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Crespi Carmelite High School

  • LocationEncino, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 452 students

All-male

Official website

Crespi Carmelite High School is an all-male Catholic college preparatory school conducted by the Carmelite Order in Encino, California. The school's Campus Ministry prays together daily using student-written prayers, runs the IMPACT service program and senior Kairos retreat, and requires eight semesters of theology. The school calendar lists Masses.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Crespi Carmelite High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCatholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.2 mi1St. Catherine of Siena Church: 2.8 mi2Saint Cyrils Roman Catholic Church: 2.8 mi3Crespi Carmelite High School Campus Ministry: 0.1 miCrespi Carmelite High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.2 mi
  2. St. Catherine of Siena Church — 2.8 mi
  3. Saint Cyrils Roman Catholic Church — 2.8 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 (The school calendar lists a St. Therese of Lisieux Mass (October 1) and an All Souls Day Mass (November 2).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Calendar | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Therese of Lisieux Mass”
      The school calendar lists a St. Therese of Lisieux Mass on October 1, 2026.
    2. About Overview | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/about/about-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Nov2All Souls Day MassSee Details”
      The school calendar lists an All Souls Day Mass on November 2.
  • 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 (A Carmelite priest, Fr. Ryan Resurrección, is listed under Carmelites at Crespi as a theology teacher.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About the Carmelites | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/about/who-are-the-carmelites · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Ryan ResurrecciónTheology Teacher”
      Fr. Ryan Resurrección, a Carmelite priest, is listed under Carmelites at Crespi as a theology teacher.
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 (The School Profile lists eight semesters of required theology, and the theology page lists one required course each in grades 9 through 12. Eight semesters ÷ 2 = four full years, taken in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. School Profile | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/about/school-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology8 Semesters”
      The school requires eight semesters of theology.
    2. Theology | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Introduction to the Bible and Catholic Tradition (Required)”
      A required theology course is taken in ninth grade; theology courses are required in grades 9 through 12.
  • 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 required Morality course teaches the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ's disciples.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.”
      The required Morality course teaches moral concepts and precepts.
  • 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.
CCampus culture: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

68 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 (The senior Kairos retreat is for seniors only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Retreat Programs | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/student-life/campus-ministry/service-retreat-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kairos mean’s “The Lord’s Time” and it is a four-day retreat experience for seniors”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat for seniors.
      “students work alongside their teachers and classmates rotating between three days of service and one day of recollection.”
      The IMPACT Weeks program combines service days with a recollection day.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (1 staff person listed on the Campus Ministry page: the Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chris KnabenshueDirector of Campus Ministry”
      Chris Knabenshue is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Bible Study is the only club on the school's clubs list that is clearly faith-based by its name.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities & Clubs | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/student-life/activities-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study | Casino & Cards”
      Bible Study is listed among the school's student 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. Campus Ministry | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a community, we pray as a school everyday using prayers written by the students.”
      The school prays together every day using prayers written by students.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required 11th-grade theology course Social Problems & Justice introduces students to the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      The required Social Problems & Justice course introduces the Church's social teaching.
  • 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 (The IMPACT service program places students with partner organizations (Pet Orphans, Ability First, Enrich LA) during service days.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Retreat Programs | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/student-life/campus-ministry/service-retreat-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students work alongside their teachers and classmates rotating between three days of service and one day of recollection.”
      The IMPACT Weeks program combines service days with a recollection day.
      “Partnering Organizations Pet Orphans Ability First Enrich LA”
      The service program partners with Pet Orphans, Ability First and Enrich LA.

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

Strengths

  • The school prays together every day using prayers written by students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a community, we pray as a school everyday using prayers written by the students.”
      The school prays together every day using prayers written by students.
  • Theology is required in all four years, eight semesters in total.
    Sources (2)
    1. School Profile | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/about/school-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology8 Semesters”
      The school requires eight semesters of theology.
    2. Theology | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Introduction to the Bible and Catholic Tradition (Required)”
      A required theology course is taken in ninth grade; theology courses are required in grades 9 through 12.
  • A required 11th-grade theology course introduces the Church's social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      The required Social Problems & Justice course introduces the Church's social teaching.

Concerns

  • The campus ministry staff page lists one director.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chris KnabenshueDirector of Campus Ministry”
      Chris Knabenshue is the Director of Campus Ministry.

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Campus ministry home

Crespi Carmelite High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 5031 Alonzo Avenue, Encino, CA 91316-3611
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Bible Study
    Listed among the school's student clubs.
    crespi.org

Retreats 1

  • Kairos retreat
    Senior year
    A four-day retreat for seniors. It is optional; highly encouraged.
    crespi.org

Service 1

  • IMPACT Weeks
    Freshman through junior year
    An integrated service program in which students rotate between three days of service and one day of recollection, with partner organizations Pet Orphans, Ability First and Enrich LA.
    crespi.org, crespi.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 (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Crespi Carmelite High Schoolcrespi.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “As a community, we pray as a school everyday using prayers written by the students.”
    The school prays together every day using prayers written by students.
    “Our Campus Ministry Department focuses on providing unique, varied, and powerful programs and events to both engage the world and experience God”
    The Campus Ministry Department runs programs and events for students and is based at the school at 5031 Alonzo Avenue, Encino, CA.
    “While a multitude of clubs are offered through Student Activities, Campus Ministry also runs and oversees several clubs.”
    Campus Ministry runs and oversees several student clubs.
    “Our Campus Ministry Department focuses on providing unique, varied, and powerful programs and events to both engage the world and experience God”
    The Campus Ministry Department runs programs and events for students and is based at the school at 5031 Alonzo Avenue, Encino, CA.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
69 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.8 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 Los Angeles, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)452
Students in grades 9–12452
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio13.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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