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Catholic high school

Father Yermo Schools

  • LocationEl Paso, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 127 students
Official website

Father Yermo Schools in El Paso is a coeducational school from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, and Father Yermo High School is at 250 Washington Street. Its graduation plans require four years of Faith Formation, students in every grade level take part in a one-day Lenten retreat each year, and the school says it offers opportunities for the Eucharist and Reconciliation. The Chaplains Club for grades 9 to 12 leads prayer and service, and all students from seventh grade on must complete a service requirement.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Father Yermo Schools, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miOur Lady of Light: 0.5 mi1St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church & Parish: 0.5 mi2Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church: 0.5 mi3Guardian Angel Catholic Church: 1.2 mi4San Juan Bautista Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 1.4 mi6Faith Formation and Campus Ministry, Father Yermo High School: 0.2 miFather Yermo Schools (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Light — 0.5 mi
  2. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church & Parish — 0.5 mi · 519 South Latta Street, El Paso
  3. Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 4700 Delta Drive, El Paso
  4. Guardian Angel Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 3021 Frutas Avenue, El Paso
  5. San Juan Bautista Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 5649 Dailey Avenue, El Paso
  6. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 1315 Travis Street, El Paso

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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered as an opportunity at school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Father Yermo School | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033859&type=d&pREC_ID=2110020 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In addition to the classroom teaching of religion, there are opportunities for prayer, and for celebration of the Eucharist and Reconciliation.”
      The school offers opportunities for prayer, the Eucharist and Reconciliation.
  • 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 (The Eucharist is offered at school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Father Yermo School | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033859&type=d&pREC_ID=2110020 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In addition to the classroom teaching of religion, there are opportunities for prayer, and for celebration of the Eucharist and Reconciliation.”
      The school offers opportunities for prayer, the Eucharist and Reconciliation.
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 graduation plans require 4 years of Faith Formation; four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2061115&type=d&pREC_ID=2124550 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 years of Faith Formation”
      Both high school graduation plans require four years of Faith Formation.
  • 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

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Appropriate retreats are organized at every grade level during Lent; grades 8 and 12 have longer retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Father Yermo School | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033859&type=d&pREC_ID=2110020 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Student Annual Retreat: Each year appropriate retreats are organized at every grade level during the season of Lent.”
      Each year, retreats are organized at every grade level during Lent.
      “Grades 8th and 12th hold longer retreats in a designated out of school facility.”
      Grades 8 and 12 have longer retreats at an off-campus facility.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional campus ministry staff member is listed, the Campus Ministry Coordinator. A volunteer chaplains role is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff 2025-2026 | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2025380&type=d&pREC_ID=2124046 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Coordinator/ Dean of Discipline / IT Support”
      Sr. Maria Luisa Zavaleta is listed as the Campus Ministry Coordinator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Chaplains Club for grades 9 to 12 and the Missionary Group are both listed as faith-based student groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033793&type=d&pREC_ID=2110002 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students in grades 9–12 may apply to participate in the Chaplains Club.”
      Students in grades 9 to 12 may apply to the Chaplains Club.
      “Students participate in a variety of faith-based groups connected to their religious education program, such as the Missionary Group, Altar Server Preparation, and the Holy Childhood Association.”
      Students take part in faith-based groups such as the Missionary Group and Altar Server Preparation.
  • 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.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service is required from seventh grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033793&type=d&pREC_ID=2110002 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Beginning in seventh grade, all students are required to complete a designated number of service hours or projects with a local nonprofit organization.”
      All students from seventh grade on must complete a designated number of service hours or projects.
  • 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.
  • 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 Chaplains Club takes part in social justice initiatives and charitable and missionary work.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033793&type=d&pREC_ID=2110002 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplains encourage a life of prayer, engage in charitable and missionary work, participate in social justice initiatives, and take part in other service-related activities.”
      Chaplains take part in social justice initiatives and charitable and missionary work.

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

Strengths

  • Both graduation plans require four years of Faith Formation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2061115&type=d&pREC_ID=2124550 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 years of Faith Formation”
      Both high school graduation plans require four years of Faith Formation.
  • Retreats are organized at every grade level each year during Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Father Yermo School | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033859&type=d&pREC_ID=2110020 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Student Annual Retreat: Each year appropriate retreats are organized at every grade level during the season of Lent.”
      Each year, retreats are organized at every grade level during Lent.
  • The Chaplains Club for grades 9 to 12 takes part in social justice initiatives and charitable and missionary work.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033793&type=d&pREC_ID=2110002 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students in grades 9–12 may apply to participate in the Chaplains Club.”
      Students in grades 9 to 12 may apply to the Chaplains Club.
      “Chaplains encourage a life of prayer, engage in charitable and missionary work, participate in social justice initiatives, and take part in other service-related activities.”
      Chaplains take part in social justice initiatives and charitable and missionary work.

Concerns

  • The chaplains role on the staff list is a volunteer role.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff 2025-2026 | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2025380&type=d&pREC_ID=2124046 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplains/Volunteer”
      A volunteer chaplains role is listed for a high school staff member.
  • Service hours are required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033793&type=d&pREC_ID=2110002 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Beginning in seventh grade, all students are required to complete a designated number of service hours or projects with a local nonprofit organization.”
      All students from seventh grade on must complete a designated number of service hours or projects.

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Campus ministry home

Faith Formation and Campus Ministry, Father Yermo High School

  • Address: 250 Washington St, El Paso, TX 79905
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Clubs and groups 2

  • Chaplains Club
    Throughout the school year
    Students in grades 9 to 12 may apply to the Chaplains Club, which leads morning prayers and supports the school's spiritual life and service.
    fatheryermoelpaso.org, fatheryermoelpaso.org
  • Missionary Group
    A faith-based group connected to the religious education program.
    fatheryermoelpaso.org

Retreats 2

Service 1

  • Campus ministry service visits
    Students visit the sick, distribute goods to those in need, sing for the elderly and collect donations for missions.
    fatheryermoelpaso.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. Faith at Father Yermo School | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2033859&type=d&pREC_ID=2110020 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Student Annual Retreat: Each year appropriate retreats are organized at every grade level during the season of Lent.”
    Each year, retreats are organized at every grade level during Lent.
    “Student Annual Retreat: Each year appropriate retreats are organized at every grade level during the season of Lent.”
    Each year, retreats are organized at every grade level during Lent.
  2. Faculty and Staff 2025-2026 | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2025380&type=d&pREC_ID=2124046 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Coordinator/ Dean of Discipline / IT Support”
    Sr. Maria Luisa Zavaleta is listed as the Campus Ministry Coordinator.
  3. How to Contact Us | Father Yermo Schoolsfatheryermoelpaso.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2034012&type=d&pREC_ID=2110074 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “250 WASHINGTON ST”
    Father Yermo High School is at 250 Washington Street, El Paso, Texas 79905.

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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.
100 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.7.7 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 El Paso, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)127
Students in grades 9–12127
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio7.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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 El Paso

The Most Reverend Mark J. Seitz, Bishop of El Paso

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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