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Central Catholic High School: Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh, 2021-07-09
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Central Catholic High School

  • LocationPittsburgh, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 712 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Pittsburgh, with Lasallian mission

All-male

Official website

Central Catholic High School is a Catholic Lasallian college-preparatory school for young men in Oakland, Pittsburgh, under the auspices of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Its Mission and Ministry team includes a named chaplain, and the school lists faith-based clubs, class Masses and retreats.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miHoly Spirit Byzantine Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Paul Cathedral Parish: 0.2 mi2Oakland Catholic Chapel: 0.2 mi3The Pittsburgh Oratory and Catholic Newman Center: 0.4 mi4Immaculate Conception Church: 1.1 mi5Latino Catholic Community of Pittsburgh: 1.2 mi6Lasallian Mission and Ministry: 0.1 miCentral Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Spirit Byzantine Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Paul Cathedral Parish — 0.2 mi · 108 North Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh
  3. Oakland Catholic Chapel — 0.2 mi
  4. The Pittsburgh Oratory and Catholic Newman Center — 0.4 mi · 4450 Bayard Street
  5. Immaculate Conception Church — 1.1 mi
  6. Latino Catholic Community of Pittsburgh — 1.2 mi

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 yearA few times a year
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/fs/pages/469 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through class Masses, retreats, reflection, and service, students deepen their relationship with God”
      The school offers class Masses and 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.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Thomas Kadlick is listed as Chaplain on the Mission and Ministry team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Thomas Kadlick Chaplain”
      Rev. Thomas Kadlick is 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The Religion department says the school has four years of religion, and the graduation table lists Religion at 4 credits. Counted as four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog & Departments | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The four years of religion are designed to provide the student with a foundation for a deeper understanding and an integration of the Christian faith into his own life.”
      The school describes four years of religion courses.
  • 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 (Honors Introduction to Philosophy is an elective in the Religion department.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog & Departments | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Honors Introduction to Philosophy”
      Honors Introduction to Philosophy is an elective in the Religion department.
  • 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.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three ministry staff with roles are listed: a Vice President of Lasallian Mission and Ministry, a Director of Lasallian Outreach, and a Chaplain. He is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Thomas Kadlick Chaplain”
      Rev. Thomas Kadlick is the school's chaplain.
      “Vice President of Lasallian Mission and Ministry”
      James Donahue is Vice President of Lasallian Mission and Ministry.
      “Brian Urso Director of Lasallian Outreach”
      Brian Urso is Director of Lasallian Outreach.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Faith Sharing Club and Lasallian Ministry are listed among the school's clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith Sharing Club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)”
      The Faith Sharing Club is listed among the school's clubs.
      “Lasallian Ministry Marching Band”
      Lasallian Ministry is listed among the school's clubs.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.
  • 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 (A Pro-Life Club is listed among the school's clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club Quiz Bowl”
      A Pro-Life Club is listed among the school's clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school describes summer immersion experiences and weekend service projects, and it publishes a Day of Service in Hazelwood.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/fs/pages/469 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “from club meetings after school and service projects on the weekends, to evening fine arts performances and summer immersion experiences”
      The school offers summer immersion experiences and weekend service projects.
      “Guided by our Lasallian values of faith in the presence of God, concern for the poor and social justice”
      The school's Lasallian values include concern for the poor and social justice.
    2. Faith and Service news | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/fs/pages/460 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A Day of Service in Hazelwood”
      The school publishes news of a Day of Service in Hazelwood.

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

Strengths

  • The Religion department describes four years of religion courses, and an elective in philosophy is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog & Departments | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The four years of religion are designed to provide the student with a foundation for a deeper understanding and an integration of the Christian faith into his own life.”
      The school describes four years of religion courses.
      “Honors Introduction to Philosophy”
      Honors Introduction to Philosophy is an elective in the Religion department.
  • A named chaplain and a Mission and Ministry team are listed on the Faith and Service page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Thomas Kadlick Chaplain”
      Rev. Thomas Kadlick is the school's chaplain.
      “Vice President of Lasallian Mission and Ministry”
      James Donahue is Vice President of Lasallian Mission and Ministry.
      “Brian Urso Director of Lasallian Outreach”
      Brian Urso is Director of Lasallian Outreach.
  • Faith-based and pro-life clubs are listed, along with class Masses and retreats.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/fs/pages/469 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through class Masses, retreats, reflection, and service, students deepen their relationship with God”
      The school offers class Masses and retreats.
    2. Clubs & Activities | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichs.com/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith Sharing Club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)”
      The Faith Sharing Club is listed among the school's clubs.
      “Pro-Life Club Quiz Bowl”
      A Pro-Life Club is listed among the school's clubs.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Lasallian Mission and Ministry

  • Address: 4720 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 1

  • Day of Service in HazelwoodOff campus
    Service day in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
    centralcatholichs.com

Clubs and groups 3

Liturgy and prayer 1

Retreats 1

  • Kairos retreat
    Every year
    Four-day retreat rooted in faith, reflection and community; groups of students attend each year.
    centralcatholichs.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

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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.
77 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.92%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.7 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 Pittsburgh, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)712
Students in grades 9–12712
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio11.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges92%
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 Pittsburgh

The Most Reverend Mark Eckman, Bishop of Pittsburgh

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Central Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Central Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Its sponsor is Diocese of Pittsburgh, with Lasallian mission.

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