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Catholic High School

  • LocationNew Iberia, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 4–12 · 621 students
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Catholic High School in New Iberia, run with the Christian Brothers and the Carmelite Sisters, publishes weekly all-school Masses, First Friday Mass with adoration and confession, and grade-level retreats. A chaplain is named on the school's staff directory, and the Theology IV course includes apologetics.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Friday7:00 AMChapel · First Friday of the month (2026-27 school calendar).

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. Calendar | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Religion Events First Friday Adoration & Confession All Day”
    The 2026-27 calendar lists adoration and confession on the First Friday of the month.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church: 0.9 mi1Saint Edward Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint Peter Catholic Church: 1.3 mi3Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church: 2.6 mi4Catholic High School Campus Ministry and chapel: 0.2 miCatholic High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 1303 Saint Jude Avenue, New Iberia
  2. Saint Edward Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 175 Ambassador W Lemell Drive, New Iberia
  3. Saint Peter Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 108 East Saint Peter Street, New Iberia
  4. Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 130 North Richelieu Circle, New Iberia

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The faith page and the About page both say the school holds weekly all-school Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Community | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The active presence of religious on campus and weekly all-school Masses are vital parts of the school’s ministry.”
      Weekly all-school Masses are part of the school's ministry.
    2. About Us | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/explore/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade level retreats, weekly masses, and service projects provide students with opportunities to enrich and build their faith.”
      The school holds weekly Masses and grade-level retreats.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The school calendar lists confession with adoration on the First Friday of the month. Monthly, recorded as regular.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion Events First Friday Adoration & Confession All Day”
      The 2026-27 calendar lists adoration and confession on the First Friday of the month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The school calendar lists adoration on the First Friday of the month, with confession that day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion Events First Friday Adoration & Confession All Day”
      The 2026-27 calendar lists adoration and confession on the First Friday of the month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The school's staff directory names Fr. Matthew Hebert as Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/explore/facultystaff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Matthew Hebert Titles: Chaplain Departments: Religion”
      Fr. Matthew Hebert is listed as the school's chaplain.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

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

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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 (Theology IV has a course area in apologetics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Catholic High School (linked from the school's Academic Excellence page)docs.google.com/document/d/1LsFW71QztdyPhTU3KCksfc9op7zH7Xutr3-55IzFbY4/pub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Course C: Ecumenical and Interreligious Studies; Course D: Apologetics.”
      Theology IV includes an apologetics course area.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Grade-level retreats are listed for grades 9 to 12, and each Theology course requires students to attend the grade-level retreat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Activities | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Academic Field Trips Grade Level Retreats Leadership Workshop Panther Pride Night”
      The high school activities list includes grade-level retreats.
    2. Course Descriptions | Catholic High School (linked from the school's Academic Excellence page)docs.google.com/document/d/1LsFW71QztdyPhTU3KCksfc9op7zH7Xutr3-55IzFbY4/pub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In order to complete the course, students must attend the grade level retreat and complete the required LaSallian service hours and spiritual hours.”
      Religion courses require the grade-level retreat and service hours.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is named: the chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/explore/facultystaff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Matthew Hebert Titles: Chaplain Departments: Religion”
      Fr. Matthew Hebert is listed 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 high school student activities list includes Campus Ministry, Retreat Team and Kairos Team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Activities | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Mu Alpha Theta & Math Club National Honor Society Student Council Quiz Bowl Performing Arts Retreat Team Kairos Team”
      Campus Ministry, Retreat Team and Kairos Team are listed as high school activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (A prayer is said at the start of each day and each class, and a Panther Pause and Prayer is held in the chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Community | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “They are heard at the start of each day, at the beginning of each class, and at the outset of meetings and assemblies.”
      A prayer is said at the start of each day and each class.
    2. Calendar | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Panther Pause & Prayer @ 7:15am in the chapel”
      A Panther Pause and Prayer is held in the chapel.
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 Catholic Stewardship elective includes a study of Catholic Social Teaching principles. It is an elective, not a required course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Catholic High School (linked from the school's Academic Excellence page)docs.google.com/document/d/1LsFW71QztdyPhTU3KCksfc9op7zH7Xutr3-55IzFbY4/pub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The course includes a study of Catholic Social Teaching Principles and the call to serve as a disciple of Christ.”
      The Catholic Stewardship elective includes Catholic social teaching.
  • 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

  • Weekly all-school Masses and grade-level retreats are published.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Community | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The active presence of religious on campus and weekly all-school Masses are vital parts of the school’s ministry.”
      Weekly all-school Masses are part of the school's ministry.
    2. About Us | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/explore/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade level retreats, weekly masses, and service projects provide students with opportunities to enrich and build their faith.”
      The school holds weekly Masses and grade-level retreats.
  • A chaplain is named on the school's staff directory.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/explore/facultystaff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Matthew Hebert Titles: Chaplain Departments: Religion”
      Fr. Matthew Hebert is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • Religion courses are required in Theology IV for seniors, and the Theology IV course includes apologetics.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Catholic High School (linked from the school's Academic Excellence page)docs.google.com/document/d/1LsFW71QztdyPhTU3KCksfc9op7zH7Xutr3-55IzFbY4/pub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology IV is a required course for seniors.”
      Theology IV is required for seniors.
      “Course C: Ecumenical and Interreligious Studies; Course D: Apologetics.”
      Theology IV includes an apologetics course area.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Catholic High School Campus Ministry and chapel

  • Address: 1301 Delasalle Dr, New Iberia, LA 70560
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: chspanthers.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, chspanthers.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, chspanthers.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry
    A high school student activity listed for grades 9 to 12.
    chspanthers.com

Retreats 3

Service 1

  • Junior Service Day
    A service day for juniors listed on the 2026-27 calendar.
    chspanthers.com

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 (4)
  1. Faith & Community | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The active presence of religious on campus and weekly all-school Masses are vital parts of the school’s ministry.”
    Weekly all-school Masses are part of the school's ministry.
  2. Student Activities | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Mu Alpha Theta & Math Club National Honor Society Student Council Quiz Bowl Performing Arts Retreat Team Kairos Team”
    Campus Ministry, Retreat Team and Kairos Team are listed as high school activities.
  3. Find Us | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/explore/find-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic High School is located at 1301 de La Salle Drive in New Iberia, Louisiana.”
    The school is located at 1301 de La Salle Drive in New Iberia.
  4. Calendar | Catholic High, New Iberiachspanthers.com/experience/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Panther Pause & Prayer @ 7:15am in the chapel”
    A Panther Pause and Prayer is held in the chapel.
    “Religion Events First Friday Adoration & Confession All Day”
    The 2026-27 calendar lists adoration and confession on the First Friday of the month.

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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.
72 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.6 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Lafayette in Louisiana, LA
Grades4–12
Students (all grades)621
Students in grades 9–12290
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
SettingTown

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 Lafayette in Louisiana

The Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel, Bishop of Lafayette in Louisiana

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana.
Where is Mass celebrated at Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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