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Newark Catholic High School

  • LocationNewark, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 207 students
Official website

Newark Catholic High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school in Newark, Ohio, in the Diocese of Columbus. Fr. Thomas Anish is named as school chaplain, and Chris Grieb is campus minister and theology teacher. Students take theology in all four years, every class has a day retreat each year, and the Mass & Sacraments page is marked as coming soon.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Newark Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Francis De Sales Catholic Church: 1.3 mi1The Church of the Blessed Sacrament: 2.6 mi2Campus Ministry, St. Catherine of Siena Chapel: 0.2 miNewark Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
  2. The Church of the Blessed Sacrament — 2.6 mi · 394 East Main Street, Newark

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 yearA few times a year (All-school Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Chaplain & Campus Minister | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Meet-Our-Chaplain-And-Campus-Minister · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In his role as campus minister, he leads students toward a deeper understanding of, and relationship with, Christ through all-school Masses, holy days of obligation and other significant feasts, retreats and more.”
      The campus minister leads all-school Masses, holy days of obligation and feasts, as well as retreats.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Thomas Anish is named as the school chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet Our Chaplain & Campus Minister | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Meet-Our-Chaplain-And-Campus-Minister · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplain, Father Anish Thomas Through his presence at the school each day, Fr. Anish builds relationships with students, guides them in their faith and helps draw them closer to Jesus through the Sacraments”
      Father Anish Thomas is the school's chaplain and serves students each day.
    2. Faculty & Staff | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/About-Us/Team · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Thomas Anish fatheranish@stfrancisparish.net School Chaplin”
      Father Thomas Anish is the school chaplain.
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 I, II, III and IV are each a 1.00 credit full-year course, required in grades 9 to 12 (four full-year equivalents).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Overview | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Academics/Curriculum-Overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology I 1.00 credit”
      Theology I is a required 1.00-credit course in grade 9.
      “Theology II 1.00 credit”
      Theology II is a required 1.00-credit course in grade 10.
      “Theology III 1.00 credit”
      Theology III is a required 1.00-credit course in grade 11.
      “Theology IV 1.00 credit”
      Theology IV is a required 1.00-credit course in grade 12.
  • 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 (Philosophy of Religion is a one-semester elective for grades 11 and 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Pathway Catalog | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Media/Course-Pathway-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Using reason alone, students will discuss topics concerning religion like God’s existence”
      Philosophy of Religion (course 851) is an elective for grades 11 and 12 that examines religion using reason.
  • 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 curriculum overview says the faith is lived and discussed in every course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Overview | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Academics/Curriculum-Overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The faith is lived and discussed in every course.”
      The school states that faith is lived and discussed in every course.
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 (The faculty leads a day retreat for each class each year, with a theme for each grade (9 to 12).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Pilgrimages | Newark Catholic Campus Ministrynewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Retreats-Pilgrimages · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year, our faculty prepares and leads day retreats for each class at NC.”
      Faculty lead a day retreat for each class every year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named staff: the school chaplain (Fr. Thomas Anish) and the campus minister (Chris Grieb).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Chaplain & Campus Minister | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Meet-Our-Chaplain-And-Campus-Minister · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplain, Father Anish Thomas Through his presence at the school each day, Fr. Anish builds relationships with students, guides them in their faith and helps draw them closer to Jesus through the Sacraments”
      Father Anish Thomas is the school's chaplain and serves students each day.
      “In his role as campus minister, he leads students toward a deeper understanding of, and relationship with, Christ through all-school Masses, holy days of obligation and other significant feasts, retreats and more.”
      The campus minister leads all-school Masses, holy days of obligation and feasts, as well as retreats.
  • 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 (The campus ministry overview says daily prayer is part of the program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Overview | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Campus-Ministry-Overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Through daily prayer, mass, theology class, retreats, and more, we encourage the spiritual and moral growth of our students.”
      Daily prayer is part of the campus ministry program, alongside Mass, theology classes and retreats.
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.

  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Church's Social Teaching is taught in Theology IV, a required grade 12 course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Pathway Catalog | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Media/Course-Pathway-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This course is to introduce students to the Church’s Social Teaching.”
      Course 842, a Theology IV course, introduces the Church's Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Students take part in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Pilgrimages | Newark Catholic Campus Ministrynewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Retreats-Pilgrimages · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Newark Catholic students have supported the pro-life movement by participating in the National March for Life in Washington D.C.”
      Newark Catholic students take part in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Key Club is a service club that serves the school, local and global communities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Students/Clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Newark Catholic's chapter is active in their community service work, by caring for the needs of their school, local, and global communities.”
      The Key Club chapter does community service that cares for the school, local and global communities.

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

Strengths

  • A named school chaplain and a campus minister lead the campus ministry, which includes all-school Masses and holy days.
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Chaplain & Campus Minister | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Meet-Our-Chaplain-And-Campus-Minister · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplain, Father Anish Thomas Through his presence at the school each day, Fr. Anish builds relationships with students, guides them in their faith and helps draw them closer to Jesus through the Sacraments”
      Father Anish Thomas is the school's chaplain and serves students each day.
      “In his role as campus minister, he leads students toward a deeper understanding of, and relationship with, Christ through all-school Masses, holy days of obligation and other significant feasts, retreats and more.”
      The campus minister leads all-school Masses, holy days of obligation and feasts, as well as retreats.
  • Theology is required in all four years (Theology I to IV), with Philosophy of Religion offered as an elective.
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum Overview | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Academics/Curriculum-Overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology I 1.00 credit”
      Theology I is a required 1.00-credit course in grade 9.
      “Theology IV 1.00 credit”
      Theology IV is a required 1.00-credit course in grade 12.
    2. Course Pathway Catalog | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Media/Course-Pathway-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Using reason alone, students will discuss topics concerning religion like God’s existence”
      Philosophy of Religion (course 851) is an elective for grades 11 and 12 that examines religion using reason.
  • Every class has a day retreat each year, and older students attend the Kairos and Damascus retreats.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Pilgrimages | Newark Catholic Campus Ministrynewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Retreats-Pilgrimages · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year, our faculty prepares and leads day retreats for each class at NC.”
      Faculty lead a day retreat for each class every year.
      “Kairos is a student-led, adult-supported, four-day retreat where seniors and select juniors are challenged to live their faith in a real and loving way.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat for seniors and select juniors.
      “Each year, sophomores have the opportunity to attend a three-day retreat at the Damascus Mission Campus in Knox County where they join students from all over the country to hear from speakers, celebrate the sacraments, Adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament”
      Sophomores attend an annual three-day retreat at the Damascus Mission Campus, which includes adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
  • Students take part in the National March for Life, and Key Club does community service.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats & Pilgrimages | Newark Catholic Campus Ministrynewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Retreats-Pilgrimages · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Newark Catholic students have supported the pro-life movement by participating in the National March for Life in Washington D.C.”
      Newark Catholic students take part in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    2. Clubs | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Students/Clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Newark Catholic's chapter is active in their community service work, by caring for the needs of their school, local, and global communities.”
      The Key Club chapter does community service that cares for the school, local and global communities.

Concerns

  • The Mass & Sacraments page is marked Coming Soon.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Mass-Sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass & Sacraments Coming Soon”
      The school's Mass and sacraments page is marked Coming Soon, with no schedule published.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Catherine of Siena Chapel

  • Address: 1 Green Wave Drive, Newark, Ohio, 43055
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: newarkcatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, newarkcatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Damascus RetreatOff campus
    Each year, three days, for sophomores
    Three-day retreat at the Damascus Mission Campus in Knox County with speakers, the sacraments and adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
    newarkcatholic.org, newarkcatholic.org
  • Class day retreatsOn campus
    Each year, one day for each class
    Faculty-led day retreat for each class, with a theme for each grade: Prayer (freshmen), The Eucharist (sophomores), Vocations (juniors), and Taking the Faith Forward (seniors).
    newarkcatholic.org
  • Kairos Retreat
    Four-day, student-led, adult-supported retreat for seniors and select juniors.
    newarkcatholic.org

Service 2

  • National March for LifeOff campus
    Students take part in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    newarkcatholic.org
  • Key Club
    Kiwanis-affiliated service club that does community service for the school, local and global communities.
    newarkcatholic.org, newarkcatholic.org

Faith formation 1

  • Houses of Service
    Four mixed-grade houses, each with student captains and faculty mentors, that build community and service; the houses include patron saints and prayers.
    newarkcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Masses and holy days
    All-school Masses, holy days of obligation and other significant feasts, led with the campus minister.
    newarkcatholic.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 (4)
  1. Campus Ministry Overview | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Campus-Ministry-Overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Through daily prayer, mass, theology class, retreats, and more, we encourage the spiritual and moral growth of our students.”
    Daily prayer is part of the campus ministry program, alongside Mass, theology classes and retreats.
  2. Meet Our Chaplain & Campus Minister | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Meet-Our-Chaplain-And-Campus-Minister · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Chaplain, Father Anish Thomas Through his presence at the school each day, Fr. Anish builds relationships with students, guides them in their faith and helps draw them closer to Jesus through the Sacraments”
    Father Anish Thomas is the school's chaplain and serves students each day.
  3. Legacy & Traditions | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Faith/Our-Faith-Filled-Legacy-And-Traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Our St. Catherine of Siena chapel is an integral part of Newark Catholic’s campus ministry program.”
    The St. Catherine of Siena chapel on campus is part of the campus ministry program.
  4. Contact Us | Newark Catholic High Schoolnewarkcatholic.org/Contacts · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Phone (740) 344-3594 Address 1 Green Wave Drive, Newark, Ohio, 43055”
    The school's phone number and street address.

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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.
90 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.97%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.3 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
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Columbus, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)207
Students in grades 9–12207
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges97%
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

Catholic Diocese of Columbus

The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Newark Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Newark Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Columbus.
What is Newark Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
97 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Newark Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Newark Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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