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Catholic high school

Holy Rosary Academy

  • LocationAnchorage, AK
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades K–12 · 125 students
Official website

Holy Rosary Academy is a classical Catholic school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving Pre-K through grade 12. Its pages describe prayer through the school day, weekly Mass and confession at a local parish, a Students for Life chapter, and an Upper School retreat.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Holy Rosary Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Cathedral of the Holy Family: 1.3 mi2Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral: 1.7 mi3Chapel of Our Lady of Providence: 2.8 mi4Holy Rosary Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 2200 Arctic Boulevard, Anchorage
  2. Cathedral of the Holy Family — 1.3 mi · 800 West Fifth Avenue, Anchorage
  3. Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral — 1.7 mi · 3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage
  4. Chapel of Our Lady of Providence — 2.8 mi · 3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Weekly Mass is listed as part of the school's faith program at a local parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass and Confession at a local parish”
      The school's faith program lists weekly Mass and weekly confession at a local parish.
      “At Holy Rosary, faith is not confined to a class period. It is woven naturally into each day through prayer, weekly Mass, the sacraments, and the rhythm of the liturgical seasons.”
      The school says faith is woven into each school day through prayer, weekly Mass, and the sacraments.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The school lists confession weekly at a local parish, alongside the weekly Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass and Confession at a local parish”
      The school's faith program lists weekly Mass and weekly confession at a local parish.
  • 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 (A weekly Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass and Confession at a local parish”
      The school's faith program lists weekly Mass and weekly confession at a local parish.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology & Philosophy is listed among the high school core studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School 9-12 | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/academics/high-school-9-12 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology & Philosophy”
      Theology and philosophy are listed among the high school core studies for grades 9 to 12.
  • 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 academics overview says the Catholic faith is woven through all subjects.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics Overview | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/academics/academics-overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “and the Catholic faith is woven through all of it.”
      The school says the Catholic faith is woven through all 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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (An Upper School retreat is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Family Skate Night and Upper School Retreat”
      The school lists an Upper School retreat.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Morning, noon, and afternoon prayer is listed for the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning, noon, and afternoon prayer”
      Prayer is held morning, noon, and afternoon as part of the school day.
      “At Holy Rosary, faith is not confined to a class period. It is woven naturally into each day through prayer, weekly Mass, the sacraments, and the rhythm of the liturgical seasons.”
      The school says faith is woven into each school day through prayer, weekly Mass, and the sacraments.
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 (The school's student life page lists a Students for Life chapter.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students for Life chapter”
      The school lists a Students for Life chapter among its faith activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school runs a Christian Service Program with a coordinator and lists service in the Anchorage community.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Service in the Anchorage community”
      The school lists service in the Anchorage community as part of its faith life.
    2. Faculty & Staff | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Michael Morales serves in several roles at HRA: Teaching 7/8th grade boys Theology and 7/8th grade boys English, Head of the High School Drama Department, and Christian Service Coordinator.”
      A teacher serves as the school's Christian Service Coordinator.

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

Strengths

  • Prayer is held morning, noon, and afternoon, and the school describes faith as part of each day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning, noon, and afternoon prayer”
      Prayer is held morning, noon, and afternoon as part of the school day.
      “At Holy Rosary, faith is not confined to a class period. It is woven naturally into each day through prayer, weekly Mass, the sacraments, and the rhythm of the liturgical seasons.”
      The school says faith is woven into each school day through prayer, weekly Mass, and the sacraments.
  • The school lists a Students for Life chapter.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students for Life chapter”
      The school lists a Students for Life chapter among its faith activities.
  • Theology and philosophy are listed among the core studies for grades 9 to 12, and the school says the Catholic faith runs through all subjects.
    Sources (2)
    1. High School 9-12 | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/academics/high-school-9-12 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology & Philosophy”
      Theology and philosophy are listed among the high school core studies for grades 9 to 12.
    2. Academics Overview | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/academics/academics-overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “and the Catholic faith is woven through all of it.”
      The school says the Catholic faith is woven through all subjects.

Concerns

  • Weekly Mass and confession are listed at a local parish.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Rosary Academyhraak.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass and Confession at a local parish”
      The school's faith program lists weekly Mass and weekly confession at a local parish.

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Weekly Mass and Confession at a local parishOff campus
    Weekly
    The school lists weekly Mass and confession at a local parish.
    hraak.org
  • Stations of the Cross and liturgical celebrations
    Stations of the Cross and other liturgical celebrations listed by the school.
    hraak.org
  • Advent Lessons and Carols
    Advent
    A seasonal Advent celebration listed by the school.
    hraak.org

Faith formation 2

  • Morning, noon, and afternoon prayer
    Daily, morning, noon, and afternoon
    Prayer at three times in the school day.
    hraak.org
  • All Saints Day skits
    Skits for All Saints Day listed by the school.
    hraak.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Students for Life chapter
    A pro-life student chapter listed by the school.
    hraak.org

Retreats 1

  • Upper School Retreat
    A retreat for Upper School students, listed with the school's other traditions.
    hraak.org

Service 2

  • Christian Service Program
    A service program with a teacher as its coordinator.
    hraak.org
  • Service in the Anchorage community
    Service to the Anchorage community, listed as part of the school's faith life.
    hraak.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

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Academic Excellence

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

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.Not reported
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.6 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 Anchorage-Juneau, AK
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)125
Students in grades 9–1236
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
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 Anchorage-Juneau

The Most Reverend Andrew E. Bellisario, Archbishop of Anchorage-Juneau

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Holy Rosary Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Holy Rosary Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau.

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