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Catholic high school

Cor Jesu Academy

  • LocationSaint Louis, MO
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 519 students

All-female

Official website

Cor Jesu Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for girls in Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri, founded by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Theology is required in all four years, including Morality and Catholic Social Teaching in the junior year, and a class retreat is offered for each grade. A 40-hour LASTing Project is a graduation requirement, and the school lists a Respect Life Club and a weekly Campus Ministry club.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Sunday11:00 AMCor Jesu campus · One-time Grandparents' Mass on Sunday, September 20, for grandparents and families. Not a regular schedule for students.

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. Grandparents' Mass | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/support/events/grandparents-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Join us for 11:00 a.m. mass, followed by a reception with light refreshments.”
    A Grandparents' Mass at 11:00 a.m. is held on campus on Sunday, September 20.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cor Jesu Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Providence Catholic Church: 1.2 mi1Saint Mary’s Assumption Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church: 1.9 mi2Catholic Renewal Center: 2.0 mi3Saint George Catholic Church: 2.4 mi4Most Precious Blood Catholic Church: 2.4 mi5St. Elizabeth of Hungary: 2.4 mi6Cor Jesu Campus Ministry: 0.1 miCor Jesu Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  2. Saint Mary’s Assumption Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 11363 Oak Branch Drive, Saint Louis
  3. Catholic Renewal Center — 2.0 mi · 6120 Pebble Hill Drive, Saint Louis
  4. Saint George Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
  5. Most Precious Blood Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
  6. St. Elizabeth of Hungary — 2.4 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.

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 (Students lead the school's liturgies. A school liturgy is a Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Cor Jesu Curriculum Guidecorjesu.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students take active leadership and ministry roles in the areas of Liturgy, Service, Retreats and Campus Ministry Angels.”
      Theology I is a required 1-credit course in the freshman year.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School liturgies (Masses) are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Cor Jesu Curriculum Guidecorjesu.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students take active leadership and ministry roles in the areas of Liturgy, Service, Retreats and Campus Ministry Angels.”
      Theology I is a required 1-credit course in the freshman year.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is taken in each of the four years: Theology I (grade 9), Theology II (grade 10), Theology III in the junior year (Morality and Catholic Social Teaching, one credit across two semesters), and two half-credit theology electives in the senior year. Computed as four full-year equivalents, one per grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Cor Jesu Curriculum Guidecorjesu.org/fs/resource-manager/view/3a0dd2fc-a1d9-448e-89fa-9c76d78be8d4 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Theology I 1”
      Theology I is a required 1-credit course in the freshman year.
      “TH200 Theology II”
      Theology II is a required 1-credit course in grade 10.
      “TH320 Theology III: Morality”
      Theology III: Morality is a required junior-year course.
      “Choice of 2 half-credit electives”
      Seniors take two half-credit theology electives, one each semester.
  • 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 (The theology course Theology III: Morality is required in the junior year and is described as a study of Catholic morality.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Cor Jesu Curriculum Guidecorjesu.org/fs/resource-manager/view/3a0dd2fc-a1d9-448e-89fa-9c76d78be8d4 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology III begins with a study of Catholic Morality.”
      The Theology III: Morality course begins with a study of Catholic morality.
  • 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.
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

100 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 faith formation page lists a class retreat for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors (the senior retreat is a Kairos retreat).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/student-life/campus-ministry/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat: Discovering the Truth in Ourselves”
      A freshman class retreat is offered.
      “Sophomore Retreat: Building Whole and Holy Relationships”
      A sophomore class retreat is offered.
      “Junior Retreat: Call and Cost”
      A junior class retreat is offered.
      “Senior Kairos Retreat: Integrating Relationships with Self, Others & God”
      A senior Kairos retreat is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (At least three campus ministry staff are listed: a Director of Campus Ministry, a Theology Teacher, Campus Ministry, and a Math and Theology Teacher, Campus Ministry. The campus ministry club also names a sister as moderator, and the directory and club page list different people as director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/about-cja/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Titles: Director of Campus Ministry”
      Mrs. Colleen Smyth Dean is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Theology Teacher, Campus Ministry”
      Sister Allison Masserano is listed as a Theology Teacher and Campus Ministry staff member.
      “Math & Theology Teacher; Campus Ministry”
      Grace Burnworth is listed as a Math and Theology Teacher and Campus Ministry staff member.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups are listed: a weekly Campus Ministry club and a monthly Respect Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Co-Curriculars | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/nav-utility-header-link-community/students/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderators: Sr. Veronica Marinari, ASCJ (director); Mrs. Carol Bauer”
      The Campus Ministry club meets weekly, with listed moderators.
      “The club is involved with the March of Life, 40 Days for Life, Pro-Life Chalk Day”
      The Respect Life Club is involved with March of Life, 40 Days for Life, and other pro-life events.
  • 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 (The LASTing Project is a graduation requirement of 40 hours of service over the junior year, spring break, or the summer before senior year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “spending a total of 40 hours in full-time volunteer work”
      Students complete the LASTing Project service program, a total of 40 hours of volunteer work.
    2. Faith Formation | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/student-life/campus-ministry/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Successful completion of the LASTing Project is a school graduation requirement”
      Completing the LASTing Project is a graduation requirement.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology III: Catholic Social Teaching is a required junior-year course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Cor Jesu Curriculum Guidecorjesu.org/fs/resource-manager/view/3a0dd2fc-a1d9-448e-89fa-9c76d78be8d4 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theo. III: Catholic Social Teach.”
      Theology III: Catholic Social Teaching is a required junior-year course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Respect Life Club is involved with the March of Life and 40 Days for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Co-Curriculars | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/nav-utility-header-link-community/students/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The club is involved with the March of Life, 40 Days for Life, Pro-Life Chalk Day”
      The Respect Life Club is involved with March of Life, 40 Days for Life, and other pro-life events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school runs all-school Service Saturdays, a freshman Day of Service, summer service trips such as an Appalachian mission trip, and a Social Justice Club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every year, students, parents and faculty go out into the community to serve as the Heart and Hands of Christ”
      All-school Service Saturdays take place each year.
      “Appalachian Mission Trip”
      Summer service trips include an Appalachian mission trip.
    2. Co-Curriculars | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/nav-utility-header-link-community/students/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social Justice Club”
      A Social Justice Club is listed among co-curricular clubs.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in all four years, including Morality and Catholic Social Teaching in the junior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Cor Jesu Curriculum Guidecorjesu.org/fs/resource-manager/view/3a0dd2fc-a1d9-448e-89fa-9c76d78be8d4 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Theology I 1”
      Theology I is a required 1-credit course in the freshman year.
      “TH200 Theology II”
      Theology II is a required 1-credit course in grade 10.
      “TH320 Theology III: Morality”
      Theology III: Morality is a required junior-year course.
      “Theo. III: Catholic Social Teach.”
      Theology III: Catholic Social Teaching is a required junior-year course.
  • A 40-hour LASTing Project service-learning requirement is part of the graduation requirements.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “spending a total of 40 hours in full-time volunteer work”
      Students complete the LASTing Project service program, a total of 40 hours of volunteer work.
    2. Faith Formation | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/student-life/campus-ministry/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Successful completion of the LASTing Project is a school graduation requirement”
      Completing the LASTing Project is a graduation requirement.
  • A class retreat is offered for each grade, including a senior Kairos retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/student-life/campus-ministry/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat: Discovering the Truth in Ourselves”
      A freshman class retreat is offered.
      “Sophomore Retreat: Building Whole and Holy Relationships”
      A sophomore class retreat is offered.
      “Junior Retreat: Call and Cost”
      A junior class retreat is offered.
      “Senior Kairos Retreat: Integrating Relationships with Self, Others & God”
      A senior Kairos retreat is offered.

Concerns

  • The school's pages name different people as Director of Campus Ministry.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/about-cja/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Titles: Director of Campus Ministry”
      Mrs. Colleen Smyth Dean is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Co-Curriculars | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/nav-utility-header-link-community/students/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderators: Sr. Veronica Marinari, ASCJ (director); Mrs. Carol Bauer”
      The Campus Ministry club meets weekly, with listed moderators.

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Campus ministry home

Cor Jesu Campus Ministry

  • Address: 10230 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 3

  • Service SaturdaysOff campus
    November 7, 2026 and March 6, 2027
    All-school service days in which students serve at local charitable organizations around St. Louis.
    corjesu.org
  • Appalachian Mission TripOff campus
    Second half of June each year
    A summer service trip in which students and families work on home repairs with a family in Kentucky or Tennessee.
    corjesu.org
  • LASTing Project
    Spring of junior year or summer before senior year
    A 40-hour service-learning project required for graduation, with reflections and a roundtable discussion.
    corjesu.org, corjesu.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Grandparents' MassOn campus
    Sunday, September 20
    A Mass for grandparents, followed by a reception.
    corjesu.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Campus Ministry club
    Weekly
    The campus ministry club helps students live their faith; all students are welcome.
    corjesu.org
  • Respect Life Club
    Monthly, with one or two larger after-school meetings each semester
    Furthers the school's mission through awareness and promotion of the culture of life, with March of Life, 40 Days for Life, and Pro-Life Chalk Day.
    corjesu.org
  • Social Justice Club
    After school
    A social justice club listed among the school's co-curricular clubs.
    corjesu.org

Retreats 1

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. Contact Us | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/about-cja/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “10230 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123”
    The school's address is 10230 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123.
    “10230 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123”
    The school's address is 10230 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123.
  2. Co-Curriculars | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/nav-utility-header-link-community/students/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Moderators: Sr. Veronica Marinari, ASCJ (director); Mrs. Carol Bauer”
    The Campus Ministry club meets weekly, with listed moderators.
  3. Service | Cor Jesu Academycorjesu.org/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “without needing to drive off campus”
    Campus-based service programs are offered without driving off campus.

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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.
95 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.10.5 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 St. Louis, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)519
Students in grades 9–12519
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio10.5 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

Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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Yes. Cor Jesu Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Where is Mass celebrated at Cor Jesu Academy?
Mass is listed at Cor Jesu campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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