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Catholic high school

Holy Ghost Prep

  • LocationBensalem, PA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 439 students

All-male

Official website

Holy Ghost Prep is a Roman Catholic school for young men in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, founded by the Spiritans (Congregation of the Holy Spirit). All students take four years of theology, including a Catholic social teaching course, and must complete Christian service to graduate. The school states that all-school liturgical celebrations are held. The campus ministry page could not be used for this record.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Holy Ghost Prep, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Joseph's R.C. Church: 1.5 mi1St. Martha's Church: 2.2 mi2St Katherine of Siena: 2.8 mi3Holy Ghost Prep (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Joseph's R.C. Church — 1.5 mi
  2. St. Martha's Church — 2.2 mi · 11301 Academy Road, Philadelphia
  3. St Katherine of Siena — 2.8 mi · 9700 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia

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 (The theology page says students of all faiths join the school community for all liturgical celebrations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Non-Catholic students are also expected to join the community for all liturgical celebrations.”
      The school holds liturgical celebrations for the school community.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School liturgical celebrations are held.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Non-Catholic students are also expected to join the community for all liturgical celebrations.”
      The school holds liturgical celebrations for the school community.
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 (The graduation requirements state that all students must take 4 years of theology, which is 8 semesters. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must take 4 years of Theology.”
      All students must take four years of theology to graduate.
    2. Theology | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students study Roman Catholicism through required courses.”
      All students take required theology courses.
  • 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 academic vision page says the core curriculum enables students to critique moral issues through the Gospel message. This is a statement about the core curriculum in the school's program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Philosophy and Vision | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/academic-vision · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are exposed to a rigorous liberal arts and sciences core curriculum which teaches critical-thinking skills, enabling students to critique moral issues through the Gospel message”
      The core curriculum teaches students to critique moral issues through the Gospel message.
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.
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 (All students must fully participate in Christian Service to graduate. This is recorded as some service rather than substantial.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must fully participate in Christian Service and the following to fulfill our academic requirements for graduation”
      All students must participate in Christian Service to graduate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology department offers a Catholic Social Teaching course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Morality Catholic Social Teaching World Religion”
      Catholic Social Teaching is one of the theology department's courses.
  • 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 theology department lists Christian Service, Community Service Corps and Mission Trips as service opportunities. The trip details on older pages were not used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Clubs and Service Opportunities AARP Service Campus Ministers Christian Service Community Service Corps Ghost Around the World Mission Trips”
      The theology department lists Christian Service, Community Service Corps and Mission Trips.

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

Strengths

  • All students take four years of theology, and the department offers a Catholic Social Teaching course.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must take 4 years of Theology.”
      All students must take four years of theology to graduate.
    2. Theology | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Morality Catholic Social Teaching World Religion”
      Catholic Social Teaching is one of the theology department's courses.
  • The school requires Christian service for graduation and lists service and mission opportunities.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must fully participate in Christian Service and the following to fulfill our academic requirements for graduation”
      All students must participate in Christian Service to graduate.
    2. Theology | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Clubs and Service Opportunities AARP Service Campus Ministers Christian Service Community Service Corps Ghost Around the World Mission Trips”
      The theology department lists Christian Service, Community Service Corps and Mission Trips.
  • The core curriculum is described as teaching students to critique moral issues through the Gospel message.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Philosophy and Vision | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/academic-vision · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are exposed to a rigorous liberal arts and sciences core curriculum which teaches critical-thinking skills, enabling students to critique moral issues through the Gospel message”
      The core curriculum teaches students to critique moral issues through the Gospel message.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Liturgical celebrations
    The school community joins for liturgical celebrations.
    holyghostprep.org

Service 3

  • Christian Service
    A service opportunity listed by the theology department.
    holyghostprep.org
  • Community Service Corps
    A service opportunity listed by the theology department.
    holyghostprep.org
  • Mission Trips
    Mission trips are listed by the theology department. Trip details were not taken from older pages.
    holyghostprep.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. Theology | Holy Ghost Preparatory Schoolholyghostprep.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “working in conjunction with the Office of Campus Ministry”
    The theology department works with the Office of Campus Ministry.

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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.
89 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.2 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Philadelphia, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)439
Students in grades 9–12439
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio12.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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 Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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