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Notre Dame High School

  • LocationEaston, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 543 students
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Notre Dame High School is a co-educational Catholic high school at 3417 Church Road in Easton, within the Diocese of Allentown. Its handbook names a chaplain, Fr. Alex Brown, and requires four years of theology and 80 hours of community service. School Masses appear on the school calendar.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Jane Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church: 1.8 mi1Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church: 2.0 mi2Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.5 mi3Campus Ministry, Notre Dame High School: 0.1 miNotre Dame High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton
  2. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 3219 Santee Road, Bethlehem
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 1817 1st Street, Bethlehem

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 (The school calendar lists school Masses on October 2 and October 16, 2026.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Calendar | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SCHOOL MASS - Peer Listeners October 2, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am”
      The school calendar lists a school Mass on October 2, 2026.
      “SCHOOL MASS October 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am”
      The school calendar lists a school Mass on October 16, 2026.
  • 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 (Fr. Alex Brown is listed as the school's chaplain in the 2026-27 handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain: Fr. Alex Brown”
      Fr. Alex Brown is 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 (Theology is 4 credits. Semester theology courses are 0.5 credit each, and the course table places theology in grades 9 through 12; this equals four full years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Selection | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-2027_Course_Selection_NDHS.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 Credits Required”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 credits in Theology”
      The handbook lists 4 credits in theology for graduation.
  • 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 (Junior Theology 2 (Life in Christ) is a theology course that teaches moral concepts and precepts; counted as an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Selection | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-2027_Course_Selection_NDHS.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “concepts and precepts that govern their lives”
      Junior Theology 2 teaches moral concepts and precepts for living as Christ's disciples.
  • 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 mission and belief statement says Jesus Christ is at the root of all the school does as a Catholic high school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Belief Statement | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/about/mission-belief-statement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jesus Christ is at the root of all we are and all that we do as a Catholic high school.”
      The mission statement places Jesus Christ at the root of the school's work.
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

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Diocesan policy requires every student to attend at least one retreat per year, and the school lists retreat options for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Diocese of Allentown requires every student, regardless of religious affiliation, to attend at least one retreat per year.”
      Every student must attend at least one retreat per year under diocesan policy.
      “Shrine retreats March for Life”
      Campus Ministry lists Shrine retreats and March for Life among its retreat opportunities.
      “Kairos retreat (available for Seniors to attend twice a year”
      A Kairos retreat is offered to seniors twice a year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff members are listed in the 2026-27 handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry: Mrs. Noelle Bondi/Mrs. Sarah Berghardt”
      Two people are listed as Campus Ministry staff.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Crusaders for Life Club is the only club on the school's clubs page that is a faith-based student group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Crusaders for Life Club”
      The school lists a Crusaders for Life Club, a pro-life student club.
  • 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 (The handbook requires 80 hours of community service, which is 20 hours per year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “80 hours of community service”
      The handbook lists 80 hours of community service as a graduation requirement.
    2. Service Hours | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/student-life/service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year the students are required to complete 20 hours of community service by the end of the third marking period.”
      Students must complete 20 hours of community 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Crusaders for Life Club”
      The school lists a Crusaders for Life Club, a pro-life student club.
    2. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Shrine retreats March for Life”
      Campus Ministry lists Shrine retreats and March for Life among its retreat opportunities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Key Club is a service organization for high school students”
      The school lists Key Club, a service organization.

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

Strengths

  • Diocesan policy requires every student to attend a retreat each year, and the school offers several retreat options.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Diocese of Allentown requires every student, regardless of religious affiliation, to attend at least one retreat per year.”
      Every student must attend at least one retreat per year under diocesan policy.
      “Shrine retreats March for Life”
      Campus Ministry lists Shrine retreats and March for Life among its retreat opportunities.
  • Service is required for graduation, at 80 hours over four years.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “80 hours of community service”
      The handbook lists 80 hours of community service as a graduation requirement.
    2. Service Hours | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/student-life/service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year the students are required to complete 20 hours of community service by the end of the third marking period.”
      Students must complete 20 hours of community service each year.
  • A chaplain, Fr. Alex Brown, is named in the handbook.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain: Fr. Alex Brown”
      Fr. Alex Brown is the school's chaplain.

Concerns

  • The calendar lists school Masses on two dates in October 2026.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Calendar | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SCHOOL MASS - Peer Listeners October 2, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am”
      The school calendar lists a school Mass on October 2, 2026.
      “SCHOOL MASS October 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am”
      The school calendar lists a school Mass on October 16, 2026.
  • Confession is encouraged in the handbook.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “are encouraged to frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance”
      Students are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Penance frequently.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Notre Dame High School

  • Address: 3417 Church Rd, Easton, PA 18045
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry faith development activities
    Faith development activities and retreats led by the Campus Ministry team.
    ndcrusaders.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School Mass
    October 2 and October 16, 2026, 10:00 am to 11:00 am (calendar)
    School Masses listed on the academic calendar.
    ndcrusaders.org, ndcrusaders.org

Retreats 1

  • Campus Ministry retreats
    Kairos twice a year for seniors; Shrine retreats; March for Life; all-girls and all-boys retreats; diocesan retreat every three years
    Campus Ministry offers retreat options to help students meet the diocesan retreat requirement.
    ndcrusaders.org, ndcrusaders.org, ndcrusaders.org

Service 2

  • Key Club
    Service organization for high school students.
    ndcrusaders.org
  • March for Life
    Listed by Campus Ministry among its retreat opportunities.
    ndcrusaders.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. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Diocese of Allentown requires every student, regardless of religious affiliation, to attend at least one retreat per year.”
    Every student must attend at least one retreat per year under diocesan policy.
    “The Diocese of Allentown requires every student, regardless of religious affiliation, to attend at least one retreat per year.”
    Every student must attend at least one retreat per year under diocesan policy.
  2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Notre Dame High Schoolndcrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry: Mrs. Noelle Bondi/Mrs. Sarah Berghardt”
    Two people are listed as Campus Ministry staff.
  3. Notre Dame High School - Easton, PAndcrusaders.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3417 Church Rd. Easton, PA 18045”
    The school's address is 3417 Church Road, Easton, PA 18045.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
34 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.70%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.7 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 Allentown, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)543
Students in grades 9–12543
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges70%
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 Allentown

The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Notre Dame High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Notre Dame High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Allentown.
What is Notre Dame 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 High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Notre Dame High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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