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Catholic high school

Notre Dame Academy

  • LocationPark Hills, KY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 489 students
  • SponsorSisters of Notre Dame

All-female

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Notre Dame Academy is a Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school in Park Hills, Kentucky, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame. Its campus chapel hosts Mass on most Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, and individual confessions are offered each Tuesday during the school year. Religion is required in all four years, every grade has a retreat, and the school sets a service requirement.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday7:20 AMMary, Mother of the World Chapel · Published as most Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Chapel - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We celebrate Mass on most Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 7:20 am.”
    Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on most Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 7:20 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Agnes Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Augustine Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church: 1.2 mi4Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption: 1.7 mi5Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 1.7 mi6Campus Ministry and Mary, Mother of the World Chapel: 0.1 miNotre Dame Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Agnes Catholic Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  3. Saint Augustine Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  4. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  5. Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption — 1.7 mi · 1130 Madison Avenue, Covington
  6. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.7 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.

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

71 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 (All students take part in a family Mass once a semester, which is two times a year. It is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgical Activities - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/liturgical-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students participate in a family mass once a semester.”
      All students attend a family Mass once a semester.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Individual confessions are offered every Tuesday during the school year (Panda Prime Time in the chapel).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Reconciliation Services - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/reconciliation-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the school year we will also offer the opportunity for individual confessions during Panda Prime Time in the chapel every Tuesday.”
      Individual confessions are offered in the chapel every Tuesday during the school 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Conor Kunath is named as the school chaplain. The chaplain page covers the 2025-26 school year, the most recent year published; the current Spiritual Life page still names him for Tuesday confessions.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Chaplain - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/chaplain · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Conor Kunath will serve as our chaplain for the 2025-2026 school year.”
      Fr. Conor Kunath is the school chaplain.
    2. Spiritual Life - Notre Dame Academy Catholic All-Girls Schoolndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass will be offered outside of the school day a couple of days each week.”
      Campus Mass is also offered outside the school day a couple of days each week.
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 (Four credits of religion are required, one credit each year, taken as two half-credit semester courses in each of grades 9 through 12. Computed as four full-year equivalents; theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027, Religion Departmentndapandas.org/wp-content/uploads/CurriculumGuide2026%E2%80%932027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The religion courses at Notre Dame Academy reflect Covington’s Diocesan High School Religion Curriculum based on the United States Bishops’Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for High School Students”
      The school's religion courses reflect the diocesan religion curriculum based on the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
      “(Four credits of religion are required.)”
      Four credits of religion are required for graduation, and each grade has a religion course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school states its religion courses reflect the diocesan high school religion curriculum based on the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027, Religion Departmentndapandas.org/wp-content/uploads/CurriculumGuide2026%E2%80%932027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The religion courses at Notre Dame Academy reflect Covington’s Diocesan High School Religion Curriculum based on the United States Bishops’Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for High School Students”
      The school's religion courses reflect the diocesan religion curriculum based on the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The required senior course Moral Living in Christ presents the principles of Catholic moral theology and studies moral and ethical issues.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027, Senior Religionndapandas.org/wp-content/uploads/CurriculumGuide2026%E2%80%932027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to present the principles and foundations of Catholic Moral Theology.”
      Moral Living in Christ, a required senior religion course, covers Catholic moral theology and ethical issues.
  • 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 says the program combines the Catholic faith with academic skills. This is a school-wide statement, not a list of cross-curricular courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics - Notre Dame Academyndapandas.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We believe in an education that combines the timeless wisdom of our Catholic Faith with the necessary skills that our students will need to adapt to a continuously changing world.”
      The academic program combines the Catholic faith with academic skills.
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 (Retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Information - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/retreat-information · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen Retreat: This retreat takes place in October and is focused on Encountering Christ.”
      Freshmen have a retreat in October.
      “Sophomore Retreat: This retreat takes place at the end of January.”
      Sophomores have a retreat at the end of January.
      “Junior Retreat: This year our juniors will take part in one of 2 Pilgrimage Retreats in September.”
      Juniors take part in one of two pilgrimage retreats in September.
      “Senior Retreats: Seniors take part in one of 3 retreats that take place at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.”
      Seniors take part in one of three retreats at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two staff are listed: the Campus Minister (school directory) and the school chaplain (chaplain page).)
    Sources (2)
    1. School Directory - Notre Dame Academy Catholic All-Girls Schoolndapandas.org/resources/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bridget Price ’00 | Campus Minister B.A., Religious Pastoral Ministry, College of Mount St. Joseph 859-292-1836”
      Bridget Price is the Campus Minister; the school directory lists her phone number.
    2. Our Chaplain - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/chaplain · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Conor Kunath will serve as our chaplain for the 2025-2026 school year.”
      Fr. Conor Kunath is the school chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two groups are listed under the Religion Department's co-curricular opportunities: L.I.F.E. Club and Peer Ministry. The page gives only their names for Peer Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religion Department - Notre Dame Academyndapandas.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Co-Curricular Opportunities (Expand) L.I.F.E. Club Peer Ministry”
      The Religion Department lists the L.I.F.E. Club and Peer Ministry as co-curricular opportunities.
    2. Clubs & Organizations - Notre Dame Academy Catholic All-Girls Schoolndapandas.org/life-at-nda/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mission Statement: We strive to support and uphold the dignity of every human life at every age and stage.”
      The L.I.F.E. Club's mission is to uphold the dignity of every human life at every age and stage.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (Stated required hours: freshmen 10, sophomores 20 and seniors 10, a total of 40 over four years. The total may be higher.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Requirement - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/service-requirement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen are required to complete 10 hours of service, of which at least 5 must be in the Gold category, by April 5, 2027.”
      Freshmen must complete 10 service hours for the year.
      “All Sophomores are required to complete 20 hours of service where at least 10 hours are in the Gold category.”
      Sophomores must complete 20 service hours.
      “All Seniors are required to complete 10 hours of service where at least 5 are in the Gold Category.”
      Seniors must complete 10 service hours.
      “All Juniors take part in a weekly CST/Service Program during religion classes/study hall.”
      Juniors take part in a weekly service program during religion class.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is a required junior religion course, taken with Christ and the Sacraments.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027, Junior Religionndapandas.org/wp-content/uploads/CurriculumGuide2026%E2%80%932027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching in an interactive and hands-on way. In this course, students are to learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      Catholic Social Teaching is a required junior religion course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The L.I.F.E. Club's stated mission is to uphold the dignity of every human life at every age and stage. The page does not use the words pro-life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations - Notre Dame Academy Catholic All-Girls Schoolndapandas.org/life-at-nda/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mission Statement: We strive to support and uphold the dignity of every human life at every age and stage.”
      The L.I.F.E. Club's mission is to uphold the dignity of every human life at every age and stage.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (A Mustard Seed Mission Trip is listed among the 2027 travel opportunities (dates to be set).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Travel Opportunities - Notre Dame Academy Catholic All-Girls Schoolndapandas.org/life-at-nda/travel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mustard Seed Mission Trip Group Leader: Ms. Dooling Travel Dates: June TBD”
      A Mustard Seed Mission Trip is listed among the 2027 travel opportunities.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on most Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, and confession is offered every Tuesday during the school year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate Mass on most Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 7:20 am.”
      Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on most Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 7:20 AM.
    2. Reconciliation Services - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/reconciliation-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the school year we will also offer the opportunity for individual confessions during Panda Prime Time in the chapel every Tuesday.”
      Individual confessions are offered in the chapel every Tuesday during the school year.
  • Religion is required in all four years, and the required religion courses include Catholic Social Teaching and Moral Living in Christ.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027, Religion Departmentndapandas.org/wp-content/uploads/CurriculumGuide2026%E2%80%932027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “(Four credits of religion are required.)”
      Four credits of religion are required for graduation, and each grade has a religion course.
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching in an interactive and hands-on way. In this course, students are to learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      Catholic Social Teaching is a required junior religion course.
      “The purpose of this course is to present the principles and foundations of Catholic Moral Theology.”
      Moral Living in Christ, a required senior religion course, covers Catholic moral theology and ethical issues.
  • Retreats are held for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Information - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/retreat-information · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen Retreat: This retreat takes place in October and is focused on Encountering Christ.”
      Freshmen have a retreat in October.
      “Sophomore Retreat: This retreat takes place at the end of January.”
      Sophomores have a retreat at the end of January.
      “Junior Retreat: This year our juniors will take part in one of 2 Pilgrimage Retreats in September.”
      Juniors take part in one of two pilgrimage retreats in September.
      “Senior Retreats: Seniors take part in one of 3 retreats that take place at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.”
      Seniors take part in one of three retreats at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.
  • The stated service requirements total 40 hours over four years, with Gold-category hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Requirement - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/service-requirement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen are required to complete 10 hours of service, of which at least 5 must be in the Gold category, by April 5, 2027.”
      Freshmen must complete 10 service hours for the year.
      “All Sophomores are required to complete 20 hours of service where at least 10 hours are in the Gold category.”
      Sophomores must complete 20 service hours.
      “All Seniors are required to complete 10 hours of service where at least 5 are in the Gold Category.”
      Seniors must complete 10 service hours.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Mary, Mother of the World Chapel

  • Address: 1699 Hilton Drive, Park Hills, KY 41011
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 4 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Junior Pilgrimage RetreatOff campus
    September
    Juniors choose one of two pilgrimage retreats that visit local churches.
    ndapandas.org
  • Senior RetreatsOff campus
    Seniors choose one of three retreats at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford.
    ndapandas.org
  • Freshmen Retreat
    October
    Day of reflection focused on Encountering Christ, with small groups, witness talks, Lectio Divina and Mass.
    ndapandas.org
  • Sophomore Retreat
    End of January
    Day focused on Connecting with Mary, with reflection time and prayer with the Sisters of Notre Dame.
    ndapandas.org

Service 1

  • Mustard Seed Mission TripOff campus
    June 2027 (dates to be set)
    Mission trip listed among the 2027 travel opportunities.
    ndapandas.org

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry
    Listed by the Religion Department among its co-curricular opportunities.
    ndapandas.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • L.I.F.E. Club (Life Is For Everyone)
    7:15 AM, once a month
    Club whose stated mission is to uphold the dignity of every human life at every age and stage.
    ndapandas.org, ndapandas.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. Spiritual Life - Notre Dame Academy Catholic All-Girls Schoolndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry is responsible for providing opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection at NDA for students, faculty and staff”
    Campus Ministry provides spiritual formation for students, faculty and staff.
    “Campus Ministry is responsible for providing opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection at NDA for students, faculty and staff”
    Campus Ministry provides spiritual formation for students, faculty and staff.
  2. Chapel - Notre Dame Academy, Northern Kentuckyndapandas.org/life-at-nda/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Campus Chapel”
    The chapel is on the school's campus.
  3. Contact - Notre Dame Academyndapandas.org/about/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Notre Dame Academy 1699 Hilton Drive Park Hills, KY 41011”
    The school's address is 1699 Hilton Drive, Park Hills, KY 41011.

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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.
81 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.14.4 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
DioceseDiocese of Covington, KY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)489
Students in grades 9–12489
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio14.4 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

Diocese of Covington

The Most Reverend John C. Iffert, Bishop of Covington

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

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

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Questions families ask

Is Notre Dame Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Notre Dame Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Covington. Its sponsor is Sisters of Notre Dame.
What is Notre Dame Academy’s Compass Score?
90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Notre Dame Academy?
Mass is listed at Mary and Mother of the World Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Notre Dame Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. Notre Dame Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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