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Charlotte Catholic High School

  • LocationCharlotte, NC
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,330 students

Charlotte Catholic High School is a co-educational Catholic college-preparatory high school in south Charlotte, listed in the Diocese of Charlotte's school directory. A priest chaplain serves the school, and the campus ministry schedule lists Mass on campus every weekday (including a weekly all-school Mass on Wednesdays), confession on four weekdays, and adoration on Fridays. Students take one theology course every semester and a freshman philosophy course, attend a mandatory retreat each year, and complete 70 service hours to graduate.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

  • Monday6:55 AMSchool chapel · Morning Mass; weekly chapel schedule, 2026-27 school year.
  • Tuesday, Thursday10:23 AMSchool chapel · Break Mass during the school day.
  • Wednesday9:15 AMGym · Weekly all-school Mass; the campus ministry calendar lists the October 2026 all-school Masses at 9:22 AM in the gym.
  • Friday3:15 PMSchool chapel · After the school day.

Confession 2

  • Monday, Thursday11:35 AM–12:35 PMSchool chapel
  • Tuesday, Friday12:35 PM–1:35 PMSchool chapel · On Wednesdays and all-school Mass days, by appointment.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry Schedule - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
    The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
    “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
    The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
    “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
    The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
    “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
    The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
    “Confessions Mon & Thu 11:35am-12:35pm Tues & Fri 12:35pm-1:35pm Wed. & All School Mass Days by Appointment”
    Confession is scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and by appointment on Wednesdays and all-school Mass days.
    “Confessions Mon & Thu 11:35am-12:35pm Tues & Fri 12:35pm-1:35pm Wed. & All School Mass Days by Appointment”
    Confession is scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and by appointment on Wednesdays and all-school Mass days.

Catholic churches nearby

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  1. St. Matthew Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte

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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The campus ministry's weekly chapel schedule lists an all-school Mass every Wednesday, and the parent information guide says all-school Mass is offered weekly; attendance is required of all students.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry Schedule - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
      “Oct 8 2026 Religious Sophomore Retreat 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Camp Thunderbird”
      The campus ministry calendar lists a sophomore retreat at Camp Thunderbird on October 8, 2026.
    2. Campus Ministry - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/community/parents/parent-information-guide/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. All-school Mass will be offered weekly with the optional daily Mass offered. The opportunity to pray in the chapel is always available, along with Adoration.”
      All-school Mass is offered weekly, optional daily Mass is offered, and the chapel is available for prayer and adoration.
    3. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Charlotte Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786717180/charlottecatholicorg/vpkrgxep5ismjcsfmdky/Handbook2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “School-wide Mass will be held throughout the year on selected days. While we understand not all our students are Catholic, it is required that all students attend Mass demonstrating reverence and respect.”
      All students are required to attend school-wide Masses.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Mass is scheduled on campus every weekday: Monday 6:55 AM, Tuesday and Thursday 10:23 AM (break), Wednesday all-school Mass, Friday 3:15 PM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Schedule - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
    2. Campus Ministry - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/community/parents/parent-information-guide/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. All-school Mass will be offered weekly with the optional daily Mass offered. The opportunity to pray in the chapel is always available, along with Adoration.”
      All-school Mass is offered weekly, optional daily Mass is offered, and the chapel is available for prayer and adoration.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is scheduled four days a week (Mon and Thu 11:35 AM-12:35 PM. Tue and Fri 12:35-1:35 PM), and by appointment on Wednesdays and all-school Mass days.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Schedule - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions Mon & Thu 11:35am-12:35pm Tues & Fri 12:35pm-1:35pm Wed. & All School Mass Days by Appointment”
      Confession is scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and by appointment on Wednesdays and all-school Mass days.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held every Friday. The two campus ministry pages give different hours (7:00-10:00 AM vs. 8:00 AM-2:30 PM).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry Schedule - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
    2. Parent Involvement - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/parent-involvement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We have Adoration every Friday from 8:00am to 2:30pm. We need a minimum of two parents per 45 minute time slot to be present with our Lord to sit, pray, and reflect.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Friday, with parent volunteers in each time slot.
    3. Campus Ministry - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/community/parents/parent-information-guide/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. All-school Mass will be offered weekly with the optional daily Mass offered. The opportunity to pray in the chapel is always available, along with Adoration.”
      All-school Mass is offered weekly, optional daily Mass is offered, and the chapel is available for prayer and adoration.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Chukwunonso Nnebe-Agumadu is named as the school's chaplain and leads the campus ministry team with the coordinator.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet our Campus Ministry Staff - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/meet-our-campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Chukwunonso Nnebe-Agumadu - Chaplain”
      A priest, Rev. Chukwunonso Nnebe-Agumadu, is the school chaplain.
      “Fr. Nnebe-Agumadu is excited to serve as Chaplain here at CCHS, and is looking forward to meeting and helping the students grow in love with our Lord.”
      Fr. Nnebe-Agumadu serves as chaplain at the school.
    2. Campus Ministry - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry Team consists of the Chaplain, Campus Ministry Coordinator, Assistant to the Campus Ministry Coordinator, Faculty and student Peer Ministers who help coordinate opportunities for the school community to practice and explore their faith.”
      The campus ministry team includes the chaplain, a coordinator, an assistant, faculty, and student peer ministers.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-27 school profile lists Theology as 4.0 units, one theology class per semester, the same 4.0 units as English (one English class per year): four full-year equivalents, taken in every grade (two required semester courses in each of grades 9-12).)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 School Profile | Charlotte Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787830297/charlottecatholicorg/ihsker6gva69wmhq5agy/2026-2027CCHSSchoolProfile.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology 4.0, one Theology class per semester”
      Graduation requires 4.0 units of theology, one theology class every semester.
      “English 4.0, one English class per year”
      English is 4.0 units, one class per year, so a full-year course is 1.0 unit.
    2. Curriculum Guide by Department - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/counseling/curriculum-guide-by-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Faith and Revelation: Knowing God Through Sacred Scripture 013 | Grade: 9 | Required: 1st Semester”
      The first required grade 9 theology course is Faith and Revelation: Knowing God Through Sacred Scripture.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Introduction to Philosophy: Human Person is a required semester course in grade 9. Ethics and Logic are philosophy electives, and Catholic Apologetics is one of two senior theology options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide by Department - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/counseling/curriculum-guide-by-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Introduction to Philosophy: Human Person | 504 | Grade: 9 | Required”
      Introduction to Philosophy: Human Person is a required grade 9 course.
      “This course introduces students to classical philosophy’s approach to ethics through a Catholic lens.”
      An Ethics elective in the philosophy department approaches ethics through a Catholic lens.
      “This course prepares students for active dialogue with non-Catholics in the public sphere. It teaches the practical art of promoting the truth with charity in conversation with those not familiar with the Catholic faith.”
      Catholic Apologetics, a senior theology option, prepares students to explain the faith.
  • Yes: 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 mission (printed in the curriculum guide and on the About page) describes forming students united in Christ through a Catholic education of the mind, body, and soul; the vision describes Christ-centered academic excellence, and the school says each day it forms students in Catholic values through prayer, study, and outreach.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Grounded in community, Charlotte Catholic High School forms virtuous servant leaders, united in Christ, through a Catholic education of the mind, body, and soul.”
      The mission describes a Catholic education of the whole person.
      “Each day, we help our students develop a strong foundation of Catholic values through prayer, study, and outreach.”
      The school describes daily formation through prayer, study, and outreach.
      “Charlotte Catholic High School will be recognized for its tradition of Christ-centered academic excellence and holistic approach to supporting students along their journey to adulthood”
      The vision describes Christ-centered academic excellence.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The 2026-27 handbook says each grade level has a retreat every year and that grade-level retreats are mandatory and part of the curriculum.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Charlotte Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786717180/charlottecatholicorg/vpkrgxep5ismjcsfmdky/Handbook2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every year, each grade level will have a retreat. Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior retreats will be held during a regular school day with students departing and returning to school within the school day hours. The Senior retreat will be held during a regular school day with students departing from school and returning to school in the evening. Retreats will be held at an off-campus location (Camp Thunderbird).”
      Each grade has a retreat every year at Camp Thunderbird; the senior retreat runs into the evening.
      “Grade level retreats are mandatory and part of the CCHS curriculum.”
      Grade-level retreats are mandatory.
    2. Campus Ministry - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/community/parents/parent-information-guide/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each grade level participates in a class retreat during the school year.”
      Every grade has a class retreat each year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are listed (the chaplain and the Coordinator of Campus Ministry); the Assistant to the Coordinator, listed in the handbook as administrative assistant, is not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet our Campus Ministry Staff - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/meet-our-campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Chukwunonso Nnebe-Agumadu - Chaplain”
      A priest, Rev. Chukwunonso Nnebe-Agumadu, is the school chaplain.
      “Ms. Sarah Jerome - Coordinator of Campus Ministry”
      Sarah Jerome is the Coordinator of Campus Ministry.
      “Mrs. Shawna Best - Assistant to Coordinator of Campus Ministry”
      Shawna Best is the assistant to the Coordinator of Campus Ministry.
    2. Campus Ministry - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry Team consists of the Chaplain, Campus Ministry Coordinator, Assistant to the Campus Ministry Coordinator, Faculty and student Peer Ministers who help coordinate opportunities for the school community to practice and explore their faith.”
      The campus ministry team includes the chaplain, a coordinator, an assistant, faculty, and student peer ministers.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The 2026-27 club list includes the Apologetics Club, Beacon of Truth, Voices for Life, Rosary Club, Daughters of Mary, and Sons of St. Joseph.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The purpose of the Apologetics Club is to push the difficult topics of Catholicism into light as to give the students at CCHS more insight into what the Catholic faith teaches.”
      The Apologetics Club studies what the Catholic faith teaches on difficult topics.
      “Educate the Beacon’s members with information pertaining to current events and the changing climate in the west through the lens of our Catholic faith.”
      The Beacon of Truth club discusses current events through the lens of the Catholic faith.
      “The Voices for Life exists to educate students on beginning and end of life issues and to advocate for the voiceless through prayer, service projects, and guest speakers.”
      Voices for Life is a pro-life student club.
      “The purpose of the Rosary club is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the peaceful grace provided through the prayer of the Holy Rosary.”
      A Rosary Club meets during the 2026-27 year.
      “Daughters of Mary Staff Advisor: Mrs. Jerome Room: Chapel”
      Daughters of Mary is a club advised by campus ministry that meets in the chapel.
      “Sons of St. Joseph Staff Advisor: Mr. Sie Room: Chapel”
      Sons of St. Joseph is a club that meets in the chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school says it forms students each day through prayer, study, and outreach. Mass is offered on campus every weekday (two during the mid-morning break), with a weekly all-school Mass and weekly adoration. No set daily prayer time (e.g., morning prayer) is described.)
    Sources (3)
    1. About Us - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each day, we help our students develop a strong foundation of Catholic values through prayer, study, and outreach.”
      The school describes daily formation through prayer, study, and outreach.
    2. Campus Ministry Schedule - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
    3. Campus Ministry - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/community/parents/parent-information-guide/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. All-school Mass will be offered weekly with the optional daily Mass offered. The opportunity to pray in the chapel is always available, along with Adoration.”
      All-school Mass is offered weekly, optional daily Mass is offered, and the chapel is available for prayer and adoration.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (70 approved service hours over four years (10 in grade 9, 20 in each of grades 10-12), including parish service each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Hours - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/student-service-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Graduation Requirement: To graduate, students must complete a total of 70 approved service hours over four years.”
      Students must complete 70 approved service hours to graduate.
      “Annual Requirement: Each year, students in grades 9–12 are required to complete and submit service hours, with at least 5 hours designated as Parish Service. Freshmen will submit 10 hours. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will submit 20 hours each year.”
      Students complete 10 service hours in grade 9 and 20 in each later year, with at least 5 parish hours each year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required junior course Our Moral Life in Christ examines social justice and the sacredness of human life. The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church is one of two senior second-semester options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide by Department - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/counseling/curriculum-guide-by-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This course aids the formation of our consciences by presenting an overview of the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Following the Ten Commandments as elevated and perfected by Jesus Christ, it shows how we, aided by God’s grace, can imitate the life of Christ in every circumstance of our lives taught by the Beatitudes. It examines topics important to social justice and the sacredness of human life.”
      The required junior course Our Moral Life in Christ covers Catholic moral teaching, social justice, and the sacredness of human life.
      “This course introduces students to the social teachings of the Catholic Church, a rich body of thought covering love and family, law and justice, war and peace, wealth and poverty, rights and duties, and freedom and obligation.”
      The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church course teaches Catholic social teaching.
      “The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church 045 | Grade: 12 | Required: 2nd Semester (045 or 043)”
      The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church is one of two options (with History of the Church) for the senior second semester.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Voices for Life club, a Respect Life Spirit Week, a Life Chain in front of the school, and volunteering with pregnancy-help organizations (Birthright, MiraVia).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Voices for Life exists to educate students on beginning and end of life issues and to advocate for the voiceless through prayer, service projects, and guest speakers.”
      Voices for Life is a pro-life student club.
    2. Service Hour Opportunities - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/student-service-hours/service-hour-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “OCTOBER 5-9: Respect Life Spirit Week - led by Voices for Life Club”
      Voices for Life leads a Respect Life Spirit Week in October.
      “On October 4 from 2:30-3:30pm, Voices for Life Club is hosting the Life Chain on Pineville-Matthews Road in front of our school.”
      Voices for Life hosts a Life Chain in front of the school.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Mission trips to Mustard Seed Communities in the Dominican Republic (March 2027) and with Glenmary Missions (July 2027). Habitat for Humanity and Global Citizens clubs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission Trips - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/mission-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are excited about this opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic on March 20-27 to serve along with Mustard Seed Ministries.”
      Campus ministry runs a mission trip to the Dominican Republic in March.
      “We will also host a mission trip in July 2027 (7/25-7/31) serving with Glenmary Missions, more information to come!”
      A second mission trip with Glenmary Missions is planned for July 2027.
      “We will travel to Hogar Immanuel, a Mustard Seed Communities home near Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic.”
      The Dominican Republic trip serves at Hogar Immanuel, a home for children and young adults with disabilities.
    2. Clubs - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Habitat for Humanity club focuses on service opportunities revolving around the construction of houses as well as volunteer work within various restore departments around the Charlotte area.”
      A Habitat for Humanity club does housing service in Charlotte.
      “The Global Citizens Club will meet to discuss global events and raise awareness by supporting organizations with fundraising and service grounded in faith and charity.”
      The Global Citizens Club supports organizations through service grounded in faith and charity.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is offered on campus every weekday, including a required all-school Mass each Wednesday, and confession is scheduled four days a week.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Schedule - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
      The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
      “Confessions Mon & Thu 11:35am-12:35pm Tues & Fri 12:35pm-1:35pm Wed. & All School Mass Days by Appointment”
      Confession is scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and by appointment on Wednesdays and all-school Mass days.
    2. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Charlotte Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786717180/charlottecatholicorg/vpkrgxep5ismjcsfmdky/Handbook2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “School-wide Mass will be held throughout the year on selected days. While we understand not all our students are Catholic, it is required that all students attend Mass demonstrating reverence and respect.”
      All students are required to attend school-wide Masses.
  • Students take a theology course every semester for four years and a required freshman philosophy course, with required junior coursework on Catholic moral teaching and social justice.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 School Profile | Charlotte Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787830297/charlottecatholicorg/ihsker6gva69wmhq5agy/2026-2027CCHSSchoolProfile.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology 4.0, one Theology class per semester”
      Graduation requires 4.0 units of theology, one theology class every semester.
    2. Curriculum Guide by Department - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/counseling/curriculum-guide-by-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Introduction to Philosophy: Human Person | 504 | Grade: 9 | Required”
      Introduction to Philosophy: Human Person is a required grade 9 course.
      “This course aids the formation of our consciences by presenting an overview of the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Following the Ten Commandments as elevated and perfected by Jesus Christ, it shows how we, aided by God’s grace, can imitate the life of Christ in every circumstance of our lives taught by the Beatitudes. It examines topics important to social justice and the sacredness of human life.”
      The required junior course Our Moral Life in Christ covers Catholic moral teaching, social justice, and the sacredness of human life.
  • Every grade has a mandatory retreat each year, and a named priest chaplain and a campus ministry coordinator lead the campus ministry team.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Charlotte Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786717180/charlottecatholicorg/vpkrgxep5ismjcsfmdky/Handbook2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every year, each grade level will have a retreat. Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior retreats will be held during a regular school day with students departing and returning to school within the school day hours. The Senior retreat will be held during a regular school day with students departing from school and returning to school in the evening. Retreats will be held at an off-campus location (Camp Thunderbird).”
      Each grade has a retreat every year at Camp Thunderbird; the senior retreat runs into the evening.
      “Grade level retreats are mandatory and part of the CCHS curriculum.”
      Grade-level retreats are mandatory.
    2. Meet our Campus Ministry Staff - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/meet-our-campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rev. Chukwunonso Nnebe-Agumadu - Chaplain”
      A priest, Rev. Chukwunonso Nnebe-Agumadu, is the school chaplain.
      “Ms. Sarah Jerome - Coordinator of Campus Ministry”
      Sarah Jerome is the Coordinator of Campus Ministry.
  • Students complete 70 service hours, including parish service each year, and the school offers a pro-life club, a Life Chain, and two mission trips in 2026-27.
    Sources (4)
    1. Student Service Hours - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/student-service-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Graduation Requirement: To graduate, students must complete a total of 70 approved service hours over four years.”
      Students must complete 70 approved service hours to graduate.
    2. Clubs - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Voices for Life exists to educate students on beginning and end of life issues and to advocate for the voiceless through prayer, service projects, and guest speakers.”
      Voices for Life is a pro-life student club.
    3. Service Hour Opportunities - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/student-service-hours/service-hour-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “On October 4 from 2:30-3:30pm, Voices for Life Club is hosting the Life Chain on Pineville-Matthews Road in front of our school.”
      Voices for Life hosts a Life Chain in front of the school.
    4. Mission Trips - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/mission-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are excited about this opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic on March 20-27 to serve along with Mustard Seed Ministries.”
      Campus ministry runs a mission trip to the Dominican Republic in March.
      “We will also host a mission trip in July 2027 (7/25-7/31) serving with Glenmary Missions, more information to come!”
      A second mission trip with Glenmary Missions is planned for July 2027.

Concerns

  • The Catholic Social Doctrine course is one of two options for the senior second semester (the other is History of the Church) rather than required of all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide by Department - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/counseling/curriculum-guide-by-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church 045 | Grade: 12 | Required: 2nd Semester (045 or 043)”
      The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church is one of two options (with History of the Church) for the senior second semester.
      “This course introduces students to the social teachings of the Catholic Church, a rich body of thought covering love and family, law and justice, war and peace, wealth and poverty, rights and duties, and freedom and obligation.”
      The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church course teaches Catholic social teaching.

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Campus ministry home

Charlotte Catholic High School Campus Ministry and Chapel

  • Address: 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry office

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Source: charlottecatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, charlottecatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, charlottecatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, charlottecatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

21 groups and regular activities · 15 on campus, 6 off campus

Retreats 1

Service 8

  • Pregnancy-help volunteering (Birthright of Charlotte, MiraVia)Off campus
    Campus ministry lists volunteer opportunities with Birthright of Charlotte and MiraVia.
  • Required service hours with parish serviceOff campus
    70 hours over four years, with at least 5 hours of parish service each year; campus ministry helps students without a home parish find parish service.
  • Dominican Republic mission tripOff campus
    March 20-27, 2027
    Service at Hogar Immanuel, a Mustard Seed Communities home for children and young adults with disabilities near Puerto Plata, led by the chaplain and campus minister.
  • Glenmary Missions tripOff campus
    July 25-31, 2027
    Summer mission trip serving with Glenmary Missions.
  • Habitat for Humanity clubOff campus
    House construction and ReStore volunteering in the Charlotte area.
  • Quarterly service weeksOn campus
    One week each quarter
    School-wide weeks of giving led by clubs, including a Respect Life Spirit Week in October.
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  • Global Citizens ClubOn campus
    Discusses global events and supports organizations through fundraising and service grounded in faith and charity.
  • Environmental ClubOn campus
    Service projects on stewardship of God's creation.

Faith formation 1

  • St. Augustine Scholars ProgramOn campus
    Optional four-year honors pathway in the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition, with its own theology seminars on Scripture and the Church Fathers.

Clubs and groups 8

  • Peer MinistersOn campus
    Student peer ministers serve on the campus ministry team.
  • Apologetics ClubOn campus
    Student club exploring what the Catholic faith teaches on difficult topics.
  • Beacon of TruthOn campus
    Club discussing current events through the lens of the Catholic faith.
  • Rosary ClubOn campus
    Club devoted to praying and understanding the Rosary.
  • Daughters of MaryOn campus
    Club advised by the campus ministry coordinator that meets in the chapel.
  • Sons of St. JosephOn campus
    Club that meets in the chapel, advised by a seminarian theology teacher.
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Liturgy and prayer 2

Other 1

  • Life ChainOn campus
    October 4
    Pro-life prayer line on Pineville-Matthews Road in front of the school, hosted by Voices for Life.

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 (5)
  1. Campus Ministry - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry Team consists of the Chaplain, Campus Ministry Coordinator, Assistant to the Campus Ministry Coordinator, Faculty and student Peer Ministers who help coordinate opportunities for the school community to practice and explore their faith.”
    The campus ministry team includes the chaplain, a coordinator, an assistant, faculty, and student peer ministers.
    “The Campus Ministry Team consists of the Chaplain, Campus Ministry Coordinator, Assistant to the Campus Ministry Coordinator, Faculty and student Peer Ministers who help coordinate opportunities for the school community to practice and explore their faith.”
    The campus ministry team includes the chaplain, a coordinator, an assistant, faculty, and student peer ministers.
  2. Meet our Campus Ministry Staff - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/meet-our-campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Rev. Chukwunonso Nnebe-Agumadu - Chaplain”
    A priest, Rev. Chukwunonso Nnebe-Agumadu, is the school chaplain.
    “Ms. Sarah Jerome - Coordinator of Campus Ministry”
    Sarah Jerome is the Coordinator of Campus Ministry.
  3. Campus Ministry Schedule - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/departments/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Weekly Chapel Schedule MON - Morning Mass 6:55am TUE - Break Mass 10:23am WED - All School Mass 9:15am THU - Break Mass 10:23am FRI - Adoration 7:00am-10:00am & Mass 3:15pm”
    The weekly chapel schedule lists Mass every weekday, an all-school Mass on Wednesdays, and adoration on Fridays.
  4. Campus Ministry - Charlotte Catholic High Schoolcharlottecatholic.org/community/parents/parent-information-guide/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. All-school Mass will be offered weekly with the optional daily Mass offered. The opportunity to pray in the chapel is always available, along with Adoration.”
    All-school Mass is offered weekly, optional daily Mass is offered, and the chapel is available for prayer and adoration.
    “Campus Ministry has a bulletin board outside its office at school where service opportunities are posted.”
    Campus ministry has an office at the school.
  5. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Charlotte Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786717180/charlottecatholicorg/vpkrgxep5ismjcsfmdky/Handbook2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “7702 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226”
    The school is at 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226.

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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.
80 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.14.2 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 Charlotte, NC
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,330
Students in grades 9–121,322
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
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 Charlotte

The Most Reverend Michael T. Martin, Bishop of Charlotte

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Charlotte Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Charlotte Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Charlotte.
What is Charlotte Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
95 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Charlotte Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at School chapel and Gym. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Charlotte Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Charlotte Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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