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Catholic high school

Fontbonne Academy

  • LocationMilton, MA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 7–12 · 317 students

All-female

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Fontbonne Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for students in Milton, Massachusetts, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. Students take a required full-year theology course in each of the four years, including a senior course on Catholic social teaching, and must complete 100 service hours by graduation. Every student attends an annual retreat. The Office of Mission & Ministry offers daily prayer, liturgies and prayer services.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Fontbonne Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary of the Hills Church: 1.6 mi1Saint Mary's Church: 1.8 mi2St. Ann Catholic Church: 2.1 mi3Office of Mission & Ministry: 0.2 miFontbonne Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary of the Hills Church — 1.6 mi
  2. Saint Mary's Church — 1.8 mi · 95 Crescent Street, Quincy
  3. St. Ann Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 243 Neponset Avenue, Boston

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 (Liturgies are described as held throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Together we seek strength in the Holy Spirit to deepen and to guide our faith through daily prayer, liturgies, and prayer services.”
      The Office of Mission & Ministry offers daily prayer, liturgies and prayer services.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (Four required full-year theology courses (Theology 1 to 4, each 1.00 credit), one per grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “510 THEOLOGY 1: Religions of the World”
      Theology 1 is a required full-year course for freshmen.
      “520 THEOLOGY 2: Exploring the Riches of the Old Testament”
      Theology 2 is a required full-year course for sophomores.
      “530 THEOLOGY 3: Living the New Testament”
      Theology 3 is a required full-year course for juniors.
      “540 THEOLOGY 4: Social Justice”
      Theology 4 is a required full-year course for seniors.
  • 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 (Theology 3 covers Catholic moral development.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the foundations for Catholic moral development are intricately linked to the teachings of Jesus presented in the New Testament”
      Theology 3 covers the foundations of Catholic moral development.
  • 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 school's mission states the school offers a spiritual experience rooted in the Catholic heritage.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Offers the opportunity for all students to have a spiritual experience in education that opens them to the Catholic heritage of the search for God”
      The mission states that the school offers a spiritual experience in education rooted in the Catholic heritage.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students and adults in our learning community attend an annual retreat.”
      All students attend an annual retreat.
      “In the fall, grade 9 students attend an on-campus retreat on service.”
      Grade 9 students attend an on-campus service retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One director of Mission and Ministry is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Fontbonnefontbonneboston.org/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Mission and Ministry”
      The Director of Mission and Ministry is listed on the staff directory.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Together we seek strength in the Holy Spirit to deepen and to guide our faith through daily prayer, liturgies, and prayer services.”
      The Office of Mission & Ministry offers daily prayer, liturgies and prayer services.
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 (100 service hours required for graduation (25 a year from grade 9).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Beginning in the 9th grade, students are required to perform at least twenty-five hours of service each year for a total of one hundred hours required for graduation.”
      Grades 9-12 must complete 25 service hours a year, 100 hours in total.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course challenges students to apply Catholic social teaching to today’s world.”
      Theology 4 (Social Justice), required of seniors, applies Catholic 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “morning volunteering at local non-profit organizations and return to campus for an afternoon of reflection and prayer”
      Juniors spend a morning volunteering with local non-profits in the Ducks-in-Service retreat.
    2. Student Experience | Fontbonnefontbonneboston.org/student-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Dear Neighbor (Service Club) / Academy Tutors”
      Dear Neighbor is a service club.

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

Strengths

  • Four required full-year theology courses, one in each grade, including a senior course on Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “510 THEOLOGY 1: Religions of the World”
      Theology 1 is a required full-year course for freshmen.
      “520 THEOLOGY 2: Exploring the Riches of the Old Testament”
      Theology 2 is a required full-year course for sophomores.
      “530 THEOLOGY 3: Living the New Testament”
      Theology 3 is a required full-year course for juniors.
      “540 THEOLOGY 4: Social Justice”
      Theology 4 is a required full-year course for seniors.
      “This course challenges students to apply Catholic social teaching to today’s world.”
      Theology 4 (Social Justice), required of seniors, applies Catholic social teaching.
  • Students must complete 100 service hours by graduation, and every student attends an annual retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Beginning in the 9th grade, students are required to perform at least twenty-five hours of service each year for a total of one hundred hours required for graduation.”
      Grades 9-12 must complete 25 service hours a year, 100 hours in total.
      “All students and adults in our learning community attend an annual retreat.”
      All students attend an annual retreat.
  • The Office of Mission & Ministry offers daily prayer, liturgies and prayer services.
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Fontbonneirp.cdn-website.com/f15be1f7/files/uploaded/Program+of+Studies+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Together we seek strength in the Holy Spirit to deepen and to guide our faith through daily prayer, liturgies, and prayer services.”
      The Office of Mission & Ministry offers daily prayer, liturgies and prayer services.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Mission & Ministry

  • Address: 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA 02186
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Grade 9 service retreatOn campus
    Fall of grade 9
    An on-campus retreat on service.
    irp.cdn-website.com
  • Ducks-in-Service Retreat (Grade 11)
    Junior year
    Juniors spend a morning volunteering with local non-profits, then return to campus for reflection and prayer.
    irp.cdn-website.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Prayer, liturgies and prayer services
    Daily prayer, liturgies and prayer services, with students and community members serving as music ministers, lectors, altar servers and extraordinary ministers of holy communion.
    irp.cdn-website.com, irp.cdn-website.com

Service 1

  • Dear Neighbor (Service Club) / Academy Tutors
    A service club that includes academy tutoring.
    fontbonneboston.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. Student Experience | Fontbonnefontbonneboston.org/student-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Office of Mission & Ministry serves our student body, providing opportunities for growth through worship, service and retreat experiences.”
    The Office of Mission & Ministry provides worship, service and retreats.
    “The Office of Mission & Ministry serves our student body, providing opportunities for growth through worship, service and retreat experiences.”
    The Office of Mission & Ministry provides worship, service and retreats.

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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.
94 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.9 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Boston, MA
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)317
Students in grades 9–12260
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio8.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Fontbonne Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Fontbonne Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Boston.
What is Fontbonne Academy’s Compass Score?
95 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Fontbonne Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. Fontbonne Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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