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Catholic high school

Fordham Preparatory School

  • LocationBronx, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 945 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)

All-male

Official website

Fordham Preparatory School is a Jesuit all-boys Catholic high school in the Bronx. Its campus ministry lists daily prayer at the start of each school day, Advent and Lent Reconciliation services, monthly First Friday adoration, a retreat for every grade, and four years of Religious Studies courses.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Fordham Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miUniversity Church: 0.1 mi1Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church: 0.3 mi2Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church: 0.4 mi3Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church: 0.6 mi4Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.6 mi5Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church: 0.6 mi6Campus Ministry at Fordham Prep: 0.3 miFordham Preparatory School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. University Church — 0.1 mi · 425 East Fordham Road
  2. Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 290 East 196th Street
  3. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 2506 Marion Avenue
  4. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 629 East 187th Street
  5. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.6 mi
  6. Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 3021 Grand Concourse

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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

67 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our community gathers regularly to celebrate the Eucharist throughout the school year.”
      School Masses are celebrated regularly during the school 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.
  • 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 (Communal Reconciliation Services during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Advent and Lent, each grade participates in a communal Reconciliation Service”
      Each grade takes part in a communal Reconciliation Service during Advent and Lent.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration on the first Friday of each month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the first Friday of each month, students, faculty, and staff are invited to spend time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered on the first Friday of each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (James Coughlin, SJ is listed as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “James Coughlin, SJ Chaplain”
      James Coughlin, SJ 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 (Religious Studies 1 through 4 are required in grades 9 through 12, one course per year, totaling 4 credits. Theology is taken in every high school grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/academics/departments-curriculum/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Graduation Requirement Religious Studies – 4 credits”
      Religious Studies is a four-credit graduation requirement.
      “Religious Studies 1: Faith & Revelation”
      Religious Studies 1 is the freshman course.
      “Religious Studies 2: The Mission of Christ & the Church”
      Religious Studies 2 is the sophomore course.
      “Religious Studies 3: Living The Christian Life: Sacraments & Morality”
      Religious Studies 3 is the junior course.
      “Religious Studies 4: Faith & Morality Electives”
      Religious Studies 4 is the senior course.
  • 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 (Religious Studies 3 includes a required second-semester course on Catholic moral theology (ethics); the department also offers a Philosophy of Religion course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/academics/departments-curriculum/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Second Semester: Understanding Catholic Moral Theology”
      Religious Studies 3 includes a required course on Catholic moral theology.
  • 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 (A required overnight Freshman Retreat, Discovery Retreats for sophomores, the Emmaus Retreat for juniors, and senior retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The required Freshman Retreat welcomes every ninth grader into the Fordham Prep community.”
      A required overnight Freshman Retreat is held for ninth graders.
      “Discovery Retreats offer sophomores an opportunity to step away from their daily routines”
      Discovery Retreats are offered to sophomores.
      “this three-day retreat invites juniors to reflect on their relationships, faith, and purpose”
      The three-day Emmaus Retreat is offered to juniors.
      “The Ad Amorem Retreat offers seniors a meaningful opportunity”
      The Ad Amorem Retreat is offered to seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The campus ministry page lists a director and two associate directors; a chaplain is also listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Directory | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “James Coughlin, SJ Chaplain”
      James Coughlin, SJ is the school chaplain.
    2. Campus Ministry at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Michael Kravatz Director of Campus Ministry”
      Michael Kravatz is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Madeline Pikus Associate Director of Campus Ministry”
      Madeline Pikus is Associate Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Ministry Leadership Team (a student leadership program in campus ministry) and the Just Serve Club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Co-Curriculars | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/student-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Just Serve Club”
      The Just Serve Club is listed among student clubs.
    2. Campus Ministry at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MLT is Fordham Prep's premier student leadership program in Campus Ministry”
      The Ministry Leadership Team is a student leadership program in campus ministry.
  • 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 at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each school day begins with a prayer led by a student, faculty, or staff member over the loudspeaker.”
      A prayer opens each school day.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Juniors complete 15 hours and seniors complete 70 hours (85 stated hours). Freshman and sophomore requirements are not quantified.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/faith-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Juniors complete 15 hours of Christian service”
      Juniors must complete 15 hours of Christian service.
      “Seniors complete 70 hours of direct service through an approved placement”
      Seniors must complete 70 hours of direct service.
  • 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/faith-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students have the opportunity to participate in service immersion experiences during school breaks and the summer”
      Students may join week-long service immersion trips during breaks and the summer.
    2. Campus Ministry at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, students travel to Washington, D.C., to join thousands of participants from Jesuit schools across the country”
      Students travel to Washington, D.C. each year for the Ignatian Family Teach-In.
      “Open to all students, Just Serve explores contemporary justice issues through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching”
      Just Serve is open to all students and explores justice through Catholic Social Teaching.

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

Strengths

  • Each grade takes part in a communal Reconciliation Service during Advent and Lent, and adoration is offered monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Advent and Lent, each grade participates in a communal Reconciliation Service”
      Each grade takes part in a communal Reconciliation Service during Advent and Lent.
      “On the first Friday of each month, students, faculty, and staff are invited to spend time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered on the first Friday of each month.
  • Religious Studies is required for four years, and a required Freshman Retreat and retreats for each later grade are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Studies | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/academics/departments-curriculum/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Graduation Requirement Religious Studies – 4 credits”
      Religious Studies is a four-credit graduation requirement.
    2. Retreats | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The required Freshman Retreat welcomes every ninth grader into the Fordham Prep community.”
      A required overnight Freshman Retreat is held for ninth graders.
      “this three-day retreat invites juniors to reflect on their relationships, faith, and purpose”
      The three-day Emmaus Retreat is offered to juniors.
  • Required Christian service totals 85 stated hours for juniors and seniors, and service immersion trips are offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/faith-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Juniors complete 15 hours of Christian service”
      Juniors must complete 15 hours of Christian service.
      “Seniors complete 70 hours of direct service through an approved placement”
      Seniors must complete 70 hours of direct service.
      “students have the opportunity to participate in service immersion experiences during school breaks and the summer”
      Students may join week-long service immersion trips during breaks and the summer.

Concerns

  • The Just Serve and justice programs are the listed justice work.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Open to all students, Just Serve explores contemporary justice issues through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching”
      Just Serve is open to all students and explores justice through Catholic Social Teaching.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry at Fordham Prep

  • Address: 441 East Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY 10458
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 11 location not published

Service 4

  • Ignatian Family Teach-InOff campus
    Annually
    Students travel to Washington, D.C. to join Jesuit school students for advocacy on Capitol Hill.
    fordhamprep.org
  • Just Serve Club
    Open to all students; organizes service and advocacy projects through Catholic Social Teaching.
    fordhamprep.org, fordhamprep.org
  • Christian service immersion trips
    School breaks and summer
    Week-long service immersion experiences.
    fordhamprep.org
  • Great Ignatian Challenge
    November
    Food collection for local organizations serving families in the Bronx, sponsored by the senior MLT.
    fordhamprep.org

Faith formation 1

  • Ministry Leadership Team (MLT)
    Student leadership program in Campus Ministry; members lead retreats and mentor younger students.
    fordhamprep.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • First Friday Adoration
    First Friday of each month
    Quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
    fordhamprep.org
  • Advent and Lent Reconciliation Services
    Advent and Lent
    Communal Reconciliation Service for each grade.
    fordhamprep.org
  • Liturgy Committee
    Students and faculty who plan school Masses.
    fordhamprep.org

Retreats 4

  • Freshman Retreat
    Required overnight retreat for ninth graders, led by upperclassmen.
    fordhamprep.org
  • Discovery Retreats
    Retreats for sophomores led by faculty and student leaders.
    fordhamprep.org
  • Emmaus Retreat
    Junior year
    Three-day retreat for juniors.
    fordhamprep.org
  • Ad Amorem Retreat
    Senior year
    Senior retreat focused on discernment, guided by Jesuits, faculty, and alumni.
    fordhamprep.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. Campus Ministry at Fordham Prepfordhamprep.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Each school day begins with a prayer led by a student, faculty, or staff member over the loudspeaker.”
    A prayer opens each school day.
    “Michael Kravatz Director of Campus Ministry”
    Michael Kravatz is Director of Campus Ministry.
  2. Our Campus | Fordham Preparatory Schoolfordhamprep.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “441 East Fordham Rd. Bronx NY 10458”
    The school's address is 441 East Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY 10458.
    “Boller Science Center Prep Chapel”
    The campus includes the Prep Chapel.

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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.
88 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.12.1 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 New York, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)945
Students in grades 9–12945
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio12.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

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Yes. Fordham Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New York. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

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