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Catholic high school

Notre Dame Junior/Senior High

  • LocationUtica, NY
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 6–12 · 249 students
Official website

Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School in Utica, NY serves grades 6-12 as a Catholic school of the Diocese of Syracuse. Its official pages describe four years of required theology, a Catholic social teaching unit in Theology 12, required service hours, a Pro Life Club, and a campus ministry that plans school-wide liturgies and grade-level retreats.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame Junior/Senior High, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of the Rosary Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2Our Lady of Lourdes: 1.0 mi3Saint John The Evangelist Church: 1.9 mi4Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church: 1.9 mi5Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Notre Dame Junior/Senior High (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of the Rosary Church — 0.1 mi · 1736 Burrstone Road, New Hartford
  2. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  3. Our Lady of Lourdes — 1.0 mi · 2222 Genesee Street, Utica
  4. Saint John The Evangelist Church — 1.9 mi · 66 Oxford Road, New Hartford
  5. Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 16 Park Avenue, Whitesboro
  6. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 1206 Lincoln Avenue, Utica

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

46 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-wide Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry services pro-life groups in Utica, plans school-wide liturgies throughout the year, organizes an ongoing food pantry, raises money for local causes, and tends to our chapel.”
      Campus ministry plans school-wide liturgies throughout the year and tends the school chapel.
    2. Clubs | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacramental Life: Regular school-wide Masses, Reconciliation services, and daily prayer that ground our academic day in the presence of Christ.”
      Campus ministry lists regular school-wide Masses, Reconciliation services, and daily prayer.
  • 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 services are listed as part of campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacramental Life: Regular school-wide Masses, Reconciliation services, and daily prayer that ground our academic day in the presence of Christ.”
      Campus ministry lists regular school-wide Masses, Reconciliation services, and daily prayer.
  • 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 Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry services pro-life groups in Utica, plans school-wide liturgies throughout the year, organizes an ongoing food pantry, raises money for local causes, and tends to our chapel.”
      Campus ministry plans school-wide liturgies throughout the year and tends the school chapel.
    2. Clubs | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacramental Life: Regular school-wide Masses, Reconciliation services, and daily prayer that ground our academic day in the presence of Christ.”
      Campus ministry lists regular school-wide Masses, Reconciliation services, and daily prayer.
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 4.0 credits for graduation, one full-year course in each of grades 9 through 12 (Theology 9 to Theology 12). Students transferring after grade 9 need only their grade-level theology credits.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Jr. & Sr. High School | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/academics/jr-sr-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School (grades 6-12) is committed to nurturing the academic, spiritual, and personal growth of each student.”
      The school serves grades 6-12.
    2. Junior-Senior High Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolscdn.prod.website-files.com/6938716e38d3e7083ba4d45b/698b7ca807a82b778f17e637_Course%20Directory%2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4.0* 4.0”
      Theology is 4.0 credits for graduation; the footnote says students transferring after grade 9 need only grade-level theology credits.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (Stated in the mission statement of the course catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Junior-Senior High Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolscdn.prod.website-files.com/6938716e38d3e7083ba4d45b/698b7ca807a82b778f17e637_Course%20Directory%2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The virtues of faith, hope, and charity guide us in every aspect of our educational enterprise”
      The course catalog mission says faith guides every aspect of the educational program.
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 (A class retreat is required each year for graduation (grades 9-12).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats & Reflection: Grade-level retreats that allow students to step away from the noise of teenage life to reconnect with themselves, their peers, and their Creator.”
      Campus ministry runs grade-level retreats.
    2. Junior-Senior High Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolscdn.prod.website-files.com/6938716e38d3e7083ba4d45b/698b7ca807a82b778f17e637_Course%20Directory%2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4.0* 4.0”
      Theology is 4.0 credits for graduation; the footnote says students transferring after grade 9 need only grade-level theology credits.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry (more than 80 students) and the Pro Life Club are listed; the Living Stations of the Cross group is also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry services pro-life groups in Utica”
      Campus ministry is an organization of students with pro-life, faith formation and other groups.
      “Students in Grades 6–12 may join our Campus Ministry”
      Students in grades 6-12 may join Campus Ministry, described as an 80+ student organization.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacramental Life: Regular school-wide Masses, Reconciliation services, and daily prayer that ground our academic day in the presence of Christ.”
      Campus ministry lists regular school-wide Masses, Reconciliation services, and daily prayer.
    2. Jr. & Sr. High School | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/academics/jr-sr-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily religion classes, prayer services, and liturgies underscore our commitment to faith and development”
      The high school lists daily religion classes, prayer services and liturgies.
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 catalog requires 20 service hours for grades 9-10 and 30 for grades 11-12, at least 50 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Junior-Senior High Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolscdn.prod.website-files.com/6938716e38d3e7083ba4d45b/698b7ca807a82b778f17e637_Course%20Directory%2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Grades 9-10 20”
      Service requirement: 20 hours for grades 9-10.
      “Grades 11-12 30”
      Service requirement: 30 hours for grades 11-12.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 12 (Call & Culture) begins with Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Junior-Senior High Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolscdn.prod.website-files.com/6938716e38d3e7083ba4d45b/698b7ca807a82b778f17e637_Course%20Directory%2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Semester 1: Catholic Social Teaching: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s”
      Theology 12 includes Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Pro Life Club is a student-led community dedicated to upholding the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death.”
      The school has a student-led Pro Life Club.
  • 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 | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith in Action: Robust service-learning opportunities and mission trips”
      Campus ministry offers service-learning and mission trips.

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 are required, with a full-year Theology course in each of grades 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Junior-Senior High Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolscdn.prod.website-files.com/6938716e38d3e7083ba4d45b/698b7ca807a82b778f17e637_Course%20Directory%2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4.0* 4.0”
      Theology is 4.0 credits for graduation; the footnote says students transferring after grade 9 need only grade-level theology credits.
  • Students must complete service hours (20 for grades 9-10, 30 for grades 11-12) and a class retreat each year to graduate.
    Sources (1)
    1. Junior-Senior High Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolscdn.prod.website-files.com/6938716e38d3e7083ba4d45b/698b7ca807a82b778f17e637_Course%20Directory%2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Grades 9-10 20”
      Service requirement: 20 hours for grades 9-10.
      “Grades 11-12 30”
      Service requirement: 30 hours for grades 11-12.
      “Theology 4.0* 4.0”
      Theology is 4.0 credits for graduation; the footnote says students transferring after grade 9 need only grade-level theology credits.
  • Theology 12 includes Catholic social teaching, and campus ministry runs pro-life and service programs.
    Sources (2)
    1. Junior-Senior High Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolscdn.prod.website-files.com/6938716e38d3e7083ba4d45b/698b7ca807a82b778f17e637_Course%20Directory%2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Semester 1: Catholic Social Teaching: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s”
      Theology 12 includes Catholic social teaching.
    2. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry services pro-life groups in Utica”
      Campus ministry is an organization of students with pro-life, faith formation and other groups.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Notre Dame Campus Ministry

  • Address: 2 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, NY 13502
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: notredameutica.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, notredameutica.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Living Stations of the CrossOff campus
    Lenten season
    Student group that brings the Stations of the Cross to local parishes during Lent.
    notredameutica.org
  • Voices of Our Lady ChoirOn campus
    Student choir that leads the student body in worship at all school Masses.
    notredameutica.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro Life Club
    Student-led club for the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death, with prayer, education and service to local pregnancy centers and outreach groups.
    notredameutica.org

Retreats 1

Service 1

  • Campus Ministry food pantry and fundraising
    Campus ministry runs a food pantry for school families and local rescue missions, and raises money for local causes.
    notredameutica.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 Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/programs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry services pro-life groups in Utica, plans school-wide liturgies throughout the year, organizes an ongoing food pantry, raises money for local causes, and tends to our chapel.”
    Campus ministry plans school-wide liturgies throughout the year and tends the school chapel.
    “The Campus Ministry services pro-life groups in Utica”
    Campus ministry is an organization of students with pro-life, faith formation and other groups.
    “The Campus Ministry services pro-life groups in Utica, plans school-wide liturgies throughout the year, organizes an ongoing food pantry, raises money for local causes, and tends to our chapel.”
    Campus ministry plans school-wide liturgies throughout the year and tends the school chapel.
  2. Contact | Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsnotredameutica.org/contact-nd · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Main Office (315) 724-5118 x10”
    The school's main office phone is 724-5118. The Jr. & Sr. High School campus is at 2 Notre Dame Lane, Utica, NY 13502.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
47 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.74%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.2 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 Syracuse, NY
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)249
Students in grades 9–12152
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges74%
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 Syracuse

The Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia, Bishop of Syracuse

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Notre Dame Junior/Senior High a Catholic high school?
Yes. Notre Dame Junior/Senior High is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Syracuse.
What is Notre Dame Junior/Senior High’s Compass Score?
77 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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