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Central Catholic High School

  • LocationPortland, OR
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 865 students
Official website

Central Catholic High School in Portland, Oregon, is an archdiocesan school. Its faith pages describe daily Mass in the Christ the King Chapel, monthly all-school Masses and Reconciliation during Advent and Lent through theology courses. Students take theology classes across their high school years, attend required retreats for ninth, tenth and twelfth grades, and complete a Christian service program.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church: 0.8 mi2All Saints Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3Saint Stephen Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church: 1.1 mi5Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Priory: 1.4 mi6Community Ministry (Campus Ministry): 0.1 miCentral Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 330 Southeast 12th Avenue, Portland
  2. Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1804 Southeast 16th Avenue, Portland
  3. All Saints Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 3847 Northeast Glisan Street, Portland
  4. Saint Stephen Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 1112 Southeast 41st Avenue, Portland
  5. Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 2408 Southeast 16th Avenue, Portland
  6. Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Priory — 1.4 mi · 375 Northeast Clackamas Street, Portland

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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

67 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 yearMonthly (All-school Mass is celebrated monthly.)
    Sources (2)
    1. A Catholic Archdiocesan High School | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/about/what-it-means-to-be-an-archdiocesan-high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Central Catholic celebrates Mass as an all-school community monthly and on all Holy Days of obligation that fall on school days.”
      The school celebrates all-school Mass monthly.
    2. Faith and Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel, and there are monthly all-school Masses held throughout the year.”
      The school states that daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel and that all-school Masses are held monthly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel, and an optional Mass is offered daily during lunch.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel, and there are monthly all-school Masses held throughout the year.”
      The school states that daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel and that all-school Masses are held monthly.
    2. A Catholic Archdiocesan High School | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/about/what-it-means-to-be-an-archdiocesan-high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An optional Mass is offered daily during lunch for faculty, staff, and students.”
      The school states an optional Mass is offered daily during lunch for students.
  • 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 offered through theology courses during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. A Catholic Archdiocesan High School | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/about/what-it-means-to-be-an-archdiocesan-high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered through Theology courses during the seasons of Advent and Lent.”
      Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent through theology courses.
  • 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, Fr. Tony, is listed celebrating a Mass. The faculty directory lists Tony Galati as school chaplain; no page says he is the priest; the rating is parttime.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Calendar | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass with Fr. Tony (Optional)”
      A Mass celebrated by Fr. Tony is listed on the school calendar.
    2. Faculty/Staff Directory | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/about/facultystaff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tony Galati School Chaplain”
      Tony Galati is listed as the school 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 (Students take theology classes across four years, and Christian Service is tied to theology courses in each class year. The count is taken from the school's description of four years.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Faith and Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout their four years, students take classes in Scripture, Church History, Sacraments, Liturgy and Prayer, Moral Theology, Social Justice, and Christian Relationships.”
      Students take theology classes across four years, including Moral Theology and Social Justice.
    2. Service Requirements | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/christian-service/service-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian Service is a graduation requirement that is tied directly to Theology courses.”
      Christian Service is a graduation requirement tied to theology courses.
    3. Community Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Senior year, all students will take a Theology course anchored in social justice.”
      All seniors take a theology course anchored in social justice.
  • 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 (Moral Theology is one of the required theology classes across the four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout their four years, students take classes in Scripture, Church History, Sacraments, Liturgy and Prayer, Moral Theology, Social Justice, and Christian Relationships.”
      Students take theology classes across four years, including Moral Theology and Social Justice.
  • 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 school states its curriculum integrates a Catholic worldview throughout.)
    Sources (1)
    1. A Catholic Archdiocesan High School | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/about/what-it-means-to-be-an-archdiocesan-high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Central Catholic is committed to students demonstrating mastery of a curriculum that integrates a Catholic worldview throughout”
      The school states its curriculum integrates a Catholic worldview throughout.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen, sophomores and seniors each have a required retreat. Juniors have an optional Search retreat open to juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/retreat-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In their first year at Central Catholic, all ninth-grade students attend a multi-day retreat held on campus.”
      Ninth-grade students attend a required multi-day retreat held on campus.
      “New this year, tenth grade students will continue their faith formation with a multi-day, overnight, all-class retreat.”
      Tenth-grade students attend a required overnight retreat.
      “Central Catholic's Search Retreat is an optional, two-night, student-led retreat open to Junior and Senior students”
      The Search retreat is an optional retreat open to juniors and seniors.
      “Held each fall, Senior Day Retreat is a required, one-day retreat to ground seniors in their faith journey”
      Seniors attend a required one-day fall retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The Community Ministry team lists a director and four community ministers, and a school chaplain is listed separately.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Frequently Asked Questions | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/christian-service/frequently-asked-questions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “David Lester - Director of Community Ministry”
      David Lester is listed as Director of Community Ministry.
      “Daniel Rodriguez - Community Minister”
      Daniel Rodriguez is listed as a Community Minister.
      “Derek Block - Community Minister”
      Derek Block is listed as a Community Minister.
      “Matt Nelson - Community Minister”
      Matt Nelson is listed as a Community Minister.
      “Veronicca Bathon - Community Minister”
      Veronicca Bathon is listed as a Community Minister.
    2. Faculty/Staff Directory | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/about/facultystaff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tony Galati School Chaplain”
      Tony Galati is listed as the school chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Community Ministry states it facilitates daily prayers, Masses and liturgies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “daily prayers; Masses and Liturgies; retreats”
      Community Ministry facilitates daily prayers, Masses and liturgies, and retreats.
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 (Required hands-on service totals at least 72 hours over four years: 14 for freshmen, 28 for sophomores and 30 for the junior service project, with the senior year continuing that project.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Requirements | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/christian-service/service-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “By the end of their Freshman year, students should have a total of 14 Hands-On Service hours and six (6) Solidarity/Awareness hours.”
      Freshmen must complete 14 hands-on service hours by the end of freshman year.
      “By the end of their Sophomore year, students should have a total of seven (7) hours in each Hands-On Service category (which is a total of 28 hours), and 12 Solidarity/Awareness hours.”
      Sophomores must complete 28 hands-on service hours by the end of sophomore year.
      “Complete 30 hours of direct service with a single agency within a three-month period.”
      Juniors must complete 30 hours of direct service with one agency.
      “Complete 30 hours of direct service with their chosen agency.”
      Seniors must complete 30 hours of direct service with their chosen agency.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The senior theology course is anchored in social justice and covers the fundamentals of Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Senior year, all students will take a Theology course anchored in social justice.”
      All seniors take a theology course anchored in social justice.
      “After learning the fundamentals of Catholic Social Teaching, students will analyze various economic and social injustices based on these principles.”
      The senior social justice theology course covers the fundamentals of 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Christian Service Program places students with nonprofits and the school lists service immersion trips.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “by serving at sites across the Portland area including the Oregon Food Bank, St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church, Special Olympics, and the Blanchet House.”
      Students serve at sites across the Portland area through the Christian Service Program.
    2. Travel Immersions and Experiences | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/student-life/travel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Immersion: Dominican Republic”
      The school lists service immersion trips to the Dominican Republic.
      “Service Learning: Ignatian Teach-In”
      The school lists a service-learning trip, the Ignatian Teach-In.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel, with monthly all-school Masses.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel, and there are monthly all-school Masses held throughout the year.”
      The school states that daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel and that all-school Masses are held monthly.
    2. A Catholic Archdiocesan High School | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/about/what-it-means-to-be-an-archdiocesan-high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Central Catholic celebrates Mass as an all-school community monthly and on all Holy Days of obligation that fall on school days.”
      The school celebrates all-school Mass monthly.
  • Students take theology classes across four years, with a required senior course anchored in social justice.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout their four years, students take classes in Scripture, Church History, Sacraments, Liturgy and Prayer, Moral Theology, Social Justice, and Christian Relationships.”
      Students take theology classes across four years, including Moral Theology and Social Justice.
    2. Community Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Senior year, all students will take a Theology course anchored in social justice.”
      All seniors take a theology course anchored in social justice.
  • Required retreats are listed for ninth, tenth and twelfth grades, with an optional retreat for juniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/retreat-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In their first year at Central Catholic, all ninth-grade students attend a multi-day retreat held on campus.”
      Ninth-grade students attend a required multi-day retreat held on campus.
      “New this year, tenth grade students will continue their faith formation with a multi-day, overnight, all-class retreat.”
      Tenth-grade students attend a required overnight retreat.
      “Held each fall, Senior Day Retreat is a required, one-day retreat to ground seniors in their faith journey”
      Seniors attend a required one-day fall retreat.
      “Central Catholic's Search Retreat is an optional, two-night, student-led retreat open to Junior and Senior students”
      The Search retreat is an optional retreat open to juniors and seniors.
  • The Christian Service Program requires at least 72 hours of hands-on service over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Requirements | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/christian-service/service-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “By the end of their Freshman year, students should have a total of 14 Hands-On Service hours and six (6) Solidarity/Awareness hours.”
      Freshmen must complete 14 hands-on service hours by the end of freshman year.
      “By the end of their Sophomore year, students should have a total of seven (7) hours in each Hands-On Service category (which is a total of 28 hours), and 12 Solidarity/Awareness hours.”
      Sophomores must complete 28 hands-on service hours by the end of sophomore year.
      “Complete 30 hours of direct service with a single agency within a three-month period.”
      Juniors must complete 30 hours of direct service with one agency.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Community Ministry (Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 2401 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97214
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Retreats 5

  • Search RetreatOff campus
    Fall, winter and spring
    An optional two-night, student-led retreat open to juniors and seniors at Camp Eagle Fern in Estacada.
    centralcatholichigh.org, centralcatholichigh.org
  • Senior Spring RetreatOff campus
    May; optional overnight
    An optional overnight retreat at Camp Eagle Fern with a challenge course.
    centralcatholichigh.org
  • Freshmen RetreatOn campus
    Required; multi-day
    A required multi-day retreat for ninth-grade students, held on campus.
    centralcatholichigh.org
  • Sophomore Retreat
    Required; overnight
    A required overnight retreat for tenth-grade students.
    centralcatholichigh.org
  • Senior Fall Retreat
    Fall; required one day
    A required one-day retreat for seniors.
    centralcatholichigh.org

Service 3

  • Christian Service ProgramOff campus
    Hands-on service with nonprofit sites across the Portland area, including the Oregon Food Bank and Blanchet House.
    centralcatholichigh.org, centralcatholichigh.org
  • Service immersion: Dominican RepublicOff campus
    Spring and summer 2027
    A service immersion trip hosted by Education Across Borders.
    centralcatholichigh.org
  • Ignatian Teach-InOff campus
    November 14-16, 2026
    A service-learning trip hosted by the Ignatian Solidarity Network.
    centralcatholichigh.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Daily Mass (optional lunch Mass)
    Daily during lunch
    An optional Mass offered daily during lunch for students, faculty and staff.
    centralcatholichigh.org
  • Monthly all-school Mass
    Monthly
    An all-school Mass celebrated monthly and on Holy Days of obligation that fall on school days.
    centralcatholichigh.org
  • Liturgical leadership roles
    Students serve as altar servers, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, sacristans and members of the liturgy planning and music ministries.
    centralcatholichigh.org
  • Reconciliation in Advent and Lent
    Advent and Lent
    Offered through theology courses during Advent and Lent.
    centralcatholichigh.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. Community Ministry | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “daily prayers; Masses and Liturgies; retreats”
    Community Ministry facilitates daily prayers, Masses and liturgies, and retreats.
    “daily prayers; Masses and Liturgies; retreats”
    Community Ministry facilitates daily prayers, Masses and liturgies, and retreats.
  2. Frequently Asked Questions | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/faith-and-service/christian-service/frequently-asked-questions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “David Lester - Director of Community Ministry”
    David Lester is listed as Director of Community Ministry.
  3. Contact Us | Central Catholic High Schoolcentralcatholichigh.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2401 SE Stark Street Portland, Oregon 97214”
    The school address is 2401 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214.

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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.
82 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.9 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Portland in Oregon, OR
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)865
Students in grades 9–12865
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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

Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

The Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

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 Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
What is Central Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Central Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Central Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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