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Louisville High School

  • LocationWoodland Hills, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 317 students

All-female

Official website

Louisville High School is an all-girl Catholic high school in Woodland Hills, run in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Louis. Its published faith life includes monthly adoration through theology classes, school liturgies, Advent and Lenten reconciliation services, a retreat in every class year, eight semesters of theology, a Catholic social teaching course, and a required service program of more than 100 hours.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Louisville High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Mel: 1.7 mi1Campus Ministry (Chapel and St. Louis Hall): 0.1 miLouisville High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Mel — 1.7 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

55 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 (Several school liturgies and Masses are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Baccalaureate Mass: On the evening before graduation graduates and their families gather on the senior lawn for a sunset Mass.”
      The senior class holds a Mass the evening before graduation.
      “Grandparents Liturgy: Every year our students invite their grandparents to celebrate the Mass followed by a special luncheon together.”
      A yearly Mass is held for students and grandparents.
  • 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: 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 services are listed for Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation Services during Advent & Lenten Season”
      Reconciliation services are held during Advent and Lent.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is listed as monthly, through theology classes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly Adoration through Theology classes”
      Adoration is held monthly through theology classes.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grandparents Liturgy: Every year our students invite their grandparents to celebrate the Mass followed by a special luncheon together.”
      A yearly Mass is held for students and grandparents.
      “Overseen by the Campus Minister and joined by members of the Faculty and Staff”
      The Campus Minister oversees the retreats.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Eight semesters of theology are required, which is four full-year equivalents; taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Louisville High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1773073760/louisvillehsorg/q2h3c33b8vettkjo9cwv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 8 semesters”
      Eight semesters of theology are required to graduate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (Theology courses state that they satisfy the USCCB subject themes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Louisville High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1773073760/louisvillehsorg/q2h3c33b8vettkjo9cwv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course satisfies the USCCB subject theme: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ”
      The Catholic Social Teaching course is listed as satisfying a USCCB subject theme.
      “This course satisfies the USCCB subject theme: Who is Jesus Christ?”
      Theology courses are listed against USCCB subject themes.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Christian Morality, a required 12th grade theology course, is an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Louisville High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1773073760/louisvillehsorg/q2h3c33b8vettkjo9cwv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course satisfies the USCCB subject theme: Life in Jesus Christ.”
      The Christian Morality course is listed as satisfying a USCCB subject theme.
      “The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives.”
      The Christian Morality course covers moral concepts and decision-making.
  • 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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Sophomore, junior and senior retreats are listed; freshmen are only invited to on-campus retreat experiences.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The freshman class is invited to 1-2 retreat experiences on campus in the school year.”
      Freshmen have retreats on campus.
      “The sophomore retreats are two-day retreats held off campus at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino.”
      Sophomores have a two-day retreat.
      “Encounter is a three-day retreat held off-campus at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu.”
      Juniors have a three-day retreat.
      “The senior retreat is Kairos, which means “God’s Time.””
      Seniors have the Kairos retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One ministry staff member is listed: the Campus Minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Overseen by the Campus Minister and joined by members of the Faculty and Staff”
      The Campus Minister oversees the retreats.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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 (Over 100 hours of service are required across four years (school service trips plus 10 hours a year on the student's own).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the school provided service trip, students are required to complete 10 hours of community service on their own at each grade level.”
      Students complete 10 hours of service on their own at each grade level.
      “Junior service trips focus on issues of justice and poverty, particularly within the city and downtown neighborhoods of Los Angeles.”
      Junior service trips focus on justice and poverty.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required Catholic Social Teaching course is a theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Louisville High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1773073760/louisvillehsorg/q2h3c33b8vettkjo9cwv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course satisfies the USCCB subject theme: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ”
      The Catholic Social Teaching course is listed as satisfying a USCCB subject theme.
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      The Catholic Social Teaching course is required in the 11th grade.
  • 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 (Junior service trips focus on justice and poverty.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior service trips focus on issues of justice and poverty, particularly within the city and downtown neighborhoods of Los Angeles.”
      Junior service trips focus on justice and poverty.
      “Louisville High School requires that students participate in a Christian service program.”
      A Christian service program is required.

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

Strengths

  • Eight semesters of theology are required, and a retreat is held in every class year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Louisville High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1773073760/louisvillehsorg/q2h3c33b8vettkjo9cwv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 8 semesters”
      Eight semesters of theology are required to graduate.
    2. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The freshman class is invited to 1-2 retreat experiences on campus in the school year.”
      Freshmen have retreats on campus.
  • A required Catholic Social Teaching course is part of the theology sequence.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | Louisville High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1773073760/louisvillehsorg/q2h3c33b8vettkjo9cwv/2026-2027CurriculumGuide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      The Catholic Social Teaching course is required in the 11th grade.
  • Junior service trips focus on justice and poverty, and the service program totals more than 100 hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior service trips focus on issues of justice and poverty, particularly within the city and downtown neighborhoods of Los Angeles.”
      Junior service trips focus on justice and poverty.
      “In addition to the school provided service trip, students are required to complete 10 hours of community service on their own at each grade level.”
      Students complete 10 hours of service on their own at each grade level.

Concerns

  • The Campus Minister is the named ministry leader.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Overseen by the Campus Minister and joined by members of the Faculty and Staff”
      The Campus Minister oversees the retreats.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Chapel and St. Louis Hall)

  • Address: 22300 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

  • Catholic Prayer BreakfastOff campus
    Archdiocesan prayer breakfast at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral.
    louisvillehs.org

Retreats 4

  • Sophomore retreat (Choices)Off campus
    Two-day retreat at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino.
    louisvillehs.org
  • Junior retreat (Encounter)Off campus
    Three-day retreat at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu.
    louisvillehs.org
  • Senior retreat (Kairos)Off campus
    Four-day Kairos retreat at the Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre.
    louisvillehs.org
  • Freshman retreat (on campus)On campus
    1-2 times in the school year
    Freshman retreat experiences on campus, led by upperclassmen.
    louisvillehs.org

Service 1

  • Witness to Justice service tripsOff campus
    Junior year
    Junior service trips on justice and poverty, mainly in Los Angeles neighborhoods.
    louisvillehs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monthly adoration through theology classes
    Monthly
    Adoration offered through theology classes.
    louisvillehs.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 (4)
  1. Directory | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mary Hicks 2002 Campus Minister”
    Mary Hicks is listed as Campus Minister.
  2. Ministry | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Overseen by the Campus Minister and joined by members of the Faculty and Staff”
    The Campus Minister oversees the retreats.
  3. Campus Map | Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org/campus-life/campus-map · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Louisville’s Chapel is a quiet space for those looking for prayer and introspection.”
    The campus has a chapel for prayer.
  4. Louisville High Schoollouisvillehs.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “22300 Mulholland Drive Woodland Hills, CA 91364”
    The school's address is 22300 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
33 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.68%
  • 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Los Angeles, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)317
Students in grades 9–12317
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio11.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges68%
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

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Louisville High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
What is Louisville High School’s Compass Score?
72 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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