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Mount Notre Dame High School

  • LocationCincinnati, OH
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 664 students
  • SponsorSisters of Notre Dame de Namur

All-female

Official website

Mount Notre Dame High School is a Catholic, all-female high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Its campus ministry describes retreats in each of the four high school years, monthly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Advent and Lenten reconciliation services, and all-school Masses planned by the Worship Commission.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mount Notre Dame High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaints Peter and Paul Catholic Church: 1.0 mi1Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church: 1.0 mi2Saint Saviour Church: 1.9 mi3Saint John the Evangelist: 2.2 mi4Saint James of the Valley Church: 2.4 mi5Saint Clare Convent: 2.6 mi6Campus Ministry, Mount Notre Dame High School: 0.1 miMount Notre Dame High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 416 West Vine Street, Reading
  2. Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church — 1.0 mi
  3. Saint Saviour Church — 1.9 mi
  4. Saint John the Evangelist — 2.2 mi · 7121 Plainfield Road, Deer Park
  5. Saint James of the Valley Church — 2.4 mi
  6. Saint Clare Convent — 2.6 mi · 60 Compton Road, Cincinnati

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 (The Worship Commission plans all-school Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/clubs-organizations-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Worship Commission plans all-school Masses and Prayer Services, including the Leadership Prayer service, the Catholic Schools Week Mass, and Baccalaureate Mass. This group also plans our Advent & Lenten Reconciliation Services”
      The Worship Commission plans all-school Masses and Advent and Lenten reconciliation services.
  • 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 offered during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer & Worship - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/prayer-worship-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Sacrament of Reconciliation, offered in class prayer services”
      Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent in class prayer services.
    2. Clubs & Organizations - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/clubs-organizations-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Worship Commission plans all-school Masses and Prayer Services, including the Leadership Prayer service, the Catholic Schools Week Mass, and Baccalaureate Mass. This group also plans our Advent & Lenten Reconciliation Services”
      The Worship Commission plans all-school Masses and Advent and Lenten reconciliation services.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer & Worship - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/prayer-worship-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament provides a quiet space to rest in Christ”
      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held monthly.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (All-school Masses are confirmed. A priest celebrated a Mass for faculty and staff at the start of a school year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/clubs-organizations-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Worship Commission plans all-school Masses and Prayer Services, including the Leadership Prayer service, the Catholic Schools Week Mass, and Baccalaureate Mass. This group also plans our Advent & Lenten Reconciliation Services”
      The Worship Commission plans all-school Masses and Advent and Lenten reconciliation services.
    2. Latest News | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/latest-news-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The day began with a beautiful Mass celebrated by Father Larry Tensi”
      A priest celebrated a Mass for faculty and staff at the start of a school year.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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 (Introduction to Philosophy is listed among the social studies courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Departments - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/departments-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Courses: Economics & Personal Finance, Global Perspectives, US History, World History, US Government, Discovering Local History, History of the Sixties, Introduction to Philosophy, Law and Justice, Psychology and The Victorian Period.”
      Introduction to Philosophy is listed among the social studies courses.
  • 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 campus ministry page says academics reflect the school's Catholic heritage.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/campus-ministry-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every part of the student experience – academics, prayer, and community life – reflects our Catholic heritage and the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.”
      The school states that academics reflect its Catholic heritage.
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 (Freshman, junior, and senior retreats are listed. The sophomore year is a Days of Service and Reflection program, counted here as a retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/retreats-2025-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat welcomes all first-year students into the MND community.”
      A freshman retreat is offered.
      “The Sophomore Days of Service and Reflection seek to bring the themes of Catholic Social Teaching to life.”
      Sophomore Days of Service and Reflection are offered.
      “Juniors choose to attend one of four overnight retreats offered at the Bergamo Retreat Center in Dayton, Ohio.”
      Juniors attend an overnight retreat at the Bergamo Retreat Center in Dayton, Ohio.
      “Seniors have the choice of attending either Kairos or ROPes in their final year at Mount Notre Dame.”
      Seniors attend either Kairos or ROPes.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three professional campus ministry staff are listed: the director and two campus ministers. The campus ministry assistant is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/campus-ministry-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jennifer Dodds | Director of Campus Ministry | jdodds@mndhs.org | 513.821.3044 ext. 115 | Claire Scott | Campus Minister for Retreats (Grades 11 and 12) & Service | csott@mndhs.org | 513. 821. 3044 ext. 139 | Melissa Capella | Campus Minister for Service, Justice & Peace Retreats (Grades 9 & 10) | mcapella@mndhs.org”
      Campus ministry staff are Jennifer Dodds, Claire Scott, and Melissa Capella, with published contact details.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based groups listed include the Worship Commission, Respect for Life, Parish Partners, and Grace Group.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/clubs-organizations-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Worship Commission plans all-school Masses and Prayer Services, including the Leadership Prayer service, the Catholic Schools Week Mass, and Baccalaureate Mass. This group also plans our Advent & Lenten Reconciliation Services”
      The Worship Commission plans all-school Masses and Advent and Lenten reconciliation services.
      “Parish Partners invites students to have parish pride and participate in parish life”
      Parish Partners is a student group that supports parish life.
      “Grace Group meets monthly for about one-hour for lunch”
      Grace Group is a campus ministry group that meets monthly.
    2. Peace & Justice - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/peace-and-justice-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This group is dedicated to recognizing the beauty and value of every human life, from conception to natural death.”
      The Respect for Life group works on pro-life awareness, service, and advocacy.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each morning the community prays together, and each class session begins with prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer & Worship - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/prayer-worship-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each morning our community unites in prayer, and throughout the day each class session begins with prayer.”
      Daily prayer is part of each school day.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Respect for Life group works on awareness campaigns, service projects, and advocacy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Peace & Justice - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/peace-and-justice-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This group is dedicated to recognizing the beauty and value of every human life, from conception to natural death.”
      The Respect for Life group works on pro-life awareness, service, and advocacy.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Peace & Justice clubs and service programs are listed, and out-of-state and international service immersion trips are offered.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Peace & Justice - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/peace-and-justice-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are formed to be leaders who promote justice, unity, and respect for all people and creation.”
      Peace and justice clubs, service, and advocacy are part of student formation.
    2. Community Service - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/community-service-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students have opportunities for out-of-state service immersion trips and international immersion experiences.”
      Service immersion trips are offered out of state and abroad.

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

Strengths

  • Retreats are listed for each of the four high school years, and the sophomore program focuses on Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/retreats-2025-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat welcomes all first-year students into the MND community.”
      A freshman retreat is offered.
      “The Sophomore Days of Service and Reflection seek to bring the themes of Catholic Social Teaching to life.”
      Sophomore Days of Service and Reflection are offered.
      “Juniors choose to attend one of four overnight retreats offered at the Bergamo Retreat Center in Dayton, Ohio.”
      Juniors attend an overnight retreat at the Bergamo Retreat Center in Dayton, Ohio.
      “Seniors have the choice of attending either Kairos or ROPes in their final year at Mount Notre Dame.”
      Seniors attend either Kairos or ROPes.
  • Pro-life and peace and justice groups are listed, along with service immersion trips.
    Sources (2)
    1. Peace & Justice - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/peace-and-justice-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This group is dedicated to recognizing the beauty and value of every human life, from conception to natural death.”
      The Respect for Life group works on pro-life awareness, service, and advocacy.
      “Students are formed to be leaders who promote justice, unity, and respect for all people and creation.”
      Peace and justice clubs, service, and advocacy are part of student formation.
    2. Community Service - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/community-service-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students have opportunities for out-of-state service immersion trips and international immersion experiences.”
      Service immersion trips are offered out of state and abroad.
  • Three professional campus ministry staff are named with published contact details.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/campus-ministry-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jennifer Dodds | Director of Campus Ministry | jdodds@mndhs.org | 513.821.3044 ext. 115 | Claire Scott | Campus Minister for Retreats (Grades 11 and 12) & Service | csott@mndhs.org | 513. 821. 3044 ext. 139 | Melissa Capella | Campus Minister for Service, Justice & Peace Retreats (Grades 9 & 10) | mcapella@mndhs.org”
      Campus ministry staff are Jennifer Dodds, Claire Scott, and Melissa Capella, with published contact details.
  • Introduction to Philosophy is listed among the social studies courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Departments - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/departments-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Courses: Economics & Personal Finance, Global Perspectives, US History, World History, US Government, Discovering Local History, History of the Sixties, Introduction to Philosophy, Law and Justice, Psychology and The Victorian Period.”
      Introduction to Philosophy is listed among the social studies courses.

Concerns

  • The official pages describe daily Scripture and Communion services.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/clubs-organizations-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “works to recruit morning prayer leaders and ministers for the daily Scripture & Communion services”
      The school holds daily Scripture and Communion services.
  • Required theology courses are listed by title.
    Sources (1)
    1. Departments - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/departments-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Required courses: Faith and Foundations, Hebrew Scriptures, Christology, Church History, Morality and Catholic Ethics and Catholic Lifestyles.”
      The Ministry and Religious Studies department lists six required courses by title.
  • Community service is described as integral.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/community-service-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Service is an integral part of the Mount Notre Dame experience.”
      Community service is described as an integral part of the school experience.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Mount Notre Dame High School

  • Address: 711 E. Columbia Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 13 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    Junior year
    Two-day overnight retreat at the Bergamo Retreat Center in Dayton, Ohio, one of four options.
    mndhs.org
  • Freshman Retreat
    Freshman year
    A day of reflection led by Peer Ministers and faculty and staff.
    mndhs.org
  • Sophomore Days of Service and Reflection
    Sophomore year
    Days at local community service agencies with reflection on Catholic social teaching.
    mndhs.org
  • Senior Retreat (Kairos or ROPes)
    Senior year
    Three-day, two-night retreat, with a choice of Kairos or ROPes.
    mndhs.org

Service 2

  • Service immersion tripsOff campus
    Out-of-state and international service immersion experiences.
    mndhs.org
  • Earth Action Team
    Team inspired by Laudato Si that promotes environmental awareness, gardening, recycling, and field trips.
    mndhs.org

Faith formation 2

  • Advent and Lenten reconciliation services
    Advent and Lent
    Reconciliation offered in class prayer services.
    mndhs.org, mndhs.org
  • Grace Group
    Monthly
    Lunch group for students who have experienced the loss of a family member or close friend.
    mndhs.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Respect for Life
    Group that works on awareness campaigns, service projects, and advocacy for the pro-life teaching of the Church.
    mndhs.org
  • Parish Partners
    Student group that supports parish life, including a Celebrate Our Parishes Week and a Terrific Teacher and Angel Educator Mass.
    mndhs.org
  • Multicultural Ministry
    Ministry in partnership with the Multicultural Student Union that celebrates cultural heritage and promotes respect.
    mndhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Worship Commission
    Plans all-school Masses and prayer services, Advent and Lenten reconciliation services, and liturgical decorations.
    mndhs.org
  • Daily Scripture and Communion services
    Daily
    Morning services led by student prayer leaders and ministers.
    mndhs.org
  • Daily class prayer
    Each school day
    Each morning the community prays, and each class session begins with prayer.
    mndhs.org
  • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
    Monthly
    A quiet time of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.
    mndhs.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 (1)
  1. Campus Ministry - 2025 | Mount Notre Dame High Schoolmndhs.org/campus-ministry-2025 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Jennifer Dodds | Director of Campus Ministry | jdodds@mndhs.org | 513.821.3044 ext. 115 | Claire Scott | Campus Minister for Retreats (Grades 11 and 12) & Service | csott@mndhs.org | 513. 821. 3044 ext. 139 | Melissa Capella | Campus Minister for Service, Justice & Peace Retreats (Grades 9 & 10) | mcapella@mndhs.org”
    Campus ministry staff are Jennifer Dodds, Claire Scott, and Melissa Capella, with published contact details.
    “Our strong Catholic identity is lived out through a threefold approach to spiritual development”
    Campus ministry describes its approach to spiritual development.
    “711 E. Columbia Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45215”
    The school and campus ministry are at 711 E. Columbia Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
56 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.20.4 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 Cincinnati, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)664
Students in grades 9–12664
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio20.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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 Cincinnati

The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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