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Covington Latin School

  • LocationCovington, KY
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 162 students
Official website

Covington Latin School is a Catholic classical school for academically gifted students in Covington, Kentucky. It holds a weekly all-school Mass, offers a theology course in each high school year, and names a school chaplain and a campus minister. Students make annual retreats by form and complete service hours that rise from 10 to 40 by Form IV.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday8:00 AMSt. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption · Weekly all-school Mass, held after morning announcements; open to all members of the Covington Latin community. Published on the school's spiritual life page.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Covington Latin offers an all-school Mass, held in the Cathedral, each Wednesday following morning announcements at 8:00 am.”
    A weekly all-school Mass is held on Wednesdays at 8:00 am in the Cathedral.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Covington Latin School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miCatholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.0 mi1Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption: 0.0 mi2Mother of God Roman Catholic Church: 0.4 mi3Saint Benedict Catholic Church: 0.6 mi4Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church: 0.8 mi5Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church: 0.8 mi6Campus Ministry, Covington Latin School: 0.0 miCovington Latin School (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.0 mi
  2. Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption — 0.0 mi · 1130 Madison Avenue, Covington
  3. Mother of God Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 119 West 6th Street, Covington
  4. Saint Benedict Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  5. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  6. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 840 Isabella Street, Newport

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.

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

100 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 (The school publishes a weekly all-school Mass on Wednesdays at 8:00 am, held in the Cathedral.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Covington Latin offers an all-school Mass, held in the Cathedral, each Wednesday following morning announcements at 8:00 am.”
      A weekly all-school Mass is held on Wednesdays at 8:00 am in the Cathedral.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Optional lunchtime confessionals are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Advent and Lenten Reconciliation services are also held.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “optional lunchtime confessionals on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month”
      Optional confession is offered twice a month at lunchtime.
  • 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 (The school's spiritual life page names Rev. Aby Thampi as School Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “School Chaplain: Rev. Aby Thampi”
      Rev. Aby Thampi is the school 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology I, II, III and IV are listed in Form I through Form IV, one full-year course in each high school grade (four years). Theology is also taught in Prep 7 and Prep 8, before high school.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students take a Theology course each year”
      Students take a theology course every year.
    2. Course Curriculum - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/academics/course-curriculum.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology I Honors Biology”
      Theology I is listed in Form I.
      “Theology III Honors or AP U.S. History”
      Theology III is listed in Form III.
      “Theology IV Speech IV - Original Oratory”
      Theology IV is listed in Form IV.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot 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.
    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 (Annual class retreats are held for each form, including Prep 7 and Prep 8 and Form I through Form IV (grades 9 to 12).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “annual retreats for each form”
      Campus ministry runs annual retreats for each form.
      “Form IV: Senior students participate in a 3-day Christian Awakening Retreat held on the campus of Thomas More University.”
      Senior students take a three-day Christian Awakening retreat off campus.
      “spending time in Eucharistic Adoration”
      The Form I class retreat includes Eucharistic adoration.
      “a local pilgrimage to some of the oldest and most beautiful Catholic churches in the Greater Cincinnati area”
      Form III students make a pilgrimage to historic Catholic churches in Greater Cincinnati.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The ministry team lists a Campus Minister, a School Chaplain and a Pastoral Administrator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Minister: Madison Light”
      Madison Light is the campus minister.
      “School Chaplain: Rev. Aby Thampi”
      Rev. Aby Thampi is the school chaplain.
      “Pastoral Administrator: Very Rev. Ryan L. Maher”
      Very Rev. Ryan L. Maher is listed as pastoral administrator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based groups are listed: Pontifical Servers and the Pro-Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Covington Latin School students have the privilege and honor to assist the Bishop of Covington as Pontifical Servers.”
      Students serve as Pontifical Servers at the bishop's Masses.
      “Activities include prayer services and participation in Pro-Life rallies across the country.”
      The Pro-Life Club holds prayer services and takes part in pro-life rallies.
  • 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 hours by form: Form I 10, Form II 20, Form III 30 and Form IV 40, a total of 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Form I (10 hours) — Will take part in Day of Service, will also serve in Parish/Community Form II (20 hours) — Will serve in Parish/Community”
      Form I students are required to complete 10 service hours and Form II students 20.
      “Form III (30 hours) — Will serve in Parish/Community Form IV (40 hours) — Will serve in Parish/Community”
      Form III students are required to complete 30 service hours and Form IV students 40.
  • 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 Pro-Life Club works with Campus Ministry and takes part in pro-life rallies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Activities include prayer services and participation in Pro-Life rallies across the country.”
      The Pro-Life Club holds prayer services and takes part in pro-life rallies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students complete service with local nonprofits, support centers and community agencies, including Day of Service partners.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/academics/service-learning.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year, students visit local community support centers, nonprofit organizations, and other locations providing essential services to underserved groups.”
      Students serve community support centers and nonprofits during the year.

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

Strengths

  • A weekly all-school Mass, a named school chaplain and a campus minister.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Covington Latin offers an all-school Mass, held in the Cathedral, each Wednesday following morning announcements at 8:00 am.”
      A weekly all-school Mass is held on Wednesdays at 8:00 am in the Cathedral.
      “School Chaplain: Rev. Aby Thampi”
      Rev. Aby Thampi is the school chaplain.
      “Campus Minister: Madison Light”
      Madison Light is the campus minister.
  • Theology is taken in every high school year, from Theology I through Theology IV.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Curriculum - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/academics/course-curriculum.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology I Honors Biology”
      Theology I is listed in Form I.
      “Theology III Honors or AP U.S. History”
      Theology III is listed in Form III.
      “Theology IV Speech IV - Original Oratory”
      Theology IV is listed in Form IV.
  • Service hours rise by form to 40 hours in Form IV, a total of 100 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Form I (10 hours) — Will take part in Day of Service, will also serve in Parish/Community Form II (20 hours) — Will serve in Parish/Community”
      Form I students are required to complete 10 service hours and Form II students 20.
      “Form III (30 hours) — Will serve in Parish/Community Form IV (40 hours) — Will serve in Parish/Community”
      Form III students are required to complete 30 service hours and Form IV students 40.

Concerns

  • Students attend Mass weekly and on Causa Essendi Day.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Covington Latin offers an all-school Mass, held in the Cathedral, each Wednesday following morning announcements at 8:00 am.”
      A weekly all-school Mass is held on Wednesdays at 8:00 am in the Cathedral.
    2. Faith Formation - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/academics/faith-formation.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend Mass daily on Causa Essendi Day”
      Students attend Mass on Causa Essendi Day.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Covington Latin School

  • Address: 21 East 11th Street, Covington, KY 41011
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 3

  • Form III pilgrimageOff campus
    A local pilgrimage to historic Catholic churches in the Greater Cincinnati area.
    covingtonlatin.org
  • Lunchtime confessionals
    Second and fourth Wednesday of each month
    Optional confession at lunchtime.
    covingtonlatin.org
  • Causa Essendi Day
    Once each week
    A weekly day that begins with Mass for upperclassmen and students in all forms, with retreats, service and other programming.
    covingtonlatin.org, covingtonlatin.org, covingtonlatin.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • All-school MassOff campus
    Wednesdays at 8:00 am
    Weekly all-school Mass in the Cathedral, with prayers read by students.
    covingtonlatin.org
  • ChoirOff campus
    Weekly Mass
    The school choir performs during the weekly Mass and at other school events.
    covingtonlatin.org

Retreats 3

  • Christian Awakening RetreatOff campus
    Form IV (senior year), three days
    A three-day retreat held on the campus of Thomas More University, in a tradition of the Diocese of Covington.
    covingtonlatin.org
  • Form I class retreatOn campus
    A day at the school led by teachers and upperclassmen, with fellowship and Eucharistic adoration.
    covingtonlatin.org
  • Form II retreat day
    Begins with Mass, then service at several agencies in Covington and a guided reflection.
    covingtonlatin.org

Service 1

  • Day of ServiceOff campus
    Service days with partners such as the ION Center, Diocesan Catholic Children's Home, the Salvation Army, Parish Kitchen and The Rose Garden Mission.
    covingtonlatin.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Pontifical Servers
    Students assist the Bishop of Covington at his Sunday Masses and other celebrations of the Mass.
    covingtonlatin.org
  • Pro-Life Club
    Works closely with Campus Ministry on dignity-of-life activities, prayer services and pro-life rallies.
    covingtonlatin.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. Spiritual Life - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Covington Latin offers an all-school Mass, held in the Cathedral, each Wednesday following morning announcements at 8:00 am.”
    A weekly all-school Mass is held on Wednesdays at 8:00 am in the Cathedral.
    “Campus Minister: Madison Light”
    Madison Light is the campus minister.
  2. Contact Us - Covington Latin Schoolcovingtonlatin.org/about-us/contact-us.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “21 East 11th Street Covington, KY 41011 P: 859.291.7044”
    The school is at 21 East 11th Street, Covington, KY 41011.

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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.
97 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.9.5 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Covington, KY
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)162
Students in grades 9–12116
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.5 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

Diocese of Covington

The Most Reverend John C. Iffert, Bishop of Covington

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

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

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Questions families ask

Is Covington Latin School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Covington Latin School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Covington.
What is Covington Latin School’s Compass Score?
99 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Covington Latin School?
Mass is listed at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Covington Latin School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Covington Latin School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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