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Marin Catholic High School

  • LocationKentfield, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 791 students
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Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield has a campus ministry that lists daily Mass at 7:30 am in the chapel, about ten all-school Masses a year, and a monthly Sunday evening Holy Hour. Father Juan Manuel is the chaplain. Students take four years of theology and complete 100 hours of Christian Service over four years, and each class is offered a retreat.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:30 AMCampus chapel · Daily Mass.

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. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass in the chapel at 7:30am and daily prayer over the public address system is practiced at the beginning and end of the school days.”
    Daily Mass is celebrated in the chapel at 7:30 am; daily prayer is said over the public address system.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Marin Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Sebastian's Church: 0.1 mi1St. Patrick's Church: 1.1 mi2Saint Raphael Church: 1.7 mi3Marin Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Sebastian's Church — 0.1 mi
  2. St. Patrick's Church — 1.1 mi · 114 King Street, Larkspur
  3. Saint Raphael Church — 1.7 mi · 1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael

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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

82 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 yearMonthly (About ten all-school Masses a year, described as monthly.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are approximately ten all-school Masses celebrated each year”
      About ten all-school Masses are celebrated each year.
    2. Student Ministry Clubs | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/student-ministry-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Liturgy Choir is a group of enthusiastic singers and instrumentalists who meet weekly to prepare the music for the monthly all-school Masses.”
      The Liturgy Choir meets weekly to prepare music for the monthly all-school Masses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass in the chapel at 7:30am and daily prayer over the public address system is practiced at the beginning and end of the school days.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in the chapel at 7:30 am; daily prayer is said over the public address system.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to the entire campus during the seasons of Advent and Lent.”
      Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Holy Hour is held monthly on a Sunday evening.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Holy Hour | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/holy-hour · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Holy Hour is a Catholic tradition of adoring Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Holy Hour is a Catholic devotion of adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
      “Marin Catholic families and students gather for an hour on a Sunday evening each month”
      Holy Hour is held for an hour on a Sunday evening each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Campus Ministry Team | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/meet-the-campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FATHER JUAN MANUEL - CHAPLAIN”
      Father Juan Manuel is the chaplain of the campus ministry team.
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 (Four years of theology (40 credits), which is 10 credits per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Overview | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/academics/academic-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 years of Theology (40 credits)”
      Four years of theology (40 credits) are required.
  • 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 (Recorded from the mission statement. Course-level integration was not separately documented.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Philosophy | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/about/mission-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jesus Christ, truly present in the Eucharist, is the source and summit of everything we do.”
      The school's mission names Jesus Christ as the source and summit of everything it does.
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
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every school year, each class is offered a retreat experience.”
      Each class is offered a retreat every school year.
      “The Freshmen Retreat is a one day retreat at the College of Marin Jonas Center”
      The freshman retreat is a one-day retreat off campus.
      “The Sophomore retreat is a mandatory overnight experience at Alliance Redwoods in Occidental”
      The sophomore retreat is a mandatory overnight at Alliance Redwoods in Occidental.
      “The Junior Retreat is an optional overnight experience at the University of the Redlands - San Anselmo Campus”
      The junior retreat is an optional overnight at the University of the Redlands, San Anselmo campus.
      “Senior year witnesses students taking ownership of their own faith journeys through the four day senior Kairos Retreat held at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park.”
      Seniors attend a four-day Kairos retreat at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The campus ministry department lists six members, including a director, a chaplain, a Christian Service coordinator and associates.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “List of 6 members.”
      The campus ministry department lists six members.
      “Michelle Vollert Director of Campus Ministry 415-464-3889”
      Michelle Vollert is Director of Campus Ministry; the office phone is 415-464-3889.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Ministry Clubs | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/student-ministry-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “BOLT—Brotherhood of Light Team—was built around three core goals: discovering our faith, our gifts, and what it truly means to be a man of God.”
      BOLT is a student group for discovering faith and growing spiritually.
      “The Liturgy Choir is a group of enthusiastic singers and instrumentalists who meet weekly to prepare the music for the monthly all-school Masses.”
      The Liturgy Choir meets weekly to prepare music for the monthly all-school Masses.
    2. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Vincent de Paul Club and the Respect Life Club are vibrant organizations that live out gospel values.”
      The St. Vincent de Paul Club and the Respect Life Club are active campus ministry organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass in the chapel at 7:30am and daily prayer over the public address system is practiced at the beginning and end of the school days.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in the chapel at 7:30 am; daily prayer is said over the public address system.
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
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Overview | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/academics/academic-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “100 hours of Christian Service throughout the 4 years with segmented deadlines throughout this time”
      100 hours of Christian Service are required across four years.
  • 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. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Vincent de Paul Club and the Respect Life Club are vibrant organizations that live out gospel values.”
      The St. Vincent de Paul Club and the Respect Life Club are active campus ministry organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Vincent de Paul Club and the Respect Life Club are vibrant organizations that live out gospel values.”
      The St. Vincent de Paul Club and the Respect Life Club are active campus ministry organizations.
    2. Christian Service | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the 4-year Christian Service program students complete an individual Encounter Project, as well as grade-level virtue service experiences.”
      Students complete grade-level virtue service and an individual Encounter Project over four years.
      “These virtues (Faith, Justice, Hope, & Charity) embrace the life and service of Saint Teresa of Calcutta”
      The Christian Service program uses the virtues of Faith, Justice, Hope, and Charity.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:30 am in the chapel, and a priest is named as chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass in the chapel at 7:30am and daily prayer over the public address system is practiced at the beginning and end of the school days.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in the chapel at 7:30 am; daily prayer is said over the public address system.
    2. Meet the Campus Ministry Team | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/meet-the-campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FATHER JUAN MANUEL - CHAPLAIN”
      Father Juan Manuel is the chaplain of the campus ministry team.
  • Students take four years of theology and complete 100 hours of Christian Service over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Overview | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/academics/academic-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 years of Theology (40 credits)”
      Four years of theology (40 credits) are required.
      “100 hours of Christian Service throughout the 4 years with segmented deadlines throughout this time”
      100 hours of Christian Service are required across four years.
  • Each class has a retreat, and seniors attend a four-day Kairos retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every school year, each class is offered a retreat experience.”
      Each class is offered a retreat every school year.
      “Senior year witnesses students taking ownership of their own faith journeys through the four day senior Kairos Retreat held at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park.”
      Seniors attend a four-day Kairos retreat at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Marin Catholic High School

  • Address: 675 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield, CA 94904
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, communal space, private offices

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

Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 4 off campus, 10 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Freshman retreatOff campus
    One-day retreat at the College of Marin Jonas Center for the freshman class.
    marincatholic.org
  • Sophomore retreatOff campus
    Mandatory overnight retreat at Alliance Redwoods in Occidental.
    marincatholic.org
  • Junior retreatOff campus
    Optional overnight retreat at the University of the Redlands, San Anselmo campus.
    marincatholic.org
  • Senior Kairos retreatOff campus
    Four-day student-led retreat at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park.
    marincatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 5

Faith formation 2

  • Sacramental preparation
    Preparation for baptism, first communion, and confirmation for students who could not receive them through their parish in the usual manner.
    marincatholic.org
  • Big CATs Mentorship Program
    Mentorship program pairing freshmen with upperclassmen; includes faith life topics.
    marincatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • BOLT (Brotherhood of Light Team)
    Student group for young men that meets for lunch meetings, speakers, Mass, and service.
    marincatholic.org
  • Respect Life Club
    Pro-life student club.
    marincatholic.org

Service 2

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 | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass in the chapel at 7:30am and daily prayer over the public address system is practiced at the beginning and end of the school days.”
    Daily Mass is celebrated in the chapel at 7:30 am; daily prayer is said over the public address system.
    “There are approximately ten all-school Masses celebrated each year”
    About ten all-school Masses are celebrated each year.
    “Daily Mass in the chapel at 7:30am and daily prayer over the public address system is practiced at the beginning and end of the school days.”
    Daily Mass is celebrated in the chapel at 7:30 am; daily prayer is said over the public address system.
  2. Campus Ministry Facilities | Marin Catholicmarincatholic.org/ministry/campus-ministry-facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry Center can be found on the second floor of St. Anselm Hall.”
    The Campus Ministry Center is on the second floor of St. Anselm Hall.
    “675 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield CA 94904”
    The school's address is 675 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield, CA 94904.

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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.
84 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.1 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
DioceseArchdiocese of San Francisco, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)791
Students in grades 9–12791
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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

Archdiocese of San Francisco

The Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

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

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Questions families ask

Is Marin Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Marin Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
What is Marin Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
93 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Marin Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Campus chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Marin Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Marin Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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