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Chaminade Julienne High School

  • LocationDayton, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 702 students
  • SponsorMarianists and Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Official website

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School in Dayton, Ohio, is owned by the Marianists and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Its campus ministry publishes a monthly all-school Mass at Emmanuel Catholic Church, daily prayer at the start and end of each day, a retreat program with a retreat for each grade, and a service program with immersion trips. The school's religion courses are required for each year of attendance.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Chaminade Julienne High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miEmmanuel Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Holy Trinity Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Holy Angels Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4Holy Angels Catholic Church: 1.1 mi5Holy Angels Catholic Church: 1.1 mi6Campus Ministry, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School: 0.0 miChaminade Julienne High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Emmanuel Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · Bainbridge Street, Dayton
  3. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  4. Holy Angels Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  5. Holy Angels Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  6. Holy Angels Catholic Church — 1.1 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.

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 (All-school Masses are celebrated monthly at Emmanuel Catholic Church, per the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All-school liturgies are celebrated each month along with other sacramental opportunities.”
      All-school liturgies, including Masses, are celebrated monthly.
      “CJ is blessed to celebrate each all-school Mass and Baccalaureate at Emmanuel Catholic Church”
      All-school Masses are celebrated at Emmanuel Catholic Church.
  • 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 published all-school Mass schedule exists.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CJ is blessed to celebrate each all-school Mass and Baccalaureate at Emmanuel Catholic Church”
      All-school Masses are celebrated at Emmanuel Catholic Church.
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 (The 2025-26 school profile lists Religion as a graduation requirement for each year of attendance (4.0 credits); theology is taken in grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Profile 2025-2026 | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-CJ-School-Profile-FEB22026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion (for each year of attendance)”
      Religion is a graduation requirement for each year of attendance, 4.0 credits in total.
  • 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 (Religion 11 is titled Morality & Social Justice; the title is the basis for this answer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Profile 2025-2026 | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-CJ-School-Profile-FEB22026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 11: Morality & Social Justice”
      The religion department offers a Morality and Social Justice course.
  • 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 school's mission; the Senior Capstone page also says all projects connect to Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Overview | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grounded in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ as reflected in Catholic Tradition”
      The school's mission is grounded in the Gospel and Catholic Tradition.
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 (Freshman and sophomore retreats are required; junior and senior retreats are optional; each grade has a retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This retreat is required for all freshman students.”
      Freshmen have a required one-day retreat.
      “This retreat is required for all sophomore students.”
      Sophomores have a required one-day retreat.
      “An optional two day retreat for juniors”
      Juniors have an optional two-day retreat.
      “Kairos is an optional three day experience for seniors”
      Seniors have an optional three-day Kairos retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three professional campus ministry staff are listed: a director and two campus ministers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Overview | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jenna Legg director of campus ministry”
      Jenna Legg is director of campus ministry.
      “Patrick Burns campus minister for service and justice”
      Patrick Burns is campus minister for service and justice.
      “Marty Bagatti campus minister for retreats”
      Marty Bagatti is campus minister for retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The LIFE Leadership peer group is the only faith-based student group found.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students can become involved with ministry through participation in the LIFE Leadership peer group.”
      Students can join the LIFE Leadership peer group in ministry.
      “Senior students are invited to develop their leadership skills through a Christian Leadership course”
      LIFE Leadership is open to senior students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day begins and ends with prayer”
      Prayer begins and ends each school day.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Each grade has a required service component in religion class.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, students fulfill a service component for their religion class with a particular area of focus for each grade level”
      Students complete a required service component each year through religion class.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CJ offers a variety of faith-based experiences and immersion trips to help students grow in their faith”
      The school offers faith-based immersion trips.
      “For more than 25 years, CJ has been partnering with approximately 30 different service sites as part of Make a Difference Day.”
      Make a Difference Day service is offered at about 30 local sites.
      “Current trips include the Student Leadership Conference (Boston), sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur”
      Faith-based immersion trips include the Student Leadership Conference in Boston and others.

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

Strengths

  • Each grade has a retreat, and the freshman and sophomore retreats are required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This retreat is required for all freshman students.”
      Freshmen have a required one-day retreat.
      “This retreat is required for all sophomore students.”
      Sophomores have a required one-day retreat.
      “An optional two day retreat for juniors”
      Juniors have an optional two-day retreat.
      “Kairos is an optional three day experience for seniors”
      Seniors have an optional three-day Kairos retreat.
  • Three professional campus ministry staff are listed, and daily prayer begins and ends each school day.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Overview | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jenna Legg director of campus ministry”
      Jenna Legg is director of campus ministry.
      “Patrick Burns campus minister for service and justice”
      Patrick Burns is campus minister for service and justice.
      “Marty Bagatti campus minister for retreats”
      Marty Bagatti is campus minister for retreats.
    2. Ministry | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day begins and ends with prayer”
      Prayer begins and ends each school day.
  • Students complete four years of required religion courses and a service requirement tied to religion class.
    Sources (2)
    1. School Profile 2025-2026 | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-CJ-School-Profile-FEB22026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion (for each year of attendance)”
      Religion is a graduation requirement for each year of attendance, 4.0 credits in total.
    2. Service | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, students fulfill a service component for their religion class with a particular area of focus for each grade level”
      Students complete a required service component each year through religion class.
  • Immersion trips and Make a Difference Day give students service and justice experiences.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CJ offers a variety of faith-based experiences and immersion trips to help students grow in their faith”
      The school offers faith-based immersion trips.
      “For more than 25 years, CJ has been partnering with approximately 30 different service sites as part of Make a Difference Day.”
      Make a Difference Day service is offered at about 30 local sites.

Concerns

  • All-school Masses are published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CJ is blessed to celebrate each all-school Mass and Baccalaureate at Emmanuel Catholic Church”
      All-school Masses are celebrated at Emmanuel Catholic Church.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

  • Address: 505 South Ludlow St., Dayton, OH 45402
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 3

  • Little SibsOff campus
    Once a week (juniors and seniors)
    Juniors and seniors are paired with a student at a designated elementary school and visit weekly as a mentor.
    cjeagles.org
  • Make a Difference DayOff campus
    October weekend
    Volunteer service at about 30 local sites, including parks and homeless shelters.
    cjeagles.org
  • Faith-based immersion tripsOff campus
    Faith-based immersion trips, including the Student Leadership Conference in Boston, Glenmary Home Missioners in Tennessee, and Urban Plunge.
    cjeagles.org, cjeagles.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • All-school Mass at Emmanuel Catholic ChurchOn campus
    Monthly
    All-school liturgies, including Masses, are celebrated monthly at Emmanuel Catholic Church, which the campus map places at the heart of campus.
    cjeagles.org, cjeagles.org
  • Daily Mass on designated days
    Designated days before school
    Daily Mass is often celebrated on designated days before school, with opportunities for sports teams, clubs and groups to lead and participate.
    cjeagles.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • LIFE Leadership peer group
    Senior year
    Senior students develop leadership skills through a Christian Leadership course, preparing monthly liturgies, leading retreats, and planning service.
    cjeagles.org, cjeagles.org

Retreats 4

  • Freshman retreat
    Freshman year, one day
    Required one-day retreat for freshmen on reverence for self, others, and God.
    cjeagles.org
  • Sophomore retreat
    Sophomore year, one day
    Required one-day retreat for sophomores on integral ecology and care for our common home.
    cjeagles.org
  • Junior retreat
    Junior year, two days
    Optional two-day retreat for juniors.
    cjeagles.org
  • Senior retreat (Kairos)
    Senior year, three days
    Optional three-day Kairos retreat for seniors.
    cjeagles.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 Overview | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Jenna Legg director of campus ministry”
    Jenna Legg is director of campus ministry.
  2. Ministry | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/ministry-service/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “All-school liturgies are celebrated each month along with other sacramental opportunities.”
    All-school liturgies, including Masses, are celebrated monthly.
    “All-school liturgies are celebrated each month along with other sacramental opportunities.”
    All-school liturgies, including Masses, are celebrated monthly.
  3. Faculty & Staff | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolcjeagles.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “505 South Ludlow St.”
    The school and its campus ministry are at 505 South Ludlow Street, Dayton.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
57 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.81%
  • 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Cincinnati, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)702
Students in grades 9–12702
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges81%
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 Cincinnati

The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Chaminade Julienne High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Chaminade Julienne High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Its sponsor is Marianists and Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

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