Is Chaminade College Preparatory-High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Chaminade College Preparatory-High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Its sponsor is Society of Mary (Marianists).

Catholic high school

Chaminade College Preparatory-High School

LocationWest Hills, CA
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 1,859 students
SponsorSociety of Mary (Marianists)

Official website

Chaminade College Preparatory is a Catholic Marianist school for grades 6-12; its high school campus is in West Hills, California. Religious and Theological Studies is a core subject, freshmen take a required two-day retreat with optional overnight retreats in grades 10-12, and students complete 5 to 25 service hours depending on grade. Marianist priests and brothers serve as chaplains and campus ministers, students serve at schoolwide Masses, and a student LIFE team leads daily prayer.

Catholic churches nearby

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Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.8 mi
St Bernadine of Sierna — 2.1 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.

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Sacramental life

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

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The faith life pages say students take part in Masses and that the Liturgical Choir leads 'schoolwide Masses throughout the year'.)
Sources (2)
1. Faith Life - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “students engage in Masses and prayer services, uniting in faith to reflect on the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.”
  Students take part in Masses and prayer services; no frequency is given.
2. Faith and Leadership - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith/faith-and-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Members use their voices and instruments to lead fellow students in worship at schoolwide Masses throughout the year.”
  A Liturgical Choir leads music at schoolwide Masses held throughout the year.
  “Students seeking a more active role in schoolwide Masses are welcome to join this ministry, where they serve at the altar and proclaim God's word.”
  Students serve as altar servers and lectors at schoolwide Masses.
  “Students who are at least 15 years old and confirmed in the Catholic Church may serve as Eucharistic Ministers, assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion at schoolwide Masses.”
  Confirmed students aged 15 and older may serve as Eucharistic Ministers at schoolwide Masses.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Marianists who live next to the West Hills campus serve the school as priest chaplains and campus ministers, and students can be referred to the School Priest Chaplain.)
Sources (2)
1. Mission & Tradition - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/about/mission-tradition · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our vowed Marianists live next to our West Hills campus and serve on our campuses as priest chaplains, campus ministers, and in other capacities.”
  Marianist priests and brothers live next to the West Hills campus and serve as priest chaplains and campus ministers.
2. Student Wellness - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/student-life/student-wellness · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Referrals to the Campus Minister or School Priest Chaplain for spiritual guidance and discernment.”
  Students can be referred to the Campus Minister or the School Priest Chaplain.

N/A

Theology and curriculum

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

Not enough information:
Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The Characteristics of Marianist Education say students are formed in the Catholic faith and its intellectual tradition through academic study, extracurriculars, retreats and liturgies; the faith page says faith is woven into every aspect of the school.)
Sources (2)
1. Mission & Tradition - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/about/mission-tradition · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Chaminade students are formed in the Roman Catholic faith and its rich intellectual tradition, grounded in both faith and reason. Guided by Christian moral values, they grow in faith and character through academic study, extracurriculars, retreats, liturgies, and Apostolic Works Service Learning.”
  The school states that students are formed in the Catholic faith and intellectual tradition through academic study as well as retreats, liturgies and service learning.
  “through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence and moral responsibility.”
  The mission statement grounds the school in Catholic and Marianist traditions.
2. Faith Life - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Through our dynamic Campus Ministry program, faith is woven into every aspect of the Chaminade experience, inspiring students to grow spiritually, serve others, and build a strong sense of community.”
  The school has a Campus Ministry program.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Pillars (grade 9, required, two days), Lumos (grade 10, optional, three days), Emmaus (grade 11, optional, three days) and Kairos (grade 12, optional, four days). A retreat is offered for every high school grade; only the freshman retreat is required.)
Sources (1)
1. Retreats - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This required two-day retreat helps freshmen explore the Marianist charism—to be formed by Mary for the mission of Christ—and understand what it means to be a Marianist student. Students spend one day on campus and another in off-campus service.”
  Freshmen take a required two-day retreat, Pillars, with one day on campus and one day of off-campus service.
  “This optional, three-day overnight retreat helps sophomore students understand themselves as light for others”
  Sophomores have an optional three-day overnight retreat, Lumos.
  “This optional, three-day overnight community-building retreat for juniors focuses on recognizing Christ in everyday life”
  Juniors have an optional three-day overnight retreat, Emmaus.
  “This optional, four-day overnight retreat provides seniors a special time to reflect on who they are and who they want to be”
  Seniors have an optional four-day overnight Kairos retreat.
  “Our retreats are shaped around the unique needs of each grade, creating experiences that speak to where students are in life.”
  Retreats are designed for each grade.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The pages refer to a Campus Minister and a School Priest Chaplain, and say Marianists serve as priest chaplains and campus ministers (plural) on the school's campuses.)
Sources (2)
1. Mission & Tradition - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/about/mission-tradition · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our vowed Marianists live next to our West Hills campus and serve on our campuses as priest chaplains, campus ministers, and in other capacities.”
  Marianist priests and brothers live next to the West Hills campus and serve as priest chaplains and campus ministers.
2. Student Wellness - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/student-life/student-wellness · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Referrals to the Campus Minister or School Priest Chaplain for spiritual guidance and discernment.”
  Students can be referred to the Campus Minister or the School Priest Chaplain.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (High school faith groups include the Marianist LIFE team, Altar Servers & Lectors, the Liturgical Choir, Eucharistic Ministers and Retreat Leadership. (SHINE is a middle school group.).)
Sources (2)
1. Faith and Leadership - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith/faith-and-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Marianist LIFE is a national faith-formation leadership program for a group of juniors and seniors.”
  Marianist LIFE is a faith-formation leadership group for juniors and seniors.
  “LIFE members host monthly meetings, inspire the community through public displays of faith, lead daily morning and afternoon prayers, assist with schoolwide Masses, organize liturgical prayer services”
  Marianist LIFE members lead daily morning and afternoon prayers for the school and meet monthly.
  “Students seeking a more active role in schoolwide Masses are welcome to join this ministry, where they serve at the altar and proclaim God's word.”
  Students serve as altar servers and lectors at schoolwide Masses.
  “Members use their voices and instruments to lead fellow students in worship at schoolwide Masses throughout the year.”
  A Liturgical Choir leads music at schoolwide Masses held throughout the year.
  “Students who are at least 15 years old and confirmed in the Catholic Church may serve as Eucharistic Ministers, assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion at schoolwide Masses.”
  Confirmed students aged 15 and older may serve as Eucharistic Ministers at schoolwide Masses.
  “High school retreat leaders serve as student mentors who assist in both middle school and high school retreats.”
  High school students serve as retreat leaders.
  “Through clubs, liturgies, retreats, and service-learning, students put their faith into action—whether deepening friendships on retreat, serving those in need, or joining a faith-based club.”
  Campus Ministry runs clubs, liturgies, retreats and service-learning, including faith-based clubs.
2. Student Engagement - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/student-life/student-engagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Living in Faith Experience (LIFE Team)”
  The LIFE Team is listed among student leadership groups.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Marianist LIFE members lead daily morning and afternoon prayers for the school.)
Sources (1)
1. Faith and Leadership - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith/faith-and-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “LIFE members host monthly meetings, inspire the community through public displays of faith, lead daily morning and afternoon prayers, assist with schoolwide Masses, organize liturgical prayer services”
  Marianist LIFE members lead daily morning and afternoon prayers for the school and meet monthly.

N/A

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

Partly:
Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Students complete 5 to 25 service hours based on grade level (the school covers grades 6-12).)
Sources (1)
1. Faith Life - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students choose nonprofit organizations that align with their passions and interests, completing 5 to 25 service hours based on their grade level.”
  Students complete 5 to 25 service hours depending on grade level; the four-year high school total is not stated.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service learning with nonprofit organizations chosen by students, an off-campus service day on the freshman retreat, and the Marianist characteristic of service, justice, peace and integrity of creation, under which students address social and environmental injustices through action and service.)
Sources (3)
1. Faith Life - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students choose nonprofit organizations that align with their passions and interests, completing 5 to 25 service hours based on their grade level.”
  Students complete 5 to 25 service hours depending on grade level; the four-year high school total is not stated.
2. Retreats - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This required two-day retreat helps freshmen explore the Marianist charism—to be formed by Mary for the mission of Christ—and understand what it means to be a Marianist student. Students spend one day on campus and another in off-campus service.”
  Freshmen take a required two-day retreat, Pillars, with one day on campus and one day of off-campus service.
3. Mission & Tradition - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/about/mission-tradition · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “They grow as informed, engaged citizens who seek to address social and environmental injustices through thoughtful action and service.”
  The school's Marianist characteristics include service, justice, peace and care for creation.

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

Strengths

A retreat is offered in every high school grade, including a required two-day freshman retreat and a four-day senior Kairos.
Sources (1)
1. Retreats - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This required two-day retreat helps freshmen explore the Marianist charism—to be formed by Mary for the mission of Christ—and understand what it means to be a Marianist student. Students spend one day on campus and another in off-campus service.”
  Freshmen take a required two-day retreat, Pillars, with one day on campus and one day of off-campus service.
  “This optional, three-day overnight retreat helps sophomore students understand themselves as light for others”
  Sophomores have an optional three-day overnight retreat, Lumos.
  “This optional, three-day overnight community-building retreat for juniors focuses on recognizing Christ in everyday life”
  Juniors have an optional three-day overnight retreat, Emmaus.
  “This optional, four-day overnight retreat provides seniors a special time to reflect on who they are and who they want to be”
  Seniors have an optional four-day overnight Kairos retreat.
Marianist priests and brothers live next to the West Hills campus and serve as priest chaplains and campus ministers.
Sources (2)
1. Mission & Tradition - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/about/mission-tradition · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our vowed Marianists live next to our West Hills campus and serve on our campuses as priest chaplains, campus ministers, and in other capacities.”
  Marianist priests and brothers live next to the West Hills campus and serve as priest chaplains and campus ministers.
2. Student Wellness - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/student-life/student-wellness · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Referrals to the Campus Minister or School Priest Chaplain for spiritual guidance and discernment.”
  Students can be referred to the Campus Minister or the School Priest Chaplain.
Students serve at schoolwide Masses as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and in the Liturgical Choir, and a student LIFE team leads daily morning and afternoon prayers.
Sources (1)
1. Faith and Leadership - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith/faith-and-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students seeking a more active role in schoolwide Masses are welcome to join this ministry, where they serve at the altar and proclaim God's word.”
  Students serve as altar servers and lectors at schoolwide Masses.
  “Members use their voices and instruments to lead fellow students in worship at schoolwide Masses throughout the year.”
  A Liturgical Choir leads music at schoolwide Masses held throughout the year.
  “Students who are at least 15 years old and confirmed in the Catholic Church may serve as Eucharistic Ministers, assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion at schoolwide Masses.”
  Confirmed students aged 15 and older may serve as Eucharistic Ministers at schoolwide Masses.
  “LIFE members host monthly meetings, inspire the community through public displays of faith, lead daily morning and afternoon prayers, assist with schoolwide Masses, organize liturgical prayer services”
  Marianist LIFE members lead daily morning and afternoon prayers for the school and meet monthly.
Service learning at nonprofit organizations is required in each grade.
Sources (1)
1. Faith Life - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students choose nonprofit organizations that align with their passions and interests, completing 5 to 25 service hours based on their grade level.”
  Students complete 5 to 25 service hours depending on grade level; the four-year high school total is not stated.

Concerns

Only the freshman retreat is required; the sophomore, junior and senior retreats are optional.
Sources (1)
1. Retreats - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This optional, three-day overnight retreat helps sophomore students understand themselves as light for others”
  Sophomores have an optional three-day overnight retreat, Lumos.
  “This optional, three-day overnight community-building retreat for juniors focuses on recognizing Christ in everyday life”
  Juniors have an optional three-day overnight retreat, Emmaus.
  “This optional, four-day overnight retreat provides seniors a special time to reflect on who they are and who they want to be”
  Seniors have an optional four-day overnight Kairos retreat.
Required service is 5 to 25 hours a year depending on grade.
Sources (1)
1. Faith Life - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students choose nonprofit organizations that align with their passions and interests, completing 5 to 25 service hours based on their grade level.”
  Students complete 5 to 25 service hours depending on grade level; the four-year high school total is not stated.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Chaminade College Preparatory High School

Address: 7500 Chaminade Avenue, West Hills, CA 91304
Location: On campus

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Source: chaminade.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, chaminade.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, chaminade.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 1

Service Learning (Apostolic Works)Off campus
5 to 25 hours a year depending on grade
Required service at nonprofit organizations that students choose.
chaminade.org, chaminade.org

Faith formation 1

Retreat LeadershipOn campus
High school students serve as mentors and leaders on middle and high school retreats.
chaminade.org

Clubs and groups 1

Marianist LIFE (Living In Faith Experience)On campus
Monthly meetings; daily morning and afternoon prayers
National Marianist faith-formation leadership program for juniors and seniors; members lead daily prayer, assist with schoolwide Masses, organize prayer services and lead Catholic Schools Week and Marianist Heritage Week.
chaminade.org, chaminade.org, chaminade.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

Schoolwide Masses and prayer servicesOn campus
Throughout the school year (dates not published)
Masses and prayer services for the school, with student altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and the Liturgical Choir.
chaminade.org, chaminade.org
Altar Servers & LectorsOn campus
Students serve at the altar and proclaim the readings at schoolwide Masses.
chaminade.org
Liturgical ChoirOn campus
Student singers and instrumentalists lead worship at schoolwide Masses.
chaminade.org
Eucharistic MinistryOn campus
Confirmed students aged 15 and older help distribute Holy Communion at schoolwide Masses.
chaminade.org

Retreats 4

Pillars (freshman retreat)On campus
Two days
Required retreat on the Marianist charism, with one day on campus and one day of off-campus service.
chaminade.org
Lumos (sophomore retreat)
Three days, overnight
Optional overnight retreat on being light for others. Location not stated.
chaminade.org
Emmaus (junior retreat)
Three days, overnight
Optional overnight community-building retreat on recognizing Christ in everyday life. Location not stated.
chaminade.org
Kairos (senior retreat)
Four days, overnight
Optional overnight retreat for seniors on God's call in their lives. Location not stated.
chaminade.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 (4)

Faith Life - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Through our dynamic Campus Ministry program, faith is woven into every aspect of the Chaminade experience, inspiring students to grow spiritually, serve others, and build a strong sense of community.”
The school has a Campus Ministry program.
“Through our dynamic Campus Ministry program, faith is woven into every aspect of the Chaminade experience, inspiring students to grow spiritually, serve others, and build a strong sense of community.”
The school has a Campus Ministry program.
“High School 7500 Chaminade Avenue, West Hills, CA 91304 818.347.8300”
The high school campus is at 7500 Chaminade Avenue, West Hills; its phone is 818.347.8300.
Faith and Leadership - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/faith/faith-and-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Through clubs, liturgies, retreats, and service-learning, students put their faith into action—whether deepening friendships on retreat, serving those in need, or joining a faith-based club.”
Campus Ministry runs clubs, liturgies, retreats and service-learning, including faith-based clubs.
“Marianist LIFE is a national faith-formation leadership program for a group of juniors and seniors.”
Marianist LIFE is a faith-formation leadership group for juniors and seniors.
“LIFE members host monthly meetings, inspire the community through public displays of faith, lead daily morning and afternoon prayers, assist with schoolwide Masses, organize liturgical prayer services”
Marianist LIFE members lead daily morning and afternoon prayers for the school and meet monthly.
Mission & Tradition - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/about/mission-tradition · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Our vowed Marianists live next to our West Hills campus and serve on our campuses as priest chaplains, campus ministers, and in other capacities.”
Marianist priests and brothers live next to the West Hills campus and serve as priest chaplains and campus ministers.
“Our vowed Marianists live next to our West Hills campus and serve on our campuses as priest chaplains, campus ministers, and in other capacities.”
Marianist priests and brothers live next to the West Hills campus and serve as priest chaplains and campus ministers.
Our History - Chaminade College Preparatorychaminade.org/about/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“the Marianists founded Chaminade high school for boys in Cheviot Hills in the fall of 1952. In 1961, the Marianists relocated Chaminade to West Hills”
The Marianists founded the school in 1952 and moved it to West Hills in 1961.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

39 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score81%
Students per teacher 25% of score25.6 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

Type	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA
Grades	6–12
Students (all grades)	1,859
Students in grades 9–12	1,232
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	25.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	81%
Setting	City

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 Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00071424
7500 Chaminade Ave, West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
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