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Monroe Junior/Senior High Schools of Fairbanks

  • LocationFairbanks, AK
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 327 students
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Monroe Catholic Jr./Sr. High School is part of the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks, a pre-K through 12 system. Its students hold a weekly liturgy in Holy Family Chapel on campus, take a four-year religion sequence to graduate, and go on retreats in every high school grade.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Wednesday9:44 AMHoly Family Chapel · Weekly liturgy for junior-senior high school, per the student-parent handbook updated February 2026.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “We celebrate weekly liturgies in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 am for junior-senior high school”
    The school holds a weekly liturgy in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 AM for junior and senior high students.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Monroe Junior/Senior High Schools of Fairbanks, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSacred Heart Cathedral: 2.2 mi1Holy Family Chapel and Campus Ministries, Monroe Catholic: 0.1 miMonroe Junior/Senior High Schools of Fairbanks (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart Cathedral — 2.2 mi · 1300 Peger Road, Fairbanks

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

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Weekly liturgy on Wednesdays at 9:44 am for junior-senior high school, per the student-parent handbook (updated February 2026).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We celebrate weekly liturgies in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 am for junior-senior high school”
      The school holds a weekly liturgy in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 AM for junior and senior high students.
  • 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 is listed among services celebrated throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Catholic Schools of Fairbankscatholic-schools.org/religiousaspects.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year we celebrate: Christmas Tableau, Living Stations of the Cross, Reconciliation, Catholic Schools Week Mass, Ash Wednesday, May Crowning, and milestone Masses for graduating classes.”
      Reconciliation and other services are celebrated throughout 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.
    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 (School Masses are published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We celebrate weekly liturgies in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 am for junior-senior high school”
      The school holds a weekly liturgy in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 AM for junior and senior high students.
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 (Religion is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement, and each high school grade has a Catholic religion course (full-year equivalents: four). The credit value of a full-year course is inferred from English at 4.0 credits for four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion 4.0 credits English 4.0 credits”
      Religion is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement.
      “FRESHMEN 1. Introduction to Catholicism/Hebrew Scripture”
      Freshmen take a Catholic religion course.
      “SOPHOMORES 1. Catholic Scripture”
      Sophomores take a Catholic religion course.
      “JUNIORS: 1. Catholic Morality”
      Juniors take Catholic Morality, a required course in ethics within religion.
      “SENIORS: 1. Social Justice”
      Seniors take a required Social Justice course.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Catholic Morality is a required junior-year course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “JUNIORS: 1. Catholic Morality”
      Juniors take Catholic Morality, a required course in ethics within religion.
  • 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 handbook states that the school's pillars, including Religious, impact every aspect of education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “These pillars of a Monroe education impact every aspect of education at Monroe.”
      The school states that its pillars, including Religious, shape every aspect of education.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

70 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Day retreats for grades 5-10, a weekend Junior Encounter for grade 11, and senior retreats for grade 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Day retreats for students in grades 5-10 are held once a year during school hours, usually at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Our eleventh-grade students attend a weekend retreat called the Junior Encounter and the senior class experiences both a two-day retreat in the spring and a leadership retreat in the fall.”
      Students in grades 5-10 have an annual day retreat, grade 11 has the Junior Encounter, and seniors have spring and fall retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One religion coordinator is listed on the staff directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Catholic Schools of Fairbankscatholic-schools.org/faculty--staff.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Kathleen Kohler-Balko Religion Coordinator”
      Kathleen Kohler-Balko is listed as the Religion Coordinator.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNone
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities | Catholic Schools of Fairbankscatholic-schools.org/activities.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Monroe (7th-12th) Academic-Decathlon Band and Orchestra National Honor Society Pep Rallies Prom and Senior Ball Retreats and Retreat Leadership School-wide Days of Service Student Council Student Government Yearbook”
      The 2026-2027 activities list for grades 7-12 includes no faith-based student clubs.
  • 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 | Catholic Schools of Fairbankscatholic-schools.org/religiousaspects.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily prayer and pledge; weekly Mass”
      Daily prayer and pledge are part of the school day, and Mass is offered weekly.
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 (The handbook lists 20, 30, 35 and 50 required hours for grades 9-12, about 135 hours in total. The campus ministry page says seniors complete 40 hours minimum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are required, in religion class, to complete a certain amount of community service hours each year.”
      Community service hours are required each year.
      “9th 20 hours 10th 30 hours 11th 35 hours 12th 50 hours”
      The required service hours are 20 for grade 9, 30 for grade 10, 35 for grade 11 and 50 for grade 12.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The campus ministry page says religion classes cover social justice; the page does not use the phrase Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Catholic Schools of Fairbankscatholic-schools.org/religiousaspects.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Annual religion classes covering scripture, social justice, sacraments, prayer, and the lives of Saints”
      Religion classes cover social justice, along with scripture, sacraments, prayer and saints.
  • 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 (Justice is a stated school pillar, and RAMS Day sends students to community agencies each year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission & Beliefs | Catholic Schools of Fairbankscatholic-schools.org/mission--beliefs.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We are guided by the Jesuit principles to become Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Religious, Loving, and Committed to Doing Justice.”
      The school's mission includes being Committed to Doing Justice.
    2. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “MCHS junior/senior high students and staff participate in RAMS Day in November. RAMS stands for Radical Acts of Mercy and Service.”
      Junior and senior high students and staff take part in RAMS Day, a service day that sends them to community agencies.

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

Strengths

  • A weekly liturgy is held in Holy Family Chapel on campus for junior and senior high students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We celebrate weekly liturgies in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 am for junior-senior high school”
      The school holds a weekly liturgy in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 AM for junior and senior high students.
  • Religion is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement, with a Catholic religion course in each high school grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion 4.0 credits English 4.0 credits”
      Religion is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement.
      “FRESHMEN 1. Introduction to Catholicism/Hebrew Scripture”
      Freshmen take a Catholic religion course.
      “SOPHOMORES 1. Catholic Scripture”
      Sophomores take a Catholic religion course.
      “JUNIORS: 1. Catholic Morality”
      Juniors take Catholic Morality, a required course in ethics within religion.
      “SENIORS: 1. Social Justice”
      Seniors take a required Social Justice course.
  • Every high school grade has a retreat, and service hours are required in grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Day retreats for students in grades 5-10 are held once a year during school hours, usually at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Our eleventh-grade students attend a weekend retreat called the Junior Encounter and the senior class experiences both a two-day retreat in the spring and a leadership retreat in the fall.”
      Students in grades 5-10 have an annual day retreat, grade 11 has the Junior Encounter, and seniors have spring and fall retreats.
      “9th 20 hours 10th 30 hours 11th 35 hours 12th 50 hours”
      The required service hours are 20 for grade 9, 30 for grade 10, 35 for grade 11 and 50 for grade 12.

Concerns

  • The published Mass is once a week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We celebrate weekly liturgies in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 am for junior-senior high school”
      The school holds a weekly liturgy in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 AM for junior and senior high students.

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Campus ministry home

Holy Family Chapel and Campus Ministries, Monroe Catholic

  • Address: 615 Monroe St., Fairbanks, AK 99701
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Annual day retreat (grades 5-10)Off campus
    Once a year, during school hours
    Day retreat, usually held at St. Raphael's Catholic Church.
    catholic-schools.org
  • Junior Encounter (grade 11)
    Weekend retreat for eleventh-grade students.
    catholic-schools.org
  • Senior retreats (spring and fall)
    A two-day spring retreat and a fall leadership retreat for seniors.
    catholic-schools.org

Service 3

  • RAMS DayOff campus
    Day before Thanksgiving
    Annual service day when students and staff go out to community agencies.
    catholic-schools.org
  • Operation Bunny Hop
    Holy Week
    Annual service project during Holy Week.
    catholic-schools.org
  • Food and penny drives
    A fall food collection for the Food Bank and a penny drive during the school year.
    catholic-schools.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Altar serversOn campus
    Students in grades 3-12 trained to assist the priest at school Masses in Holy Family Chapel.
    catholic-schools.org, catholic-schools.org
  • Eucharistic MinistersOn campus
    High school students at least 16 years old who have been confirmed, trained to assist at Communion during school Masses.
    catholic-schools.org, catholic-schools.org
  • Student participation in school MassesOn campus
    Students may serve as greeters, readers, gift bearers, singers or musicians at school Masses.
    catholic-schools.org, catholic-schools.org
  • Special religious services
    Christmas Tableau, Living Stations of the Cross, Reconciliation, Catholic Schools Week Mass, Ash Wednesday, May Crowning, and milestone Masses for graduating classes.
    catholic-schools.org

Faith formation 1

  • Student Retreat Team Leaders
    High school students selected to act as peer ministers in leading retreats.
    catholic-schools.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. Campus Ministry | Catholic Schools of Fairbankscatholic-schools.org/religiousaspects.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Daily prayer and pledge; weekly Mass”
    Daily prayer and pledge are part of the school day, and Mass is offered weekly.
    “Daily prayer and pledge; weekly Mass”
    Daily prayer and pledge are part of the school day, and Mass is offered weekly.
  2. Monroe Catholic Junior/Senior High Student-Parent Handbook (updated February 2026)catholic-schools.org/uploads/1/0/8/5/10857374/mhs_student-parent_handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “We celebrate weekly liturgies in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 am for junior-senior high school”
    The school holds a weekly liturgy in Holy Family Chapel on Wednesdays at 9:44 AM for junior and senior high students.
    “the new Holy Family Chapel to serve the entire student population”
    Holy Family Chapel is on the school campus and serves the student population.
  3. High School | Catholic Schools of Fairbankscatholic-schools.org/high-school.html · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “615 Monroe St., Fairbanks, AK 99701 Phone : (907) 313-3062”
    The high school's address is 615 Monroe St., Fairbanks, AK 99701, with phone 313-3062.

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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.
79 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.1 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
DioceseDiocese of Fairbanks, AK
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)327
Students in grades 9–12108
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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 Fairbanks

The Most Reverend Steven J. Maekawa, Bishop of Fairbanks

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Monroe Junior/Senior High Schools of Fairbanks a Catholic high school?
Yes. Monroe Junior/Senior High Schools of Fairbanks is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Fairbanks.
What is Monroe Junior/Senior High Schools of Fairbanks’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Monroe Junior/Senior High Schools of Fairbanks?
Mass is listed at Holy Family Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Monroe Junior/Senior High Schools of Fairbanks Compass Recommended?
Yes. Monroe Junior/Senior High Schools of Fairbanks meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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