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Holy Spirit Preparatory School

  • LocationAtlanta, GA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades K–12 · 297 students
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The Upper School of Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta, Georgia, is part of a Catholic school on the campus next to Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Its 2026-27 upper school handbook requires four credits of theology, one for each high school year, and a weekly Mass for all upper school students on Thursdays. A priest, Fr. Abraham Eo, LC, is named as Head Chaplain. The school lists retreats for each grade, three faith-based apostolates and a required 25 hours of service each year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday7:40 AMSaint Joseph's Oratory, Liberal Arts building · Optional morning Mass (2026-27 handbook).

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Optional Morning Mass: Morning Mass is offered on Fridays beginning at 7:40am in Saint Joseph’s Oratory, located on the second floor of the Liberal Arts building.”
    An optional Mass is offered on Friday mornings at 7:40 am in Saint Joseph's Oratory on campus.

Catholic churches nearby

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  1. Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 4465 Northside Drive Northwest, Atlanta

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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

91 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 (Every upper school student attends Mass on Thursdays as part of the regular rotation. An optional Friday Mass is also offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass: Every Upper School student attends Mass on Thursdays as part of the regular rotation schedule.”
      Every upper school student attends Mass weekly, on Thursdays, as part of the regular rotation.
  • 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 (Penance services are offered during the school day.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Upper School schedules regular penance services so that students may be able to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the school day.”
      The Upper School schedules penance services during the school day; the handbook does not state how often.
    2. Faith & Student Life | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/faith-and-student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “participating in the Holy Mass, confession, weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, daily prayer, service apostolates, and annual retreats.”
      The High School section lists the Mass, confession, weekly adoration, daily prayer, service apostolates and annual retreats as ways students grow in faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The school's High School page lists weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/faith-and-student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “participating in the Holy Mass, confession, weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, daily prayer, service apostolates, and annual retreats.”
      The High School section lists the Mass, confession, weekly adoration, daily prayer, service apostolates and annual retreats as ways students grow in faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Abraham Eo, LC, is named as Head Chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Abraham Eo, LC Head Chaplain”
      Fr. Abraham Eo, LC, is the Head Chaplain of Campus Ministry.
    2. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholic Identity Fr. Abraham Eo - Chaplain”
      The handbook names Fr. Abraham Eo as the school's Catholic identity chaplain.
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 (Graduation requires four credits in theology, one for each full school year in high school. Theology is taken in every high school grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 credits in Theology - must include one for each full school year for which the student is enrolled in high school at Holy Spirit Prep.”
      Four theology credits are required for graduation, one for each full school year in high school.
  • 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 (The upper school offers Philosophy and Apologetics (1 year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Academics | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This course begins with a study of logic and philosophy as taught in the Catholic intellectual tradition, especially by Aquinas.”
      The upper school offers a Philosophy and Apologetics course in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • 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 school states that it integrates the faith and morals of the Catholic Church into every aspect of school life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/faith-and-student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “we integrate the faith and morals of the Catholic Church into every aspect of school life”
      The school states that it integrates the Catholic faith and morals into every aspect of school life.
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 (Overnight retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores (Eucharist-centered), juniors (Kairos) and seniors. Attendance at overnight retreats is mandatory.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Freshmen overnight retreat is focused on prayer and how to pray”
      Campus Ministry runs overnight retreats for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
    2. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats: Retreats are scheduled for students throughout the year. Attendance at overnight retreats is mandatory.”
      Retreats are scheduled through the year and attendance at overnight retreats is mandatory.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are named: the Head Chaplain and the Campus Minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Abraham Eo, LC Head Chaplain”
      Fr. Abraham Eo, LC, is the Head Chaplain of Campus Ministry.
      “Ms. Lucy Frain Campus Minister”
      Ms. Lucy Frain is the Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Three faith-based apostolates are listed for the upper school: Pro-Life, St. Joseph's Cohort and St. Vincent de Paul. The clubs page carries no year; its House leadership names are from 2024-25.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Apostolates | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/faith-and-student-life/house-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Supports the pro-life cause in various ways such as monthly rosaries, pro-life debates, participation in the Atlanta Right to Life speech contest, and a trip to the annual Washington, D.C. March for Life”
      The Pro-Life apostolate supports the pro-life cause and takes a trip to the annual Washington, D.C. March for Life.
      “Throughout the school year, students will engage in assisting the underprivileged through works of home repair and construction in the Atlanta area”
      St. Joseph's Cohort assists the underprivileged through home repair and construction in Atlanta.
      “Focuses on the neediest of Atlanta – the hungry and homeless.”
      St. Vincent de Paul focuses on the hungry and homeless in Atlanta.
    2. Campus Ministry | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “three faith-based clubs”
      Campus Ministry lists three faith-based clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The High School page lists daily prayer as part of the school's life, and the school prayer is published on the faith page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Student Life | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/faith-and-student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “participating in the Holy Mass, confession, weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, daily prayer, service apostolates, and annual retreats.”
      The High School section lists the Mass, confession, weekly adoration, daily prayer, service apostolates and annual retreats as ways students grow in faith.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Twenty-five hours of community service are required each year, which is 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School students are expected to complete twenty-five hours of community service each year.”
      High school students must complete 25 hours of community service each year.
  • 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 Pro-Life apostolate meets monthly for rosaries and debates and takes a trip to the annual Washington, D.C. March for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Apostolates | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/faith-and-student-life/house-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Supports the pro-life cause in various ways such as monthly rosaries, pro-life debates, participation in the Atlanta Right to Life speech contest, and a trip to the annual Washington, D.C. March for Life”
      The Pro-Life apostolate supports the pro-life cause and takes a trip to the annual Washington, D.C. March for Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (St. Joseph's Cohort does home repair and construction for the underprivileged and takes a one-week summer trip. St. Vincent de Paul works with Atlanta's hungry and homeless.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Apostolates | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/faith-and-student-life/house-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the school year, students will engage in assisting the underprivileged through works of home repair and construction in the Atlanta area”
      St. Joseph's Cohort assists the underprivileged through home repair and construction in Atlanta.
      “Focuses on the neediest of Atlanta – the hungry and homeless.”
      St. Vincent de Paul focuses on the hungry and homeless in Atlanta.

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

Strengths

  • Four credits of theology are required for graduation, one for each high school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 credits in Theology - must include one for each full school year for which the student is enrolled in high school at Holy Spirit Prep.”
      Four theology credits are required for graduation, one for each full school year in high school.
  • A priest, Fr. Abraham Eo, LC, is named as Head Chaplain, and a campus minister is also named.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Abraham Eo, LC Head Chaplain”
      Fr. Abraham Eo, LC, is the Head Chaplain of Campus Ministry.
      “Ms. Lucy Frain Campus Minister”
      Ms. Lucy Frain is the Campus Minister.
  • Every upper school student attends Mass weekly on Thursdays as part of the regular rotation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass: Every Upper School student attends Mass on Thursdays as part of the regular rotation schedule.”
      Every upper school student attends Mass weekly, on Thursdays, as part of the regular rotation.
  • Overnight retreats are listed for each high school grade, and attendance at them is mandatory.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Freshmen overnight retreat is focused on prayer and how to pray”
      Campus Ministry runs overnight retreats for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
    2. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats: Retreats are scheduled for students throughout the year. Attendance at overnight retreats is mandatory.”
      Retreats are scheduled through the year and attendance at overnight retreats is mandatory.
  • Three faith-based apostolates are listed: Pro-Life, St. Joseph's Cohort and St. Vincent de Paul.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Apostolates | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/faith-and-student-life/house-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Supports the pro-life cause in various ways such as monthly rosaries, pro-life debates, participation in the Atlanta Right to Life speech contest, and a trip to the annual Washington, D.C. March for Life”
      The Pro-Life apostolate supports the pro-life cause and takes a trip to the annual Washington, D.C. March for Life.
      “Throughout the school year, students will engage in assisting the underprivileged through works of home repair and construction in the Atlanta area”
      St. Joseph's Cohort assists the underprivileged through home repair and construction in Atlanta.
      “Focuses on the neediest of Atlanta – the hungry and homeless.”
      St. Vincent de Paul focuses on the hungry and homeless in Atlanta.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Holy Spirit Preparatory School

  • Address: 4449 Northside Dr., Atlanta, GA 30327
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Saint Joseph's Oratory, second floor of the Liberal Arts building

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

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 7 location not published

Service 3

  • Washington, D.C. March for Life tripOff campus
    Annual
    The Pro-Life apostolate takes a trip to the annual Washington, D.C. March for Life.
    holyspiritprep.org
  • St. Joseph's Cohort
    Throughout the school year, with a one-week summer trip
    Assists the underprivileged through home repair and construction in the Atlanta area.
    holyspiritprep.org
  • St. Vincent de Paul
    Gathers clothing for needy families and partners with the Atlanta Food Bank, with visits to a soup kitchen and homeless shelter.
    holyspiritprep.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Optional Friday morning MassOn campus
    Fridays, 7:40 am
    Optional Mass in Saint Joseph's Oratory on the second floor of the Liberal Arts building; all community members are invited.
    holyspiritprep.org
  • Weekly Mass (regular rotation)
    Thursdays
    Every upper school student attends Mass on Thursdays as part of the regular rotation.
    holyspiritprep.org

Faith formation 2

  • Penance services during the school day
    Regular penance services are scheduled so students can receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the school day.
    holyspiritprep.org
  • Weekly Eucharistic adoration
    Weekly
    The High School page lists weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament among the ways students grow in faith.
    holyspiritprep.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro-Life apostolate
    Monthly rosaries and debates
    Supports the pro-life cause through monthly rosaries, pro-life debates and the Atlanta Right to Life speech contest.
    holyspiritprep.org

Retreats 1

  • Overnight retreats
    Overnight retreats for freshmen (prayer), sophomores (Eucharist, with mountaintop Mass and adoration), juniors (Kairos) and seniors ('Call to Sanctity'). Attendance is mandatory.
    holyspiritprep.org, holyspiritprep.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. Campus Ministry | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Fr. Abraham Eo, LC Head Chaplain”
    Fr. Abraham Eo, LC, is the Head Chaplain of Campus Ministry.
    “Ms. Lucy Frain Campus Minister”
    Ms. Lucy Frain is the Campus Minister.
    “Fr. Abraham Eo, LC Head Chaplain”
    Fr. Abraham Eo, LC, is the Head Chaplain of Campus Ministry.
  2. Holy Spirit Church | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/faith-and-student-life/holy-spirit-church · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “4449 Northside Dr. Atlanta, GA 30327”
    The Upper School is at 4449 Northside Drive, Atlanta, Georgia.
  3. Upper School Handbook 2026-2027 | Holy Spirit Preparatory Schoolholyspiritprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26-27-Holy-Spirit-Prep-Upper-School-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Optional Morning Mass: Morning Mass is offered on Fridays beginning at 7:40am in Saint Joseph’s Oratory, located on the second floor of the Liberal Arts building.”
    An optional Mass is offered on Friday mornings at 7:40 am in Saint Joseph's Oratory on campus.

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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.
87 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.14.1 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 Atlanta, GA
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)297
Students in grades 9–12127
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.1 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

Archdiocese of Atlanta

The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archatl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Holy Spirit Preparatory School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Holy Spirit Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
What is Holy Spirit Preparatory School’s Compass Score?
95 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Holy Spirit Preparatory School?
Mass is listed at Saint Joseph's Oratory and Liberal Arts building. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Holy Spirit Preparatory School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Holy Spirit Preparatory School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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