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Monsignor Kelly Catholic School

  • LocationBeaumont, TX
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 305 students
Official website

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school at 5950 Kelly Drive in Beaumont, Texas, in the Diocese of Beaumont. Its Campus Ministry page describes daily prayer, weekly Mass, a monthly all-school Mass, liturgical prayer services, and a day-long retreat for each grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Monsignor Kelly Catholic School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Jude Thaddeus Church: 2.2 mi1Saint Anne Catholic Church: 2.5 mi2Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church: 2.6 mi3Campus Ministry, Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School: 0.0 miMonsignor Kelly Catholic School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Jude Thaddeus Church — 2.2 mi · 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont
  2. Saint Anne Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont
  3. Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 3390 Sarah Street, Beaumont

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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Campus Ministry page lists monthly all-school Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/o/mkchs/page/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Mass, monthly all-school masses, and prayer services are all a part of the Kelly High School experience.”
      The school publishes weekly Mass and monthly all-school 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 (Masses are published. Recorded as shared or visiting priest support.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/o/mkchs/page/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Mass, monthly all-school masses, and prayer services are all a part of the Kelly High School experience.”
      The school publishes weekly Mass and monthly all-school Masses.
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 (The graduation plan requires 4 Religion credits under both plans. English, also 4 credits, is taken over four years; one credit per year course; 4 credits of religion equals four full-year equivalents. Theology is therefore taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/page/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion | 4 | 4”
      Religion is required for 4 credits under both graduation plans.
      “English | 4 | 4”
      English is required for 4 credits, taken over 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.
    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 academics page describes the academic program as infused with faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/page/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “provides a supportive learning environment that is infused with faith”
      The academic program is described as infused with faith.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/o/mkchs/page/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade participates in a day-long faith and relationship-building experience.”
      Every grade takes part in a retreat.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot 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-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
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/o/mkchs/page/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every day begins and ends with prayer over the PA.”
      Each school day begins and ends with prayer.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot 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.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not 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.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Every grade has a retreat each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/o/mkchs/page/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade participates in a day-long faith and relationship-building experience.”
      Every grade takes part in a retreat.
  • Each school day begins and ends with prayer, and the school publishes weekly Mass and monthly all-school Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/o/mkchs/page/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Mass, monthly all-school masses, and prayer services are all a part of the Kelly High School experience.”
      The school publishes weekly Mass and monthly all-school Masses.
      “Every day begins and ends with prayer over the PA.”
      Each school day begins and ends with prayer.
  • Religion is required for four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/page/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion | 4 | 4”
      Religion is required for 4 credits under both graduation plans.
      “English | 4 | 4”
      English is required for 4 credits, taken over four years.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School

  • Address: 5950 Kelly Drive, Beaumont, TX 77707
  • Location: On campus

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Source: mkchs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, mkchs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Yearly faith-focused theme
    A faith theme chosen for each year by Campus Ministry.
    mkchs.com

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Liturgical prayer services
    Prayer services during the year; students take part as readers, leaders of song, ushers and in presenting the gifts.
    mkchs.com
  • All-school penance service
    Listed in the Campus Ministry program.
    mkchs.com
  • Mass with Bishop Toups
    October 15, 2026
    A Mass with the Bishop of Beaumont on the school calendar.
    mkchs.com

Retreats 1

  • Retreats for each grade
    A day-long faith and relationship-building retreat for each grade, with the goal of bringing students closer together through a deeper understanding of the school's values and mission.
    mkchs.com

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. Ministry | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com/o/mkchs/page/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly Mass, monthly all-school masses, and prayer services are all a part of the Kelly High School experience.”
    The school publishes weekly Mass and monthly all-school Masses.
    “Daily prayer Weekly Mass Monthly all-school Mass Yearly faith-focused theme Liturgical prayer services All-school penance service Annual grade-level retreats Purposeful service in the community”
    The Campus Ministry program lists these items.
    “Weekly Mass, monthly all-school masses, and prayer services are all a part of the Kelly High School experience.”
    The school publishes weekly Mass and monthly all-school Masses.
  2. Home | Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Schoolmkchs.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5950 Kelly DriveBeaumont, TX 77707”
    The school's address is 5950 Kelly Drive, Beaumont, TX 77707.

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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.
92 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.11.7 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 Beaumont, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)305
Students in grades 9–12305
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.7 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 Beaumont

The Most Reverend David L. Toups, Bishop of Beaumont

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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