
      Each school day begins with student-led prayer, and every class starts with prayer.
    2. Faith Formation - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministers Scott Losavio '95 Teacher - Religion, Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry and Christian Service Patrick Dulaney '92 Teacher - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Athletic Retreats, Student Ministry, Esports Pegeen Romero Teacher - Religion, Department Chair - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry Margo Otterstetter”
      The Campus Ministers are Scott Losavio (Campus Minister), Patrick Dulaney and Pegeen Romero (Assistant Campus Ministers) and Margo Otterstetter.
    3. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Respect Life Club consists of students who are committed to a consistent life ethic that respects the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. The club works to educate others about the right to life by sponsoring activities that promote valuing all human life.”
      The Respect Life Club educates others about the right to life from conception to natural death.
    4. CHS Rosary Ministry - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/student-life/clubs/rosary-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a part of the CHS Rosary Ministry, students hand-craft rosaries for the school to gift to special friends. Each young man constructs his own rosary strand, prays with it, and then sends it to be blessed before it is gifted.”
      Students in the Rosary Ministry make, pray with and give rosaries.

Concerns

  • Confession is offered at reconciliation services twice a year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Twice a year the Campus Ministry Department holds reconciliation services to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for all students.”
      Reconciliation services for all students are held twice a year.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786738843/catholichighorg/vq5uf0y02evbz9bqqfkd/FINAL2026-2027StudentHandbookv2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Twice a year the Campus Ministry Department holds reconciliation services to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for all students.”
      The 2026-27 handbook confirms reconciliation services twice a year.
  • No page names a priest chaplain; the campus ministers listed are lay teachers and counselors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministers Scott Losavio '95 Teacher - Religion, Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry and Christian Service Patrick Dulaney '92 Teacher - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Athletic Retreats, Student Ministry, Esports Pegeen Romero Teacher - Religion, Department Chair - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry Margo Otterstetter”
      The Campus Ministers are Scott Losavio (Campus Minister), Patrick Dulaney and Pegeen Romero (Assistant Campus Ministers) and Margo Otterstetter.
      “Trey Poche '13 Teacher - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry Anabella Rawls Teacher - Religion, Head Coach - Tennis, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry”
      Trey Poche and Anabella Rawls are also Assistant Campus Ministers.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Catholic High School

  • Address: 855 Hearthstone Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Brothers' Chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Service 4

Faith formation 1

  • Student Ministry teamOn campus
    Monthly meetings and Mass
    Juniors and seniors selected through discernment who serve as liturgical ministers, lead morning prayer, staff retreats and mentor eighth and ninth graders.

Clubs and groups 2

  • Respect Life/JPIIOn campus
    Pro-life club that promotes the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death; its JPII subgroup is a faith-based group on chastity, morality and masculinity.
  • CHS Rosary MinistryOn campus
    Students hand-craft rosaries, pray with them and have them blessed before they are given as gifts.

Liturgy and prayer 4

Retreats 2

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. Faith Formation - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministers Scott Losavio '95 Teacher - Religion, Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry and Christian Service Patrick Dulaney '92 Teacher - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Athletic Retreats, Student Ministry, Esports Pegeen Romero Teacher - Religion, Department Chair - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry Margo Otterstetter”
    The Campus Ministers are Scott Losavio (Campus Minister), Patrick Dulaney and Pegeen Romero (Assistant Campus Ministers) and Margo Otterstetter.
    “Trey Poche '13 Teacher - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry Anabella Rawls Teacher - Religion, Head Coach - Tennis, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry”
    Trey Poche and Anabella Rawls are also Assistant Campus Ministers.
    “Campus Ministers Scott Losavio '95 Teacher - Religion, Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry and Christian Service Patrick Dulaney '92 Teacher - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Athletic Retreats, Student Ministry, Esports Pegeen Romero Teacher - Religion, Department Chair - Religion, Assistant Campus Minister, Moderator - Student Ministry Margo Otterstetter”
    The Campus Ministers are Scott Losavio (Campus Minister), Patrick Dulaney and Pegeen Romero (Assistant Campus Ministers) and Margo Otterstetter.
    “855 HEARTHSTONE DRIVE BATON ROUGE LA 70806 225.383.0397”
    The school is at 855 Hearthstone Drive, Baton Rouge; its main phone is 225.383.0397.
  2. Prayer Experiences - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/religiousvalues/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Twice a year the Campus Ministry Department holds reconciliation services to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for all students.”
    Reconciliation services for all students are held twice a year.
    “Each year, the campus ministry team plans, organizes and leads both domestic and international mission trips for CHS students.”
    Campus Ministry leads domestic and international mission trips each year.
  3. Calendar - Catholic High Schoolcatholichigh.org/calendar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Rosary and Morning Prayer hosted by Advancement 7:45 AM Brothers' Chapel”
    The campus has a Brothers' Chapel, used for a rosary and morning prayer on October 9, 2026.

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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.
87 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.12.3 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Baton Rouge, LA
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)1,125
Students in grades 9–121,048
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio12.3 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

Diocese of Baton Rouge

The Most Reverend Michael G. Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Its sponsor is Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
What is Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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