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Immaculata High School

  • LocationSomerville, NJ
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades 9–12 · 692 students
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Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey, celebrates Mass daily at 7:30 a.m. in its school chapel and offers reconciliation after school. Its admissions FAQ states that all students take four years of theology. Campus Ministry lists a director, a priest who directs Catholic identity, an outreach coordinator and a campus minister, and it runs voluntary weekend retreats and a service program with outreach to Appalachia.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:30 AMSchool chapel · Listed as daily Mass; weekdays counted as daily.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith on Campus | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/faith_on_campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass in the school chapel at 7:30 AM”
    Mass is celebrated daily at 7:30 AM in the school chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Immaculata High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1Holy Trinity Catholic Church: 2.4 mi2Holy Trinity Catholic Church: 2.4 mi3St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church: 2.7 mi4St. Michael the Archangel: 2.7 mi5Campus Ministry, Immaculata High School: 0.1 miImmaculata High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 16 East Somerset Street, Raritan
  2. Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
  3. Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · Ardmaer Drive, Bridgewater
  4. St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 1900 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough Township
  5. St. Michael the Archangel — 2.7 mi · 1700 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough Township

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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

83 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 yearMonthly (The Faith on Campus page lists a First Friday Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, and the admissions FAQ says all students attend school liturgies. This is recorded as a monthly school Mass with that caveat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith on Campus | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/faith_on_campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “First Friday Mass at Immaculate Conception Church”
      A First Friday Mass is listed at Immaculate Conception Church.
    2. FAQs for Prospective Families | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/admissions/faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to take four years of Theology classes, be attentive during school-wide prayer, and attend our school liturgies.”
      All students must take four years of theology and attend school liturgies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is listed at 7:30 AM in the school chapel, which is on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith on Campus | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/faith_on_campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass in the school chapel at 7:30 AM”
      Mass is celebrated daily at 7:30 AM in the school chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is listed daily after school, by appointment, and school-wide during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith on Campus | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/faith_on_campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation daily (after school), by appointment, and school-wide during Advent and Lent”
      Reconciliation is offered daily after school, by appointment, and school-wide in Advent and Lent.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is listed as offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith on Campus | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/faith_on_campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is listed as offered, with no frequency stated.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Jay Alquiros is listed as Director of Catholic Identity, a priest who leads the school's Catholic identity and ministry work.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jay Alquiros, Director of Catholic Identity; jalquiros@immaculatahighschool.org”
      Fr. Jay Alquiros is the Director of Catholic Identity.
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 admissions FAQ states that all students are required to take four years of theology classes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQs for Prospective Families | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/admissions/faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to take four years of Theology classes, be attentive during school-wide prayer, and attend our school liturgies.”
      All students must take four years of theology and attend school liturgies.
  • 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 theology department offers Morality and Social Justice and Christian Lifestyles and Faith & Reason. These are offered theology courses that cover ethics and faith and reason.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Academic Departments | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/academics/academic_departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morality and Social Justice Christian Lifestyles and Faith & Reason”
      The theology department offers courses in morality and social justice, and in Christian lifestyles and faith and reason.
  • 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 places the school's development of the whole person within Catholic traditions and values, and says the academic curriculum promotes spiritual growth.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Philosophy & History | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/about_us/mission__philosophy___history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Immaculata High School is committed to the development of the whole person within the framework of Catholic traditions and values.”
      The school's mission places its education within Catholic traditions and values.
      “Immaculata integrates a challenging academic curriculum that promotes spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social growth”
      The mission says the academic curriculum promotes spiritual growth.
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 (Each student is provided with a day of reflection, and the admissions FAQ lists class retreats. Separate voluntary weekend retreats are also offered.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Academic Departments | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/academics/academic_departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each student is provided with a day of reflection to further the relationship with Christ and the Church”
      Each student is provided with a day of reflection.
    2. FAQs for Prospective Families | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/admissions/faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “dances including Prom, class retreats, our annual Spartan Spirit activities”
      The school holds class retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four staff are listed for campus ministry: a director, a priest who directs Catholic identity, an outreach coordinator and a campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jay Alquiros, Director of Catholic Identity; jalquiros@immaculatahighschool.org”
      Fr. Jay Alquiros is the Director of Catholic Identity.
      “Mrs. Colleen Paras '99, Director; cparas@immaculatahighschool.org”
      Colleen Paras is the Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Mr. Richard Grieshaber, Outreach Coordinator; rgrieshaber@immaculatahighschool.org”
      Richard Grieshaber is the Outreach Coordinator for Campus Ministry.
      “Ms. Kristen Myers'12 '16, Campus Minister; kmyers@immaculatahighschool.org”
      Kristen Myers is a Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups are listed: Catholic Athletes for Christ and the Respect for Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Social Outreach | Student Clubs | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/about_us/student_clubs_organizations/catholic_social_outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Athletes for Christ (C.A.C.)”
      Catholic Athletes for Christ is a listed student group.
      “The Respect for Life Club is dedicated to promoting the Catholic Church's Respect life tenet”
      The Respect for Life Club promotes the Catholic Church's respect-for-life teaching.
  • 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 said over the intercom, and each class begins with a prayer. Daily Mass is also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith on Campus | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/faith_on_campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morning, Noon and Afternoon prayer over the intercom”
      Morning, noon and afternoon prayer is said over the school intercom.
      “Class prayer: Each class begins with a prayer”
      Each class begins with a prayer.
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.

  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The AP Capstone Theology class uses Catholic Social Teaching as its foundation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Academic Departments | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/academics/academic_departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Using Catholic Social Teaching as the foundation, the teachers will facilitate”
      The AP Capstone Theology class uses Catholic Social Teaching as its foundation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Respect for Life Club promotes the Church's respect-for-life teaching and supports the annual March for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Social Outreach | Student Clubs | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/about_us/student_clubs_organizations/catholic_social_outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Respect for Life Club is dedicated to promoting the Catholic Church's Respect life tenet”
      The Respect for Life Club promotes the Catholic Church's respect-for-life teaching.
      “The club meets monthly, or as needed.”
      The Respect for Life Club meets monthly or as needed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Outreach programs serve the impoverished of Appalachia, and a school-wide Mission Club raises money for charities.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each designed to serve those in need within our community as well as the impoverished of Appalachia”
      Campus Ministry service includes outreach to the impoverished of Appalachia.
    2. Catholic Social Outreach | Student Clubs | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/about_us/student_clubs_organizations/catholic_social_outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Mission Club is a school wide charity, involving the entire student body and faculty.”
      The Mission Club is a school-wide charity that raises money for causes.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:30 AM in the school chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith on Campus | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/faith_on_campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass in the school chapel at 7:30 AM”
      Mass is celebrated daily at 7:30 AM in the school chapel.
  • All students are required to take four years of theology.
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQs for Prospective Families | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/admissions/faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to take four years of Theology classes, be attentive during school-wide prayer, and attend our school liturgies.”
      All students must take four years of theology and attend school liturgies.
  • Campus Ministry has four listed staff, including a priest who directs Catholic identity.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jay Alquiros, Director of Catholic Identity; jalquiros@immaculatahighschool.org”
      Fr. Jay Alquiros is the Director of Catholic Identity.
      “Mrs. Colleen Paras '99, Director; cparas@immaculatahighschool.org”
      Colleen Paras is the Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Mr. Richard Grieshaber, Outreach Coordinator; rgrieshaber@immaculatahighschool.org”
      Richard Grieshaber is the Outreach Coordinator for Campus Ministry.
      “Ms. Kristen Myers'12 '16, Campus Minister; kmyers@immaculatahighschool.org”
      Kristen Myers is a Campus Minister.

Concerns

  • Adoration is listed as offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith on Campus | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/faith_on_campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is listed as offered, with no frequency stated.
  • Retreats are described as strictly voluntary weekend experiences.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry offers several weekend experiences which are strictly voluntary”
      Campus Ministry offers several voluntary weekend retreats.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Immaculata High School

  • Address: 240 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: immaculatahighschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, immaculatahighschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 3

  • Appalachia outreachOff campus
    Outreach to the impoverished of Appalachia as part of the Campus Ministry service program.
    immaculatahighschool.org
  • Mission Club
    School-wide charity in which money is collected in homerooms for various causes, including the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
    immaculatahighschool.org
  • Service opportunities
    Dozens of outreach opportunities through the Campus Ministry service program, including service levels 1 to 5, with on-demand volunteer opportunities.
    immaculatahighschool.org, immaculatahighschool.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Daily Mass in the school chapelOn campus
    Daily at 7:30 AM
    Daily Mass offered in the school chapel.
    immaculatahighschool.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Catholic Athletes for Christ
    Student group that serves Catholic athletes and shares the Gospel through athletics.
    immaculatahighschool.org
  • Respect for Life Club
    Monthly, or as needed
    Promotes respect for life through education, outreach, advocacy and prayer, including the annual March for Life, an annual Respect for Life Mass and the Diocesan Teen Outreach.
    immaculatahighschool.org, immaculatahighschool.org

Retreats 2

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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Jay Alquiros, Director of Catholic Identity; jalquiros@immaculatahighschool.org”
    Fr. Jay Alquiros is the Director of Catholic Identity.
    “Mrs. Colleen Paras '99, Director; cparas@immaculatahighschool.org”
    Colleen Paras is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    “240 Mountain Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876”
    The school and its campus ministry are at 240 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876.
  2. Faith on Campus | Campus Ministry | Immaculata High Schoolimmaculatahighschool.org/campusministry/faith_on_campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass in the school chapel at 7:30 AM”
    Mass is celebrated daily at 7:30 AM in the school chapel.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
80 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.1 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Metuchen, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)692
Students in grades 9–12692
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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

Diocese of Metuchen

The see is currently vacant. The Very Reverend Jonathan Toborowsky, Diocesan Administrator.

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

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Questions families ask

Is Immaculata High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Immaculata High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Metuchen.
What is Immaculata High School’s Compass Score?
92 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Immaculata High School?
Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Immaculata High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Immaculata High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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