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Notre Dame Catholic High School

  • LocationFairfield, CT
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 500 students
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Notre Dame Catholic High School is a coeducational Catholic high school in Fairfield, Connecticut. Its website calls it Notre Dame Prep and describes it as part of Sacred Heart University. The school's theology page says the chaplain is Fr. Thomas Oyode, that Mass is celebrated daily with school Masses held regularly, and that all students complete four years of theology following the USCCB Curriculum Framework. Students are required to complete 10 to 25 hours of service each year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Andrew Parish: 1.3 mi1Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 2.4 mi2Assumption Church: 2.4 mi3Saint Margaret's Shrine: 2.7 mi4Campus Ministry, Notre Dame Prep: 0.1 miNotre Dame Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Andrew Parish — 1.3 mi
  2. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.4 mi
  3. Assumption Church — 2.4 mi
  4. Saint Margaret's Shrine — 2.7 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.

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

67 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 (School Masses are said to be held regularly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated daily and school masses are held regularly.”
      Mass is celebrated daily, and school Masses are held regularly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The theology page says Mass is celebrated daily.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated daily and school masses are held regularly.”
      Mass is celebrated daily, and school Masses are held regularly.
  • 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 said to be offered as often as possible.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “opportunities for prayer, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are offered as frequently as possible”
      Prayer, the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are offered, with no set schedule published.
  • 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. Thomas Oyode is named as the school's Chaplain. The theology page describes the chaplain's role.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff Directory | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/about-ndp/facultystaff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Thomas Oyode Chaplain”
      Fr. Thomas Oyode is listed as the school's 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 (All students complete four years of theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to successfully complete four years of theology.”
      Every student completes four years of theology.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The page says the theology coursework follows the USCCB Curriculum Framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This coursework follows the USCCB Curriculum Framework.”
      The theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology 3 is titled Foundations of Catholic Morality. This is a moral theology course, recorded as the ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 3: Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments and Your Life in Christ: Foundations of Catholic Morality”
      Theology 3 is a required theology course titled Foundations of Catholic Morality.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Class retreats are mentioned through Culture Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/nd-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Culture Club is an organization that allows students a way to experience fun, faith, and fellowship. Members assist with school liturgies, class retreats, and service projects”
      Culture Club is a faith and fellowship club that helps with school liturgies, class retreats and service projects.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry staff are named: the Chaplain (Fr. Thomas Oyode) and the Theology Department Chair/Campus Ministry (Jessica Medoff).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff Directory | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/about-ndp/facultystaff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Thomas Oyode Chaplain”
      Fr. Thomas Oyode is listed as the school's Chaplain.
      “Jessica Medoff Theology Department Chair/Campus Ministry”
      Jessica Medoff is listed as Theology Department Chair and Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Culture Club (faith and fellowship) and Peace by Justice (Catholic Social Teaching) are both listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/nd-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Culture Club is an organization that allows students a way to experience fun, faith, and fellowship. Members assist with school liturgies, class retreats, and service projects”
      Culture Club is a faith and fellowship club that helps with school liturgies, class retreats and service projects.
      “Through conversation, education, and action, students promote the awareness of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Peace by Justice is a student club that promotes awareness of Catholic Social Teaching and social justice.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass is said to be celebrated at the school, and school Masses are held regularly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated daily and school masses are held regularly.”
      Mass is celebrated daily, and school Masses are held regularly.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service totals 70 hours over four years: 10 + 15 + 20 + 25.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Notre Dame student is required to complete community service (10 hours freshmen – 15 hours sophomores – 20 hours juniors – 25 hours seniors) each year.”
      Every student is required to complete 10, 15, 20 and 25 hours of service by grade, each year.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Peace by Justice is a social justice club. Service projects serving the poor are also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/nd-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through conversation, education, and action, students promote the awareness of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Peace by Justice is a student club that promotes awareness of Catholic Social Teaching and social justice.

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

Strengths

  • Four years of theology is required, and the coursework follows the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to successfully complete four years of theology.”
      Every student completes four years of theology.
      “This coursework follows the USCCB Curriculum Framework.”
      The theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
  • A named chaplain, and Mass said to be celebrated daily.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty/Staff Directory | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/about-ndp/facultystaff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Thomas Oyode Chaplain”
      Fr. Thomas Oyode is listed as the school's Chaplain.
    2. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated daily and school masses are held regularly.”
      Mass is celebrated daily, and school Masses are held regularly.
  • Required service of 70 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Notre Dame student is required to complete community service (10 hours freshmen – 15 hours sophomores – 20 hours juniors – 25 hours seniors) each year.”
      Every student is required to complete 10, 15, 20 and 25 hours of service by grade, each year.
  • Student clubs include Culture Club and Peace by Justice.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/nd-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Culture Club is an organization that allows students a way to experience fun, faith, and fellowship. Members assist with school liturgies, class retreats, and service projects”
      Culture Club is a faith and fellowship club that helps with school liturgies, class retreats and service projects.
      “Through conversation, education, and action, students promote the awareness of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Peace by Justice is a student club that promotes awareness of Catholic Social Teaching and social justice.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Notre Dame Prep

  • Address: 220 Jefferson St, Fairfield, CT
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

  • Culture Club
    Students experience faith and fellowship. Members help with school liturgies, class retreats and service projects.
    notredame.org

Service 2

  • Peace by Justice
    A club for students concerned with social justice issues. It promotes awareness of Catholic Social Teaching through conversation, education and action.
    notredame.org
  • Required service program
    Students complete service hours each year and submit them through an online system. Service may be done through school service clubs, local churches or community organizations.
    notredame.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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/nd-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry is actively woven into the fabric of the ND community and provides countless opportunities for students to put their faith into action through service, prayer, and participation in the life of our school.”
    Campus Ministry offers students service, prayer and participation in the school's faith life.
    “Campus Ministry is actively woven into the fabric of the ND community and provides countless opportunities for students to put their faith into action through service, prayer, and participation in the life of our school.”
    Campus Ministry offers students service, prayer and participation in the school's faith life.
  2. Admissions Process | Notre Dame Prepnotredame.org/admissions/admissions-process · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Notre Dame Prep 220 Jefferson St Fairfield CT”
    The school's street address is 220 Jefferson St, Fairfield, CT.

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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.
66 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.92%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.9 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Bridgeport, CT
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)500
Students in grades 9–12500
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges92%
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 Bridgeport

The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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

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