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Lake Catholic High School

  • LocationMentor, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 461 students
Official website

Lake Catholic High School is a Catholic school in Mentor, Ohio, in the Diocese of Cleveland. Priests from nearby parishes serve as school chaplains, and the whole school community gathers for a Mass about once a month at St. John Vianney Parish. Theology is required for four years, every class has a retreat, and students complete 50 hours of approved service to graduate.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Thursday7:15 AMLocation not stated on the page · Before school, open to the whole community.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our school chaplains also celebrate a morning mass before school at 715a every Thursday.”
    A morning Mass is celebrated before school every Thursday, open to the whole community.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Lake Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Transfiguration Byzantine Catholic Parish: 2.0 mi1Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church: 2.5 mi2Lake Catholic Campus Ministry: 0.1 miLake Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Transfiguration Byzantine Catholic Parish — 2.0 mi
  2. Saint Mary of the Assumption 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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

67 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 yearMonthly (The school says the whole school gathers for Mass about once a month at St. John Vianney Church, a parish church near campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students participate in liturgies as an entire community approximately once a month at St. John Vianney Parish”
      All students attend a liturgy as a whole community about once a month at St. John Vianney Parish.
    2. Christian Leadership | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/student-life/christian-leadership.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We gather as a school community about once a month, walking to St. John Vianney Church.”
      The school gathers for an all-school Mass about once a month at St. John Vianney Church.
  • 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 Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent, and the chaplains are available for confession on their day in the building.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent; all students are encouraged to participate in this Sacrament.”
      Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration is offered on Fridays during Advent and Lent (and some other times throughout the year).”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered on Fridays during Advent and Lent and at other times.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Priests from St. Gabriel parish serve as school chaplains and at least one is on campus once a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The priests at St. Gabriel parish in Concord serve as our school chaplains, and at least one is on campus at least once a week.”
      Priests serve as school chaplains and at least one is on campus weekly. No individual is named.
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 (Theology is 4.0 credits, and one credit equals two semesters (a full-year course); four full-year courses are required. Taken in each of the four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a minimum of 25 credits (1 credit = 2 semesters)”
      One credit equals two semesters, so a full-year course is one credit.
      “4.0 Theology 4.0 English 4.0 Mathematics”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The theology page says the school uses the USCCB 2008 Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/theology.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lake Catholic High School uses The Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age, published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2008, forming our students in a broad range of classes, from Scriptural familiarity, to ecclesiology, to studies in moral theology, to a deep dive in the social teaching of the Catholic Church.”
      Theology uses the USCCB 2008 high school framework; classes cover Scripture, ecclesiology, moral theology and Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The 2026-27 program of studies lists Introduction to Classical Philosophy (half credit, grades 11-12).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/editoruploads/files/FAMILIES%2026-27%20Program%20of%20Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL PHILOSOPHY”
      Introduction to Classical Philosophy is offered as a half-credit course for grades 11 and 12.
  • 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.
    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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors each have a retreat (Red Oak Camp, Camp Koinia, the junior retreat, the senior fall retreat), and Kairos is offered to juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Class Retreats | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/class-retreats.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our freshmen begin the year with an introductory retreat, led by faculty and senior leaders at Red Oak Camp.”
      Freshmen have an introductory retreat at Red Oak Camp.
      “The sophomores attend a retreat at Camp Koinia in Geneva-on-the-Lake”
      Sophomores attend a retreat at Camp Koinia.
      “The Junior retreat focuses on gifts and how we are called to use them in the world.”
      Juniors have a class retreat.
      “The seniors attend a retreat in the fall and reflect on how their faith has grown and changed over their four years”
      Seniors have a fall class retreat.
      “Kairos is a retreat for juniors and seniors, offering separate retreats for the girls and the boys.”
      Kairos retreats are offered to juniors and seniors, separately for girls and boys.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus ministry is supported by several priests from St. Gabriel, St. John Vianney and St. Justin Martyr parishes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The priests at St. Gabriel parish in Concord serve as our school chaplains, and at least one is on campus at least once a week.”
      Priests serve as school chaplains and at least one is on campus weekly. No individual is named.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Bible Study Club, Christian Leadership and Music Ministry (which serves school Masses) are listed on official pages, and Cougars for Social Justice is listed on the campus ministry social justice page.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Bible Study Club | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/student-life/bible-study-club.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meetings are held every Thursday after school”
      The Bible Study Club meets weekly on Thursdays after school and is open to all students.
    2. Christian Leadership | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/student-life/christian-leadership.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Lake Catholic Christian Leadership group demonstrates how a Christ-centered community lives its faith daily.”
      The Christian Leadership group is a faith-based student group.
    3. Music Ministry | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/student-life/music-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lake Catholic's Music Ministry consists of student vocalists and instrumentalists of all types that wish to serve school Liturgical Services and Masses in a unique way.”
      Music Ministry is a student group that serves school liturgies and Masses.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the school year, all students will participate in several faith experiences, including (but not limited to): liturgies, prayer services, retreats, ministry events, daily prayer and service experiences.”
      All students take part in liturgies, prayer services, retreats and daily prayer during the school year.
    2. Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our school chaplains also celebrate a morning mass before school at 715a every Thursday.”
      A morning Mass is celebrated before school every Thursday, open to the whole community.
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 (Required service is 10 hours in grade 9, 15 in grades 10 and 11, and 10 in grade 12, totaling 50 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Complete fifty hours of community service.”
      Students must complete fifty hours of community service to graduate.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology page says the classes include a deep dive in the social teaching of the Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/theology.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lake Catholic High School uses The Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age, published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2008, forming our students in a broad range of classes, from Scriptural familiarity, to ecclesiology, to studies in moral theology, to a deep dive in the social teaching of the Catholic Church.”
      Theology uses the USCCB 2008 high school framework; classes cover Scripture, ecclesiology, moral theology and Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Cougars for Social Justice advocate for respect for life issues, and the school's Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice projects include a Mass and Rally for Life and the March for Life in Washington, DC.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Social Justice | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/social-justice.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cougars for Social Justice are advocates within our student body for social justice initiatives and raising peer awareness of respect for life issues.”
      Cougars for Social Justice is a student group that promotes social justice and respect for life.
      “Some of the events include: Mass and Rally for Life March for Life in Washington, DC”
      Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice projects include a Mass and Rally for Life and the March for Life in Washington, DC.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Social Justice | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/social-justice.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cougars for Social Justice are advocates within our student body for social justice initiatives and raising peer awareness of respect for life issues.”
      Cougars for Social Justice is a student group that promotes social justice and respect for life.
      “In keeping with our commitment to human dignity and the rights of workers, we are committed to supporting Fair Trade initiatives.”
      The school supports Fair Trade initiatives.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required for four years, one credit per year, and the school says it uses the USCCB 2008 high school framework.
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/theology.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lake Catholic High School uses The Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age, published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2008, forming our students in a broad range of classes, from Scriptural familiarity, to ecclesiology, to studies in moral theology, to a deep dive in the social teaching of the Catholic Church.”
      Theology uses the USCCB 2008 high school framework; classes cover Scripture, ecclesiology, moral theology and Catholic social teaching.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a minimum of 25 credits (1 credit = 2 semesters)”
      One credit equals two semesters, so a full-year course is one credit.
      “4.0 Theology 4.0 English 4.0 Mathematics”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
  • Every class has a retreat, and the school lists Kairos for juniors and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Class Retreats | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/class-retreats.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our freshmen begin the year with an introductory retreat, led by faculty and senior leaders at Red Oak Camp.”
      Freshmen have an introductory retreat at Red Oak Camp.
      “Kairos is a retreat for juniors and seniors, offering separate retreats for the girls and the boys.”
      Kairos retreats are offered to juniors and seniors, separately for girls and boys.
  • Students must complete fifty hours of community service to graduate, and the school lists social justice and respect-for-life groups.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Complete fifty hours of community service.”
      Students must complete fifty hours of community service to graduate.
    2. Social Justice | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/social-justice.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cougars for Social Justice are advocates within our student body for social justice initiatives and raising peer awareness of respect for life issues.”
      Cougars for Social Justice is a student group that promotes social justice and respect for life.

Concerns

  • The published Mass schedule is about monthly at the parish church, plus a Thursday morning Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students participate in liturgies as an entire community approximately once a month at St. John Vianney Parish”
      All students attend a liturgy as a whole community about once a month at St. John Vianney Parish.
      “Our school chaplains also celebrate a morning mass before school at 715a every Thursday.”
      A morning Mass is celebrated before school every Thursday, open to the whole community.

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Campus ministry home

Lake Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Address: 6733 Reynolds Road, Mentor, OH 44060
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus, 5 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • All-school Mass with the parishOff campus
    About once a month
    The school community walks to St. John Vianney Church for a Mass, with students proclaiming the readings and leading music.
  • Music Ministry
    Student vocalists and instrumentalists who serve school Liturgies and Masses.

Retreats 2

  • Class retreats (Red Oak Camp, Camp Koinia, junior and senior retreats)Off campus
    One retreat per class each year; freshmen begin the year with theirs
    Each class has a retreat led by faculty and senior leaders.
  • Kairos retreatOff campus
    Juniors and seniors, three days and two nights at the Loyola Retreat house in Akron
    A retreat for juniors and seniors, separate for girls and boys, led by senior leaders.

Service 3

  • March for Life (through Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice)Off campus
    Events with Cleveland-area Catholic schools include a Mass and Rally for Life and the March for Life in Washington, DC.
  • Cougars for Social Justice
    Student advocates for social justice initiatives and respect for life issues.
  • Service Club
    Student-led service projects with local organizations, including a food pantry and a retirement center.

Faith formation 2

  • Bible Study Club
    Thursdays after school
    A student-led Bible study open to all students and faculty.
  • Christian Leadership
    A student group for Christ-centered leadership with campus ministry opportunities, prayer and Mission Trips.

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 | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “During the school year, all students will participate in several faith experiences, including (but not limited to): liturgies, prayer services, retreats, ministry events, daily prayer and service experiences.”
    All students take part in liturgies, prayer services, retreats and daily prayer during the school year.
    “During the school year, all students will participate in several faith experiences, including (but not limited to): liturgies, prayer services, retreats, ministry events, daily prayer and service experiences.”
    All students take part in liturgies, prayer services, retreats and daily prayer during the school year.
  2. Contact Us | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/about/contact-us.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “6733 Reynolds Road Mentor, OH 44060”
    The school's address is 6733 Reynolds Road, Mentor, Ohio.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: 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.
44 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.77%
  • 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
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Cleveland, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)461
Students in grades 9–12461
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges77%
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

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Lake Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Lake Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
What is Lake Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Lake Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Location not stated on the page. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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