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Catholic high school

Loretto Academy

  • LocationEl Paso, TX
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 520 students
Official website

Loretto Academy is an independent Catholic school in El Paso, Texas, opened in 1923 in celebration of the mission of the Sisters of Loretto. Girls in grades 6 to 12 attend the all-girls middle and high school. Its pages describe daily prayer, weekly student Masses, religion classes in every high school year, class retreats and a Senior Retreat, and service learning that all students take part in.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Loretto Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1San Juan Bautista Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church & Parish: 1.5 mi3Our Lady of Light: 1.6 mi4Guardian Angel Catholic Church: 1.7 mi5Saint Pius X Catholic Church: 1.7 mi6Loretto Academy Campus Ministry: 0.1 miLoretto Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1315 Travis Street, El Paso
  2. San Juan Bautista Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 5649 Dailey Avenue, El Paso
  3. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church & Parish — 1.5 mi · 519 South Latta Street, El Paso
  4. Our Lady of Light — 1.6 mi
  5. Guardian Angel Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 3021 Frutas Avenue, El Paso
  6. Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 1050 North Clark Drive, El Paso

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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly
    Sources (1)
    1. The Loretto Difference | Loretto Academyloretto.org/about/the-loretto-difference · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Loretto students practice their faith regularly with daily prayer, weekly student masses, and the reception of sacraments including First Reconciliation and First Communion.”
      Students practice their faith with daily prayer and weekly student Masses.
  • 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 (Weekly student Masses are offered and a 'School Chaplain' is listed (Ken Ducre); no page says he is a priest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. The Loretto Difference | Loretto Academyloretto.org/about/the-loretto-difference · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Loretto students practice their faith regularly with daily prayer, weekly student masses, and the reception of sacraments including First Reconciliation and First Communion.”
      Students practice their faith with daily prayer and weekly student Masses.
    2. Employee Directory | Loretto Academyloretto.org/contact/employee-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ducre, Ken | | School Chaplain | Spiritual”
      Ken Ducre is listed as School 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.
  • 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 own statement says its Catholic social teachings are integrated throughout the curriculum, and that justice and respect are grounded in its faith foundation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Loretto Difference | Loretto Academyloretto.org/about/the-loretto-difference · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Justice and Respect are grounded in our faith foundation; our Catholic social teachings are integrated throughout our curriculum.”
      Catholic social teachings are integrated throughout the curriculum.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Class retreats are held by class, and each year the seniors make a Senior Retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Traditions | Loretto Academyloretto.org/high-school/traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class retreats allow the students to come together by class to bond and develop spirituality.”
      Retreats are held by class for high school students.
      “The final ‘Senior Retreat’ is a very special time for the seniors”
      Seniors make a Senior Retreat before graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three ministry roles are listed on the staff directory: Liz Deines (Campus Minister), Theresa Crow (Theology Teacher / Campus Minister) and Ken Ducre (School Chaplain).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Employee Directory | Loretto Academyloretto.org/contact/employee-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Deines, Liz | | Campus Minister | Elementary School, Middle School, High School”
      Liz Deines is listed as Campus Minister for all levels.
      “Crow, Theresa | | Theology Teacher / Campus Minister | High School”
      Theresa Crow is listed as Theology Teacher and Campus Minister for the high school.
      “Ducre, Ken | | School Chaplain | Spiritual”
      Ken Ducre is listed as School Chaplain.
    2. Employee Directory | Loretto Academyloretto.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Phone: (915) 566-8400”
      The school's main phone number is 566-8400.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school says students practice their faith regularly with daily prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Loretto Difference | Loretto Academyloretto.org/about/the-loretto-difference · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Loretto students practice their faith regularly with daily prayer, weekly student masses, and the reception of sacraments including First Reconciliation and First Communion.”
      Students practice their faith with daily prayer and weekly student Masses.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours
    Sources (1)
    1. The Loretto Difference | Loretto Academyloretto.org/about/the-loretto-difference · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students participate in year-long service learning projects that address immediate and short-term needs in the community.”
      All students take part in year-long service learning projects.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The school says its Catholic social teachings are integrated throughout the curriculum, and high school religion classes discuss social justice issues in the final years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. The Loretto Difference | Loretto Academyloretto.org/about/the-loretto-difference · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Justice and Respect are grounded in our faith foundation; our Catholic social teachings are integrated throughout our curriculum.”
      Catholic social teachings are integrated throughout the curriculum.
    2. High School Academics | Loretto Academyloretto.org/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As girls approach their last years at Loretto, they are assigned different projects that help them understand what it is to live a Catholic life outside of a Catholic school and put their faith in action through works of mercy and discussing important and relevant social justice issues.”
      In their last years, students study social justice issues and practice works of mercy in religion-based projects.
  • 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 (Each year, classes choose a nonprofit or cause in El Paso or Juarez and serve it throughout the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Academics | Loretto Academyloretto.org/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, classes choose a nonprofit organization or cause in the El Paso and Juarez community and serve them throughout the academic year”
      Each class serves a chosen nonprofit or cause for the school year.
      “As girls approach their last years at Loretto, they are assigned different projects that help them understand what it is to live a Catholic life outside of a Catholic school and put their faith in action through works of mercy and discussing important and relevant social justice issues.”
      In their last years, students study social justice issues and practice works of mercy in religion-based projects.

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

Strengths

  • Students practice their faith with daily prayer and weekly student Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Loretto Difference | Loretto Academyloretto.org/about/the-loretto-difference · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Loretto students practice their faith regularly with daily prayer, weekly student masses, and the reception of sacraments including First Reconciliation and First Communion.”
      Students practice their faith with daily prayer and weekly student Masses.
  • Catholic social teachings are integrated throughout the curriculum, and high school students study social justice issues in their final years.
    Sources (2)
    1. The Loretto Difference | Loretto Academyloretto.org/about/the-loretto-difference · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Justice and Respect are grounded in our faith foundation; our Catholic social teachings are integrated throughout our curriculum.”
      Catholic social teachings are integrated throughout the curriculum.
    2. High School Academics | Loretto Academyloretto.org/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As girls approach their last years at Loretto, they are assigned different projects that help them understand what it is to live a Catholic life outside of a Catholic school and put their faith in action through works of mercy and discussing important and relevant social justice issues.”
      In their last years, students study social justice issues and practice works of mercy in religion-based projects.
  • All students take part in year-long service learning, and each class serves a chosen nonprofit or cause each year.
    Sources (2)
    1. The Loretto Difference | Loretto Academyloretto.org/about/the-loretto-difference · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students participate in year-long service learning projects that address immediate and short-term needs in the community.”
      All students take part in year-long service learning projects.
    2. High School Academics | Loretto Academyloretto.org/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, classes choose a nonprofit organization or cause in the El Paso and Juarez community and serve them throughout the academic year”
      Each class serves a chosen nonprofit or cause for the school year.
  • The staff directory lists three ministry roles: a campus minister for all levels, a high school campus minister, and a school chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Employee Directory | Loretto Academyloretto.org/contact/employee-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Deines, Liz | | Campus Minister | Elementary School, Middle School, High School”
      Liz Deines is listed as Campus Minister for all levels.
      “Crow, Theresa | | Theology Teacher / Campus Minister | High School”
      Theresa Crow is listed as Theology Teacher and Campus Minister for the high school.
      “Ducre, Ken | | School Chaplain | Spiritual”
      Ken Ducre is listed as School Chaplain.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Loretto Academy Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1300 Hardaway St., El Paso, TX 79903
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 1

  • Service learning projectsOff campus
    Year-long projects in which each class serves a nonprofit or cause in El Paso and Juarez, such as visits to a care center for the elderly.
    loretto.org, loretto.org, loretto.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Weekly student Masses
    Weekly
    The school says students attend weekly student Masses.
    loretto.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats and Senior Retreat
    Retreats held by class to build community and spirituality; seniors make a Senior Retreat before graduation.
    loretto.org, loretto.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. Employee Directory | Loretto Academyloretto.org/contact/employee-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Deines, Liz | | Campus Minister | Elementary School, Middle School, High School”
    Liz Deines is listed as Campus Minister for all levels.
    “Crow, Theresa | | Theology Teacher / Campus Minister | High School”
    Theresa Crow is listed as Theology Teacher and Campus Minister for the high school.
    “Deines, Liz | | Campus Minister | Elementary School, Middle School, High School”
    Liz Deines is listed as Campus Minister for all levels.
  2. Contact | Loretto Academyloretto.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1300 Hardaway St.”
    The school is at 1300 Hardaway St., El Paso, TX 79903.

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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.
93 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.11.3 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
DioceseDiocese of El Paso, TX
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)520
Students in grades 9–12314
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

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 El Paso

The Most Reverend Mark J. Seitz, Bishop of El Paso

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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