Is Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy a Catholic high school?

Yes. Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

What is Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy’s Compass Score?

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

Is Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy Compass Recommended?

Yes. Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy

LocationPontiac, MI
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 993 students

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Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy is a Catholic, Marist school in Pontiac, Michigan. Its upper school (grades 9-12) gathers the whole school for the Eucharist once a month, offers grade-level retreats, and requires eight semesters of religion. Campus ministry lists student-led ministries, including peer ministry and a praise and worship choir.

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St. Damien of Molokai Parish — 2.3 mi · 120 Lewis Street, Pontiac

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.

Sacramental life

67 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The campus ministry page says the whole school community gathers to celebrate the Eucharist once a month.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
Yes:
Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The campus ministry page says the upper school and others may join in daily liturgy on campus, which counts as a daily Mass.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The upper school and all faculty/staff, families and students may join in daily liturgy.”
  Daily liturgy is available on campus to upper school students, which counts as a daily Mass.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at Advent and Lent.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A monthly school Eucharist is published. The named upper school staff member is listed as Campus Minister.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
2. NDP Seniors Bring Their Voices to Conversation on Climate and Creation | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/ndp-seniors-bring-their-voices-to-conversation-on-climate-and-creation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Notre Dame Prep upper school Campus Minister Drew Peters”
  The upper school has a Campus Minister.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The catalog states eight semesters of religion are required for graduation. Each religion course is one semester; this is four years, taken in every grade.)
Sources (1)
1. Upper School Course Catalog | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/academics/notre-dame-preparatory-school/ndp-course-catalog-full · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Eight semesters of Religion are required for graduation.”
  Eight semesters of religion are required, which is four years.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Foundations of Catholic Morality is a required course in the religion sequence, recorded as the ethics course.)
Sources (1)
1. Upper School Course Catalog | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/academics/notre-dame-preparatory-school/ndp-course-catalog-full · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Eight semesters of Religion are required for graduation.”
  Eight semesters of religion are required, which is four years.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission statement says faculty and staff foster understanding of Catholic doctrine across the school.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission and Philosophy | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/about/mission-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Faculty and staff aid in the development of a student’s Christian conscience through fostering an understanding and appreciation of Catholic doctrine, traditions and practices”
  Faculty and staff foster an understanding of Catholic doctrine across the school.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Grade-level retreats are held for grades 6-12, which includes every upper school grade.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The campus ministry page lists a six-person Ministry Team. The upper school Campus Minister is named in a news item.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
2. NDP Seniors Bring Their Voices to Conversation on Climate and Creation | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/ndp-seniors-bring-their-voices-to-conversation-on-climate-and-creation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Notre Dame Prep upper school Campus Minister Drew Peters”
  The upper school has a Campus Minister.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Student-led faith groups named on the campus ministry page include Peer Ministry and the Praise and Worship Choir.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The academics page says students take part in daily prayer.)
Sources (1)
1. Upper School | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/academics/notre-dame-preparatory-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students also embrace opportunities to grow in their faith by participating in daily prayer”
  Students take part in daily prayer.

Service and Catholic social teaching

56 of 100 points on what we could document.

No:
Required service hoursNo requirement (The campus ministry page says there is no service-hour requirement.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (A Catholic Social Teaching course is offered in the religion department and uses Scripture, the Catechism and Catholic social documents.)
Sources (1)
1. Upper School Course Catalog | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/academics/notre-dame-preparatory-school/ndp-course-catalog-full · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Eight semesters of Religion are required for graduation.”
  Eight semesters of religion are required, which is four years.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students are encouraged to engage in advocacy and direct service, and the school's St. Peter Chanel Day includes service projects on and off campus.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
2. Traditions | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “each year our entire school participates in St. Peter Chanel Day”
  St. Peter Chanel Day includes service projects on and off campus.

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

Strengths

Eight semesters of religion are required for graduation, including Catholic Social Teaching and Foundations of Catholic Morality.
Sources (1)
1. Upper School Course Catalog | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/academics/notre-dame-preparatory-school/ndp-course-catalog-full · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Eight semesters of Religion are required for graduation.”
  Eight semesters of religion are required, which is four years.
Grade-level retreats are held for grades 6 to 12, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at Advent and Lent.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month, and students take part in daily prayer.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
2. Upper School | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/academics/notre-dame-preparatory-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students also embrace opportunities to grow in their faith by participating in daily prayer”
  Students take part in daily prayer.
Campus ministry lists student-led ministries, including Peer Ministry and a Praise and Worship Choir.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.

Concerns

No service-hour requirement is in place; the campus ministry page says there is no requirement or counting of hours.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
  The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Notre Dame Preparatory School

Address: 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac, MI 48340
Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Faith formation 1

Peer Ministry
Students minister to their peers and to the local area, sharing gospel values and joining a team of peers in faith formation.
ndprep.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

Praise and Worship Choir
Student group, planned with guidance from Campus Ministry, that is part of the school's liturgical life.
ndprep.org
Altar Server Program
Students serve at liturgies, planned with guidance from Campus Ministry.
ndprep.org

Other 1

Champions for Life
Listed among the upper school clubs.
ndprep.org

Retreats 2

Grade-level retreats
Retreats for each grade from 6 to 12.
ndprep.org
Kairos Retreat
Optional for juniors and seniors
A four-day retreat, optional for juniors and seniors, to contemplate God's role in their lives.
ndprep.org

Service 1

St. Peter Chanel Day
Annual
A school day that begins with a Mass for the whole student body and continues with service projects on and off campus.
ndprep.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

Campus Ministry

Sources (3)

Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
“we gather as a whole school community to celebrate the Holy Eucharist once a month”
The whole school gathers for the Eucharist once a month.
NDP Seniors Bring Their Voices to Conversation on Climate and Creation | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/ndp-seniors-bring-their-voices-to-conversation-on-climate-and-creation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Notre Dame Prep upper school Campus Minister Drew Peters”
The upper school has a Campus Minister.
Campus | Notre Dame Prepndprep.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“1300 Giddings Road”
The upper school is at 1300 Giddings Road, Pontiac, MI 48340.

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Academic Excellence

91 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score99%
Students per teacher 25% of score11.6 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	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Detroit, MI
Grades	PK–12
Students (all grades)	993
Students in grades 9–12	522
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	11.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	99%
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

Archdiocese of Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00637399
1300 Giddings Rd, Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
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Is Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy a Catholic high school?: Yes. Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
What is Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy’s Compass Score?: 83 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy Compass Recommended?: Yes. Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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