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Kennedy Catholic Middle School High School

  • LocationHermitage, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades K–12 · 278 students
Official website

Kennedy Catholic Middle School and High School in Hermitage is part of the Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools in the Diocese of Erie. The campus ministry page says the school offers weekly Mass, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, and retreats, and its 2025-26 handbook requires all students to attend Masses and class retreats. High school students must complete 25 hours of service each year, and theology is required for four credits.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Kennedy Catholic Middle School High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Michael Byzantine Catholic Church: 0.9 mi1St. Bartholomew Catholic Church: 2.5 mi2Kennedy Catholic Campus Ministry: 0.1 miKennedy Catholic Middle School High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Michael Byzantine Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  2. St. Bartholomew Catholic Church — 2.5 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

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The campus ministry page says the department provides weekly Mass to students. The 2025-26 handbook says all students are required to attend masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “live out discipleship through weekly Mass, reconciliation, retreats, and community service.”
      The campus ministry provides weekly Mass, reconciliation, retreats and community service to students.
    2. Kennedy Catholic Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026kennedycatholicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kennedy-Catholic-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are required to attend educational field trips, school assemblies, masses, and class retreats.”
      All students are required to attend masses and class retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation services are provided during Advent and Lent, per the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Reconciliation Services - Provided during Advent and Lent for all Catholics in the school system”
      Reconciliation services are provided during Advent and Lent.
  • 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 (Masses are offered with local parish priests, and 9th-grade retreats use a rotation of priests.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Masses are offered in small group settings with local parish priests”
      Masses are offered with local parish priests. No priest is named as chaplain.
    2. Kennedy Catholic Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026kennedycatholicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kennedy-Catholic-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students will participate in retreats during their Theology class with a rotation of priests seven times throughout the school year.”
      Ninth-grade students take part in theology-class retreats seven times a year, led by a rotation of priests.
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 (Theology is 4 credits for graduation. The school's pattern is 1 credit per full-year course (7 credits a year for 28 total); four full-year courses are required, one in each high school year. Computed as four full-year equivalents from the 2025-26 handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Kennedy Catholic Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026kennedycatholicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kennedy-Catholic-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits”
      Theology is required for four credits for graduation.
      “Students must perform a minimum of 25 hours per year.”
      Students must perform at least 25 hours of service per year.
  • 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 (The school's curriculum page says the curriculum integrates Catholic values throughout.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/curriculums · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our curriculum focuses on foundational skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies, integrating Catholic values throughout.”
      The curriculum integrates Catholic values throughout.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Divine Mercy Encounters are retreats for grades 10-12, and 9th graders take retreats in their theology class (seven times a year). The campus ministry page says retreats are offered for grades K-12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Divine Mercy Encounters - Retreats for grades 10-12 focusing on invitation, encounter, and commission with God”
      Divine Mercy Encounters are retreats for grades 10 through 12.
      “Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools offers a variety of retreats for grades K-12.”
      The school offers retreats for grades K through 12.
    2. Kennedy Catholic Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026kennedycatholicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kennedy-Catholic-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students will participate in retreats during their Theology class with a rotation of priests seven times throughout the school year.”
      Ninth-grade students take part in theology-class retreats seven times a year, led by a rotation of priests.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry staff member is named: the Director of Campus Ministry (2025-26 handbook).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Kennedy Catholic Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026kennedycatholicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kennedy-Catholic-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sr. Margaret Pellerite Director of Campus Ministry”
      Sr. Margaret Pellerite is Director of Campus Ministry and Spiritual Director for students, faculty and parents.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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 (Grades 9 through 12 each require 25 hours of service, which totals 100 hours over four years. Students cannot graduate without meeting the requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Kennedy Catholic Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026kennedycatholicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kennedy-Catholic-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students must perform a minimum of 25 hours per year.”
      Students must perform at least 25 hours of service per year.
      “Students will not graduate from Kennedy Catholic without meeting their service requirements.”
      Meeting the service requirement is a condition of graduation.
  • 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 school's own programs include the Action Club service opportunities, food and toy drives, and a nursing home ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Action Club - Various service opportunities”
      The school's Action Club offers service opportunities.
      “Community Activities - Including Thanksgiving Food Drive, Christmas Toy Drive, Halloween Party, and Easter Drive”
      Campus ministry runs food and toy drives during the year.
      “John XXIII Convalescent Home Ministry - Cards and visits to the nursing home on campus”
      Students send cards and visit a nursing home on campus through campus ministry.

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

Strengths

  • Campus ministry provides weekly Mass, reconciliation during Advent and Lent, retreats, and service opportunities.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “live out discipleship through weekly Mass, reconciliation, retreats, and community service.”
      The campus ministry provides weekly Mass, reconciliation, retreats and community service to students.
      “Reconciliation Services - Provided during Advent and Lent for all Catholics in the school system”
      Reconciliation services are provided during Advent and Lent.
  • High school students must complete 25 hours of service each year, and theology is required for four credits.
    Sources (1)
    1. Kennedy Catholic Student and Parent Handbook 2025-2026kennedycatholicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kennedy-Catholic-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students must perform a minimum of 25 hours per year.”
      Students must perform at least 25 hours of service per year.
      “Theology 4 credits”
      Theology is required for four credits for graduation.

Concerns

  • Masses are offered with local parish priests.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Masses are offered in small group settings with local parish priests”
      Masses are offered with local parish priests. No priest is named as chaplain.

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Campus ministry home

Kennedy Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Address: 2120 Shenango Valley Fwy., Hermitage, PA 16148
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 3

Liturgy and prayer 2

Retreats 2

  • Divine Mercy Encounters
    Retreats for grades 10-12 focusing on invitation, encounter and commission with God.
    kennedycatholicschools.org
  • Theology class retreats (9th grade)
    Seven times during the school year
    9th-grade retreats during theology class with a rotation of priests, part of Confirmation preparation.
    kennedycatholicschools.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 | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “live out discipleship through weekly Mass, reconciliation, retreats, and community service.”
    The campus ministry provides weekly Mass, reconciliation, retreats and community service to students.
    “Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools offers a variety of retreats for grades K-12.”
    The school offers retreats for grades K through 12.
    “live out discipleship through weekly Mass, reconciliation, retreats, and community service.”
    The campus ministry provides weekly Mass, reconciliation, retreats and community service to students.
  2. Contact Us | Kennedy Catholic Family of Schoolskennedycatholicschools.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “2120 Shenango Valley Fwy. Hermitage, PA 16148”
    The school is at 2120 Shenango Valley Fwy., Hermitage, PA 16148.

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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.
96 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.1 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Erie, PA
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)278
Students in grades 9–1284
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingTown

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.

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Local Church

Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie

The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, Bishop of Erie

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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