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Catholic high school

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy

  • LocationMiami, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 840 students
  • SponsorSisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

All-female

Official website

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy is an all-girls, archdiocesan Catholic high school in Miami, Florida, founded in 1963 and staffed by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Theology is taken in each of grades 9 through 12 (4 credits), and students must complete 100 hours of service to graduate. A Mass is celebrated each Thursday morning in the school chapel, and peer ministers lead a retreat for each grade.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Thursday7:00 AMSchool chapel · Offered for the school community; parents and friends are encouraged to attend.

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 (1)
  1. Liturgy and Worship | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/liturgy-and-workshop · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated on Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m., in the school chapel.”
    A Mass is celebrated each Thursday at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Augustine Church: 1.7 mi1Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church: 2.2 mi2Saint Louis Church: 3.0 mi3Campus Ministry, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy (school chapel): 0.0 miOur Lady of Lourdes Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Augustine Church — 1.7 mi · 1400 Miller Road, Coral Gables
  2. Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  3. Saint Louis 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.

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

54 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 (The Liturgy and Worship page lists school-wide Masses and special-occasion Masses without stating how often they are held.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Worship | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/liturgy-and-workshop · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Other Masses include school-wide and special occasions, such as Installation mass, Our Lady of Lourdes Feast Day Mass, Mother-Daughter Mass, Father-Daughter Mass and Holy Days of Obligation.”
      School-wide and special-occasion Masses are held, with no frequency stated.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The Sisters page describes weekly Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the school chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/sisters-servants-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “weekly Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”
      Weekly Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament are part of the school's Eucharistic devotion.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A Mass is published each Thursday morning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Worship | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/liturgy-and-workshop · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated on Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m., in the school chapel.”
      A Mass is celebrated each Thursday at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.
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 (Graduation requires 4 theology credits. Each grade from 9 to 12 has a theology course (Theology I to IV), which equals one credit per year. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lourdes Academyolla.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
    2. Course Selection, Grade 9 | Lourdes Academysites.google.com/bobcats.olla.org/course-selection/grade-9 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology I: Old Testament”
      Theology courses are listed for grade 9, with further courses in grades 10 to 12.
  • 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 (Theology III includes a course titled Ethics & Morality.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Selection, Grade 11 | Lourdes Academysites.google.com/bobcats.olla.org/course-selection/grade-11 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology III: Ethics & Morality”
      A theology course on ethics and morality is offered in grade 11.
  • 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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Peer ministers prepare, execute and lead retreats for each grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Peer Ministry | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/peer-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “prepare, execute and lead retreats for each grade”
      Peer ministers lead a retreat for each grade.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named campus ministry staff member is published, the Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mary Beth Pino Director of Campus Ministry Phone: (305) 667-1623, ext. 235”
      Mary Beth Pino is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The club list includes the Agape Prayer Group and the Respect Life Club. The God Squad and Peer Ministry are listed under Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Lourdes Academyolla.org/student-life/clubshowcase · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Agape Prayer Group”
      The Agape Prayer Group and the Respect Life Club are listed student clubs.
    2. God Squad | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/god-squad · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The students, faculty and staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy gather each month for a prayer service or Mass.”
      The God Squad leads a monthly prayer service or Mass for the school community.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Students begin and end each day with the Sign of the Cross, and Morning Prayer is held on special feast days.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/sisters-servants-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “beginning and ending each day with the Sign of the Cross”
      Each school day begins and ends with the Sign of the Cross.
    2. God Squad | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/god-squad · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On special feast days, the Morning Prayer reflects the important celebrations of our Church”
      Morning Prayer is held on special feast days.
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 (Students must complete a minimum of 100 service hours to graduate.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Lourdes Academyolla.org/student-life/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete a minimum of 100 service hours to graduate from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy.”
      The service requirement is 100 hours to graduate.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Respect Life Club is listed by name only. No page describes its activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Lourdes Academyolla.org/student-life/clubshowcase · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Agape Prayer Group”
      The Agape Prayer Group and the Respect Life Club are listed student clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Service Learning program describes a commitment to charity and justice and to working toward a more just society.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Lourdes Academyolla.org/student-life/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a firm commitment to both charity and justice”
      The Service Learning program aims to build a commitment to charity and justice.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12, and graduation requires 100 hours of service.
    Sources (3)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Lourdes Academyolla.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
    2. Course Selection, Grade 9 | Lourdes Academysites.google.com/bobcats.olla.org/course-selection/grade-9 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology I: Old Testament”
      Theology courses are listed for grade 9, with further courses in grades 10 to 12.
    3. Service Learning | Lourdes Academyolla.org/student-life/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete a minimum of 100 service hours to graduate from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy.”
      The service requirement is 100 hours to graduate.
  • Peer ministers lead a retreat for each grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Peer Ministry | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/peer-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “prepare, execute and lead retreats for each grade”
      Peer ministers lead a retreat for each grade.
  • Weekly Mass and Adoration are part of the school's Eucharistic devotion.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/sisters-servants-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “weekly Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”
      Weekly Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament are part of the school's Eucharistic devotion.

Concerns

  • Campus ministry lists one named staff member, the Director of Campus Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mary Beth Pino Director of Campus Ministry Phone: (305) 667-1623, ext. 235”
      Mary Beth Pino is the Director of Campus Ministry.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy (school chapel)

  • Address: 5525 SW 84th Street, Miami, FL 33143
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Thursday Morning MassOn campus
    Thursdays, 7:00 AM
    Mass for the school community in the school chapel.
    olla.org
  • God Squad
    Monthly
    Students from all grade levels plan and lead prayer services and Masses for the school community.
    olla.org

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry
    Juniors and seniors who lead retreats for each grade. Senior peer ministers lead the Encounter with Christ retreat.
    olla.org, olla.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Agape Prayer Group
    Listed among the school's clubs.
    olla.org
  • Respect Life Club
    Listed among the school's clubs. No page describes its activities.
    olla.org

Service 1

  • Service Learning Program
    Students must complete 100 service hours to graduate. The program aims to build a commitment to charity and justice.
    olla.org, olla.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 (5)
  1. Campus Ministry | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mary Beth Pino Director of Campus Ministry Phone: (305) 667-1623, ext. 235”
    Mary Beth Pino is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  2. God Squad | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/god-squad · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The students, faculty and staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy gather each month for a prayer service or Mass.”
    The God Squad leads a monthly prayer service or Mass for the school community.
  3. Liturgy and Worship | Lourdes Academyolla.org/campus-ministry/liturgy-and-workshop · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated on Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m., in the school chapel.”
    A Mass is celebrated each Thursday at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.
  4. Lourdes Academyolla.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5525 SW 84th Street”
    The school's published address.
  5. Campus | Lourdes Academyolla.org/about/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “a new chapel and gymnasium, were completed in June 2014”
    The campus includes a chapel completed in June 2014.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
85 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.3 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Miami, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)840
Students in grades 9–12840
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio15.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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

Archdiocese of Miami

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Our Lady of Lourdes Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Our Lady of Lourdes Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Miami. Its sponsor is Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Academy’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy?
Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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