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Catholic high school

Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valley

  • LocationMedford, OR
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 14 students
Official website

Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valley is a classical Catholic high school at 517 W 10th St., Medford, Oregon, part of the Chesterton Schools Network. Its student-life page says Catholicism is central to its mission and that every school day begins with Lauds followed by Mass, with a school Mass on Fridays. The page also lists retreats and confession, a Pro-Life / Spiritual-Life Club, a Prayer Team, and faith incorporated into every subject.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valley, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miShepherd of the Valley Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valley (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 600 Beebe Road, Central Point

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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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

79 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 (Friday school Mass is stated. The page also says every school day begins with Mass, which is at least weekly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fridays are our school Mass where students sing, serve, & lector”
      The school holds a school Mass every Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The page says every school day begins with Lauds followed by Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “every school day begins with Lauds followed by Mass”
      Every school day begins with Lauds followed by Mass.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Confession is listed under Faith in Our School.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats, Confession, and Spiritual Formation”
      The school lists confession among its faith formation offerings, with no frequency stated.
  • 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 (Mass is confirmed, and the page refers to chaplains or regular visits from priests.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplains or regular visits from priests and religious”
      The school refers to chaplains or regular visits from priests, without naming one.
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 (A philosophy course is named in the curriculum and taught by the headmaster per the faculty page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/faculty · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mr. Joseph Maxwell, Philosophy, Latin, Geometry & Science”
      Philosophy is taught at the school, by the headmaster, Joseph Maxwell.
  • 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. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith incorporated into every subject”
      The school states that faith is incorporated into every subject.
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 (Annual pilgrimages and retreats are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Other important ways we live the faith include annual pilgrimages and retreats”
      The school offers annual pilgrimages and retreats.
  • 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 (The Prayer Team is listed as a faith-based student group. The Pro-Life / Spiritual-Life Club is counted under HV3 only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Quarterly Convocations Pro-Life / Spiritual-Life Club Prayer Team Pilgrimages”
      The school lists a Pro-Life / Spiritual-Life Club and a Prayer Team among its faith and service clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “every school day begins with Lauds followed by Mass”
      Every school day begins with Lauds followed by 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Quarterly Convocations Pro-Life / Spiritual-Life Club Prayer Team Pilgrimages”
      The school lists a Pro-Life / Spiritual-Life Club and a Prayer Team among its faith and service clubs.
  • 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

  • Catholicism is central to the school's mission, and every school day begins with Lauds followed by Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “every school day begins with Lauds followed by Mass”
      Every school day begins with Lauds followed by Mass.
  • Faith is incorporated into every subject, and the school lists a Pro-Life / Spiritual-Life Club.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith incorporated into every subject”
      The school states that faith is incorporated into every subject.
      “Quarterly Convocations Pro-Life / Spiritual-Life Club Prayer Team Pilgrimages”
      The school lists a Pro-Life / Spiritual-Life Club and a Prayer Team among its faith and service clubs.

Concerns

  • The page refers to chaplains or regular visits from priests.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valleychestertonroguevalley.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplains or regular visits from priests and religious”
      The school refers to chaplains or regular visits from priests, without naming one.

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Clubs and groups 2

Liturgy and prayer 2

Retreats 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

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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.4 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 Portland in Oregon, OR
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)14
Students in grades 9–1214
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio4.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
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 Portland in Oregon

The Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valley is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

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