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Catholic high school

Holy Family Academy

  • LocationPhoenix, AZ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades K–12 · 146 students
Official website

Holy Family Academy is an independent Catholic school in Phoenix, recognized by the Diocese of Phoenix in 2022, that describes itself as a Traditional Catholic academy. Its campus chapel is named in the school's history page for weekly Mass and confessions and a daily Rosary, and a named priest is listed as the school's chaplain. The school's mission statement says all subjects are taught in connection with the faith.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Holy Family Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint John of the Desert Eastern Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1St. Agnes Catholic Church: 1.1 mi2Saint Philip the Deacon Catholic Mission: 1.9 mi3Chapel of Our Lady: 2.3 mi4St. Mark's Catholic Church: 2.3 mi5Brophy Chapel: 2.5 mi6Holy Family Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John of the Desert Eastern Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  2. St. Agnes Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 1954 North 24th Street, Phoenix
  3. Saint Philip the Deacon Catholic Mission — 1.9 mi · 615 North 20th Street, Phoenix
  4. Chapel of Our Lady — 2.3 mi
  5. St. Mark's Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
  6. Brophy Chapel — 2.5 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Alonso Saenz, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena, is named as the school's chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Holy Family Academyholyfamilyacad.org/faculty · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Alonso Saenz, Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ and Holy Family Academy Chaplain with Principal Laura Graves.”
      Fr. Alonso Saenz is the school's chaplain and pastor of St. Catherine of Siena.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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.
  • 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 mission statement on the vision and mission page says no academic subject is taught divorced from the teachings of the faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Vision & Mission Statements | Holy Family Academyholyfamilyacad.org/about/vision-mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “There is no academic subject that is able to be taught divorced from the teachings of the faith or split off from the mind of the church.”
      The school's mission statement says faith is integrated into all academic subjects.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot 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.
    Campus ministry staffNot 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-based student groups or clubsNot 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 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Students and families took part in the February 28, 2026 March for Life at the Arizona Capitol, and Upper Academy students sang the National Anthem at the event.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026 March for Life | Holy Family Academyholyfamilyacad.org/2026/03/2026-march-for-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Holy Family Academy students and their families showed their support for the right to life at the February 28 March for Life held at the Arizona Capitol.”
      School students and families took part in the 2026 March for Life.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • A named priest is listed as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Holy Family Academyholyfamilyacad.org/faculty · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Alonso Saenz, Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ and Holy Family Academy Chaplain with Principal Laura Graves.”
      Fr. Alonso Saenz is the school's chaplain and pastor of St. Catherine of Siena.
  • The mission statement says faith is integrated into all academic subjects.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Vision & Mission Statements | Holy Family Academyholyfamilyacad.org/about/vision-mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “There is no academic subject that is able to be taught divorced from the teachings of the faith or split off from the mind of the church.”
      The school's mission statement says faith is integrated into all academic subjects.
  • The school chapel hosts weekly Mass and confessions and a daily Rosary, as described on the history page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Story | Holy Family Academyholyfamilyacad.org/about/our-story · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The chapel has been the home for weekly Mass and Confessions, as well as daily Rosary and other services based on the liturgical calendar and school schedule.”
      The school chapel hosts weekly Mass and confessions and a daily Rosary.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Holy Family Academy Chapel

  • Address: Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

  • March for Life participationOff campus
    February 28, 2026
    Students and families attended the March for Life at the Arizona Capitol. Upper Academy students sang the National Anthem, and Middle and Upper Academy students took part in essay and poster contests.
    holyfamilyacad.org

Faith formation 1

  • Daily Rosary and chapel servicesOn campus
    Daily, per the school schedule
    The campus chapel hosts a daily Rosary and other services based on the liturgical calendar and school schedule.
    holyfamilyacad.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Weekly Mass and confession in the chapelOn campus
    Weekly
    The school's history page says the chapel is the home for weekly Mass and confessions.
    holyfamilyacad.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. Faculty & Staff | Holy Family Academyholyfamilyacad.org/faculty · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Fr. Alonso Saenz, Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ and Holy Family Academy Chaplain with Principal Laura Graves.”
    Fr. Alonso Saenz is the school's chaplain and pastor of St. Catherine of Siena.
  2. Our Story | Holy Family Academyholyfamilyacad.org/about/our-story · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The chapel has been the home for weekly Mass and Confessions, as well as daily Rosary and other services based on the liturgical calendar and school schedule.”
    The school chapel hosts weekly Mass and confessions and a daily Rosary.
  3. Contact | Holy Family Academyholyfamilyacad.org/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Phoenix, AZ 85016”
    The school's published location is Phoenix, Arizona 85016.

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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.
93 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.11.2 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
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, AZ
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)146
Students in grades 9–1231
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.2 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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

The Most Reverend John P. Dolan, Bishop of Phoenix

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral

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

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