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Catholic High School for Boys

  • LocationLittle Rock, AR
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 705 students

All-male

Official website

Catholic High School for Boys is a Catholic high school for boys in Little Rock, Arkansas, in the Diocese of Little Rock, founded in 1930. Religion classes are taught in every grade, classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open during the school day. The school publishes a weekly Mass on Wednesdays and Fridays, and the diocesan school page names a priest as chaplain.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday, Friday7:20 AMNot stated on the page · Weekly Mass listed on the school's Masses page.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Masses - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service/masses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly Mass – 7:20 a.m. Wednesday and Friday”
    A weekly Mass is held at 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Catholic High School for Boys, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miOur Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church: 1.4 mi2Catholic High School for Boys chapel and chaplaincy: 0.1 miCatholic High School for Boys (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 1003 North Tyler Street, Little Rock
  2. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 1321 South Van Buren Street, Little Rock

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

50 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 (The school says Mass for the entire school is offered regularly. The named all-school Masses are the opening Mass, the Senior Ring Mass in September, and the April closing Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass for the entire school and the sacrament of Reconciliation are offered regularly, as is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with weekday masses occurring Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:20 a.m.”
      The school offers Mass for the entire school, Reconciliation and Exposition regularly, with weekday Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays.
    2. Masses - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service/masses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin our school year with an all-school Mass, as the year usually begins around the Assumption of Mary on August 15.”
      The school begins each year with an all-school Mass.
      “April – Closing School Mass”
      The school holds a closing school Mass in April.
      “Perhaps the most well known of the all-school Masses is the Senior Ring Mass, which is celebrated in September.”
      The Senior Ring Mass is an all-school Mass held in September.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The school lists weekday Mass on Wednesdays and Fridays only, at 7:20 a.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass for the entire school and the sacrament of Reconciliation are offered regularly, as is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with weekday masses occurring Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:20 a.m.”
      The school offers Mass for the entire school, Reconciliation and Exposition regularly, with weekday Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • 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 (The school says the sacrament of Reconciliation is offered regularly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass for the entire school and the sacrament of Reconciliation are offered regularly, as is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with weekday masses occurring Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:20 a.m.”
      The school offers Mass for the entire school, Reconciliation and Exposition regularly, with weekday Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The school says Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is offered regularly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass for the entire school and the sacrament of Reconciliation are offered regularly, as is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with weekday masses occurring Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:20 a.m.”
      The school offers Mass for the entire school, Reconciliation and Exposition regularly, with weekday Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The diocesan school page names Fr. Patrick Friend as chaplain of the school. The school's own directory says the Bishop appointed chaplains to the schools in 2018.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic High School for Boys - Little Rock | DOLR.orgdolr.org/schools/catholic-high-school-boys-little-rock · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rector: Msgr. Lawrence A. Frederick Chaplain: Fr. Patrick Friend”
      The diocese lists Fr. Patrick Friend as the school's chaplain.
CTheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

58 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredTwo years (Graduation requires 2 credits in religion. This is the required credit total. The Faith and Service page says religion classes are offered in all grades, which conflicts with a two-year requirement; see gaps.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion – 2 credits”
      Religion is a 2-credit graduation requirement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 Faith and Service page says classes begin with a prayer and describes Christ as the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The emphasis continues throughout the day as classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open for visitation throughout the day.”
      Classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open during the day.
      “He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes.”
      Christ is described as the unseen but ever present teacher in the school's classes.
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

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One priest is named as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic High School for Boys - Little Rock | DOLR.orgdolr.org/schools/catholic-high-school-boys-little-rock · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rector: Msgr. Lawrence A. Frederick Chaplain: Fr. Patrick Friend”
      The diocese lists Fr. Patrick Friend as the school's chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The directory says a Theology Club is sponsored at the school, and the clubs page lists the Schola Choral Group, which provides music for school Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty / Staff Directory - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/about/faculty_staff_directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “He also sponsors Catholic High’s Theology Club.”
      A Theology Club is sponsored at the school.
    2. Clubs and Programs - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/clubs-and-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Started in 2005, this group provides music for the school masses.”
      The Schola Choral Group provides music for school Masses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Faith and Service page says classes begin with a prayer, and religion classes are the first class of the day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The emphasis continues throughout the day as classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open for visitation throughout the day.”
      Classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open during the day.
      “Religion classes for all grades constitute the first class of the day.”
      Religion is the first class of the day in every grade.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Religion department page says juniors and seniors study social justice and questions of morality in their religion classes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/academics/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Later, in their junior and senior years, we help them to grow spiritually as they delve into more difficult topics such as vocations, marriage, social justice, and questions of morality.”
      Junior and senior religion classes cover social justice and questions of morality.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The REACH service club holds service projects, some offsite. The school also runs a canned food drive for Helping Hand and a site-based mentoring program with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Programs - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/clubs-and-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “REACH, the Catholic High School community service club, is sponsored by Little Rock Rotary Club 99”
      REACH is the school's community service club.
    2. Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every year, Catholic High homerooms collect cans and money for Helping Hand.”
      Homerooms collect cans and money for Helping Hand each year.
      “We began our relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas to participate in the site-based mentoring program in 2005.”
      The school takes part in a site-based mentoring program with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas.
      “The boys meet weekly and discuss various service projects open to them.”
      REACH meets weekly to discuss service projects.

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

Strengths

  • Religion is the first class of the day in every grade, and classes begin with a prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion classes for all grades constitute the first class of the day.”
      Religion is the first class of the day in every grade.
      “The emphasis continues throughout the day as classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open for visitation throughout the day.”
      Classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open during the day.
  • A priest is named as the school's chaplain on the diocesan school page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic High School for Boys - Little Rock | DOLR.orgdolr.org/schools/catholic-high-school-boys-little-rock · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rector: Msgr. Lawrence A. Frederick Chaplain: Fr. Patrick Friend”
      The diocese lists Fr. Patrick Friend as the school's chaplain.
  • The school runs a community service club, a canned food drive for Helping Hand, and a site-based mentoring program.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Programs - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/clubs-and-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “REACH, the Catholic High School community service club, is sponsored by Little Rock Rotary Club 99”
      REACH is the school's community service club.
    2. Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every year, Catholic High homerooms collect cans and money for Helping Hand.”
      Homerooms collect cans and money for Helping Hand each year.
      “We began our relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas to participate in the site-based mentoring program in 2005.”
      The school takes part in a site-based mentoring program with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas.

Concerns

  • Confession and Exposition are described as offered regularly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass for the entire school and the sacrament of Reconciliation are offered regularly, as is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with weekday masses occurring Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:20 a.m.”
      The school offers Mass for the entire school, Reconciliation and Exposition regularly, with weekday Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Weekday Mass is listed only on Wednesdays and Fridays, not daily.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass for the entire school and the sacrament of Reconciliation are offered regularly, as is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with weekday masses occurring Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:20 a.m.”
      The school offers Mass for the entire school, Reconciliation and Exposition regularly, with weekday Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Campus ministry home

Catholic High School for Boys chapel and chaplaincy

  • Address: 6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 3

  • Canned Food Drive for Helping HandOn campus
    Homerooms collect cans and money each year for Helping Hand.
    lrchs.org
  • REACH (Representing Everyone At Catholic High)
    Meets weekly
    The school's community service club, sponsored by Little Rock Rotary Club 99. Some projects are offsite.
    lrchs.org, lrchs.org
  • Site Based Mentoring (Bigs in School)
    A mentoring program with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas for students at least 16 years old, with a minimum commitment of one hour a week for the school year.
    lrchs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Theology Club
    A club sponsored by a religion teacher.
    lrchs.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Opening Day Mass
    Start of the school year, around August 15
    An all-school Mass that begins the school year.
    lrchs.org
  • Senior Ring Mass
    September
    An all-school Mass at which seniors receive their class rings.
    lrchs.org
  • Schola Choral Group
    Meets most days during lunch
    A choral group that provides music for school Masses and teaches vocal technique.
    lrchs.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 (2)
  1. Faith and Service - Catholic High School for Boyslrchs.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The emphasis continues throughout the day as classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open for visitation throughout the day.”
    Classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open during the day.
    “The emphasis continues throughout the day as classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open for visitation throughout the day.”
    Classes begin with a prayer, and the chapel is open during the day.
    “6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, AR 72205”
    The school is at 6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, AR 72205.
  2. Catholic High School for Boys - Little Rock | DOLR.orgdolr.org/schools/catholic-high-school-boys-little-rock · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Rector: Msgr. Lawrence A. Frederick Chaplain: Fr. Patrick Friend”
    The diocese lists Fr. Patrick Friend as the school's chaplain.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
71 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.94%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.5 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Little Rock, AR
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)705
Students in grades 9–12705
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio16.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges94%
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

Catholic Diocese of Little Rock

The Most Reverend Anthony B. Taylor, Bishop of Little Rock

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Catholic High School for Boys a Catholic high school?
Yes. Catholic High School for Boys is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock.
What is Catholic High School for Boys’s Compass Score?
66 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Catholic High School for Boys?
Mass is listed at Not stated on the page. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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