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Catholic High School

  • LocationVirginia Beach, VA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 476 students
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Catholic High School in Virginia Beach publishes a school-wide Mass each Wednesday and on Holy Days, celebrated in the Fraim Family Chapel, and a named chaplain. Students take theology every year of enrollment, retreats are held for each grade, and the school requires 20 En Christe service hours each school year.

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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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

82 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 (School-wide Mass on Wednesdays and Holy Days, per the liturgy page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/liturgy-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The most important hour of our week at CHS is our school-wide celebration of Holy Mass on Wednesdays and Holy Days.”
      A school-wide Mass is celebrated each Wednesday and on Holy Days.
  • 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 (Reconciliation is celebrated twice yearly, during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/liturgy-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We also celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice yearly, during the seasons of Advent and Lent, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at our Retreats and frequently throughout the year in the Chapel.”
      Confession is celebrated twice yearly in Advent and Lent; adoration is offered at retreats and frequently in the chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is offered at retreats and described as frequent throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/liturgy-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We also celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice yearly, during the seasons of Advent and Lent, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at our Retreats and frequently throughout the year in the Chapel.”
      Confession is celebrated twice yearly in Advent and Lent; adoration is offered at retreats and frequently in the chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Anthony Mpungu is listed as Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Team | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Anthony Mpungu Chaplain”
      Anthony Mpungu serves as the school's chaplain.
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 (One credit of theology for each year of enrollment; the Theology 1 to Theology 4 sequence covers all four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to earn one credit of theology for each year they attend Catholic High School.”
      Theology is required every year of enrollment.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school states its theology course descriptions are taken from the USCCB framework (Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Course descriptions taken from Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age”
      Theology course descriptions are taken from the USCCB framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology 4 includes an apologetics course in semester 2.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Semester 2: Witness to Christ: Apologetics and the Theology Capstone”
      An apologetics course is offered in Theology 4.
  • 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 (Retreats for freshmen, sophomores, juniors (Kairos) and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Program | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/retreat-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat/Genesis: This day-long Retreat serves as an introduction to the CHS”
      Freshmen attend a day-long retreat.
      “Each year, students attend a retreat uniquely tailored to their grade level's spiritual and social needs:”
      Each grade has a retreat each year.
      “Junior Retreat/Kairos: In our most intensive, three-day, two-night, single-gender retreat experience”
      Juniors attend a Kairos retreat; seniors attend a senior retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Five professional ministry staff are listed: chaplain, campus minister, two assistant campus ministers who are teachers, and a service and liturgical coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Team | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Anthony Mpungu Chaplain”
      Anthony Mpungu serves as the school's chaplain.
      “Cate Harmeyer '99”
      Cate Harmeyer is listed as Campus Minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Compassionate Crusaders is the faith-based club listed. Peer Ministry is a ministry program, not a club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our purpose is to form a supportive community advocating for faith and mental health, while honoring the dignity of every person in the image of God.”
      Compassionate Crusaders is a club advocating for faith and mental health.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/liturgy-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our school day begins and ends in prayer, with reflections written and read by student ministers.”
      Daily prayer is built into the school day.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (20 En Christe service hours each school year, which is 80 hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. En Christe | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/en-christe · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to complete twenty En Christe Service hours each school year.”
      Students must complete 20 En Christe service hours each school year.
    2. School Profile | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/about/school-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Both have a community service requirement.”
      Both diplomas include a community service requirement.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 3 includes a semester course introducing Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Catholic Social Teaching.”
      A required theology course introduces Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Students for Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Students for Life Club exists to educate students, raise awareness, and lobby for the protection of life from the moment of conception until natural death.”
      A Students for Life club is listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (En Christe, a required service program for the poor and suffering in the community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. En Christe | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/en-christe · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to complete twenty En Christe Service hours each school year.”
      Students must complete 20 En Christe service hours each school year.

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

Strengths

  • A school-wide Mass is celebrated each Wednesday and on Holy Days.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/liturgy-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The most important hour of our week at CHS is our school-wide celebration of Holy Mass on Wednesdays and Holy Days.”
      A school-wide Mass is celebrated each Wednesday and on Holy Days.
  • Theology is required in every year of enrollment, and the theology sequence includes Catholic Social Teaching and apologetics.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to earn one credit of theology for each year they attend Catholic High School.”
      Theology is required every year of enrollment.
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Catholic Social Teaching.”
      A required theology course introduces Catholic Social Teaching.
      “Semester 2: Witness to Christ: Apologetics and the Theology Capstone”
      An apologetics course is offered in Theology 4.
  • Each grade attends a retreat, and students complete 20 En Christe service hours each school year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreat Program | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/retreat-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, students attend a retreat uniquely tailored to their grade level's spiritual and social needs:”
      Each grade has a retreat each year.
    2. En Christe | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/en-christe · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to complete twenty En Christe Service hours each school year.”
      Students must complete 20 En Christe service hours each school year.

Concerns

  • The school Mass schedule shown is weekly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/liturgy-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The most important hour of our week at CHS is our school-wide celebration of Holy Mass on Wednesdays and Holy Days.”
      A school-wide Mass is celebrated each Wednesday and on Holy Days.
  • Confession is celebrated twice yearly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/liturgy-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We also celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice yearly, during the seasons of Advent and Lent, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at our Retreats and frequently throughout the year in the Chapel.”
      Confession is celebrated twice yearly in Advent and Lent; adoration is offered at retreats and frequently in the chapel.

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Campus ministry home

Fraim Family Chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 4552 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: chsvb.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, discovercatholicschools.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 1

  • En Christe service programOff campus
    20 hours each school year
    Required service hours with local organizations serving the poor and suffering, rooted in Matthew 25.
    chsvb.org

Faith formation 1

  • Peer MinistryOn campus
    Weekday mornings in the chapel
    Student leadership program for liturgy, prayer and retreats; peer ministers lead prayer in the chapel on weekday mornings.
    chsvb.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Students for Life Club
    Educates students and advocates for the protection of life, with an emphasis on local community service.
    chsvb.org
  • Compassionate Crusaders
    Supportive community advocating for faith and mental health.
    chsvb.org

Retreats 1

  • Grade retreats
    Retreats for each grade, including a three-day Kairos retreat for juniors and a two-day senior retreat.
    chsvb.org, chsvb.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 Team | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Anthony Mpungu Chaplain”
    Anthony Mpungu serves as the school's chaplain.
    “Cate Harmeyer '99”
    Cate Harmeyer is listed as Campus Minister.
  2. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic High Schoolchsvb.org/spiritual-life/liturgy-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We celebrate Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacrament of Confession, and many holy moments of group and personal prayer in this beautiful space.”
    Mass is celebrated in the Fraim Family Chapel at the school.
  3. Find A School | Diocese of Richmond Office of Catholic Schoolsdiscovercatholicschools.org/locate/find-a-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “4552 Princess Anne Rd VA Beach, VA 23462”
    The school's address is 4552 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
64 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.86%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.7 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 Richmond, VA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)476
Students in grades 9–12476
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges86%
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 Richmond

The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Richmond.
What is Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
86 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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