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Christ the King Catholic High School

  • LocationHuntersville, NC
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 416 students
  • SponsorMecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS)
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Christ the King Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Huntersville, North Carolina, operated as part of Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools. Mass is offered on weekdays at 7:15 AM in the on-campus Saint John Paul II Chapel, with an all-school Mass once a month and Eucharistic adoration every Friday. Theology is required for graduation over four years, students make grade-level retreats, and each student completes 18 hours of service a year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:15 AMSaint John Paul II Chapel · Daily Mass as listed on the Sacraments and Prayer page; the campus calendar lists 7:15 to 8:15 AM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Sacraments & Prayer - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is offered every day in our beautiful Saint John Paul II Chapel. Students, teachers, and parents are all welcome to come to daily Mass. Monday-Friday 7:15 am”
    Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 AM in the Saint John Paul II Chapel.

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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Sacraments and Prayer page says the whole school celebrates Mass together once a month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Once a month, we break from our normal school schedule and the entire school celebrates Mass together as a large community.”
      The entire school celebrates Mass together once a month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 AM in the Saint John Paul II Chapel on the school campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered every day in our beautiful Saint John Paul II Chapel. Students, teachers, and parents are all welcome to come to daily Mass. Monday-Friday 7:15 am”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 AM in the Saint John Paul II Chapel.
    2. Campus & Facilities - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/about/campus-facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our beautiful chapel dedicated to Saint John Paul II offers daily Mass and opportunities for students to spend time with Jesus in prayer and reflection.”
      The Saint John Paul II Chapel is a campus facility that offers daily Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The page is headed Daily Confession and says students may take part during lunch.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students may take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during lunch.”
      Confession is offered to students during lunch, under a heading for daily confession.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration is held every Friday in the Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Friday, we have Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Friday in the Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father John Cuppett is listed under Campus Ministry in the staff directory, and the Catholic Identity page lists a chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Team of Educators and Staff - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/about/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father John Cuppett Departments: Administration, School Leadership, Campus Ministry”
      Father John Cuppett is listed in the Campus Ministry department of the staff directory.
    2. Catholic Identity - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain 704-799-4400 ext. 141”
      The Catholic Identity page lists a chaplain with the campus ministry phone extension.
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 (Theology is listed as four credits required for graduation, one credit a year, with eight core theology courses from grade 9 through grade 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pathways to Excellence - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/academics/academic-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (4 credits)”
      The graduation requirements include four credits of theology.
    2. Curriculum - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 9A - The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Theology 9B - Who is Jesus Christ? Theology 10A - The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Theology 10B - Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church Theology 11A - Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Theology 11B - Life in Jesus Christ Theology 12A - Our Life in the Church Theology 12B - Our Call to Evangelize”
      Eight core theology courses run from grade 9 through grade 12.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school says the progression of its theology courses is set by the USCCB's general curriculum for Catholic high schools. Its course titles are its own.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The progression of the courses is determined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops who set out a general curriculum for Catholic high schools.”
      The school says its theology progression is set by the USCCB's general curriculum for Catholic high schools.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Introduction to Philosophy and Biomedical Ethics Honors are listed course offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Introduction to Philosophy”
      Introduction to Philosophy is a listed course offering.
      “Biomedical Ethics Honors”
      Biomedical Ethics Honors is a listed course offering.
  • 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 program of studies page describes its courses under the heading Faith Integration.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Expanded courses. Faith Integration. Real World Application.”
      The curriculum page describes its courses under the heading Faith Integration.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The Retreats page lists grade-level retreats for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participate in grade-level retreats that provide a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.”
      Students of every grade make a grade-level retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One priest is listed under Campus Ministry. The Catholic Identity page also lists a chaplain and a campus ministry coordinator by title and number, without names.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Team of Educators and Staff - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/about/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father John Cuppett Departments: Administration, School Leadership, Campus Ministry”
      Father John Cuppett is listed in the Campus Ministry department of the staff directory.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The co-curricular list includes the Crusaders for Life Club and the John Paul II Adoration Club, among others such as Bible Study.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Co-curriculars - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/crusader-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Crusaders for Life Club”
      The Crusaders for Life Club is a listed student club.
      “John Paul II Adoration Club”
      The John Paul II Adoration Club is a listed student club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass, daily opportunities for prayer, and Friday adoration are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered every day in our beautiful Saint John Paul II Chapel. Students, teachers, and parents are all welcome to come to daily Mass. Monday-Friday 7:15 am”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 AM in the Saint John Paul II Chapel.
      “Every day, Campus Ministry has opportunities to grow in the spiritual life”
      Campus Ministry offers daily opportunities to grow in the spiritual life.
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 (18 hours of service are required each year, which totals 72 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “18 Hours of service are required each year at CTK.”
      Service hours are required each year, 18 hours a year.
  • 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 (The Crusaders for Life Club is listed, and the school calendar lists a Crusaders for Life diaper drive.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Co-curriculars - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/crusader-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Crusaders for Life Club”
      The Crusaders for Life Club is a listed student club.
    2. Christ The King Catholic High School (home page)ctkchs.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Crusaders for Life- Mira Via Diaper Drive”
      The school calendar lists a Crusaders for Life diaper drive from October 13 to 28.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (A summer domestic mission trip is offered each year, and the Crusaders that Care Club is listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each summer, Christ the King offers a week-long domestic mission trip in partnership with Catholic Mission Trips, Inc.”
      The school offers an annual summer domestic mission trip.
    2. Co-curriculars - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/crusader-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Crusaders that Care Club”
      The Crusaders that Care Club is a listed student club.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 AM in the on-campus chapel.
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered every day in our beautiful Saint John Paul II Chapel. Students, teachers, and parents are all welcome to come to daily Mass. Monday-Friday 7:15 am”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 AM in the Saint John Paul II Chapel.
    2. Campus & Facilities - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/about/campus-facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our beautiful chapel dedicated to Saint John Paul II offers daily Mass and opportunities for students to spend time with Jesus in prayer and reflection.”
      The Saint John Paul II Chapel is a campus facility that offers daily Mass.
  • Theology is required for graduation over four years, with eight core courses from grade 9 through grade 12.
    Sources (2)
    1. Pathways to Excellence - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/academics/academic-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (4 credits)”
      The graduation requirements include four credits of theology.
    2. Curriculum - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 9A - The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Theology 9B - Who is Jesus Christ? Theology 10A - The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Theology 10B - Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church Theology 11A - Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Theology 11B - Life in Jesus Christ Theology 12A - Our Life in the Church Theology 12B - Our Call to Evangelize”
      Eight core theology courses run from grade 9 through grade 12.
  • Every grade has a grade-level retreat, and students complete 18 hours of service each year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participate in grade-level retreats that provide a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.”
      Students of every grade make a grade-level retreat.
    2. Service - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “18 Hours of service are required each year at CTK.”
      Service hours are required each year, 18 hours a year.
  • Adoration is held every Friday, and an annual summer mission trip is offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Friday, we have Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Friday in the Chapel.
    2. Service - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each summer, Christ the King offers a week-long domestic mission trip in partnership with Catholic Mission Trips, Inc.”
      The school offers an annual summer domestic mission trip.

Concerns

  • Their treatment of Catholic social teaching is not recorded.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 9A - The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Theology 9B - Who is Jesus Christ? Theology 10A - The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Theology 10B - Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church Theology 11A - Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Theology 11B - Life in Jesus Christ Theology 12A - Our Life in the Church Theology 12B - Our Call to Evangelize”
      Eight core theology courses run from grade 9 through grade 12.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Saint John Paul II Chapel, Christ the King Catholic High School

  • Address: Huntersville, North Carolina (street address not published on the pages reviewed)
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Saint John Paul II Chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Junior retreat and college tripOff campus
    The junior retreat is held overnight at Life Teen Camp, led by Life Teen missionaries.
    ctkchs.org
  • Grade-level retreats
    Retreats for each grade: Freshman (Transformed), Sophomore (Gifted), Junior (Retreat and College Trip) and Senior (John 15).
    ctkchs.org

Service 2

  • Summer domestic mission tripOff campus
    Each summer, one week
    A week-long domestic mission trip in partnership with Catholic Mission Trips, Inc., with home repair, disaster relief and environmental cleanup.
    ctkchs.org
  • Crusaders that Care Club
    A student club listed under co-curricular clubs.
    ctkchs.org

Other 2

  • Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    Fridays
    Eucharistic adoration in the Chapel, open to students, faculty and staff. Holy Hour sign-ups are taken.
    ctkchs.org
  • Daily confessionOn campus
    During lunch
    Students may take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during lunch.
    ctkchs.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Crusaders for Life Club
    A student club listed under co-curricular clubs.
    ctkchs.org
  • John Paul II Adoration Club
    A student club listed under co-curricular clubs.
    ctkchs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Mass
    Once a month
    The whole school celebrates Mass together once a month. Students serve as altar servers, lectors and cantors.
    ctkchs.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. Sacraments & Prayer - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page/sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Every day, Campus Ministry has opportunities to grow in the spiritual life”
    Campus Ministry offers daily opportunities to grow in the spiritual life.
    “Every day, Campus Ministry has opportunities to grow in the spiritual life”
    Campus Ministry offers daily opportunities to grow in the spiritual life.
  2. Catholic Identity - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/catholic-identity-new-page · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Chaplain 704-799-4400 ext. 141”
    The Catholic Identity page lists a chaplain with the campus ministry phone extension.
  3. Campus & Facilities - Christ The King Catholic High Schoolctkchs.org/about/campus-facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our beautiful chapel dedicated to Saint John Paul II offers daily Mass and opportunities for students to spend time with Jesus in prayer and reflection.”
    The Saint John Paul II Chapel is a campus facility that offers daily Mass.
    “Located on 100+ acres in Huntersville, North Carolina”
    The campus is in Huntersville, North Carolina. No street address is published on this page.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
90 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.9 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Charlotte, NC
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)416
Students in grades 9–12416
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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

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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Questions families ask

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

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