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Catholic high school

Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame

  • LocationSpokane, WA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 104 students
Official website

Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame is a classical Catholic high school in Spokane, Washington, for grades 9-12. Its own pages say that every school day includes Mass, that the school celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confession, and that retreats are held throughout the school year. Theology and philosophy are part of each year's curriculum.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 1.6 mi1Mary Queen Parish Church: 1.8 mi2Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church: 1.8 mi3St. Francis Church: 2.7 mi4Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 2.9 mi5St. Aloysius Church: 2.9 mi6Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  2. Mary Queen Parish Church — 1.8 mi
  3. Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  4. St. Francis Church — 2.7 mi
  5. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.9 mi
  6. St. Aloysius Church — 2.9 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.

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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The school states that every school day includes Mass. Recorded at the top level the scale offers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “every school day includes Mass.”
      The school states that every school day includes Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Mass is part of every school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “every school day includes Mass.”
      The school states that every school day includes Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered on First Fridays, which is monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Chesterton Academy celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confessions.”
      The school celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confessions, which is monthly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is offered on First Fridays, which is monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Chesterton Academy celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confessions.”
      The school celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confessions, which is monthly.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is published; the pages name a priest only as a former school chaplain and current diocesan liaison, not as the current chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spirituality | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “every school day includes Mass.”
      The school states that every school day includes Mass.
    2. Board of Directors | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/get-involved · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “He has served as Chaplain for the school and currently serves as the Diocesan Liaison on the Chesterton Board of Directors.”
      Fr. Darrin Connall has served as the school's chaplain and is now its diocesan liaison on the board.
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 curriculum overview lists theology in each of grades 9-12 (Old Testament and Catechism, New Testament, and two Catechetical Topics courses); four full-year courses. The brochure is undated; it is the school's current curriculum overview.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Overview | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/s/Curriculum-Overview-CAND-11x17.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chesterton students study the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Catechism of”
      Theology (Old Testament, New Testament, Catechism and catechetical topics) appears in each grade 9-12 in the curriculum overview.
  • 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 (Philosophy is part of the curriculum in each grade, per the curriculum overview.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Philosophy, “the love of wisdom,” exercises the brain while it elevates the soul.”
      Philosophy is a described part of the academic program.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Overview | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/s/Curriculum-Overview-CAND-11x17.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith and reason meet in every class.”
      The curriculum overview states that faith and reason meet in every class.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are held throughout the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats are held throughout the school year.”
      Retreats are held throughout the school year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (A Prayer Club is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith & Service Prayer Club”
      The school lists a Prayer Club under Faith & Service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students pray in classes.”
      Students pray in classes.
      “every school day includes Mass.”
      The school states that every school day includes Mass.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • The school states that every school day includes Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “every school day includes Mass.”
      The school states that every school day includes Mass.
  • The school celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confession.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Chesterton Academy celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confessions.”
      The school celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confessions, which is monthly.
  • Theology appears in each high school grade in the curriculum overview.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Overview | Chesterton Academy of Notre Damechestertonacademyofnotredame.org/s/Curriculum-Overview-CAND-11x17.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chesterton students study the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Catechism of”
      Theology (Old Testament, New Testament, Catechism and catechetical topics) appears in each grade 9-12 in the curriculum overview.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame campus

  • Address: 2523 N. Park Rd., Spokane, WA 99212
  • Location: On campus

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Source: chestertonacademyofnotredame.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, chestertonacademyofnotredame.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

Faith formation 1

  • First Friday confession and adoration
    First Fridays (monthly)
    The school celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confession.
    chestertonacademyofnotredame.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

Other 1

  • Frassati Days
    School-wide field trips that follow three themes: Great Outdoors, Corporal Works of Mercy, and Cultural Experiences.
    chestertonacademyofnotredame.org

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
49 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.75%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10 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
DioceseDiocese of Spokane, WA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)104
Students in grades 9–12104
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges75%
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 Spokane

The Most Reverend Thomas A. Daly, Bishop of Spokane

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes

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

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Is Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame a Catholic high school?
Yes. Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Spokane.
What is Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame’s Compass Score?
77 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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