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Central Catholic High School

  • LocationModesto, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 397 students
Official website

Central Catholic High School in Modesto is a Catholic day school with an on-campus chapel that is open for prayer each weekday. The school publishes monthly Masses at St. Stanislaus Church with help from a Senior Ministry Team, names a priest on its campus ministry staff, and requires 100 Christian service hours over four years.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Stanislaus Convent: 0.1 mi1Saint Stanislaus Catholic Community: 0.2 mi2Saint Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church: 1.4 mi3Our Lady of Light Chapel and Campus Ministry: 0.1 miCentral Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Stanislaus Convent — 0.1 mi · 1320 Maze Boulevard, Modesto
  2. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Community — 0.2 mi · 1200 Maze Boulevard, Modesto
  3. Saint Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 709 J Street, Modesto

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The campus ministry page describes monthly Masses at St. Stanislaus Church, Modesto, and the October 2026 calendar lists a schoolwide Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Ministry Team members help contribute to the monthly masses with audio/tech support”
      The Senior Ministry Team helps with the school's monthly Masses.
      “WE always work together as a team to create a reverent and sacred space each month as WE celebrate the mass in St. Stanislaus Church.”
      The school celebrates a Mass each month at St. Stanislaus Church in Modesto.
    2. Calendar | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Schoolwide Mass -the Feast of St Francis with an animal blessing at end of school”
      The school calendar for October 2026 lists a schoolwide Mass.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot 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.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A priest is named on the campus ministry staff list. A Mass schedule is published; the priest is recorded as serving part-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Ernesto Madrigal”
      A priest, Fr. Ernesto Madrigal, is listed among the campus ministry staff.
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.
  • 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 mission statement and the curriculum overview state that the education is grounded in the Catholic faith.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission & Philosophy | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/about-/mission-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “all grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ”
      The school's mission states that its education is grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
    2. Overview | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/academics/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a rigorous, diverse curriculum rooted in the Traditions of the Catholic faith”
      The school describes its curriculum as rooted in the Catholic faith.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (A freshmen retreat is on the October 2026 calendar.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Calendar | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen Retreat”
      A freshmen retreat is on the October 2026 calendar.
    2. Activities | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/student-life/activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our co-curricular programs inspire in students a sense of responsibility for others through inclusive activities such as family day, homecomings, dances, retreats, blood drives and service projects.”
      The school lists retreats among its co-curricular activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The campus ministry staff list names three people, including a campus minister and a priest. Two of them are recorded as ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Department Chair, Campus Minister”
      Iracema Velazquez is listed as Theology Department Chair and campus minister.
      “Fr. Ernesto Madrigal”
      A priest, Fr. Ernesto Madrigal, is listed among the campus ministry staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (A Liturgy Club and the Senior Ministry Team are listed as faith-based student groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The club is designed to help set up and prepare for all school liturgies.”
      A Liturgy Club prepares for the school's liturgies.
    2. Campus Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Senior Ministry Team (SMT) serves its peers, the community and the Church.”
      The Senior Ministry Team is a student ministry team.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The chapel is open for prayer each weekday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/our-lady-of-light-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “WE have a beautiful "Our Lady of Light" chapel to use each day during the week.”
      The Our Lady of Light chapel on campus is available for prayer each weekday.
      “WE welcome you into this sacred space to pray, read scripture, meditate, and grow in your Catholic faith.”
      The chapel is open for students to pray and read scripture.
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 (Students must complete 25 service hours each year, reaching 100 hours by 12th grade (over four years).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/christian-service-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete a minimum of 25 Christian service hours per year”
      Every student must complete 25 Christian service hours each year.
      “12th grade: 100 Christian Service hours due by May 1, 2026 on Helper Helper App”
      Service hours are due cumulatively, reaching 100 hours by 12th grade.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Social Justice club holds fundraisers for Walk for Life and baby bottle drives.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of the Social Justice club is to reach the needs of the poor and outcasts in society. WE put on the Passion play and have many fundraisers such as: Walk for life, Baby bottles, Can Food Drive, Valentine treats for the elderly and Jeans for Justice.”
      The Social Justice club serves the poor and holds fundraisers for Walk for Life and baby bottle drives.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Social Justice club serves the needs of the poor and runs a Jeans for Justice drive.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of the Social Justice club is to reach the needs of the poor and outcasts in society. WE put on the Passion play and have many fundraisers such as: Walk for life, Baby bottles, Can Food Drive, Valentine treats for the elderly and Jeans for Justice.”
      The Social Justice club serves the poor and holds fundraisers for Walk for Life and baby bottle drives.

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

Strengths

  • Monthly Masses are held with help from a Senior Ministry Team.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Ministry Team members help contribute to the monthly masses with audio/tech support”
      The Senior Ministry Team helps with the school's monthly Masses.
  • The campus chapel is open for prayer each weekday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/our-lady-of-light-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “WE have a beautiful "Our Lady of Light" chapel to use each day during the week.”
      The Our Lady of Light chapel on campus is available for prayer each weekday.
  • Students must complete 100 Christian service hours by 12th grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/christian-service-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete a minimum of 25 Christian service hours per year”
      Every student must complete 25 Christian service hours each year.
      “12th grade: 100 Christian Service hours due by May 1, 2026 on Helper Helper App”
      Service hours are due cumulatively, reaching 100 hours by 12th grade.
  • A Social Justice club holds fundraisers for Walk for Life and baby bottle drives.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of the Social Justice club is to reach the needs of the poor and outcasts in society. WE put on the Passion play and have many fundraisers such as: Walk for life, Baby bottles, Can Food Drive, Valentine treats for the elderly and Jeans for Justice.”
      The Social Justice club serves the poor and holds fundraisers for Walk for Life and baby bottle drives.

Concerns

  • Masses are published monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Ministry Team members help contribute to the monthly masses with audio/tech support”
      The Senior Ministry Team helps with the school's monthly Masses.

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Campus ministry home

Our Lady of Light Chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 200 S Carpenter Rd, Modesto, CA 95351
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Senior Ministry TeamOn campus
    Meets in Room 506 on the calendar
    A student team that serves its peers, the community and the Church, and helps with the monthly Masses.
    cchsca.org, cchsca.org
  • Stations of the CrossOn campus
    An outdoor set of 15 Stations of the Cross that wind through the campus.
    cchsca.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Liturgy ClubOn campus
    Helps set up and prepare for all school liturgies.
    cchsca.org
  • Music Club
    Prepares the music for school Masses; students may sing in the Vocal Ensemble or play an instrument at Mass.
    cchsca.org

Retreats 1

  • Freshmen Retreat
    October 2026
    A retreat for freshmen listed on the school calendar.
    cchsca.org

Service 2

  • Social Justice Club
    Serves the needs of the poor and holds fundraisers including Walk for Life, baby bottle drives, a can food drive and Jeans for Justice.
    cchsca.org
  • Christian Service Program
    Required service hours of 25 per year, tracked through the Helper Helper app.
    cchsca.org, cchsca.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 | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Senior Ministry Team members help contribute to the monthly masses with audio/tech support”
    The Senior Ministry Team helps with the school's monthly Masses.
    “Theology Department Chair, Campus Minister”
    Iracema Velazquez is listed as Theology Department Chair and campus minister.
    “The Senior Ministry Team (SMT) serves its peers, the community and the Church.”
    The Senior Ministry Team is a student ministry team.
  2. Our Lady of Light Chapel - a History | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/our-lady-of-light-chapel/our-lady-of-light-chapel-a-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “When the chapel here at Central Catholic was first constructed in 1966”
    The chapel is on the school's campus.
  3. Faith & Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcchsca.org/faith--service/our-lady-of-light-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “WE have a beautiful "Our Lady of Light" chapel to use each day during the week.”
    The Our Lady of Light chapel on campus is available for prayer each weekday.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: 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.
43 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.17.4 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 Stockton, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)397
Students in grades 9–12397
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio17.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Stockton

The Most Reverend Myron J. Cotta, Bishop of Stockton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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