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Catholic high school

Gonzaga Preparatory School

  • LocationSpokane, WA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 778 students
Official website

Gonzaga Preparatory School is a Jesuit Catholic high school in Spokane that opened in 1887. Campus Ministry offers a retreat or encounter for each class, all-school Masses for special feasts, and Reconciliation during Lent and Advent. A Jesuit priest serves as chaplain, and seniors take a Catholic social teaching course. The theology department lists seven required semesters, and students complete one semester of Christian service outside school hours.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Gonzaga Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church: 0.8 mi2St. Aloysius Church: 1.4 mi3Mary Queen Parish Church: 1.6 mi4St. Francis Church: 1.9 mi5Saint Anthony's: 2.0 mi6Campus Ministry, Gonzaga Preparatory School: 0.1 miGonzaga Preparatory School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  2. Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  3. St. Aloysius Church — 1.4 mi
  4. Mary Queen Parish Church — 1.6 mi
  5. St. Francis Church — 1.9 mi
  6. Saint Anthony's — 2.0 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.

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

60 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 (All-school Masses are listed for special feasts and events without a frequency.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Masses and Liturgies | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587203 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses involving all students are celebrated for special feasts and events in the gym unless otherwise noted. They include:”
      All-school Masses are celebrated for special feasts and events, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit, Advent, Ash Wednesday and Marian Masses.
  • 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 every Lent and Advent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Masses and Liturgies | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587203 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students will have the opportunity to receive the sacrament every Lent and Advent.”
      Students may receive the sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent and Advent.
  • 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 (Fr. JK Adams, S.J., is the named school chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit Catholic Identity | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=257405&type=d&pREC_ID=2206289 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. JK Adams, S.J., serves as chaplain of Gonzaga Preparatory School.”
      A Jesuit priest serves as the school's chaplain.
    2. Staff | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=2114637 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “JK Adams, S.J. Chaplain, Theology Instructor (509) 483-8511 ext. 0208”
      Fr. JK Adams, S.J., is the school chaplain and lists a campus phone extension.
BTheology and curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredThree years (The theology department lists seven required semesters (3.5 years), rounded down to three. The graduation table lists eight semesters; the more specific department page is used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog | Gonzaga Preparatory Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQjBw6DZRIdMOg4d2AZE7BT2c43xvGxtyzGszh2u7ZD0AGY-8riPPudkDRJ6puItacQZMyuC8DvDZgb/pub?embedded=true · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are only seven semesters of course work, which includes a Christian Service requirement, required for graduation.”
      The theology department lists seven required semesters of course work plus a Christian Service requirement.
      “Theology | 8 | 8”
      The graduation requirements table lists eight semesters of theology as required.
  • 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 (Ethics is a required senior course that draws on philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog | Gonzaga Preparatory Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQjBw6DZRIdMOg4d2AZE7BT2c43xvGxtyzGszh2u7ZD0AGY-8riPPudkDRJ6puItacQZMyuC8DvDZgb/pub?embedded=true · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ethics (Senior Required) Ethics, as a discipline, has to do with character and decision making.”
      Ethics from a Catholic perspective, drawing on philosophy, is a required senior course.
  • 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 (Department philosophy statements in mathematics, science and history tie their subjects to God's creation or to the school as a Catholic, Jesuit institution.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog | Gonzaga Preparatory Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQjBw6DZRIdMOg4d2AZE7BT2c43xvGxtyzGszh2u7ZD0AGY-8riPPudkDRJ6puItacQZMyuC8DvDZgb/pub?embedded=true · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Gonzaga Prep mathematics department believes the study of mathematics leads students to a deeper understanding of the patterns of God’s creation”
      The mathematics department philosophy describes mathematics in terms of God's creation.
      “The purpose of the science department at Gonzaga Prep is to instill in our students an appreciation of God’s creation through the study of science”
      The science department philosophy connects science to an appreciation of God's creation.
      “The History Department, as part of a Catholic, Jesuit institution, is committed to”
      The history department describes its work as part of a Catholic, Jesuit institution.
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 (Grade 9 freshman retreat, grade 10 sophomore encounter (a one-day program), grade 11 Search and grade 12 Magis. The sophomore program is a day encounter rather than an overnight retreat.)
    Sources (5)
    1. Freshman Retreat | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587197 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An essential aspect of a Gonzaga Preparatory School education is spiritual formation, so attendance at the retreat is mandatory.”
      The freshman retreat is directed by Campus Ministry and attendance is mandatory.
    2. Sophomore Encounter | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587214 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Sophomore students will attend a Fall Sophomore Encounter, sponsored jointly by the offices of Service & Justice, Equity & Inclusion, and Campus Ministry.”
      All sophomores attend a fall encounter day with service sites and campus sessions.
    3. Junior Year Search Retreat | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587211 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “is a weekend retreat experience of Christian community for high school students”
      Search is a weekend retreat for juniors based on the first week of the Spiritual Exercises.
    4. Senior Magis Retreat | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587207 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This retreat is exclusively for members of the senior class.”
      The Magis retreat is offered to seniors and is modeled on the Spiritual Exercises.
    5. Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=1020948 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Home Staff Parent/Guardian Volunteers and Retreat Food Needed Freshman Retreat Sophomore Encounter Junior Year Search Retreat Senior Magis Retreat”
      Campus Ministry lists four retreat or encounter programs, one for each grade.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus Ministry staff listed include the director, an assistant campus minister, the chaplain and the Watkins coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=2114637 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry, Chemistry Instructor”
      Krista Frankovic is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “JK Adams, S.J. Chaplain, Theology Instructor (509) 483-8511 ext. 0208”
      Fr. JK Adams, S.J., is the school chaplain and lists a campus phone extension.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student club is listed: Campus Ministry & Liturgical Music.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1838458&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CAMPUS MINISTRY & LITURGICAL MUSIC Moderator: Krista Frankovic, kfrankovic@gprep.com”
      Campus Ministry & Liturgical Music is a student club moderated by the campus ministry director.
  • 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.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 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

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (One semester of Christian service is required outside school hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog | Gonzaga Preparatory Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQjBw6DZRIdMOg4d2AZE7BT2c43xvGxtyzGszh2u7ZD0AGY-8riPPudkDRJ6puItacQZMyuC8DvDZgb/pub?embedded=true · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Requirements: One semester of a Christian Service requirement must be fulfilled outside of the school day before the start of their senior year.”
      One semester of Christian service is required outside the school day, with no hour total stated.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required senior Social Justice course explores Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog | Gonzaga Preparatory Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQjBw6DZRIdMOg4d2AZE7BT2c43xvGxtyzGszh2u7ZD0AGY-8riPPudkDRJ6puItacQZMyuC8DvDZgb/pub?embedded=true · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Justice course explores Catholic Social Teaching”
      The required senior Social Justice course covers 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 (3)
    1. KINO Border Immersion Trip | Service and Justice | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=491003&type=d&pREC_ID=2576914 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Offices of Campus Ministry, Equity & Inclusion and Service & Justice partner together to take students to the Kino Border Initiative.”
      Students take an immersion trip to the Kino Border Initiative on the Mexico-US border, August 8-14, 2026.
    2. Margins Program | Service and Justice | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=491003&type=d&pREC_ID=1306919 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Margins includes an Alternative Spring Break trip where you learn about different social justice issues”
      The Margins program is a justice-focused spring break trip to Los Angeles and New Orleans.
    3. Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=491003&type=d&pREC_ID=2326006 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Gonzaga Prep will be sending students each year!”
      Students attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice each year.

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

Strengths

  • Retreats or encounters are offered in every grade, from freshman to senior year.
    Sources (4)
    1. Freshman Retreat | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587197 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An essential aspect of a Gonzaga Preparatory School education is spiritual formation, so attendance at the retreat is mandatory.”
      The freshman retreat is directed by Campus Ministry and attendance is mandatory.
    2. Sophomore Encounter | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587214 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Sophomore students will attend a Fall Sophomore Encounter, sponsored jointly by the offices of Service & Justice, Equity & Inclusion, and Campus Ministry.”
      All sophomores attend a fall encounter day with service sites and campus sessions.
    3. Junior Year Search Retreat | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587211 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “is a weekend retreat experience of Christian community for high school students”
      Search is a weekend retreat for juniors based on the first week of the Spiritual Exercises.
    4. Senior Magis Retreat | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587207 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This retreat is exclusively for members of the senior class.”
      The Magis retreat is offered to seniors and is modeled on the Spiritual Exercises.
  • A Jesuit priest serves as school chaplain, and the campus ministry staff includes several people.
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit Catholic Identity | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=257405&type=d&pREC_ID=2206289 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. JK Adams, S.J., serves as chaplain of Gonzaga Preparatory School.”
      A Jesuit priest serves as the school's chaplain.
    2. Staff | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=2114637 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “JK Adams, S.J. Chaplain, Theology Instructor (509) 483-8511 ext. 0208”
      Fr. JK Adams, S.J., is the school chaplain and lists a campus phone extension.
  • Seniors take a required Catholic social teaching course, and the school runs several justice immersion programs.
    Sources (3)
    1. Academic Catalog | Gonzaga Preparatory Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQjBw6DZRIdMOg4d2AZE7BT2c43xvGxtyzGszh2u7ZD0AGY-8riPPudkDRJ6puItacQZMyuC8DvDZgb/pub?embedded=true · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Justice course explores Catholic Social Teaching”
      The required senior Social Justice course covers Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. KINO Border Immersion Trip | Service and Justice | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=491003&type=d&pREC_ID=2576914 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Offices of Campus Ministry, Equity & Inclusion and Service & Justice partner together to take students to the Kino Border Initiative.”
      Students take an immersion trip to the Kino Border Initiative on the Mexico-US border, August 8-14, 2026.
    3. Margins Program | Service and Justice | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=491003&type=d&pREC_ID=1306919 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Margins includes an Alternative Spring Break trip where you learn about different social justice issues”
      The Margins program is a justice-focused spring break trip to Los Angeles and New Orleans.

Concerns

  • The theology department lists seven required semesters, fewer than the eight semesters in the graduation table.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog | Gonzaga Preparatory Schooldocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQjBw6DZRIdMOg4d2AZE7BT2c43xvGxtyzGszh2u7ZD0AGY-8riPPudkDRJ6puItacQZMyuC8DvDZgb/pub?embedded=true · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 8 | 8”
      The graduation requirements table lists eight semesters of theology as required.
      “There are only seven semesters of course work, which includes a Christian Service requirement, required for graduation.”
      The theology department lists seven required semesters of course work plus a Christian Service requirement.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Gonzaga Preparatory School

  • Address: 1224 East Euclid Avenue, Spokane, WA 99207
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Chapel of the Three Companions)

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Source: gprep.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, gprep.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Freshman RetreatOff campus
    Freshman year; Friday, September 25, 2026
    Mandatory one-day retreat for freshmen, directed by the Campus Ministry team.
    gprep.com, gprep.com
  • Junior Year Search Retreat
    Weekend retreat for juniors based on the first week of the Spiritual Exercises.
    gprep.com
  • Senior Magis Retreat
    Retreat for seniors modeled on the Spiritual Exercises.
    gprep.com

Service 3

  • KINO Border Immersion TripOff campus
    August 8-14, 2026
    Immersion trip to the Kino Border Initiative on the Mexico-US border.
    gprep.com
  • Margins ProgramOff campus
    Alternative spring break trip; applications in November
    Justice-focused program with trips to Los Angeles and New Orleans on criminal, economic and environmental justice.
    gprep.com
  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice
    Annual
    Annual justice gathering for members of the Ignatian family. Gonzaga Prep sends students each year.
    gprep.com

Faith formation 1

  • Sophomore Encounter
    Fall, sophomore year
    Day for sophomores with sessions at service sites and on campus, run with Service & Justice and Equity & Inclusion.
    gprep.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Campus Ministry & Liturgical Music
    Student club moderated by the campus ministry director.
    gprep.com

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. Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=1020948 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry promotes the Gospel values of love and justice through the experiences of retreats and liturgies.”
    Campus Ministry promotes Gospel values through retreats and liturgies.
  2. Staff | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=2114637 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Director of Campus Ministry, Chemistry Instructor”
    Krista Frankovic is Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Masses and Liturgies | Campus Ministry | Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolgprep.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=490997&type=d&pREC_ID=587203 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1224 East Euclid Avenue, Spokane, WA 99207 Phone: (509) 483-8511”
    The school is located at 1224 East Euclid Avenue, Spokane, WA 99207.
    “Prep's Chapel, completed in 2007, is named for three of the first seven Jesuits.”
    The school has a chapel, the Chapel of the Three Companions.

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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.
67 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.88%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.2 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 Spokane, WA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)778
Students in grades 9–12778
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges88%
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 Spokane

The Most Reverend Thomas A. Daly, Bishop of Spokane

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes

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

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Is Gonzaga Preparatory School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Gonzaga Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Spokane.
What is Gonzaga Preparatory School’s Compass Score?
74 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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