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Jesuit High School

  • LocationPortland, OR
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 1,279 students
  • Catholic59% Catholic

Sponsor: Society of Jesus (Jesuits West Province)

Official website

Jesuit High School is a co-educational Catholic college-preparatory school in Portland, Oregon, founded by the Society of Jesus in 1956 and sponsored by the Jesuits. Mass is celebrated on campus three mornings a week, students attend four required all-school liturgies, and a Jesuit priest serves as chaplain. Graduation requires four years of theology, including a Peace and Justice course grounded in Catholic social teaching, and 65 hours of Christian Service; retreats are offered in every grade.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Tuesday, Thursday7:30 AMCanisius Chapel · During the school year; open to all.
  • Friday8:55 AMSmith Gym (weekly student Mass) · During the school day; students choose Mass or silent study.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Ignatian Formation: Adult Faith Programs - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/ignatian-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Join us to celebrate Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 am in Canisius Chapel and at 8:55 am on Fridays for our weekly student Mass. All are welcome!”
    Mass is celebrated Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 AM in Canisius Chapel and Fridays at 8:55 AM for students.
    “Join us to celebrate Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 am in Canisius Chapel and at 8:55 am on Fridays for our weekly student Mass. All are welcome!”
    Mass is celebrated Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 AM in Canisius Chapel and Fridays at 8:55 AM for students.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Jesuit High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCanisius Chapel: 0.1 mi1Saint Cecilia Catholic Church: 1.6 mi2Saint John Fisher Catholic Church: 2.2 mi3Holy Trinity Catholic Church: 2.8 mi4Saint Thomas More Catholic Church: 2.9 mi5Jesuit High School Campus Ministry (lower Arrupe Hall) and Canisius Chapel: 0.1 miJesuit High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Canisius Chapel — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Cecilia Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 5105 Southwest Franklin Avenue, Beaverton
  3. Saint John Fisher Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 4567 Southwest Nevada Street, Portland
  4. Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 13755 Southwest Walker Road, Beaverton
  5. Saint Thomas More Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 3525 Southwest Patton Road, Portland

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

49 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: 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 (Four all-school liturgies are required (Mass of the Holy Spirit, St. Ignatius, Christmas Anticipation, St. Peter Canisius). A weekly Friday student Mass is held during the school day; students may choose silent study instead; it is not counted as an all-school or class Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to attend all-school liturgies during the school year: The Masses of the Holy Spirit and St. Ignatius Liturgy in autumn, the Mass of Christmas Anticipation in December”
      Students must attend the all-school liturgies held during the year.
      “Students may also choose to attend weekly Friday liturgies instead of attending a silent study period. During Advent and Lent, students may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Students who wish to receive that sacrament at other times may make an appointment with one of the Jesuit priests.”
      Weekly Friday Mass is optional (the alternative is silent study); Reconciliation is offered in Advent and Lent and by appointment.
    2. Campus Ministry - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Masses (weekly and four all-school Masses) where the school stops its busy schedule to pray and worship God.”
      Campus ministry holds weekly Masses and four all-school Masses a year.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The published weekly schedule has Mass on three weekdays: Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 AM in Canisius Chapel and the Friday student Mass at 8:55 AM. Not every weekday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ignatian Formation: Adult Faith Programs - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/ignatian-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us to celebrate Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 am in Canisius Chapel and at 8:55 am on Fridays for our weekly student Mass. All are welcome!”
      Mass is celebrated Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 AM in Canisius Chapel and Fridays at 8:55 AM for students.
  • Partly: 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 (Semi-annual Reconciliation services in Advent and Lent; at other times by appointment with one of the Jesuit priests.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students may also choose to attend weekly Friday liturgies instead of attending a silent study period. During Advent and Lent, students may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Students who wish to receive that sacrament at other times may make an appointment with one of the Jesuit priests.”
      Weekly Friday Mass is optional (the alternative is silent study); Reconciliation is offered in Advent and Lent and by appointment.
    2. Retreat Programs - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry/retreat-offerings · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Eucharistic Celebrations Semi-Annual Reconciliation Services Prayer Services”
      Campus ministry offers weekly Eucharistic celebrations and semi-annual Reconciliation services.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Craig Boly, S.J., is the school chaplain (confessions, Friday Masses, Encounter retreats). Fr. Mike Gilson, S.J., is Vice President of Mission and teaches freshman theology.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Welcome from the Jesuits - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/jesuit-order · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Craig serves as Trustee and chaplain at Jesuit – a spiritual ombudsman for sacramental work ranging from confessions to Friday Masses to Encounter retreats.”
      Fr. Craig Boly, S.J., is the school chaplain.
      “Fr. Mike serves as Vice President of Mission and teaches freshman Theology at Jesuit High School.”
      A second Jesuit priest is Vice President of Mission and teaches theology.
    2. Faculty/Staff Directory - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/about/facultystaff-directory?const_search_keyword=Boly · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Craig Boly Class of: 1962 Titles: Chaplain”
      The staff directory lists Fr. Craig Boly as 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-27 handbook requires eight theology credits, one credit per semester: 8 / 2 = four full-year equivalents. Year-long courses in grades 9 and 10 and four semester courses in grades 11-12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology: Eight (8) credits-four (4) years”
      Graduation requires four years (eight credits) of theology.
      “One credit is awarded for each semester of work successfully completed.”
      One credit equals one semester.
    2. 2026-2027 JHS Course Catalog - Theologysites.google.com/jesuitmail.org/jhs-course-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students in 9th and 10th grades take the following required year-long courses.”
      Freshmen and sophomores take required year-long theology courses.
      “During 11th and 12th grades, students must complete four of the following semester courses. Peace & Justice and Service Learning are required. Students may choose three of the remaining selectives.”
      Juniors and seniors take four theology semester courses, including Peace & Justice.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Christian Ethics, a junior/senior theology selective offered in 2026-27, covers philosophical and theological ethics from a Catholic perspective.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 JHS Course Catalog - Theologysites.google.com/jesuitmail.org/jhs-course-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This course examines the philosophical and theological ideas behind ethical behaviors in our world today. Taught from a Catholic perspective, this course will introduce students to the reasoning behind ethical action.”
      Christian Ethics covers philosophical and theological ethics from a Catholic perspective.
      “Christian Ethics (offered next in 26-27)”
      Christian Ethics is offered in 2026-27.
  • Yes: 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 page says the curriculum and programs are aligned with the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and the Jesuit Universal Apostolic Preferences.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a Jesuit work sponsored by the Society of Jesus, we align our curriculum and programs with the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and the four Universal Apostolic Preferences that guide all Jesuit works.”
      The school is sponsored by the Society of Jesus and aligns its curriculum with Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. Ecological Justice - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/center-for-christian-service-ecology-global-partnerships/environmental-stewardship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Jesuit High School is committed to acting out best practices in environmental sustainability in our curricula, ministries, activities, and institutional affairs.”
      Care for creation is part of the curriculum and ministries.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Required Freshman Day Retreat (plus optional freshman overnight). Sophomore Overnight Retreat (the handbook lists freshman and sophomore day retreats as required); optional Junior Encounter. Senior Pilgrimage and Senior Quiet Retreat Weekend.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreat Programs - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry/retreat-offerings · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “FRESHMAN DAY RETREAT This retreat is a required on-campus event. It focuses on community building and the spiritual life found in the school.”
      Freshmen attend a required on-campus day retreat.
      “During 2026-27, the Sophomore Overnight Retreat takes place on two weekends: September 26-27, 2026 and October 24-25, 2026.”
      Sophomores have an overnight retreat, offered on two weekends in 2026-27.
      “The Junior Encounter program is a special retreat designed to help the student better know and love him/herself, others, and God.”
      Juniors have the Encounter retreat.
      “A 12-mile hike to the oldest Catholic Mission in the Northwest. This walk is led by seniors who give talks and perform skits along the way.”
      Seniors have a 12-mile pilgrimage to the oldest Catholic mission in the Northwest.
      “SENIOR QUIET RETREAT WEEKEND Right in the middle of May”
      Seniors have a quiet retreat weekend in May.
    2. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Some of these events are required (e.g., Theology classes, all school Masses and the freshman and sophomore day retreats). Attendance is encouraged at weekly liturgies, overnight retreats and other spiritual opportunities.”
      All-school Masses and the freshman and sophomore day retreats are required; weekly liturgies and overnight retreats are encouraged.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Director and Associate Director of Campus Ministry, plus the Jesuit chaplain (3).)
    Sources (4)
    1. Campus Ministry - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Don Clarke Director of Campus Ministry Mike Hughes Associate Director of Campus Ministry”
      Campus Ministry has a director and an associate director.
    2. Faculty/Staff Directory - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/about/facultystaff-directory?const_search_keyword=Clarke · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Donald Clarke Titles: Campus Minister”
      Donald Clarke is listed as Campus Minister.
    3. Faculty/Staff Directory - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/about/facultystaff-directory?const_search_keyword=Hughes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Michael Hughes Class of: 1979 Titles: Associate Campus Minister”
      Michael Hughes is listed as Associate Campus Minister.
    4. Faculty/Staff Directory - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/about/facultystaff-directory?const_search_keyword=Boly · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Craig Boly Class of: 1962 Titles: Chaplain”
      The staff directory lists Fr. Craig Boly as Chaplain.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Knights and Setons faith-sharing groups, Liturgy Band and cantors, and liturgical ministries (lectors, servers, ushers, Eucharistic ministers).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Faith Support Groups, called Knights and Setons, where students meet with faculty advisors and their peers to share their faith stories and listen to one another.”
      Knights and Setons are faith-sharing groups.
    2. Retreat Programs - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry/retreat-offerings · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgy Band & Cantor Training Liturgical Ministries Pastoral Counseling Retreat Direction Opportunities”
      Ongoing opportunities include Liturgy Band, cantor training and liturgical ministries.
      “Knights/Setons Faith Sharing Groups Lectors for Eucharistic Celebrations Leadership on Freshman retreats”
      Sophomores can join faith-sharing groups, serve as lectors and lead freshman retreats.
  • Not enough information: 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.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students must complete at least 65 hours of Christian Service in an approved agency between the summer before junior year and the end of senior year.”
      Graduation requires at least 65 hours of Christian Service.
    2. Jesuit High School School Profile 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1790621012/jesuit/k9vaffxtkhuljyq0ptsw/SchoolProfile2026-202792826.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Students: 59%”
      59% of students are Catholic (2026-27 school profile).
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Peace & Justice, required of all students in grade 11 or 12, studies social structures in light of Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 JHS Course Catalog - Theologysites.google.com/jesuitmail.org/jhs-course-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This course is designed to help students consider the unjust as well as the life-giving aspects of modern culture and social structures in light of the student’s service experience and Catholic social teachings.”
      Peace & Justice teaches Catholic social teaching.
      “Unlike other Junior/Senior theology options, Peace and Justice is required for graduation.”
      Peace and Justice is required for graduation.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service immersions (Encuentro Project border immersion, Courts for Kids in Guatemala, L'Arche Tahoma Hope, Mending Wings, Urban Day Immersion) framed around solidarity and social justice; students attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Opportunities - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/center-for-christian-service-ecology-global-partnerships/christian-service/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Encuentro Project, rooted in the tradition of Faith that does Justice, offers participants a faith-based immersion program in the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez border region to experience a deeper understanding of the complex migration reality.”
      Students can join a faith-based border immersion on migration.
      “Jesuit-sponsored trips are intentionally framed within the five pillars of our immersion program: Service, Solidarity, Simplicity, Spirituality, and Social Justice.”
      School-sponsored immersion trips are built on service, solidarity and social justice.
      “The Urban Immersion is a full-day experience that focuses on learning about houselessness in Portland.”
      Sophomores can take a day-long urban immersion on houselessness.
    2. Education & Advocacy - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/center-for-christian-service-ecology-global-partnerships/education-advocacy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Top banner: Jesuit students attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In in Washington, D.C.”
      Students attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.

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

Strengths

  • A Jesuit priest serves as chaplain, and Mass is celebrated on campus three days a week, including a weekly student Mass during the school day.
    Sources (2)
    1. Welcome from the Jesuits - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/jesuit-order · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Craig serves as Trustee and chaplain at Jesuit – a spiritual ombudsman for sacramental work ranging from confessions to Friday Masses to Encounter retreats.”
      Fr. Craig Boly, S.J., is the school chaplain.
    2. Ignatian Formation: Adult Faith Programs - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/ignatian-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us to celebrate Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 am in Canisius Chapel and at 8:55 am on Fridays for our weekly student Mass. All are welcome!”
      Mass is celebrated Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 AM in Canisius Chapel and Fridays at 8:55 AM for students.
  • Four years of theology are required, including a Peace and Justice course grounded in Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology: Eight (8) credits-four (4) years”
      Graduation requires four years (eight credits) of theology.
    2. 2026-2027 JHS Course Catalog - Theologysites.google.com/jesuitmail.org/jhs-course-catalog/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This course is designed to help students consider the unjust as well as the life-giving aspects of modern culture and social structures in light of the student’s service experience and Catholic social teachings.”
      Peace & Justice teaches Catholic social teaching.
      “Unlike other Junior/Senior theology options, Peace and Justice is required for graduation.”
      Peace and Justice is required for graduation.
  • Retreats are offered in every grade, from a required freshman day retreat to the senior pilgrimage and silent retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Programs - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry/retreat-offerings · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “FRESHMAN DAY RETREAT This retreat is a required on-campus event. It focuses on community building and the spiritual life found in the school.”
      Freshmen attend a required on-campus day retreat.
      “The Junior Encounter program is a special retreat designed to help the student better know and love him/herself, others, and God.”
      Juniors have the Encounter retreat.
      “A 12-mile hike to the oldest Catholic Mission in the Northwest. This walk is led by seniors who give talks and perform skits along the way.”
      Seniors have a 12-mile pilgrimage to the oldest Catholic mission in the Northwest.
  • Graduation requires at least 65 hours of Christian Service, and summer immersions focus on solidarity and social justice.
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students must complete at least 65 hours of Christian Service in an approved agency between the summer before junior year and the end of senior year.”
      Graduation requires at least 65 hours of Christian Service.
    2. Service Opportunities - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/center-for-christian-service-ecology-global-partnerships/christian-service/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Jesuit-sponsored trips are intentionally framed within the five pillars of our immersion program: Service, Solidarity, Simplicity, Spirituality, and Social Justice.”
      School-sponsored immersion trips are built on service, solidarity and social justice.

Concerns

  • Only four all-school Masses a year are required; the weekly Friday Mass is optional, with silent study as the alternative.
    Sources (1)
    1. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to attend all-school liturgies during the school year: The Masses of the Holy Spirit and St. Ignatius Liturgy in autumn, the Mass of Christmas Anticipation in December”
      Students must attend the all-school liturgies held during the year.
      “Students may also choose to attend weekly Friday liturgies instead of attending a silent study period. During Advent and Lent, students may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Students who wish to receive that sacrament at other times may make an appointment with one of the Jesuit priests.”
      Weekly Friday Mass is optional (the alternative is silent study); Reconciliation is offered in Advent and Lent and by appointment.
  • Scheduled confession is limited to Advent and Lent services; at other times it is by appointment.
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students may also choose to attend weekly Friday liturgies instead of attending a silent study period. During Advent and Lent, students may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Students who wish to receive that sacrament at other times may make an appointment with one of the Jesuit priests.”
      Weekly Friday Mass is optional (the alternative is silent study); Reconciliation is offered in Advent and Lent and by appointment.
    2. Retreat Programs - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry/retreat-offerings · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Eucharistic Celebrations Semi-Annual Reconciliation Services Prayer Services”
      Campus ministry offers weekly Eucharistic celebrations and semi-annual Reconciliation services.
  • Retreats after freshman and sophomore year (Junior Encounter, senior pilgrimage and silent retreat) are optional.
    Sources (1)
    1. Jesuit High School 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786395045/jesuit/zy3vge9bxnwtiljqx4bx/2026-2027StudentFamilyHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Some of these events are required (e.g., Theology classes, all school Masses and the freshman and sophomore day retreats). Attendance is encouraged at weekly liturgies, overnight retreats and other spiritual opportunities.”
      All-school Masses and the freshman and sophomore day retreats are required; weekly liturgies and overnight retreats are encouraged.
      “The Pilgrimage is open to all seniors. A silent three-day retreat is also offered for seniors.”
      The senior pilgrimage is open to all seniors, and a silent three-day retreat is offered.

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Campus ministry home

Jesuit High School Campus Ministry (lower Arrupe Hall) and Canisius Chapel

  • Address: 9000 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., Portland, OR 97225
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry office

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Catholic clubs and student life

19 groups and regular activities · 8 on campus, 11 off campus

Retreats 6

  • Sophomore Overnight RetreatOff campus
    September 26-27 and October 24-25, 2026
    Overnight retreat led by juniors on choices and God's presence; sophomores may also attend the Labyrinth Retreat.
  • Junior EncounterOff campus
    Junior year, Friday to Sunday
    Retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, led by seniors.
  • Senior PilgrimageOff campus
    Fall of senior year
    12-mile hike to the oldest Catholic mission in the Northwest, with talks led by seniors.
  • Senior Quiet Retreat WeekendOff campus
    May
    Silent three-day retreat on the transition beyond high school.
  • Father/Son Retreat and Mother/Daughter Mass and DinnerOff campus
    Family faith events listed among senior opportunities.
  • Freshman Day RetreatOn campus
    Required day retreat on community and spiritual life, led by seniors; an optional freshman overnight retreat is also offered.

Service 7

  • Christian Service programOff campus
    Grade-level service projects and a 65-hour junior/senior service-learning project with people on the margins, grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Encuentro Project border immersionOff campus
    June
    Faith-based immersion in El Paso and Ciudad Juarez on migration.
  • Courts for Kids immersionOff campus
    June
    International immersion building a sport court with a community (Guatemala in 2026).
  • Mending Wings immersionOff campus
    June
    Service and learning immersion on the Yakama Reservation in Washington.
  • Urban Day ImmersionOff campus
    Fall and early summer
    Day-long immersion on houselessness in Portland (sophomore service project).
  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
    Students attend the national Ignatian Family Teach-In in Washington, D.C.
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  • Ecological Justice programOn campus
    Recycling programs, Laudato Si' resources and the Ignatian Carbon Challenge.

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 5

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 (4)
  1. Campus Ministry - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Don Clarke Director of Campus Ministry Mike Hughes Associate Director of Campus Ministry”
    Campus Ministry has a director and an associate director.
    “Masses (weekly and four all-school Masses) where the school stops its busy schedule to pray and worship God.”
    Campus ministry holds weekly Masses and four all-school Masses a year.
    “Please drop the sign-up forms off at our office located in lower Arrupe Hall and say hello to the people who work here.”
    The Campus Ministry office is in lower Arrupe Hall.
  2. Welcome from the Jesuits - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/spiritual-life/jesuit-order · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fr. Craig serves as Trustee and chaplain at Jesuit – a spiritual ombudsman for sacramental work ranging from confessions to Friday Masses to Encounter retreats.”
    Fr. Craig Boly, S.J., is the school chaplain.
    “Fr. Mike serves as Vice President of Mission and teaches freshman Theology at Jesuit High School.”
    A second Jesuit priest is Vice President of Mission and teaches theology.
  3. Academics - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “As a Jesuit work sponsored by the Society of Jesus, we align our curriculum and programs with the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and the four Universal Apostolic Preferences that guide all Jesuit works.”
    The school is sponsored by the Society of Jesus and aligns its curriculum with Catholic Social Teaching.
  4. Campus Map - Jesuit High Schooljesuitportland.org/about/campus-map · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Canisius Chapel was originally dedicated and blessed on April 14th, 1962. The interior has been remodeled since then, but the chapel continues to serve as a space for communal prayer and reflection.”
    Canisius Chapel on campus serves as a space for communal prayer.
    “Jesuit High School is located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, at 9000 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., Portland, Oregon 97225.”
    The school's address.

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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.
86 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.9 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 Portland in Oregon, OR
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,279
Students in grades 9–121,279
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 Portland in Oregon

The Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Jesuit High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Jesuit High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits West Province).
What is Jesuit High School’s Compass Score?
87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Jesuit High School?
Mass is listed at Canisius Chapel and Smith Gym (weekly student Mass). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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