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Notre Dame High School

  • LocationRiverside, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 350 students
Official website

Notre Dame High School is a coeducational Catholic high school in Riverside, California, in the Diocese of San Bernardino. Its Peer Ministry team organizes retreats for each class, and the school holds school-wide Masses. Religion is a four-year graduation requirement (40 credits, with five credits per semester passed), and every student must complete 100 community service hours, including a justice and solidarity service focus in grade 11.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Catherines Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church: 0.1 mi2Catholic Engaged Encounter: 0.7 mi3St. Anthony's Catholic Church: 1.0 mi4Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church: 1.3 mi5St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church: 2.5 mi6Faith Life & Campus 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 Catherines Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  3. Catholic Engaged Encounter — 0.7 mi
  4. St. Anthony's Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  5. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
  6. St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church — 2.5 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.

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 (School-wide Masses are confirmed as part of the ministry's work.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life & Campus Ministry | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/student-life/faith-life-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “through various retreats, school wides masses, and service in the community”
      The campus ministry works through retreats, school-wide Masses and community service.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School-wide Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life & Campus Ministry | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/student-life/faith-life-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “through various retreats, school wides masses, and service in the community”
      The campus ministry works through retreats, school-wide Masses and community service.
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 (The graduation requirements list 40 religion credits, and a passing semester earns five credits; theology is taken for eight semesters, the equivalent of four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Notre Dame High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1760476728/notredameriversideorg/vpvhzjwvft3cqqyovzd2/GradRequirements.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 40”
      The graduation requirements list 40 credits of religion, with five credits for each passing semester.
  • 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 (Theological Studies III, Ethics & Social Justice, is an offered theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/academics/academic-departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 3-Ethics & Social Justice”
      Theological Studies III, Ethics and Social Justice, is offered.
  • 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.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The ministry says retreats are organized for each individual class. The retreat page lists registration for freshmen, sophomores and juniors only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life & Campus Ministry | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/student-life/faith-life-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Peer Ministry team organizes many retreats for each individual class as well as separate retreats for our partner elementary schools.”
      Peer Ministry organizes retreats for each class.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot 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.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot 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.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (Every student must complete 100 community service hours by the end of senior year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/student-life/service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student who attends Notre Dame is required to finish a total of 100 community service hours by the end of their senior year.”
      Every student must complete 100 community service hours.
  • 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 required grade 11 service theme is Justice and Solidarity, focused on social justice, advocacy and outreach.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/student-life/service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service focused on social justice, advocacy, education, or long-term outreach in the broader community”
      The grade 11 service theme is Justice and Solidarity.

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

Strengths

  • Religion is a four-year graduation requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Notre Dame High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1760476728/notredameriversideorg/vpvhzjwvft3cqqyovzd2/GradRequirements.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 40”
      The graduation requirements list 40 credits of religion, with five credits for each passing semester.
  • Every student must complete 100 community service hours, with a grade 11 Justice and Solidarity service focus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/student-life/service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student who attends Notre Dame is required to finish a total of 100 community service hours by the end of their senior year.”
      Every student must complete 100 community service hours.
      “Service focused on social justice, advocacy, education, or long-term outreach in the broader community”
      The grade 11 service theme is Justice and Solidarity.
  • Peer Ministry organizes retreats for each individual class.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life & Campus Ministry | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/student-life/faith-life-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Peer Ministry team organizes many retreats for each individual class as well as separate retreats for our partner elementary schools.”
      Peer Ministry organizes retreats for each class.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Faith Life & Campus Ministry, Notre Dame High School

  • Address: 7085 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry team
    A student group that works to serve the spiritual needs of students through retreats, school-wide Masses and service.
    notredameriverside.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • School-wide Masses
    Not stated
    School-wide Masses are part of the campus ministry's work.
    notredameriverside.org
  • Grandparents Liturgy
    2026 event
    A liturgy listed on the school's home page under What's Happening.
    notredameriverside.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Not stated
    Peer Ministry organizes retreats for each individual class, where students step away from class to reflect and grow closer to the Lord.
    notredameriverside.org

Service 1

  • Justice and Solidarity service (grade 11)
    Grade 11, 25 hours
    Required grade 11 service focused on social justice, advocacy, education, or long-term outreach in the broader community.
    notredameriverside.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. Faith Life & Campus Ministry | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/student-life/faith-life-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “through various retreats, school wides masses, and service in the community”
    The campus ministry works through retreats, school-wide Masses and community service.
    “Our Campus Ministry is a special group of students that work to serve the spiritual needs of our students.”
    Campus ministry is run by a group of students.
    “through various retreats, school wides masses, and service in the community”
    The campus ministry works through retreats, school-wide Masses and community service.
  2. Contact Us | Notre Dame High Schoolnotredameriverside.org/about/contactus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “7085 Brockton Ave Riverside, CA 92506”
    The school's address is 7085 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506.

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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.
55 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.83%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.1 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 San Bernardino, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)350
Students in grades 9–12350
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges83%
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 San Bernardino

The Most Reverend Alberto Rojas, Bishop of San Bernardino

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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