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McQuaid Jesuit

  • LocationRochester, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 741 students

All-male

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McQuaid Jesuit is a Catholic, Jesuit college-preparatory school for young men in Rochester, New York. It has a Mass on campus each Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in the Fr. Edward F. Salmon, S.J. Chapel, and weekly confession on Wednesdays before school. Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel each Friday morning. Every grade has a retreat, students take four years of theology, and high school students must complete 100 hours of service to graduate.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Wednesday7:30 AMFr. Edward F. Salmon, S.J. Chapel · Open to the entire McQuaid Jesuit community.
  • Thursday7:30 AMChapel · Celebrated by the Jesuit sacramental minister; the page says Thursday Mass is celebrated once per month.
  • Friday7:30 AMChapel · Family & Alumni Mass, once per month.

Adoration 1

  • Friday7:30 AMChapel · Runs until 10:20 AM. A lay-led reflection is offered at 7:45 a.m.

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. Liturgies & Prayer | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/liturgies-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Fr. Edward F. Salmon, S.J. Chapel and is open to the entire McQuaid Jesuit Community.”
    A Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel.
    “In addition, the Jesuit sacramental minister celebrates Thursday Mass and Friday Family & Alumni Mass once per month at 7:30 a.m. in the Chapel.”
    A Thursday Mass and a monthly Friday Family and Alumni Mass are celebrated in the chapel.
    “In addition, the Jesuit sacramental minister celebrates Thursday Mass and Friday Family & Alumni Mass once per month at 7:30 a.m. in the Chapel.”
    A Thursday Mass and a monthly Friday Family and Alumni Mass are celebrated in the chapel.
    “Each Friday, Eucharistic Adoration is available in the Chapel from 7:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.”
    Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel every Friday morning.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of McQuaid Jesuit, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Boniface Church: 1.4 mi1Saint Anne Church: 1.4 mi2Our Lady of Lourdes Church: 1.5 mi3Joseph P. Mack Catholic Center: 2.0 mi4Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s Church: 2.0 mi5Saint Mary's Catholic Church: 2.2 mi6Fr. Edward F. Salmon, S.J. Chapel and Mission & Ministry office: 0.1 miMcQuaid Jesuit (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Boniface Church — 1.4 mi · 300 Gregory Street, Rochester
  2. Saint Anne Church — 1.4 mi · 1600 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester
  3. Our Lady of Lourdes Church — 1.5 mi · 150 Varinna Drive, Rochester
  4. Joseph P. Mack Catholic Center — 2.0 mi · 610 Faculty Road, Rochester
  5. Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s Church — 2.0 mi · 445 Frederick Douglass Street, Rochester
  6. Saint Mary's Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 15 Saint Mary's Place, Rochester

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

77 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 (Community Masses are held on major occasions: the Mass of the Holy Spirit, All Saints, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Advent liturgy, the Feast of the Ascension and Baccalaureate Mass. This is recorded as a few times a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies & Prayer | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/liturgies-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a Catholic school, McQuaid Jesuit proudly gathers to celebrate the Eucharist on major occasions throughout the year. These celebrations include the Mass of the Holy Spirit, All Saints Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Advent Liturgy, Feast of the Ascension, and Baccalaureate Mass.”
      The school gathers for Mass on named major occasions during the year.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered weekly on Wednesdays before school and monthly on Fridays during Flex.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies & Prayer | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/liturgies-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On a weekly basis, students can go to confession on Wednesdays before school. On a monthly basis, students can go to confession on Fridays during Flex.”
      Students can go to confession weekly on Wednesdays before school and monthly on Fridays during Flex.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration is available in the chapel each Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies & Prayer | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/liturgies-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each Friday, Eucharistic Adoration is available in the Chapel from 7:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel every Friday morning.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The school's Jesuit Sacramental Minister, Fr. Adelmo Dunghe, S.J., PhD, celebrates Mass, hears confessions and offers a ministry of presence to the whole community. The lay chaplain is Dan Bates.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ignatian Ministry and Service Programs | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jesuit Sacramental Minister Fr. Adelmo Dunghe, S.J., PhD As Jesuit Sacramental Minister, my contribution to the Mission of McQuaid Jesuit is celebration of Mass, hearing confessions, offering blessings, and a ministry of presence to our entire community.”
      Fr. Adelmo Dunghe, S.J., is the Jesuit Sacramental Minister, who celebrates Mass and hears confessions for the school community.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is listed as 4 credits. Each full-year course carries 1 credit (the school requires a minimum of 7.5 credits each year); this is four full-year courses, one in each grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Program | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4 credits |”
      Theology is a required subject worth 4 credits.
      “Students must take a minimum of 7.5 credits each year and must pass all courses (required and elective) to be eligible for promotion or graduation.”
      Students must take at least 7.5 credits each year.
  • 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 Magis, sophomores and juniors attend Emmaus (sophomores in the second semester), and seniors attend Kairos. Juniors and seniors may also attend a Wilderness retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Mission Days | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We believe that retreats are as valuable as a day in the classroom. Therefore, each grade is offered unique retreat experiences.”
      Each grade is offered its own retreat.
      “Freshmen are invited to attend this two-day, one-night experience where they focus on growing into young men”
      Freshmen attend the Magis retreat.
      “First-semester juniors and second-semester Sophomores are invited to attend this three-day, two-night experience”
      Juniors and second-semester sophomores attend the Emmaus retreat.
      “First-semester seniors and second-semester juniors have the opportunity to attend this experience and get to know themselves, their fellow students, and God on a deeper level.”
      Seniors attend the Kairos retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Ministry staff listed on the Ignatian ministry page include the Vice President of Mission & Ministry, the Director of Retreats and Worship, the Chaplain, and the Jesuit Sacramental Minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ignatian Ministry and Service Programs | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Vice President of Mission & Ministry (Director of Service & Justice) Mr. Adam Baber ababer@mcquaid.org (585) 256-6129”
      Adam Baber is Vice President of Mission & Ministry, with email ababer@mcquaid.org and phone 256-6129.
      “Director of Retreats and Worship Mr. Nathan Drahms ndrahms@mcquaid.org (585)-256-6156”
      Nathan Drahms is Director of Retreats and Worship, with email ndrahms@mcquaid.org.
      “As Chaplain, Coach Dan Bates will facilitate prayer and liturgical opportunities for the McQuaid Jesuit community.”
      Dan Bates is the school's chaplain, who facilitates prayer and liturgy.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The one faith-based student group found on the clubs page is Agape Latte. The St. Benedict Labre Ministry is listed without a description; it is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs & Extracurriculars | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Open to high school students, this student-led organization invites members of McQuaid’s faculty/staff to share a story about their own faith journey and how they have experienced God in their life.”
      Agape Latte is a student-led faith-sharing group open to high school students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (A prayer huddle is held in the chapel each morning, and the Examen is prayed on Wednesdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies & Prayer | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/liturgies-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Members of the community are invited to gather from 8:00-8:05 a.m. in the Chapel each morning to pray for each other’s intentions.”
      A short prayer gathering is held in the chapel each morning.
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 (Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours of service to graduate from high school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service & Justice | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to graduate from high school, students must complete a minimum of 100 hours of service”
      High school graduates must complete at least 100 hours of service.
  • 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 (The required Life and Dignity of the Human Person service theme lists pro-life causes as an example.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service & Justice | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Examples of service that would fulfill this theme include work with the elderly, children, individuals with disabilities, the sick, pro-life causes, etc.”
      Pro-life causes are named as an example of service under the required Life and Dignity theme.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school runs a Service Immersion Trip Program with trips to communities in need.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Immersion Experiences | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/service-immersion-experiences · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A hallmark of McQuaid Jesuit is the Service Immersion Trip Program.”
      The school runs a service immersion trip program.

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

Strengths

  • Weekly Mass on Wednesdays, weekly confession, and weekly Friday adoration are all published on the school's own pages.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies & Prayer | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/liturgies-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Fr. Edward F. Salmon, S.J. Chapel and is open to the entire McQuaid Jesuit Community.”
      A Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel.
      “On a weekly basis, students can go to confession on Wednesdays before school. On a monthly basis, students can go to confession on Fridays during Flex.”
      Students can go to confession weekly on Wednesdays before school and monthly on Fridays during Flex.
      “Each Friday, Eucharistic Adoration is available in the Chapel from 7:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel every Friday morning.
  • Each grade has a retreat, and high school graduates must complete 100 hours of service.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats & Mission Days | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We believe that retreats are as valuable as a day in the classroom. Therefore, each grade is offered unique retreat experiences.”
      Each grade is offered its own retreat.
    2. Christian Service & Justice | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to graduate from high school, students must complete a minimum of 100 hours of service”
      High school graduates must complete at least 100 hours of service.
  • Priests and campus ministers are named on the school's Mission & Ministry page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ignatian Ministry and Service Programs | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jesuit Sacramental Minister Fr. Adelmo Dunghe, S.J., PhD As Jesuit Sacramental Minister, my contribution to the Mission of McQuaid Jesuit is celebration of Mass, hearing confessions, offering blessings, and a ministry of presence to our entire community.”
      Fr. Adelmo Dunghe, S.J., is the Jesuit Sacramental Minister, who celebrates Mass and hears confessions for the school community.
      “Vice President of Mission & Ministry (Director of Service & Justice) Mr. Adam Baber ababer@mcquaid.org (585) 256-6129”
      Adam Baber is Vice President of Mission & Ministry, with email ababer@mcquaid.org and phone 256-6129.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Fr. Edward F. Salmon, S.J. Chapel and Mission & Ministry office

  • Address: 1800 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Fr. Edward F. Salmon, S.J. Chapel)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Service 2

  • Service immersion tripsOff campus
    Service immersion trips to communities in need, which include reflection on social justice and Catholic social teaching.
    mcquaid.org
  • Pallbearer Ministry
    Serves as pallbearers at the funerals of veterans and people who have experienced homelessness.
    mcquaid.org

Faith formation 3

  • Sacrament of ReconciliationOn campus
    Wednesdays before school (weekly); Fridays during Flex (monthly)
    Students can celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation during the academic year, and in theology class during Advent and Lent.
    mcquaid.org
  • Daily prayer huddleOn campus
    8:00 to 8:05 a.m. each morning
    A short gathering in the chapel to pray for members of the community's intentions.
    mcquaid.org
  • Agape Latte
    A student-led series in which faculty and staff share their faith journeys.
    mcquaid.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Community Masses on major occasionsOn campus
    Major occasions during the year
    Mass of the Holy Spirit, All Saints Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Advent Liturgy, Feast of the Ascension and Baccalaureate Mass.
    mcquaid.org
  • Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    Fridays, 7:30 to 10:20 a.m.
    Eucharistic adoration in the chapel with a lay-led reflection at 7:45 a.m.
    mcquaid.org
  • Music Ministry TeamOn campus
    An ensemble of students, staff and faculty that leads song at liturgies and prayer services.
    mcquaid.org

Retreats 3

  • Magis Retreat
    October and April (freshmen)
    A two-day, one-night retreat for freshmen on growing into young men and on their relationships with others and God.
    mcquaid.org
  • Emmaus Retreat
    November, February and March (juniors and second-semester sophomores)
    A three-day, two-night retreat based on the Road to Emmaus, focused on prayer and reflection.
    mcquaid.org
  • Kairos Retreat
    November, January, March and June (seniors and second-semester juniors)
    A retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius for seniors, encouraged for all students before graduation.
    mcquaid.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 (3)
  1. Community | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/ignatian-ministry/community · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mission and Ministry supports this bond shared by community members by bringing a unique, dynamic Jesuit approach to a variety of programs.”
    Mission and Ministry supports community life and programs in the Jesuit approach.
    “Mission and Ministry supports this bond shared by community members by bringing a unique, dynamic Jesuit approach to a variety of programs.”
    Mission and Ministry supports community life and programs in the Jesuit approach.
  2. Facilities | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/about/facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The chapel is where students, faculty, and families come together for prayer, liturgies, and reflection, grounding daily life in faith and the Jesuit tradition.”
    The Fr. Edward F. Salmon, S.J. Chapel is the place for student prayer and liturgies.
  3. Directions | McQuaid Jesuitmcquaid.org/about/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our mailing address is 1800 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.”
    The school's address is 1800 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.

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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.
78 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.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.1 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Rochester, NY
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)741
Students in grades 9–12468
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio12.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
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 Rochester

The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici, Bishop of Rochester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is McQuaid Jesuit a Catholic high school?
Yes. McQuaid Jesuit is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Rochester.
What is McQuaid Jesuit’s Compass Score?
86 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at McQuaid Jesuit?
Mass is listed at Fr. Edward F. Salmon, S.J. Chapel and Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is McQuaid Jesuit Compass Recommended?
Yes. McQuaid Jesuit meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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