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Nazareth Academy High School

  • LocationPhiladelphia, PA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 305 students

All-female

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Nazareth Academy High School is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young women at 4001 Grant Avenue in Philadelphia, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Its Campus Ministry offers monthly Masses in the Immaculate Conception Chapel, a Thursday rosary, daily morning prayer, and a retreat for every grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Nazareth Academy High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Katherine of Siena: 0.3 mi1St. Dominic Church: 1.8 mi2St. Martha's Church: 2.0 mi3St. Casimir Church: 2.0 mi4Campus Ministry and Immaculate Conception Chapel, Nazareth Academy High School: 0.2 miNazareth Academy High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Katherine of Siena — 0.3 mi · 9700 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia
  2. St. Dominic Church — 1.8 mi · 8504 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia
  3. St. Martha's Church — 2.0 mi · 11301 Academy Road, Philadelphia
  4. St. Casimir Church — 2.0 mi

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

59 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 (The Chapel page says the Chapel hosts monthly Masses for the high school and the grade school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Chapel | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/who-we-are/the-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chapel plays host to monthly Masses for both the high school and the grade school”
      The Chapel hosts monthly Masses for the high school.
  • 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 (The student handbook lists penance services among the school's faith experiences, without stating how often they are held.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784555033/nazareth/r2azr9ayhymx6znsoavt/StudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration • Penance services”
      The handbook lists Adoration and penance services among the school's faith experiences.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The student handbook lists Adoration among the school's faith experiences, without stating how often it is held.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784555033/nazareth/r2azr9ayhymx6znsoavt/StudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration • Penance services”
      The handbook lists Adoration and penance services among the school's faith experiences.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Monthly Masses are published. Recorded as shared or visiting priest support.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Chapel | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/who-we-are/the-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chapel plays host to monthly Masses for both the high school and the grade school”
      The Chapel hosts monthly Masses for the high school.
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 (Theology is a graduation requirement of four credits. English is also 4 units for four years; one unit is one year. Four units of theology equals four full-year equivalents; theology is taken in every grade (grades 9 and 10 are fixed courses; juniors and seniors choose electives).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1765989820/nazareth/m7wau3am6n1zmwng1owg/NazarethAcademyHighSchoolCourseCatalog26-27121725.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “must meet the minimum requirement of four credits in Theology”
      A graduate must complete four credits of theology.
    2. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784555033/nazareth/r2azr9ayhymx6znsoavt/StudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “English 4.00 units”
      English is required for 4 units, which is one unit per year over four years.
    3. Academic Excellence | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/academics/academic-excellence · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 9 - God's Revelation to the World through Scripture”
      The theology sequence has a course for grade 9 and grade 10 and electives after that.
  • 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 (Bioethics is listed in the school's 2026-27 course catalog for 11th and 12th graders through the Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute partnership. It is not a required course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1765989820/nazareth/m7wau3am6n1zmwng1owg/NazarethAcademyHighSchoolCourseCatalog26-27121725.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These courses are open to 11th & 12th grade students”
      Bioethics is listed among courses for 11th and 12th graders through the Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute.
  • 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 school's mission and belief statements say its Catholic faith is the foundation of all it does within and beyond every classroom.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Beliefs | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/who-we-are/mission-beliefs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our Catholic faith is the foundation of and the impetus for all that we do both within and beyond the walls of every classroom”
      The school's mission says the Catholic faith is the basis of its teaching in every classroom.
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, sophomores and juniors have a grade-level retreat. Seniors have a one-day class retreat, and may also choose a four-day Kairos retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Programs | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/empowering-girls/spiritual-life/retreat-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat is an option to the one-day class retreat that all students must attend.”
      All students attend a one-day class retreat.
      “The retreat program for Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen at Nazareth Academy High School is designed to allow students a time spent away from one normal hectic life and schedule”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have a grade-level retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (The handbook refers to a single Campus Minister, and the clubs page names one Campus Ministry moderator. A religious sister also leads a faith group and appears in ministry events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784555033/nazareth/r2azr9ayhymx6znsoavt/StudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “contact the Campus Minister or a Theology teacher”
      The school names one Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry, Bible Study and Faith & Fellowship are listed as school clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/empowering-girls/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Club Moderator: Mrs. Theresa Stanton P '27”
      Campus Ministry, Bible Study and Faith & Fellowship are school clubs, with a named moderator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/empowering-girls/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It is Nazareth Academy High School's tradition for students to participate in school wide prayer to begin the school day.”
      Students pray together daily to begin the school day.
      “Every Thursday during Activity Period, students have the opportunity to participate in the saying of the Rosary.”
      Students may pray the Rosary every Thursday during Activity Period.
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 minimum is 20 service hours per academic year. Over four years that is at least 80 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784555033/nazareth/r2azr9ayhymx6znsoavt/StudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “minimum requirement of 20 hours per academic year”
      Students must complete at least 20 service hours per academic year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is a theology course, chosen as an elective by juniors and seniors. It is organized around the U.S. Bishops' document Sharing Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1765989820/nazareth/m7wau3am6n1zmwng1owg/NazarethAcademyHighSchoolCourseCatalog26-27121725.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 0842 Catholic Social Teaching”
      Catholic Social Teaching is a theology course, organized around the U.S. Bishops' document.
  • 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 (The Community Service Corps makes regularly scheduled service trips, and its members serve at pregnancy and children's organizations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784555033/nazareth/r2azr9ayhymx6znsoavt/StudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regularly scheduled service trips to Caring for Friends”
      The Community Service Corps makes regularly scheduled service trips.
      “Nazareth Academy High School’s CSC provides students with the opportunity to put faith in action”
      The Community Service Corps puts faith into action through service.

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, and seniors may choose a four-day Kairos retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Programs | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/empowering-girls/spiritual-life/retreat-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat is an option to the one-day class retreat that all students must attend.”
      All students attend a one-day class retreat.
      “The retreat program for Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen at Nazareth Academy High School is designed to allow students a time spent away from one normal hectic life and schedule”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have a grade-level retreat.
      “one of our Kairos retreats scheduled each year held off campus”
      Seniors may choose a Kairos retreat, held off campus.
  • Service is required, at least 20 hours per year, and the school's service trips and Community Service Corps are published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784555033/nazareth/r2azr9ayhymx6znsoavt/StudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “minimum requirement of 20 hours per academic year”
      Students must complete at least 20 service hours per academic year.
      “Regularly scheduled service trips to Caring for Friends”
      The Community Service Corps makes regularly scheduled service trips.
  • Theology is a four-year graduation requirement, and Catholic Social Teaching is offered as a theology course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1765989820/nazareth/m7wau3am6n1zmwng1owg/NazarethAcademyHighSchoolCourseCatalog26-27121725.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “must meet the minimum requirement of four credits in Theology”
      A graduate must complete four credits of theology.
      “THEO 0842 Catholic Social Teaching”
      Catholic Social Teaching is a theology course, organized around the U.S. Bishops' document.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Immaculate Conception Chapel, Nazareth Academy High School

  • Address: 4001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 2

Faith formation 1

  • Thursday Rosary (Prayer Zone)On campus
    Every Thursday during Activity Period
    Students gather in the Chapel to pray the Rosary.
    nazarethacademyhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monthly Masses in the ChapelOn campus
    Monthly
    Monthly Masses for the high school and grade school in the Immaculate Conception Chapel.
    nazarethacademyhs.org

Service 3

Clubs and groups 3

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 (4)
  1. Clubs and Activities | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/empowering-girls/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Club Moderator: Mrs. Theresa Stanton P '27”
    Campus Ministry, Bible Study and Faith & Fellowship are school clubs, with a named moderator.
    “Club Moderator: Mrs. Theresa Stanton P '27”
    Campus Ministry, Bible Study and Faith & Fellowship are school clubs, with a named moderator.
  2. Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Nazareth Academy High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1784555033/nazareth/r2azr9ayhymx6znsoavt/StudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “contact the Campus Minister or a Theology teacher”
    The school names one Campus Minister.
  3. Visit Us | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/admissions/visit-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “4001 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114”
    The school's address is 4001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114.
  4. The Chapel | Nazareth Academy High Schoolnazarethacademyhs.org/who-we-are/the-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Chapel, situated at the top of the school's main staircase, is the centerpiece of Nazareth's campus.”
    The Chapel is on the school's campus.

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Academic Excellence

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

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.Not reported
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.9 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 Philadelphia, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)305
Students in grades 9–12305
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio7.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
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

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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