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Notre Dame High School

  • LocationChattanooga, TN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 392 students
Official website

Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga is a Catholic high school of the Diocese of Knoxville. Its Alumni Chapel offers Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, with a required All School Mass on Thursdays, and a chaplain and campus minister are listed. Four years of religion are required, including an apologetics course in senior year, and students are asked to complete 12 Works of Mercy service hours each year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday7:30 AMAlumni Chapel · Optional for students.
  • Thursday9:45 AMMiller Theater · All School Mass, required for all students and faculty.

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. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass is held at 7:30 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Alumni Chapel. It is optional for students.”
    Daily Mass is offered on campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 am.
    “All School Mass is held at 9:45 am on Thursdays in the Miller Theater. It is required for all students and faculty members.”
    An All School Mass is held every Thursday at 9:45 am and is required.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miCampus Ministry and Alumni Chapel, Notre Dame High School: 0.1 miNotre Dame High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Catholic churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check the local diocese’s parish directory.

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (An All School Mass is held every Thursday at 9:45 am and is required for all students and faculty.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All School Mass is held at 9:45 am on Thursdays in the Miller Theater. It is required for all students and faculty members.”
      An All School Mass is held every Thursday at 9:45 am and is required.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is held on campus at 7:30 am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and the Thursday All School Mass completes the school week. Attendance at the 7:30 Mass is optional for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is held at 7:30 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Alumni Chapel. It is optional for students.”
      Daily Mass is offered on campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 am.
      “All School Mass is held at 9:45 am on Thursdays in the Miller Theater. It is required for all students and faculty members.”
      An All School Mass is held every Thursday at 9:45 am and is required.
  • 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 A.J. Houston is listed as the school's chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father A.J. Houston Chaplain frhouston@myndhs365.com”
      Father A.J. Houston is listed as the school's chaplain.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four theology courses are required to earn a diploma, one in each year (Theology I to IV); four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must take four Theology courses to each a high school diploma at Notre Dame.”
      Four theology courses are required to earn a diploma.
  • 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 (Theology IV is an apologetics course, which is required for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During their Senior year in Theology IV, students will study Apologetics, the branch of theology that defends and explains the faith.”
      Theology IV in the senior year is an apologetics course.
  • 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

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 school develops yearly retreats for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school, in collaboration with the Campus Ministers and the Religion Department, develops yearly retreats for all students.”
      The school holds yearly retreats for all students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named staff: a chaplain and a campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father A.J. Houston Chaplain frhouston@myndhs365.com”
      Father A.J. Houston is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Claudia Iorio Campus Minister”
      Claudia Iorio is listed as campus minister.
  • 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 required All School Mass on Thursdays is part of the school week, and daily Mass is offered on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All School Mass is held at 9:45 am on Thursdays in the Miller Theater. It is required for all students and faculty members.”
      An All School Mass is held every Thursday at 9:45 am and is required.
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 (Students are required to complete 12 Works of Mercy service hours each year, about 48 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are required to perform 12 Corporal Works of Mercy service hours annually”
      Students are required to complete 12 hours of Works of Mercy service 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 (The Works of Mercy service program has students serve through named partner organizations, including Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga and food pantries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Shelter the Homeless Sleep in Heavenly Peace Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga”
      The service program places students with partner organizations that serve people in need, including Habitat for Humanity and Family Promise.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is offered on campus Monday through Friday, with a required All School Mass each Thursday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is held at 7:30 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Alumni Chapel. It is optional for students.”
      Daily Mass is offered on campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 am.
      “All School Mass is held at 9:45 am on Thursdays in the Miller Theater. It is required for all students and faculty members.”
      An All School Mass is held every Thursday at 9:45 am and is required.
  • Four years of theology are required, including an apologetics course in the senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must take four Theology courses to each a high school diploma at Notre Dame.”
      Four theology courses are required to earn a diploma.
      “During their Senior year in Theology IV, students will study Apologetics, the branch of theology that defends and explains the faith.”
      Theology IV in the senior year is an apologetics course.
  • A chaplain and a campus minister are listed on the school's faith page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father A.J. Houston Chaplain frhouston@myndhs365.com”
      Father A.J. Houston is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Claudia Iorio Campus Minister”
      Claudia Iorio is listed as campus minister.
  • Students are required to complete 12 Works of Mercy service hours each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are required to perform 12 Corporal Works of Mercy service hours annually”
      Students are required to complete 12 hours of Works of Mercy service each year.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Alumni Chapel, Notre Dame High School

  • Address: 2701 Vermont Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Alumni Chapel, Miller Theater (All School Mass)

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Source: myndhs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, dioknox.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Student retreatsOff campus
    Yearly retreats for all students, developed with the campus ministers and the Religion Department, held off campus.
    myndhs.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Daily MassOn campus
    Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri at 7:30 am
    Optional Mass in the Alumni Chapel before the school day.
    myndhs.com
  • All School MassOn campus
    Thursdays at 9:45 am
    Required Mass for all students and faculty in the Miller Theater.
    myndhs.com

Social life 1

  • House SystemOn campus
    Four student Houses that provide social and spiritual support and take part in community service projects.
    myndhs.com

Other 1

  • Donuts & Devotion
    Lunch hour
    A lunch-hour club listed on the school's student life page.
    myndhs.com

Service 1

  • Works of Mercy service
    12 hours each year
    Required service in the Corporal Works of Mercy with partner organizations such as food pantries, Habitat for Humanity and Family Promise.
    myndhs.com, myndhs.com, myndhs.com

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. Faith | Notre Dame High Schoolmyndhs.com/student-life/faith-link · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass is held at 7:30 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Alumni Chapel. It is optional for students.”
    Daily Mass is offered on campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 am.
    “Claudia Iorio Campus Minister”
    Claudia Iorio is listed as campus minister.
    “Daily Mass is held at 7:30 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Alumni Chapel. It is optional for students.”
    Daily Mass is offered on campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 am.
  2. School Finder | Diocese of Knoxvilledioknox.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2701 Vermont Ave., Chattanooga, TN, 37404”
    The diocesan school directory lists Notre Dame High School at 2701 Vermont Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404.

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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.
88 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.0 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 Knoxville, TN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)392
Students in grades 9–12392
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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

Diocese of Knoxville

The Most Reverend Mark Beckman, Bishop of Knoxville

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Notre Dame High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Notre Dame High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Knoxville.
Where is Mass celebrated at Notre Dame High School?
Mass is listed at Alumni Chapel and Miller Theater. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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