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Cheverus High School

  • LocationPortland, ME
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 344 students
Official website

Cheverus High School is an independent Jesuit Catholic school in Portland, Maine, sponsored by the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus. Its website describes required service in grades 9 through 11 and a senior service placement, a Campus Ministry office, a faculty chaplain and class-level retreats.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cheverus High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Pius X Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland: 0.5 mi2Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: 1.7 mi4Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.7 mi5Saint Peter Catholic Church: 1.8 mi6Campus Ministry at Cheverus High School: 0.0 miCheverus High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland
  2. Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland — 0.5 mi · 510 Ocean Avenue, Portland
  3. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland
  4. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — 1.7 mi · 307 Congress Street, Portland
  5. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 65 Mellen Street, Portland
  6. Saint Peter Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 72 Federal Street, Portland

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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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 (Fr. Brian Conley, SJ, is named as the school's Faculty & Staff Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Cheverus Staff Directory | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/resources/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Brian Conley, SJ Faculty & Staff Chaplain | Theology”
      Fr. Brian Conley, SJ, is listed as the school's Faculty & Staff 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 (Political Philosophy course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/academics/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course covers the western political philosophy tradition, starting with its Greek foundations”
      The school offers a Political Philosophy course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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

84 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 (Class-level retreats are described and a Freshmen Year Retreat is named.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Get to know your fellow students through class-level retreats”
      Cheverus describes class-level retreats for students.
    2. Community Service | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/faith-service/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Freshmen Community Service Day is held in conjunction with the Freshmen Year Retreat.”
      A Freshmen Year Retreat is held for first-year students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Director of Campus Ministry, a Jesuit Volunteer serving in the Campus Ministry office, and a Faculty & Staff Chaplain are named.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Cheverus Staff Directory | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/resources/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mr. Rodger Cilley Director of Campus Ministry | Campus Ministry”
      Mr. Rodger Cilley is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Fr. Brian Conley, SJ Faculty & Staff Chaplain | Theology”
      Fr. Brian Conley, SJ, is listed as the school's Faculty & Staff Chaplain.
    2. Jesuit Identity | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/jesuit-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Cheverus, Jesuit Volunteers serve in our Campus Ministry office as the school’s service coordinator.”
      Jesuit Volunteers serve in the Campus Ministry office as the service coordinator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry and an Ignatian Family Teach In For Justice are listed as student clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Faculty Advisor: Mr. Rodger Cilley”
      Campus Ministry is listed as a student club.
      “Ignatian Family Teach In For Justice Faculty Advisor: Campus Ministry”
      An Ignatian Family Teach In For Justice is listed as a student club advised by Campus Ministry.
  • 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.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service is 5 hours (grade 9), 20 hours (grade 10) and 25 hours (grade 11), 50 hours in total, plus the senior service placement, which is a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/faith-service/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Requirement: Five hours of community service and one reflection paper”
      Freshmen must complete five hours of community service.
      “Requirement: 20 hours of service and one reflection paper”
      Sophomores must complete 20 hours of service.
      “Requirement: 25 hours of service and one reflection paper”
      Juniors must complete 25 hours of service.
      “Cheverus Seniors end their classes in late April and spend the next four to five weeks on site at various institutions in the community”
      Seniors complete a four-to-five-week service placement in the community.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 12 (Social Justice) addresses Catholic social teaching themes, including solidarity and the common good.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/academics/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior theology is dedicated to the study of social justice.”
      Senior theology is a course on social justice (Catholic social teaching themes such as the common good are named in its description).
      “Students’ understanding of grace, solidarity, and cultivating virtues, which strengthen our concern for the common good, can be applied to these very real concerns our society faces.”
      The senior social justice theology course draws on grace, solidarity and the common good.
  • 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 (Ignatian Family Teach In For Justice, the Key Club and senior and junior service programs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ignatian Family Teach In For Justice Faculty Advisor: Campus Ministry”
      An Ignatian Family Teach In For Justice is listed as a student club advised by Campus Ministry.
      “The Cheverus High School Key Club is one of the longest-running high school community service programs in the country.”
      The Key Club is a student community service club.
    2. Community Service | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/faith-service/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ten hours served on one staff-supervised day of service at St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. Campus Ministry will schedule the visits.”
      Junior service includes a staff-supervised day at the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, scheduled by Campus Ministry.

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

Strengths

  • Required service is 50 hours across grades 9 to 11, plus a four-to-five-week senior service placement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/faith-service/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Requirement: Five hours of community service and one reflection paper”
      Freshmen must complete five hours of community service.
      “Requirement: 20 hours of service and one reflection paper”
      Sophomores must complete 20 hours of service.
      “Requirement: 25 hours of service and one reflection paper”
      Juniors must complete 25 hours of service.
      “Cheverus Seniors end their classes in late April and spend the next four to five weeks on site at various institutions in the community”
      Seniors complete a four-to-five-week service placement in the community.
  • A Jesuit priest, Fr. Brian Conley, SJ, is listed as the school's Faculty & Staff Chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Cheverus Staff Directory | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/resources/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Brian Conley, SJ Faculty & Staff Chaplain | Theology”
      Fr. Brian Conley, SJ, is listed as the school's Faculty & Staff Chaplain.
  • Campus Ministry has a staffed office and student clubs, including a justice program.
    Sources (2)
    1. Cheverus Staff Directory | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/resources/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mr. Rodger Cilley Director of Campus Ministry | Campus Ministry”
      Mr. Rodger Cilley is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Clubs and Organizations | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Faculty Advisor: Mr. Rodger Cilley”
      Campus Ministry is listed as a student club.
      “Ignatian Family Teach In For Justice Faculty Advisor: Campus Ministry”
      An Ignatian Family Teach In For Justice is listed as a student club advised by Campus Ministry.
  • The Theology Department teaches the Catholic Faith, moral theology, Scripture and social justice.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/academics/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology Department is committed to leading students on a journey that systematically examines divine revelation, specifically the Catholic Faith, Moral Theology, Scripture, and Social Justice.”
      The Theology Department teaches the Catholic Faith, moral theology, Scripture and social justice.

Concerns

  • Theology 9 is described as required for all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/academics/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course is an introduction to the basics of Christianity, its Church teachings, and Scripture for all Cheverus students regardless of religious background.”
      Theology 9 is an introduction to Christianity taken by all students.
  • Class-level retreats are described.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Get to know your fellow students through class-level retreats”
      Cheverus describes class-level retreats for students.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry at Cheverus High School

  • Address: 267 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 7 location not published

Service 5

  • Soup kitchen serviceOff campus
    Staff-supervised service days at St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, scheduled by Campus Ministry.
    cheverus.org, cheverus.org
  • Senior service placement (Arrupe Service Projects)Off campus
    Late April to graduation, four to five weeks
    Five to six hours a day at community sites, with two reflection papers.
    cheverus.org, cheverus.org
  • Ignatian Family Teach In For Justice
    Justice program listed among the school's clubs and advised by Campus Ministry.
    cheverus.org
  • Key Club
    Community service club, part of the Kiwanis-sponsored Key Club organization.
    cheverus.org
  • Haitian Solidarity club
    Named by the school as a club whose service can count toward required hours.
    cheverus.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry club
    Student club advised by the Campus Ministry office.
    cheverus.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All Saints Mass on Grandparents Day
    Annual event (October)
    Mass for students and their grandparents on Grandparents Day.
    cheverus.org

Retreats 2

  • Freshmen Year Retreat
    Retreat for first-year students, held with the Freshmen Community Service Day.
    cheverus.org
  • Class-level retreats
    Retreats organized by class, described on the Faith & Service page; students may become retreat leaders.
    cheverus.org, cheverus.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. Jesuit Identity | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/jesuit-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “At Cheverus, Jesuit Volunteers serve in our Campus Ministry office as the school’s service coordinator.”
    Jesuit Volunteers serve in the Campus Ministry office as the service coordinator.
    “At Cheverus, Jesuit Volunteers serve in our Campus Ministry office as the school’s service coordinator.”
    Jesuit Volunteers serve in the Campus Ministry office as the service coordinator.
  2. Clubs and Organizations | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/student-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Faculty Advisor: Mr. Rodger Cilley”
    Campus Ministry is listed as a student club.
  3. Contact | Cheverus High Schoolcheverus.org/about/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “267 Ocean Ave, Portland ME 04103”
    The school's address is 267 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103.

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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.
84 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.1 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 Portland in Maine, ME
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)344
Students in grades 9–12344
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 Portland in Maine

The Most Reverend James Ruggieri, Bishop of Portland in Maine

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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