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Judge Memorial Catholic High School

  • LocationSalt Lake City, UT
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 615 students
Official website

Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Salt Lake City that serves students of more than a dozen faiths. The school's handbook requires four years of theology and at least 100 hours of community service to graduate, and the whole student body attends Masses for Holy Days and Feast Days. The campus ministry publishes retreats for every grade and a Christian Service Program.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Judge Memorial Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center: 0.8 mi2Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.4 mi3The Cathedral of the Madeleine: 1.5 mi4Saint Ann Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Saint Ambrose Catholic Church: 2.7 mi6Judge Memorial Campus Ministry: 0.1 miJudge Memorial Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 670 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City
  2. Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center — 0.8 mi · 170 South University Street, Salt Lake City
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 174 East 900 South, Salt Lake City
  4. The Cathedral of the Madeleine — 1.5 mi · 309 East South Temple, Salt Lake City
  5. Saint Ann Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 450 East 2100 South, South Salt Lake
  6. Saint Ambrose Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 2315 East Redondo Avenue, Salt Lake City

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Whole-school Masses for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The entire student body participates in the celebration of Mass for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.”
      The whole school attends Masses for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.
    2. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/616848c08590a6214021d98a/t/6aaaeaaa9ed60b7c846a128d/1789586090674/Student+Handbook+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As an important part of our school experience, we require attendance at mass and expect our students to behave with appropriate solemnity”
      Attendance at school Mass is required for students.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The entire student body participates in the celebration of Mass for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.”
      The whole school attends Masses for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.
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 (Handbook 2026-2027 lists one theology credit per year required in all four years (full-year equivalents: four).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/616848c08590a6214021d98a/t/6aaaeaaa9ed60b7c846a128d/1789586090674/Student+Handbook+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY– 1 credit per year required all four years.”
      Theology is required every year for 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.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (Recorded from the mission statement, which names faith and education together.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/616848c08590a6214021d98a/t/6aaaeaaa9ed60b7c846a128d/1789586090674/Student+Handbook+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The mission of Judge Memorial Catholic High School is to create a community through faith and education that will foster the development of each student’s inherent gifts.”
      The mission joins faith and education.
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 (Class retreats are listed for each of the four grades (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Program | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/retreat-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FRESHMAN Community Building SOPHOMORE Relationships JUNIOR Faith, Leadership & Service SENIOR Moving on Empowered”
      The retreat program has a theme for each of the four grades.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry professionals are named: the Director of Ministry & Faith Formation and the Christian Service Program Coordinator.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Megan Barron Director of Ministry & Faith Formation 801-517-2194”
      Megan Barron is the Director of Ministry & Faith Formation.
    2. Service | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Riley Dunn Christian Service Program Coordinator 801-517-2105”
      Riley Dunn is the Christian Service Program Coordinator.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The handbook counts school Masses and prayer services as school liturgies, and the campus ministry page lists Daily Prayers.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/616848c08590a6214021d98a/t/6aaaeaaa9ed60b7c846a128d/1789586090674/Student+Handbook+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students who miss more than two school Masses, prayer services, discernments, or liturgies will receive consequences regardless of whether parents excuse the absence.”
      School Masses, prayer services, and liturgies are required school events.
    2. Campus Ministry | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The entire student body participates in the celebration of Mass for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.”
      The whole school attends Masses for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The handbook requires at least 100 hours of community service to graduate, including 60 hours for juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/616848c08590a6214021d98a/t/6aaaeaaa9ed60b7c846a128d/1789586090674/Student+Handbook+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students at Judge Memorial Catholic High School must complete at least 100 hours of community service in order to graduate.”
      Students must complete at least 100 hours of community service to graduate.
  • 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.
  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The required Christian Service Program includes direct service with a marginalized population and is framed through Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A minimum of 40 of these hours must be completed through one, pre-approved nonprofit organization working in direct service with a marginalized population.”
      Juniors and seniors must complete at least 40 hours with a pre-approved nonprofit working with a marginalized population.
      “exposes students to living out the tenets of Catholic social teaching, rooted in the person of Christ, through service to and solidarity with others.”
      The Christian Service Program is framed through Catholic social teaching and solidarity with others.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in each of the four high school years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/616848c08590a6214021d98a/t/6aaaeaaa9ed60b7c846a128d/1789586090674/Student+Handbook+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY– 1 credit per year required all four years.”
      Theology is required every year for four years.
  • Students must complete at least 100 hours of community service to graduate, with a required service program framed through Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027static1.squarespace.com/static/616848c08590a6214021d98a/t/6aaaeaaa9ed60b7c846a128d/1789586090674/Student+Handbook+2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students at Judge Memorial Catholic High School must complete at least 100 hours of community service in order to graduate.”
      Students must complete at least 100 hours of community service to graduate.
    2. Service | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “exposes students to living out the tenets of Catholic social teaching, rooted in the person of Christ, through service to and solidarity with others.”
      The Christian Service Program is framed through Catholic social teaching and solidarity with others.
  • Retreats are scheduled with a theme for each grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Program | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/retreat-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FRESHMAN Community Building SOPHOMORE Relationships JUNIOR Faith, Leadership & Service SENIOR Moving on Empowered”
      The retreat program has a theme for each of the four grades.

Concerns

  • School Masses are confirmed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The entire student body participates in the celebration of Mass for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.”
      The whole school attends Masses for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.

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Campus ministry home

Judge Memorial Campus Ministry

  • Address: 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Kairos RetreatOff campus
    Three times a year, for juniors and seniors
    Optional off-campus retreat weekend for interested juniors and seniors.
    judgememorial.org
  • Class retreats
    Retreats for each grade with a theme for each year: community building, relationships, faith, leadership and service, and moving on empowered.
    judgememorial.org

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministers
    Leadership opportunity for seniors, of all faiths, who assist in worship and faith life and coordinate student retreats, prayer, liturgies, and faith-sharing groups.
    judgememorial.org

Service 1

  • Christian Service Program
    Required service program that exposes students to Catholic social teaching through service to and solidarity with others.
    judgememorial.org, judgememorial.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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The entire student body participates in the celebration of Mass for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.”
    The whole school attends Masses for Holy Days, Feast Days, and special religious events.
    “Megan Barron Director of Ministry & Faith Formation 801-517-2194”
    Megan Barron is the Director of Ministry & Faith Formation.
  2. Academics | Judge Memorialjudgememorial.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “650 South 1100 East Salt Lake City, UT 84102”
    The school is located at 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84102.

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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.
85 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.3 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Salt Lake City, UT
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)615
Students in grades 9–12615
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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 Salt Lake City

The Most Reverend Oscar Azarcon Solis, Bishop of Salt Lake City

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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