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Catholic high school

Lacordaire Academy

  • LocationUpper Montclair, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 255 students
  • CatholicAbout 50% Catholic
Official website

Lacordaire Academy is an independent Dominican day school in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, whose mission is rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Its Upper School serves girls in grades 9 to 12. The school's campus ministry lists monthly liturgies, a Preachers Club, and Project Justice, a senior service program of 60 additional hours.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Lacordaire Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Cassian's Roman Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Red Hawk Catholic: 1.2 mi2Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 1.4 mi3Sacred Heart Armenian Catholic Church: 2.3 mi4Our Lady of the Lake Church: 2.5 mi5Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church: 2.7 mi6Campus Ministry: 0.1 miLacordaire Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Cassian's Roman Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 187 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
  2. Red Hawk Catholic — 1.2 mi · 894 Valley Road, Montclair
  3. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.4 mi
  4. Sacred Heart Armenian Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
  5. Our Lady of the Lake Church — 2.5 mi · 22 Lakeside Avenue, Verona
  6. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church — 2.7 mi · 120 Prospect Street, Nutley

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 yearMonthly (The campus ministry page lists monthly liturgies. A liturgy counts as a Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily reflections and monthly liturgies nurture both personal and communal spirituality.”
      Campus ministry lists monthly liturgies.
  • 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 and prayer services are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students learn through regular service projects, participating in school Masses and prayer services, and supporting peers.”
      School Masses are confirmed; no chaplain is named on this page.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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.
  • 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.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is mentioned.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year, members of the Preachers Club also have the opportunity to attend the Dominican High School Preachers Conference alongside our campus minister.”
      The Preachers Club attends a Dominican preachers conference with the campus minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Preachers Club is the only faith-based student group named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Extended service opportunities include Student Council, Preachers Club, and other initiatives that deepen student engagement.”
      The Preachers Club is an extended campus ministry opportunity.
  • 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 (Seniors complete an additional 60 hours of Project Justice service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Lacordaire Academy seniors have the opportunity to put the Gospel message of service into action through Project Justice. As part of the program, students complete an additional 60 hours of service with local organizations that support young children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.”
      Seniors complete an additional 60 hours of Project Justice service.
  • 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 (Project Justice is a senior service program with immersion trips to community organizations.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Lacordaire Academy seniors have the opportunity to put the Gospel message of service into action through Project Justice. As part of the program, students complete an additional 60 hours of service with local organizations that support young children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.”
      Seniors complete an additional 60 hours of Project Justice service.
    2. Upper School | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every senior completes a service internship, living out the Dominican tradition of social justice through hands-on service in two different community organizations.”
      Every senior completes a service internship in two community organizations.

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

Strengths

  • Every senior completes a service internship in two community organizations, with an additional 60 hours of service through Project Justice.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Lacordaire Academy seniors have the opportunity to put the Gospel message of service into action through Project Justice. As part of the program, students complete an additional 60 hours of service with local organizations that support young children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.”
      Seniors complete an additional 60 hours of Project Justice service.
    2. Upper School | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every senior completes a service internship, living out the Dominican tradition of social justice through hands-on service in two different community organizations.”
      Every senior completes a service internship in two community organizations.
  • Campus ministry lists monthly liturgies and daily reflections.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily reflections and monthly liturgies nurture both personal and communal spirituality.”
      Campus ministry lists monthly liturgies.
  • The school's mission is rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & History | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/about/mission-and-history · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition”
      The school's mission is rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 155 Lorraine Ave., Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

Service 2

  • Project Justice
    Senior year
    Seniors complete a service internship in two community organizations and an additional 60 hours of service.
    lacordaireacademy.org, lacordaireacademy.org
  • Campus ministry service partners
    Students partner with local, regional and national organizations on food, care and community projects.
    lacordaireacademy.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 | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Daily reflections and monthly liturgies nurture both personal and communal spirituality.”
    Campus ministry lists monthly liturgies.
    “Students learn through regular service projects, participating in school Masses and prayer services, and supporting peers.”
    School Masses are confirmed; no chaplain is named on this page.
  2. Mission & History | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/about/mission-and-history · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “James Hall, lovingly preserved as the heart of campus, now houses the music room, teaching kitchen, Upper School lunch area, chapel, and administrative offices”
    Campus chapel is in James Hall.
  3. Contact & Directions | Lacordaire Academylacordaireacademy.org/contact-and-directions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Address: 155 Lorraine Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043”
    The school's address, where the campus ministry is based.

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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.
100 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.7.9 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 Newark, NJ
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)255
Students in grades 9–1276
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio7.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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

Archdiocese of Newark

His Eminence Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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