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Catholic high school

Chaminade College Preparatory School

  • LocationSaint Louis, MO
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 872 students
  • SponsorMarianist Province of the United States

All-male

Official website

Chaminade College Preparatory School is an independent Catholic school for young men in grades 6 through 12 in Saint Louis, sponsored by the Marianist Province of the United States. All-school Masses are held on the first Friday of each month during the school year, and every student from sixth grade through senior year attends a retreat each year. Campus ministry staff include a director and two campus ministers, and a priest is listed as a campus minister for one of the school's five houses.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Chaminade College Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miAnnunziata Catholic Church: 1.9 mi1Saint Richards Catholic Church: 2.5 mi2Sainte Genevieve du Bois Catholic Church: 2.8 mi3St. Monica's Catholic Church: 2.9 mi4Campus Ministry, Frische Hall (adjacent to Immaculate Conception Chapel): 0.1 miChaminade College Preparatory School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Annunziata Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
  2. Saint Richards Catholic Church — 2.5 mi
  3. Sainte Genevieve du Bois Catholic Church — 2.8 mi
  4. St. Monica's Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 12140 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

86 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 Masses are held on the first Friday of each month during the school year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863051&type=d&pREC_ID=2478873 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our all-school Masses on the first Friday of every month during the school year”
      All-school Masses are held on the first Friday of every month during the school year.
    2. Liturgy and Prayer | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2502213 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated every First Friday of the Month, on all Holy Days of Obligation, on select days before school in the Seasons of Advent and Lent, and for other occasions”
      Mass is celebrated on first Fridays, Holy Days, select Advent and Lent days, and other occasions.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The chaplain is available to hear confessions before each month's liturgy, which is a monthly pattern. Reconciliation is also offered in theology classes during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2502213 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation is offered to all students through their Theology Classes during both Advent and Lent. Chaminade's Chaplain is also available to hear confessions prior to each month's liturgy.”
      Confession is offered in theology classes during Advent and Lent, and the chaplain hears confessions before each monthly liturgy.
  • 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 (Fr. David McGuigan SM is listed as the dedicated campus minister for Lamourous House.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2476652 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. David McGuigan SM: Lamourous House”
      Fr. David McGuigan SM is listed as the campus minister for Lamourous House.
      “Each House has a dedicated Campus Minister to engage in all aspects of our community life here at Chaminade.”
      Each house has a dedicated campus minister.
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 (Stated in the mission statement: the school promotes a faith and culture dialogue that illumines reality from the Catholic world view.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3857661&type=d&pREC_ID=2476379 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To promote a faith and culture dialogue which illumines reality from the perspective of the Catholic world view”
      The mission statement commits the school to faith and culture dialogue from a Catholic world view.
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 (Each student attends one retreat each year from sixth grade through senior year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Programs | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2502522 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From sixth grade through senior year, each student attends one retreat each year.”
      Every student attends one retreat each year from sixth grade through senior year.
      “Most retreats at Chaminade are all held at off-campus sites in the St. Louis area.”
      Most retreats are held at off-campus sites in the St. Louis area.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three campus ministry staff are listed: a director and two campus ministers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Staff | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2502174 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daniel Karcher Director of Campus Ministry 1169 Mr. Errol Christian Campus Minister 1250 Mr. Jon Halfmann Campus Ministry 1160”
      Campus ministry staff are a director, Errol Christian, and Jon Halfmann.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is confirmed: the Marianist Life Community. The clubs page also names a Vocations Club; no page describing it was reviewed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Marianist Life Community | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/mlc · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our Marianist L.I.F.E. Community (MLC) is a vibrant, faith-based student group open to everyone”
      The Marianist Life Community is a faith-based student group open to everyone.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school day begins with prayer, and prayer services are held most Mondays for each house.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2502213 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school day is begun with prayer and students have the opportunity volunteer to read the prayer when it is assigned to their House.”
      The school day begins with prayer.
      “Prayer services are held most Mondays for individual Houses, on Ash Wednesday, and during Holy Week each year.”
      Prayer services are held most Mondays for each house.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service totals 30 hours in grade 9, 30 in grade 10, 40 in grade 11, and 40 in grade 12, which is 140 hours over grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Marianist Service Program | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2477417 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade Service Hour Requirements Total of 30 service hours”
      Grade 9 requires 30 service hours.
      “10th Grade Service Hour Requirements Total of 30 service hours”
      Grade 10 requires 30 service hours.
      “11th Grade Service Hour Requirements Total of 40 service hours”
      Grade 11 requires 40 service hours.
      “12th Grade Service Hour Requirements Total of 40 service hours”
      Grade 12 requires 40 service hours.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Required social justice service hours and the Marianist Service Program's participation in justice.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Marianist Service Program | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2477417 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Marianist Service Program at Chaminade exists as a directed, student initiated method of doing service and participation in justice.”
      The Marianist Service Program includes participation in justice.
    2. Mission | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3857661&type=d&pREC_ID=2476379 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To educate for solidarity, justice, and peace”
      The mission includes education for solidarity, justice, and peace.

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

Strengths

  • All-school Masses are held on the first Friday of each month during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863051&type=d&pREC_ID=2478873 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our all-school Masses on the first Friday of every month during the school year”
      All-school Masses are held on the first Friday of every month during the school year.
  • Every student from sixth grade through senior year attends a retreat each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Programs | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2502522 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From sixth grade through senior year, each student attends one retreat each year.”
      Every student attends one retreat each year from sixth grade through senior year.
  • Required service totals 140 hours over grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Marianist Service Program | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2477417 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade Service Hour Requirements Total of 30 service hours”
      Grade 9 requires 30 service hours.
      “10th Grade Service Hour Requirements Total of 30 service hours”
      Grade 10 requires 30 service hours.
      “11th Grade Service Hour Requirements Total of 40 service hours”
      Grade 11 requires 40 service hours.
      “12th Grade Service Hour Requirements Total of 40 service hours”
      Grade 12 requires 40 service hours.
  • A priest is listed as a dedicated campus minister for one house, and the school day begins with prayer.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2476652 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. David McGuigan SM: Lamourous House”
      Fr. David McGuigan SM is listed as the campus minister for Lamourous House.
    2. Liturgy and Prayer | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2502213 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school day is begun with prayer and students have the opportunity volunteer to read the prayer when it is assigned to their House.”
      The school day begins with prayer.

Concerns

  • The Mass list does not include daily Mass for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2502213 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated every First Friday of the Month, on all Holy Days of Obligation, on select days before school in the Seasons of Advent and Lent, and for other occasions”
      Mass is celebrated on first Fridays, Holy Days, select Advent and Lent days, and other occasions.
  • The school's theology requirement is listed as 4.0 credits.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3876648&type=d&pREC_ID=2481381 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology* 4.0”
      Theology is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Frische Hall (adjacent to Immaculate Conception Chapel)

  • Address: 425 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63131-2729
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry lounge

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Source: chaminade-stl.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, chaminade-stl.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, chaminade-stl.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Marianist retreat programOff campus
    One retreat per year, grades 6-12
    Every student attends one retreat each year. Most retreats are held at off-campus sites in the St. Louis area, including a one-day sixth-grade retreat at the Marianist Retreat Center.
    chaminade-stl.org, chaminade-stl.org, chaminade-stl.org
  • Kairos retreat (seniors)
    Three sessions per year for seniors who choose it
    Senior retreat that runs from Tuesday afternoon through Friday evening. Seniors may choose it or a wilderness retreat instead.
    chaminade-stl.org, chaminade-stl.org

Service 2

  • Fr. Dempsey's Breakfast ProgramOff campus
    Saturdays, 8 to 10:30 a.m. (one page says Saturdays and Sundays at 8 a.m.)
    Students volunteer to cook and serve breakfast at Fr. Dempsey's Charities, which provides housing for men without a home.
    chaminade-stl.org, chaminade-stl.org
  • Marianist Service Program
    Directed student service program with required hours by grade. Service may be done at community agencies, churches, or Chaminade, and includes social justice service hours.
    chaminade-stl.org, chaminade-stl.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Marianist Life Community (MLC)
    Fridays, morning; once a month on a Saturday evening
    Faith-based student group open to all students, grades 6-12. Friday morning Mass or prayer service organized by Core Members; a monthly Saturday evening gathering at Our Lady of the Pillar.
    chaminade-stl.org, chaminade-stl.org, chaminade-stl.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • First Friday all-school Mass
    First Friday of each month during the school year
    All-school Mass on the first Friday of every month during the school year.
    chaminade-stl.org, chaminade-stl.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 | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2476652 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We are located in Frische Hall adjacent to the Immaculate Conception Chapel (which is open during school hours for prayer).”
    Campus ministry is located in Frische Hall next to the Immaculate Conception Chapel.
    “We are located in Frische Hall adjacent to the Immaculate Conception Chapel (which is open during school hours for prayer).”
    Campus ministry is located in Frische Hall next to the Immaculate Conception Chapel.
    “The Campus Ministry Lounge is open before school and after school until 3:30pm every day.”
    The Campus Ministry Lounge is open before and after school.
  2. Campus Ministry Staff | Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4167805&type=d&pREC_ID=2502174 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daniel Karcher Director of Campus Ministry 1169 Mr. Errol Christian Campus Minister 1250 Mr. Jon Halfmann Campus Ministry 1160”
    Campus ministry staff are a director, Errol Christian, and Jon Halfmann.
  3. Chaminade College Preparatory Schoolchaminade-stl.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “425 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63131-2729”
    The school's street address is 425 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63131-2729.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
88 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.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.3 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of St. Louis, MO
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)872
Students in grades 9–12541
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio10.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
SettingSuburb

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 St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Chaminade College Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Its sponsor is Marianist Province of the United States.

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