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Catholic high school

Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist

  • LocationYuba City, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 13 students
Official website

Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist is an independent classical high school in Yuba City, California, part of the Chesterton Schools Network. Its 2025-26 news reports whole-school Masses at the first day of school and at Convocation Day in September 2025, and its website names Father Avram Brown as the school's chaplain. The website describes the Incarnation as the central mystery explored across the curriculum. Its pages publish no daily Mass, confession or adoration schedule, no theology years, and no service requirement.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Isidore Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Notre Dame Convent: 2.4 mi2Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 2.4 mi3Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Isidore Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 222 Clark Avenue, Yuba City
  2. Notre Dame Convent — 2.4 mi
  3. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 702 C Street, Marysville

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 yearA few times a year (Two whole-school Masses are dated 2025-26 (August 2025 and September 2025).)
    Sources (2)
    1. First Day of School | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/news/first-day-of-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The first day of school was August 20th, and it was filled with excitement and joy as students returned to campus ready for a new year! The day began with Mass,”
      The 2025-26 school year began with a Mass for the school.
    2. Convocation Day #1 | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/news/convocation-day-1 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our first Convocation Day of the year was so much fun! After Mass, students and teachers headed to the park for games and friendly house competitions.”
      A Mass for students and teachers was held on Convocation Day, September 19, 2025.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Avram Brown is listed as the school's chaplain on the school website.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Discover | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/discover · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Avram Brown Chaplain”
      Father Avram Brown is listed as the school's chaplain.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy is a described subject in the academic program, with a philosophy teacher listed on the staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Philosophy, “the love of wisdom,” exercises the brain while it elevates the soul.”
      Philosophy is a described subject 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. Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist | Yuba City, CAcamhe.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “From history and theology to math and science, the Incarnation is the central mystery we explore across the entire curriculum.”
      The school states that the Incarnation, and so the Catholic faith, is explored across the whole curriculum.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named chaplain is published: Father Avram Brown.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Discover | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/discover · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Avram Brown Chaplain”
      Father Avram Brown is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot 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.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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

  • Whole-school Masses were held at the start of the 2025-26 school year and on Convocation Day in September 2025.
    Sources (2)
    1. First Day of School | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/news/first-day-of-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The first day of school was August 20th, and it was filled with excitement and joy as students returned to campus ready for a new year! The day began with Mass,”
      The 2025-26 school year began with a Mass for the school.
    2. Convocation Day #1 | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/news/convocation-day-1 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our first Convocation Day of the year was so much fun! After Mass, students and teachers headed to the park for games and friendly house competitions.”
      A Mass for students and teachers was held on Convocation Day, September 19, 2025.
  • A priest, Father Avram Brown, is named as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Discover | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/discover · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Avram Brown Chaplain”
      Father Avram Brown is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • The school states that the Incarnation is explored across the entire curriculum.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist | Yuba City, CAcamhe.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “From history and theology to math and science, the Incarnation is the central mystery we explore across the entire curriculum.”
      The school states that the Incarnation, and so the Catholic faith, is explored across the whole curriculum.
  • Philosophy is a described subject in the academic program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Philosophy, “the love of wisdom,” exercises the brain while it elevates the soul.”
      Philosophy is a described subject of the academic program.

Concerns

  • The 2025-26 pages document two whole-school Masses and publish no regular Mass, confession or adoration schedule.
    Sources (2)
    1. First Day of School | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/news/first-day-of-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The first day of school was August 20th, and it was filled with excitement and joy as students returned to campus ready for a new year! The day began with Mass,”
      The 2025-26 school year began with a Mass for the school.
    2. Convocation Day #1 | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/news/convocation-day-1 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our first Convocation Day of the year was so much fun! After Mass, students and teachers headed to the park for games and friendly house competitions.”
      A Mass for students and teachers was held on Convocation Day, September 19, 2025.

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Campus ministry home

Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist (school chaplaincy)

  • Address: 200 Clark Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Social life 2

  • Convocation DayOff campus
    September 19 and December 12, 2025
    A day outside class for teamwork and games, including a visit to a park and an escape room with lunch out.
    camhe.org, camhe.org
  • Thanksgiving FeastOn campus
    November 2025
    A Thanksgiving celebration at the school, with dishes brought by the students to share.
    camhe.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School Masses
    August 20, 2025 (first day) and September 19, 2025 (Convocation Day)
    Masses held for students and teachers at the start of the 2025-26 school year.
    camhe.org, camhe.org

Other 2

  • House System
    Students belong to houses that earn points in competitions through the year.
    camhe.org
  • The Nativity Stories
    December 2025
    A Christmas program of storytelling and song performed by students for families.
    camhe.org

Sports and recreation 1

  • Jog-A-Thon
    October 31, 2025
    A fundraising run for the high school students.
    camhe.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 (2)
  1. Discover | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/discover · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Father Avram Brown Chaplain”
    Father Avram Brown is listed as the school's chaplain.
    “Father Avram Brown Chaplain”
    Father Avram Brown is listed as the school's chaplain.
  2. Contact | Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharistcamhe.org/contact-2 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist 200 Clark Ave Yuba City, CA 95991 Email: acontreras@camhe.org Phone: 530-789-0425”
    The school's address, office email and phone number.

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Academic Excellence

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

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.Not reported
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.2.9 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 Sacramento, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)13
Students in grades 9–1213
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio2.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
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 Sacramento

The Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Bishop of Sacramento

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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