Is Notre Dame Preparatory a Catholic high school?

Yes. Notre Dame Preparatory is a Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.

What is Notre Dame Preparatory’s Compass Score?

76 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Notre Dame Preparatory?

Mass is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic high school

Notre Dame Preparatory

LocationScottsdale, AZ
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 975 students

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Notre Dame Preparatory is a Diocesan Catholic high school for grades 9-12 in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the Diocese of Phoenix. The campus ministry page for 2026-27 lists daily Mass in the chapel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with a Wednesday Mass, a monthly all-school Mass, and Eucharistic adoration on the first Friday of each month. A Campus Chaplain and a Campus Minister staff the Center of Mission and Ministry. Students log 120 Christian service hours over four years, retreats are offered for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors and seniors, and the school lists a March for Life trip and Christian service immersion trips.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday7:15 AMChapel · Daily Mass in the chapel, per the 2026-27 prayer page.
Wednesday2:50 PMChapel · Wednesday Mass, per the 2026-27 prayer page.

Adoration 1

Friday7:50 AM–3:00 PMChapel · First Friday of each month during the school year. The October 2, 2026 announcement gives these hours, with Benediction at 2:30 p.m.

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 (2)

Prayer | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We gather for daily Mass in the chapel at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesday Mass is at 2:50 p.m.”
Daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on each weekday (7:15 a.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 2:50 p.m. Wed).
“We gather for daily Mass in the chapel at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesday Mass is at 2:50 p.m.”
Daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on each weekday (7:15 a.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 2:50 p.m. Wed).
Adoration | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/adoration-and-benediction · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our next Friday Adoration will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026 in the Chapel from 7:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Benediction will begin at 2:30 p.m.”
First Friday adoration on October 2, 2026 runs 7:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel, with Benediction at 2:30 p.m.

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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.

Sacramental life

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The prayer page says an all-school Mass is celebrated once a month. The retreats page lists 2026-27 all-school Mass dates from August 13, 2026 through May 13, 2027.)
Sources (2)
1. Prayer | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “once a month we celebrate an all-school Mass with our entire community.”
  An all-school Mass is celebrated once a month.
2. Retreats | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/retreats-clone · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All-School Mass Thursday, August 13 Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 1”
  The 2026-27 important dates list includes all-school Masses from August 2026 through May 2027.
Yes:
Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass in the chapel on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:15 a.m., and on Wednesday at 2:50 p.m. Every weekday has a Mass listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Prayer | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We gather for daily Mass in the chapel at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesday Mass is at 2:50 p.m.”
  Daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on each weekday (7:15 a.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 2:50 p.m. Wed).
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Confession is available by appointment and at Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Days (Advent day December 2, 2026. Lenten day March 17, 2027).)
Sources (1)
1. Prayer | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer students and staff the opportunity to receive God's grace through the Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment or at our Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Days.”
  Reconciliation is offered by appointment and on Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Days.
  “This year, our Advent Reconciliation Day will be on December 2 and our Lenten Reconciliation Day will be on March 17, 2027. Multiple priests will be available to hear Confessions throughout the school day.”
  The 2026-27 Advent Reconciliation Day is December 2 and the Lenten day is March 17, 2027; several priests hear confessions during the school day.
Yes:
Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is offered on the first Friday of each month throughout the school year, with student time slots during break, lunch and after school.)
Sources (1)
1. Adoration | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/adoration-and-benediction · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “This is why we offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament the first Friday of each month throughout the school year.”
  Eucharistic adoration is offered the first Friday of each month during the school year.
  “Our next Friday Adoration will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026 in the Chapel from 7:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Benediction will begin at 2:30 p.m.”
  First Friday adoration on October 2, 2026 runs 7:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel, with Benediction at 2:30 p.m.
Yes:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Anthony Dang is named as Campus Chaplain (2025-present).)
Sources (1)
1. Faith | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Dang joined our community as our new Chaplain in July, 2025.”
  Fr. Anthony Dang became the school's Campus Chaplain in July 2025.
  “Fr. Anthony Dang Campus Chaplain 480-634-8237”
  Fr. Anthony Dang is listed as Campus Chaplain with a published phone number.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is 4 credits for each class in the graduation table (Class of 2027 and later). English is also 4 credits over four years; a year course is 1 credit, and 4 credits of theology equals four full years. The 2026-27 School Profile lists Theology 2, Theology 3 and Theology 4 among honors courses.)
Sources (1)
1. Graduation Requirements and Academic Honors | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/academics/courses-and-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology | 4 credits | 4 credits”
  Theology is a required 4-credit discipline for the Class of 2027 and later.
  “English | 4 credits | 4 credits”
  English is a required 4-credit discipline, used to set the value of a full-year course.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy is listed among the courses on the 2026-27 School Profile page (listed under honors courses).)
Sources (1)
1. School Profile | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/about/school-academic-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Philosophy, Physics, Theology 2, Theology 3, Theology 4”
  The 2026-27 School Profile lists Philosophy and Theology 2, 3 and 4 among honors courses.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The School Profile page states that the school keeps Christ as the center of learning, and the mission statement describes the pursuit of holiness.)
Sources (2)
1. School Profile | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/about/school-academic-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Always keeping Christ as the center of our learning”
  The school states that Christ is the center of its learning.
2. Mission and Vision | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/about/mission-and-vision · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Notre Dame Preparatory is a Diocesan Catholic High School, dedicated to the promotion of academic excellence and the pursuit of holiness through the shared values of Reverence, Respect, & Responsibility, out of love for Jesus Christ.”
  The mission states the school is a Diocesan Catholic high school dedicated to academic excellence and the pursuit of holiness.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshman retreat (Class of 2030), sophomore retreat (Class of 2029), and the Kairos retreat designed for juniors and seniors.)
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/retreats-clone · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Freshman Retreat | Class of 2030 | August 26, 2026”
  A freshman retreat is scheduled for August 26, 2026 for the Class of 2030.
  “Class of 2029 | October 21, 2026”
  The sophomore retreat is scheduled for October 21, 2026 for the Class of 2029.
  “NDP has designed this retreat for juniors and seniors.”
  The Kairos retreat is designed for juniors and seniors.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry professionals are listed on the campus ministry page: Fr. Anthony Dang (Campus Chaplain) and Alyssa Martinez (Campus Minister). The administrative assistant for COMM is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Faith | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Dang joined our community as our new Chaplain in July, 2025.”
  Fr. Anthony Dang became the school's Campus Chaplain in July 2025.
  “Alyssa Martinez Campus Minister 480-634-8241”
  Alyssa Martinez is listed as Campus Minister with a published phone number.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Boat peer ministry program and Monday Lunch-Time Bible Studies are both listed on the campus ministry pages. They are run through campus ministry.)
Sources (2)
1. Ministries | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “A peer ministry program with the goal to develop student’s knowledge of the Catholic faith and discover their call to evangelize in God’s name.”
  The Boat is a peer ministry program for students to learn the Catholic faith and discern a call to evangelize.
2. Faith | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday Lunch-Time Bible Studies”
  Bible studies are offered at lunch on Mondays.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Every morning the school community gathers to reflect on God's Word (Examen), and daily Mass is listed on the prayer page.)
Sources (1)
1. Prayer | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “every morning we gather as an NDP community to reflect on God's Word and calling in our lives.”
  A daily morning reflection (Examen) is held for the school community.
  “We gather for daily Mass in the chapel at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesday Mass is at 2:50 p.m.”
  Daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on each weekday (7:15 a.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 2:50 p.m. Wed).

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Students must log 120 Christian service hours over four years (30 per year) for graduation.)
Sources (1)
1. Christian Service | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/christian-service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Logging 120 Christian services hours over four years is a graduation requirement.”
  Logging 120 Christian service hours over four years is a graduation requirement.
  “Each student is expected to complete 30 service hours per year, 15 hours per semester, for a total of 120 hours for graduation.”
  Students are expected to complete 30 service hours each year.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The school runs a March for Life trip (January 21-23, 2027, Washington, D.C.) and lists a Saints for Life Club.)
Sources (2)
1. March for Life 2027 | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/march-for-life-2027 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “NDP is taking students on March for Life from January 21-23, 2027.”
  The school takes students to the March for Life, January 21-23, 2027.
2. Student Interest Clubs | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Saints for Life Club”
  The school's clubs directory lists a Saints for Life Club.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school offers Christian service immersion trips outside the school community.)
Sources (1)
1. The Service Trip Experience | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/the-service-trip-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Christian service immersion trips are designed to help students be the hands of Christ to those who are in need outside our community.”
  The school offers Christian service immersion trips outside the school community.

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

Strengths

Daily Mass is listed on every weekday in the school chapel.
Sources (1)
1. Prayer | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We gather for daily Mass in the chapel at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesday Mass is at 2:50 p.m.”
  Daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on each weekday (7:15 a.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 2:50 p.m. Wed).
A Campus Chaplain and a Campus Minister are named on the campus ministry page.
Sources (1)
1. Faith | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Dang joined our community as our new Chaplain in July, 2025.”
  Fr. Anthony Dang became the school's Campus Chaplain in July 2025.
  “Alyssa Martinez Campus Minister 480-634-8241”
  Alyssa Martinez is listed as Campus Minister with a published phone number.
Retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors and seniors (Kairos).
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/retreats-clone · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Freshman Retreat | Class of 2030 | August 26, 2026”
  A freshman retreat is scheduled for August 26, 2026 for the Class of 2030.
  “Class of 2029 | October 21, 2026”
  The sophomore retreat is scheduled for October 21, 2026 for the Class of 2029.
  “NDP has designed this retreat for juniors and seniors.”
  The Kairos retreat is designed for juniors and seniors.
Students must log 120 Christian service hours over four years, and the school lists a March for Life trip for 2027.
Sources (2)
1. Christian Service | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/christian-service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Logging 120 Christian services hours over four years is a graduation requirement.”
  Logging 120 Christian service hours over four years is a graduation requirement.
2. March for Life 2027 | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/march-for-life-2027 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “NDP is taking students on March for Life from January 21-23, 2027.”
  The school takes students to the March for Life, January 21-23, 2027.

Concerns

No official page states that the theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
Sources (1)
1. School Profile | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/about/school-academic-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Philosophy, Physics, Theology 2, Theology 3, Theology 4”
  The 2026-27 School Profile lists Philosophy and Theology 2, 3 and 4 among honors courses.
Confession is listed by appointment and on two reconciliation days.
Sources (1)
1. Prayer | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer students and staff the opportunity to receive God's grace through the Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment or at our Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Days.”
  Reconciliation is offered by appointment and on Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Days.
  “This year, our Advent Reconciliation Day will be on December 2 and our Lenten Reconciliation Day will be on March 17, 2027. Multiple priests will be available to hear Confessions throughout the school day.”
  The 2026-27 Advent Reconciliation Day is December 2 and the Lenten day is March 17, 2027; several priests hear confessions during the school day.
The service requirement is described with Catholic social teaching themes.
Sources (1)
1. Christian Service | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/christian-service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Logging 120 Christian services hours over four years is a graduation requirement.”
  Logging 120 Christian service hours over four years is a graduation requirement.

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Campus ministry home

Notre Dame Preparatory chapel and Center of Mission and Ministry

Address: 9701 E. Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 5 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 3

Kairos RetreatOff campus
Dates not stated on the retreats page
Catholic retreat program designed for juniors and seniors, held off campus.
ndpsaints.org, ndpsaints.org
Freshman RetreatOff campus
August 26, 2026
Off-campus day retreat for freshmen at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, Scottsdale.
ndpsaints.org, ndpsaints.org
Sophomore Portrait of a Saint RetreatOff campus
October 21, 2026
Mandatory day retreat for sophomores at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church.
ndpsaints.org, ndpsaints.org

Service 2

March for Life 2027Off campus
January 21-23, 2027
Trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life, for a planned group of 25 students.
ndpsaints.org
Christian service immersion tripsOff campus
Not stated
Christian service immersion trips outside the school community; students journal and pray daily, and attend Mass on a Sunday trip.
ndpsaints.org

Faith formation 5

Symposium with the Youth Ministers (Symp)On campus
Thursdays, during both lunches
Youth ministers from local Catholic parishes join students on campus for fellowship activities.
ndpsaints.org
Sacrament Preparation (OCIA)On campus
About once a week during WIN, September 15, 2026 through the Easter Vigil, March 27, 2027
Program for students preparing to become Catholic, held in the chapel during WIN sessions.
ndpsaints.org, ndpsaints.org
The Boat (peer ministry)
Peer ministry program for developing students' knowledge of the Catholic faith and their call to evangelize.
ndpsaints.org
Monday Lunch-Time Bible Studies
Mondays at lunch
Bible study held at lunchtime.
ndpsaints.org
Thursday Likert Scale discussions
Thursdays
Student discussions of opinions on questions such as whether following the Ten Commandments is necessary to live a happy life.
ndpsaints.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

First Friday AdorationOn campus
First Friday of each month during the school year
Eucharistic adoration in the Chapel with Benediction. Students sign up for time slots during break, lunch and after school.
ndpsaints.org, ndpsaints.org
All-School MassOn campus
Monthly; 2026-27 dates are listed on the retreats page
All-school Mass for the school community. Parents check in at the front desk before Mass.
ndpsaints.org, ndpsaints.org
Eucharistic Procession
Thursday, October 29, 2026 (first of the school year)
Public procession of the Blessed Sacrament, scheduled as the first of the 2026-27 school year.
ndpsaints.org
Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Days
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 (Advent); Wednesday, March 17, 2027 (Lent)
Reconciliation days with multiple priests available to hear confessions throughout the school day.
ndpsaints.org, ndpsaints.org

Clubs and groups 1

Saints for Life Club
Student interest club listed in the school's clubs directory.
ndpsaints.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

Center of Mission and Ministry (campus ministry)

Sources (3)

Faith | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Fr. Dang joined our community as our new Chaplain in July, 2025.”
Fr. Anthony Dang became the school's Campus Chaplain in July 2025.
“Fr. Anthony Dang Campus Chaplain 480-634-8237”
Fr. Anthony Dang is listed as Campus Chaplain with a published phone number.
Contact Us | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/about/contact-us-migrate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“9701 E. Bell Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260”
The school's published address is 9701 E. Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
Prayer | Notre Dame Preparatoryndpsaints.org/campus-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We gather for daily Mass in the chapel at 7:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesday Mass is at 2:50 p.m.”
Daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on each weekday (7:15 a.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 2:50 p.m. Wed).

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

15 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score1%
Students per teacher 25% of score12.7 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

Type	Diocesan school
Diocese	Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, AZ
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	975
Students in grades 9–12	975
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	12.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	1%
Setting	City

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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

The Most Reverend John P. Dolan, Bishop of Phoenix

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID A0300071
9701 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
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Is Notre Dame Preparatory a Catholic high school?: Yes. Notre Dame Preparatory is a Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.
What is Notre Dame Preparatory’s Compass Score?: 76 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Notre Dame Preparatory?: Mass is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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