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Lancaster Catholic High School

  • LocationLancaster, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 492 students
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Lancaster Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its Campus Ministry lists a director and an associate director, a weekly Friday Adoration in the school chapel, retreats for each grade, and a 20-hour yearly service requirement.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Lancaster Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church: 1.6 mi1St. Mary's Catholic Church of Lancaster: 1.6 mi2St John Neumann: 2.3 mi3Campus Ministry, Lancaster Catholic High School: 0.1 miLancaster Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 558 West Walnut Street, Lancaster
  2. St. Mary's Catholic Church of Lancaster — 1.6 mi · 119 South Prince Street, Lancaster
  3. St John Neumann — 2.3 mi · 601 East Delp Road, Lancaster

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.

DSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

54 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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 (The freshman retreat day, held once a year on a regular school day for the whole freshman class, starts with a Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Registration Information | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It is held in the fall on a regular school day. The day starts with a Mass.”
      The freshman retreat day begins with a Mass.
      “All Freshman are expected to attend this retreat day.”
      Every freshman is expected to attend the freshman retreat day.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Friday in the school chapel, according to the Adoration Prayer Team page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Adoration Prayer Team | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/adorationprayerteam · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “hosting Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each Friday in our school Chapel”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Friday in the school chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats & Registration Information | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It is held in the fall on a regular school day. The day starts with a Mass.”
      The freshman retreat day begins with a Mass.
    2. Staff Directory | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Thomas Meinert LCHS Chaplain”
      Thomas Meinert is listed as LCHS Chaplain.
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.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen attend a freshman retreat day; sophomores have the BRAVE or Men at Work retreat; juniors and seniors have Kairos. Retreat dates are for the 2026-27 school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Registration Information | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Freshman are expected to attend this retreat day.”
      Every freshman is expected to attend the freshman retreat day.
      “An overnight retreat experience for the sophomore ladies focused on being Bold, Reverent, Authentic, Very Good, and Empowered”
      The BRAVE overnight retreat is for sophomore girls.
      “This new retreat for Sophomore boys is designed as a counterpart to the BRAVE retreat for the ladies.”
      The Men at Work retreat is for sophomore boys.
      “KAIROS will be held two times this year, one in the fall and, one in winter. It is open to Juniors and Seniors.”
      Kairos retreats are open to juniors and seniors in the 2026-27 school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional campus ministry staff are listed: the Director (Art Bamert Jr) and the Associate Director (Noelle Cybulski).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/campusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Art Bamert Jr Director of Campus Ministry”
      Art Bamert Jr is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Staff Directory | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Noelle Cybulski Associate Director of Campus Ministry & Good Samaritan Program Director”
      Noelle Cybulski is the Associate Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student club is listed: the Respect Life Club. Campus ministry internships are staffing, not a student club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/studentclubsandorganizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Lancaster Catholic Respect Life Club strives to promote the Gospel of life in the school community.”
      The Respect Life Club is a student club that promotes the Gospel of life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school's prayer page lists morning, afternoon/lunch and dismissal prayers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lancaster Catholic Prayers | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/prayers · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morning Prayer | Afternoon/Lunch Prayer | Dismissal Prayer”
      The school publishes morning, afternoon and dismissal prayers.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Each student must complete 20 service hours in each school year, which totals 80 hours over four years (40 or more is substantial).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Good Samaritan Program | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=688496&type=d&pREC_ID=1127643 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each student is required to accomplish 20 service hours, but many go above and beyond the expected”
      Each student must complete 20 service hours each school year.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/studentclubsandorganizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Lancaster Catholic Respect Life Club strives to promote the Gospel of life in the school community.”
      The Respect Life Club is a student club that promotes the Gospel of life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (De Sales Service Works is a three-day service trip to Camden, NJ, for students in grades 10-12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Registration Information | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A three-day service experience working & worshipping alongside students in an underprivileged neighborhood of Camden, NJ.”
      De Sales Service Works is a three-day service trip to Camden, NJ.

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

Strengths

  • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Friday in the school chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Adoration Prayer Team | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/adorationprayerteam · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “hosting Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each Friday in our school Chapel”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Friday in the school chapel.
  • Retreats are offered for each grade from freshman through senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Registration Information | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Freshman are expected to attend this retreat day.”
      Every freshman is expected to attend the freshman retreat day.
      “An overnight retreat experience for the sophomore ladies focused on being Bold, Reverent, Authentic, Very Good, and Empowered”
      The BRAVE overnight retreat is for sophomore girls.
      “KAIROS will be held two times this year, one in the fall and, one in winter. It is open to Juniors and Seniors.”
      Kairos retreats are open to juniors and seniors in the 2026-27 school year.
  • Each student must complete 20 service hours each school year, and the school also offers De Sales Service Works, a three-day service trip.
    Sources (2)
    1. Good Samaritan Program | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=688496&type=d&pREC_ID=1127643 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each student is required to accomplish 20 service hours, but many go above and beyond the expected”
      Each student must complete 20 service hours each school year.
    2. Retreats & Registration Information | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A three-day service experience working & worshipping alongside students in an underprivileged neighborhood of Camden, NJ.”
      De Sales Service Works is a three-day service trip to Camden, NJ.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Lancaster Catholic High School

  • Address: 650 Juliette Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

  • De Sales Service WorksOff campus
    Three times a year, for grades 10-12
    A three-day service and worship trip to an underprivileged neighborhood in Camden, NJ.
    lchsyes.org
  • Good Samaritan Service Program
    Service program requiring 20 service hours each school year, tracked through the school's service hours system.
    lchsyes.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Adoration Prayer TeamOn campus
    Fridays
    Volunteers keep Eucharistic adoration going in the school chapel on Fridays.
    lchsyes.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Respect Life Club
    Student club that promotes the Gospel of life in the school community, with an annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.
    lchsyes.org

Retreats 3

  • Kairos retreat
    2026-27: November 21-24, 2026; February 17-20, 2027; April 7-10, 2027
    A four-day, three-night retreat for juniors and seniors, led by past participants and faculty.
    lchsyes.org
  • BRAVE and Men at Work retreats
    BRAVE: October 9-11, 2026; Men at Work: October 25-27, 2026
    Overnight retreats for sophomores, separate for girls (BRAVE) and boys (Men at Work), built around the Theology of the Body.
    lchsyes.org, lchsyes.org
  • Freshman retreat day
    October 23, 2026
    A school retreat day for the freshman class that starts with a Mass and includes team-building activities.
    lchsyes.org, lchsyes.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 | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=688496&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Welcome to Lancaster Catholic High School Campus Ministry. You will find on these pages all the information concerning our retreat program, the Good Samaritan Service program.”
    The campus ministry runs a retreat program and the Good Samaritan Service program.
    “Welcome to Lancaster Catholic High School Campus Ministry. You will find on these pages all the information concerning our retreat program, the Good Samaritan Service program.”
    The campus ministry runs a retreat program and the Good Samaritan Service program.
  2. Campus Ministry | Lancaster Catholic High Schoollchsyes.org/apps/pages/campusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Art Bamert Jr Director of Campus Ministry”
    Art Bamert Jr is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    “650 Juliette Ave Lancaster, PA 17601”
    The school's address is 650 Juliette Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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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.
72 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.85%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.6.4 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 Harrisburg, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)492
Students in grades 9–12492
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio6.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
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

Diocese of Harrisburg

The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Lancaster Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Lancaster Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Harrisburg.
What is Lancaster Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
79 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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