
Catholic high school
Lake Catholic High School
- LocationMentor, OH
- Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 461 students
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)
- 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.”
Catholic churches nearby
- Holy Transfiguration Byzantine Catholic Parish — 2.0 mi
- 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.
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)
- 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”
- 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.”
- Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more)
Sources (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).”
- Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Campus Ministry | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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)
- Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“a minimum of 25 credits (1 credit = 2 semesters)”
“4.0 Theology 4.0 English 4.0 Mathematics”
- Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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 | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/theology.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- 2026-2027 Program of Studies | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/editoruploads/files/FAMILIES%2026-27%20Program%20of%20Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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.
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)
- 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.”
“The sophomores attend a retreat at Camp Koinia in Geneva-on-the-Lake”
“The Junior retreat focuses on gifts and how we are called to use them in the world.”
“The seniors attend a retreat in the fall and reflect on how their faith has grown and changed over their four years”
“Kairos is a retreat for juniors and seniors, offering separate retreats for the girls and the boys.”
- Class Retreats | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/class-retreats.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Campus Ministry | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Bible Study Club | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/student-life/bible-study-club.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
Sources (2)
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Campus Ministry | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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)
- Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Complete fifty hours of community service.”
- Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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 | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/theology.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
“Some of the events include: Mass and Rally for Life March for Life in Washington, DC”
- Social Justice | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/social-justice.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
Sources (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.”
“In keeping with our commitment to human dignity and the rights of workers, we are committed to supporting Fair Trade initiatives.”
- Social Justice | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/social-justice.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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)
- 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.”
- Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“a minimum of 25 credits (1 credit = 2 semesters)”
“4.0 Theology 4.0 English 4.0 Mathematics”
- Theology | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/theology.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Every class has a retreat, and the school lists Kairos for juniors and seniors.
Sources (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.”
“Kairos is a retreat for juniors and seniors, offering separate retreats for the girls and the boys.”
- Class Retreats | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/class-retreats.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Students must complete fifty hours of community service to graduate, and the school lists social justice and respect-for-life groups.
Sources (2)
- Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Complete fifty hours of community service.”
- 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.”
- Graduation Requirements | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Concerns
- The published Mass schedule is about monthly at the parish church, plus a Thursday morning Mass.
Sources (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”
“Our school chaplains also celebrate a morning mass before school at 715a every Thursday.”
- Prayer | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/faith/prayer.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Lake Catholic Campus Ministry
- Address: 6733 Reynolds Road, Mentor, OH 44060
- Location: On campus
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 campusAbout once a monthThe school community walks to St. John Vianney Church for a Mass, with students proclaiming the readings and leading music.
- Music MinistryStudent vocalists and instrumentalists who serve school Liturgies and Masses.
Retreats 2
- Class retreats (Red Oak Camp, Camp Koinia, junior and senior retreats)Off campusOne retreat per class each year; freshmen begin the year with theirsEach class has a retreat led by faculty and senior leaders.
- Kairos retreatOff campusJuniors and seniors, three days and two nights at the Loyola Retreat house in AkronA 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 campusEvents with Cleveland-area Catholic schools include a Mass and Rally for Life and the March for Life in Washington, DC.
- Cougars for Social JusticeStudent advocates for social justice initiatives and respect for life issues.
- Service ClubStudent-led service projects with local organizations, including a food pantry and a retirement center.
Faith formation 2
- Bible Study ClubThursdays after schoolA student-led Bible study open to all students and faculty.
- Christian LeadershipA 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)
- 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.”
“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.”
- Contact Us | Lake Catholic High Schoollakecatholic.org/about/contact-us.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“6733 Reynolds Road Mentor, OH 44060”
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Academic Excellence
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
| Type | Diocesan school |
|---|---|
| Diocese | Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, OH |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Students (all grades) | 461 |
| Students in grades 9–12 | 461 |
| Coed or single-sex | Coed |
| Student–teacher ratio | 14.3 to 1 |
| Graduates going to 4-year colleges | 77% |
| Setting | Suburb |
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
The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: dioceseofcleveland.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
About this school’s data
- NCES school ID 01057828
- 6733 Reynolds Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
- (440) 578-1020
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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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