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Jesuit High School

  • LocationTampa, FL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 867 students

All-male

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Jesuit High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, college-preparatory school for young men in Tampa, Florida. Its Mass page describes daily Mass on most weekdays, all-school Mass about once a month, and daily Convocation in the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and its graduation requirements include four credits of theology taken in each year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Jesuit High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Lawrence Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Marys Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2Office of Mission and Formation, Jesuit High School: 0.1 miJesuit High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Lawrence Catholic Church — 0.4 mi
  2. Saint Marys Catholic Church — 2.9 mi

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

82 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 Mass page says all-school Mass is celebrated about once a month, in Holy Cross Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jesuit celebrates all-school Mass about once a month and on a few other occasions during the school year in Holy Cross Chapel.”
      All-school Mass is celebrated about once a month in Holy Cross Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The Mass page says daily Mass is celebrated on most weekdays at 7:30 a.m. and at noon.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jesuit High School celebrates daily Mass on most weekdays at 7:30am in Sacred Heart Chapel in Hyer Hall”
      Daily Mass is celebrated on most weekdays at 7:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel.
  • 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 (Confession is celebrated at the school's retreats, of which about 20 are held each year. Recorded as seasonal because the pattern recurs several times a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses and confessions celebrated on all retreats”
      Confessions are celebrated at the school's retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration is held once a month in Holy Cross Chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “adoration of the Blessed Sacrament once a month”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered once a month.
    2. Mass | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Events such as daily Convocation, the monthly all-school Mass, and Adoration all take place in Holy Cross Chapel.”
      Adoration takes place in Holy Cross Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The Jesuit residence on campus and the Jesuit priests and scholastics who lead and contribute to the school's faith life are described on the Spiritual Life page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the presence on campus of the Jesuit residence and the contribution and leadership offered by Jesuit priests and scholastics”
      A Jesuit residence and Jesuit priests serve the school on campus.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four credits of theology are required for graduation. Intro to Catholicism, Sacred Scripture, and Christian Morality are one credit each, and Apologetics plus Christian Discipleship total one credit. That is four full-year equivalents, taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Course Requirements | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/academics/academic-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology - 4 credits”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
      “Intro to Catholicism (1)”
      Intro to Catholicism is a required freshman-year course.
      “Sacred Scripture (1)”
      Sacred Scripture is a required sophomore-year course.
      “Christian Morality (1)”
      Christian Morality is a required junior-year course.
      “Christian Discipleship / Missionary Discipleship (0.5)”
      Christian Discipleship is a required senior-year course.
  • 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 (Apologetics (0.5 credit) and Christian Morality (1 credit) are required courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Course Requirements | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/academics/academic-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Apologetics (0.5)”
      Apologetics is a required senior-year course.
      “Christian Morality (1)”
      Christian Morality is a required junior-year course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (Freshmen attend a fall retreat on campus, sophomores an off-campus retreat, juniors a Kairos retreat, and seniors a Father/Son or Silent retreat. The page says a retreat each year is obligatory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Retreats | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each fall, all Jesuit freshmen participate in the annual Freshman Retreat on campus.”
      Freshmen attend an annual retreat on campus.
      “Sophomores attend an all-day retreat off campus in smaller groups.”
      Sophomores attend an annual off-campus retreat.
      “All Juniors attend a Kairos Retreat.”
      All juniors attend a Kairos retreat.
      “Seniors have the option of attending a Father/Son Retreat or Silent Retreat.”
      Seniors choose a Father/Son or Silent retreat.
      “A retreat each year is obligatory.”
      A retreat is required each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The Office of Mission and Formation lists an Assistant Principal for Mission, a Campus Minister, an Assistant Campus Minister, and an office staff member.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Assistant Principal for Mission - Brian Greenfield”
      Brian Greenfield is the Assistant Principal for Mission, leading the Office of Mission and Formation.
      “Assistant Campus Minister - Joseph Madigan”
      Joseph Madigan is an Assistant Campus Minister on the Office of Mission and Formation staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Peer Ministry and Altar Servers are listed among the school's clubs. The Pro Life club is listed as well.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Jesuit Clubs | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/student-life/jesuit-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry - Phelan”
      Peer Ministry is a listed student club.
      “Altar Servers - Rodenbaugh”
      Altar Servers is a listed student club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Convocation at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Cross includes a spiritual message each day.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Daily Convocation | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/daily-convocation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “comes together daily at 8:00am sharp in the Chapel of the Holy Cross for Convocation”
      The school gathers daily at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Cross for Convocation.
    2. Campus Ministry | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Greenfield can be contacted at bgreenfield@jesuittampa.org”
      Brian Greenfield's published school email address.
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 (Students must complete a minimum of 150 hours of community service over four years (10, 20, 40, and 80 hours by grade).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service Program | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/community-service-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each student must complete a minimum of 150 hours of community service throughout his four years as a requirement for graduation”
      Students must complete 150 hours of community service over four years.
  • 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 (A Pro Life club is listed in the 2026-27 club roster.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Jesuit Clubs | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/student-life/jesuit-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro Life - Davidson”
      A Pro Life club is listed among the 2026-27 Jesuit clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Several service immersion mission trips are held each year, and the Agmen Christi service club travels to Belle Glade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Immersion Mission Trips | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/service-immersion-missions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, Jesuit High School students take several service immersion trips near and far.”
      Students take part in service immersion trips each year.
      “members of the service club Agmen Christi have travelled to rural Belle Glade many times annually”
      The Agmen Christi service club travels to Belle Glade.

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 on most weekdays on campus, and all-school Mass is held about once a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jesuit High School celebrates daily Mass on most weekdays at 7:30am in Sacred Heart Chapel in Hyer Hall”
      Daily Mass is celebrated on most weekdays at 7:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel.
      “Jesuit celebrates all-school Mass about once a month and on a few other occasions during the school year in Holy Cross Chapel.”
      All-school Mass is celebrated about once a month in Holy Cross Chapel.
  • Theology is required in each high school year, with four credits total, including apologetics and Christian morality.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Course Requirements | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/academics/academic-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology - 4 credits”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
      “Christian Morality (1)”
      Christian Morality is a required junior-year course.
      “Apologetics (0.5)”
      Apologetics is a required senior-year course.
  • Retreats are required each year, and the community service requirement totals 150 hours over four years.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Retreats | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A retreat each year is obligatory.”
      A retreat is required each year.
    2. Community Service Program | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/community-service-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each student must complete a minimum of 150 hours of community service throughout his four years as a requirement for graduation”
      Students must complete 150 hours of community service over four years.

Concerns

  • Confession is listed as part of retreats.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses and confessions celebrated on all retreats”
      Confessions are celebrated at the school's retreats.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Mission and Formation, Jesuit High School

  • Address: 4701 North Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Chapel of the Holy Cross (950 seats), Sacred Heart Chapel in Hyer Hall

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

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Sophomore retreatOff campus
    Annual, several dates to choose from
    All-day retreat in smaller groups, off campus.
    jesuittampa.org
  • Freshman RetreatOn campus
    Each fall
    Annual day of reflection for the freshman class on campus, led by peer ministers.
    jesuittampa.org
  • Kairos retreat (juniors)
    Junior year
    Three-day, two-night Kairos retreat for all juniors.
    jesuittampa.org
  • Senior Father/Son or Silent retreat
    Senior year, as an option
    Seniors choose a Father/Son retreat or a Silent retreat with a spiritual director.
    jesuittampa.org

Service 1

  • Service immersion mission tripsOff campus
    Several each year, typically 7-10 days in summer
    Service trips in places such as Belle Glade, Florida. South Dakota; and Guatemala.
    jesuittampa.org, jesuittampa.org

Faith formation 2

  • Daily ConvocationOn campus
    Daily at 8:00 a.m.
    The school gathers in the Chapel of the Holy Cross for a spiritual message of 3-5 minutes, reviewed in advance by the Director of Campus Ministry or an administrator.
    jesuittampa.org
  • Peer Ministry
    Student club overseen by the Office of Mission and Formation that leads retreat talks and small groups.
    jesuittampa.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Daily Mass on most weekdaysOn campus
    Most weekdays at 7:30 a.m. (Sacred Heart Chapel in Hyer Hall) and at noon (Chapel of the Holy Cross)
    Daily Mass offered on campus at two times and locations.
    jesuittampa.org
  • All-school MassOn campus
    About once a month
    All-school Mass celebrated in Holy Cross Chapel.
    jesuittampa.org
  • Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    Once a month
    Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament held in Holy Cross Chapel.
    jesuittampa.org, jesuittampa.org
  • Altar Servers
    Student club of altar servers listed among the school's clubs.
    jesuittampa.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro Life club
    Student club listed among the 2026-27 Jesuit clubs.
    jesuittampa.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 | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Assistant Principal for Mission - Brian Greenfield”
    Brian Greenfield is the Assistant Principal for Mission, leading the Office of Mission and Formation.
    “with some 20 retreats annually and every Jesuit student and staff member participating in at least one retreat”
    The Office of Mission and Formation runs about 20 retreats each year.
    “Assistant Principal for Mission - Brian Greenfield”
    Brian Greenfield is the Assistant Principal for Mission, leading the Office of Mission and Formation.
  2. The Chapel of the Holy Cross | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/spiritual-life/the-chapel-of-the-holy-cross · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The magnificent 950-seat Holy Cross Chapel”
    The Chapel of the Holy Cross seats 950.
  3. Contact | Jesuit High Schooljesuittampa.org/about/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “4701 North Himes Ave Tampa, FL 33614”
    The school's address is 4701 North Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614.

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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.
74 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.91%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.4 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
DioceseDiocese of Saint Petersburg, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)867
Students in grades 9–12867
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio12.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges91%
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

Diocese of Saint Petersburg

The Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle

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

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Questions families ask

Is Jesuit High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Jesuit High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
What is Jesuit High School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Jesuit High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Jesuit High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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