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Notre Dame High School

  • LocationLawrenceville, NJ
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 894 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Trenton
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Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, NJ is a ministry of the Diocese of Trenton, with a Director of Catholic Mission, a school chaplain, and campus ministers. The school publishes a monthly community Liturgy, Reconciliation available upon request, retreats for underclassmen and seniors, and a service requirement totaling 32 hours plus a senior capstone.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Ann Church: 0.7 mi1St. Joseph's Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2St. James Roman Catholic Church: 1.6 mi3Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 2.5 mi4Saint Anthony Church: 2.6 mi5Sacred Heart Church: 3.0 mi6Notre Dame High School Campus Ministry: 0.1 miNotre Dame High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Ann Church — 0.7 mi
  2. St. Joseph's Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 540 North Olden Avenue, Trenton
  3. St. James Roman Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 11 East Paul Avenue, Trenton
  4. Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption — 2.5 mi · 151 North Warren Street, Trenton
  5. Saint Anthony Church — 2.6 mi
  6. Sacred Heart Church — 3.0 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

74 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 yearMonthly (Community Liturgy once a month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Once a month, we make it a priority to come together as a community for Liturgy.”
      Community Liturgy is held once a month.
  • 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.
  • 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 available upon request.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation are available upon request.”
      Reconciliation is available upon request; no frequency is stated.
  • 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. Roy Ballacillo is listed as Chaplain on the campus ministry team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Roy Ballacillo Chaplain Work: (609) 882-7900”
      Fr. Roy Ballacillo is the school 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 (Religion is 20 credits. English is also 20 credits, and English is taught for four years; a full-year course is 5 credits; 20 / 5 = four full-year equivalents. Religion courses are titled Religion 1 through Religion 4; the page does not explicitly say every grade takes religion.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion - 20 credits English - 20 credits”
      Religion requires 20 credits for graduation, the same as English.
      “Religion 2: Our Catholic Faith Religion 1: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Religion 3: Morality and Social Justice”
      Required religion courses include Our Catholic Faith and Morality and Social Justice.
  • 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 (Introduction to Western Philosophical Thought and Business Ethics are listed in the curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Introduction to Western Philosophical Thought”
      Introduction to Western Philosophical Thought is listed in the curriculum.
      “Business Ethics: Powered by Bloomberg”
      Business Ethics is listed in the curriculum.
  • 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 (Underclassmen (grades 9-10) have a reflection day and the Agape retreat; seniors have Kairos.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Underclassmen experience a day of reflection, prayer and discussion with their fellow classmates. Each year the voluntary Agape and Caritas retreats are also offered.”
      Underclassmen have a reflection day; Agape and Caritas retreats are offered.
      “Freshmen and Sophomores can take part in a fun, energizing, introspective overnight experience that is led by a team of junior facilitators.”
      Freshmen and sophomores can take part in the Agape overnight retreat.
      “Seniors have the option to take part in Kairos, a three-day retreat, which leads them through an intense self-reflection of their lives, their relationships and choices.”
      Seniors have the option of the three-day Kairos retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four professional ministry staff are listed: Director of Catholic Mission, chaplain, Director of Faith Formation, and a campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mrs. Tracey Reed Director of Catholic Mission Work: (609) 882-7900, ext. 168”
      Tracey Reed is Director of Catholic Mission.
      “Fr. Roy Ballacillo Chaplain Work: (609) 882-7900”
      Fr. Roy Ballacillo is the school chaplain.
      “Ms. Janine Corgan 1984 Director of Faith Formation”
      Janine Corgan is Director of Faith Formation.
      “Mr. Matthew Greeley Campus Minister/Faculty Work: (609) 882-7900, ext. 161”
      Matthew Greeley is a campus minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry, Catholic Athletes for Christ, and Celebrate Life Club are listed as student clubs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC) Celebrate Life Club”
      Campus Ministry, Catholic Athletes for Christ, and Celebrate Life Club are listed as student clubs.
    2. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry clubs promote prayer, faith development, and social justice.”
      Campus Ministry clubs promote prayer, faith development and social justice.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day we begin with morning prayer and end our week together with prayer.”
      Morning prayer begins each school day.
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

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Published required hours total 32 (8 + 12 + 12) for grades 9-11; grade 12 requires a capstone with no stated hour count. Fewer than 40 hours counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 9 | 8 Hours of Service | Grade 10 | 12 Hours of Service | Grade 11 | 12 Hours of Service |”
      Required service hours are 8, 12 and 12 in grades 9-11.
      “The Senior Capstone is a final reflection where students showcase their service experience through a presentation, paper, or portfolio.”
      Grade 12 completes a service capstone.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Honors Service course description, which carries the religion title Honors Religion 3: Service on the curriculum page, focuses on Catholic Social Teaching. Connection by title is inferrednames and should be checked.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “They will work with the junior and senior curriculum, focusing on Catholic Social Teaching, Morality and World Religions.”
      The Honors Service course focuses on Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Celebrate Life Club is a pro-life club with monthly meetings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Celebrate Life - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission/celebrate-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The mission of the Celebrate Life Club at Notre Dame High School is to help foster education, outreach and prayer for the dignity of all human life”
      The Celebrate Life Club promotes education and prayer for the dignity of human life.
      “Celebrate Life Club holds monthly meetings.”
      The Celebrate Life Club holds monthly meetings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Required service learning program with service leaders who plan community service opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The service leaders are responsible for planning, and creating service opportunities for the greater Notre Dame community”
      Service leaders plan and create service opportunities.

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

Strengths

  • Four ministry staff are listed, including a named chaplain and a Director of Catholic Mission.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mrs. Tracey Reed Director of Catholic Mission Work: (609) 882-7900, ext. 168”
      Tracey Reed is Director of Catholic Mission.
      “Fr. Roy Ballacillo Chaplain Work: (609) 882-7900”
      Fr. Roy Ballacillo is the school chaplain.
  • The school publishes a service program with grade-by-grade hour requirements and a senior capstone.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 9 | 8 Hours of Service | Grade 10 | 12 Hours of Service | Grade 11 | 12 Hours of Service |”
      Required service hours are 8, 12 and 12 in grades 9-11.
      “The Senior Capstone is a final reflection where students showcase their service experience through a presentation, paper, or portfolio.”
      Grade 12 completes a service capstone.
  • A pro-life club meets monthly and the campus ministry clubs cover prayer, faith formation and social justice.
    Sources (2)
    1. Celebrate Life - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission/celebrate-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrate Life Club holds monthly meetings.”
      The Celebrate Life Club holds monthly meetings.
    2. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry clubs promote prayer, faith development, and social justice.”
      Campus Ministry clubs promote prayer, faith development and social justice.

Concerns

  • The Caritas retreat is voluntary with no grade listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Underclassmen experience a day of reflection, prayer and discussion with their fellow classmates. Each year the voluntary Agape and Caritas retreats are also offered.”
      Underclassmen have a reflection day; Agape and Caritas retreats are offered.

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Campus ministry home

Notre Dame High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Sacramental preparation (OCIA)
    Weekly activity period meeting during the school year
    Preparation for Baptism, Holy Communion, or Confirmation, culminating in the Easter Liturgy in Holy Week.
    ndnj.org, ndnj.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Campus Ministry clubs
    Clubs that promote prayer, faith development, and social justice.
    ndnj.org
  • Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC)
    Diocesan program uniting Catholic leaders and student-athletes to forge a Catholic life within school, family, and community.
    ndnj.org, ndnj.org
  • Celebrate Life Club
    Monthly meetings
    Education, outreach and prayer for the dignity of all human life, including diaper and bundles-for-babies drives and a foster care speaker.
    ndnj.org, ndnj.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monthly community Liturgy
    Once a month
    Community liturgy with students as singers, musicians, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and altar servers.
    ndnj.org

Retreats 4

  • Underclassmen spirituality day
    A day of reflection, prayer and discussion for underclassmen.
    ndnj.org
  • Agape retreat
    Overnight retreat for freshmen and sophomores led by junior facilitators.
    ndnj.org
  • Kairos retreat
    Senior year, three days
    Three-day senior retreat on self-reflection about life, relationships and choices.
    ndnj.org
  • Caritas retreat
    Voluntary retreat offered each year; grade level not stated.
    ndnj.org

Service 1

  • Service learning program
    Required service hours by grade, with a senior capstone and student service leaders.
    ndnj.org, ndnj.org, ndnj.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. Catholic Mission - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mrs. Tracey Reed Director of Catholic Mission Work: (609) 882-7900, ext. 168”
    Tracey Reed is Director of Catholic Mission.
    “Mrs. Tracey Reed Director of Catholic Mission Work: (609) 882-7900, ext. 168”
    Tracey Reed is Director of Catholic Mission.
  2. Contact Us & Directions - Notre Dame High Schoolndnj.org/about-nd/contact-us-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Contact Us 601 Lawrence Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648”
    The school's address is 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

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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.
87 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.2 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 Trenton, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)894
Students in grades 9–12894
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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 Trenton

The Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, Bishop of Trenton

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 Trenton. Its sponsor is Diocese of Trenton.
What is Notre Dame High School’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade B). 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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