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Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School

  • LocationKerrville, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 46 students
Official website

Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Kerrville, Texas, under the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Its campus ministry page says a priest, Father Scott Janysek, is the campus minister and comes to campus for confession twice a month. Students attend Mass on alternating weeks, and students pray before every class. The school requires 100 hours of community service to graduate. Its sample four-year plan includes a theology course every year, and it has an on-campus chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

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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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

86 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 yearMonthly (The page says students attend Mass on alternating weeks. That is more than monthly; not weekly; it is recorded at the monthly level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “On alternating weeks, our students attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass”
      Students attend Mass on alternating weeks.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered on campus twice a month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Scott Janysek comes to campus to provide the Sacrament of Reconciliation, holding sacred space for confession twice a month.”
      A priest comes to campus to offer confession twice a month.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Scott Janysek is named as campus minister. The page says he is in residence at Notre Dame School.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Specifically, they have access to Father Scott, our Campus Minister.”
      Father Scott is named as the school's campus minister.
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 sample four-year plan lists a theology course in each year, and the mission page says every student is required to study theology. This is taken from the plan.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675952&type=d&pREC_ID=1827757 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Bible & Jesus Christ | Paschal Mystery & The Church | Sacraments & Morality | World Religions and Apologetics”
      The sample four-year plan lists a theology course in each year, including World Religions and Apologetics in the senior year.
    2. Mission and Identity | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675369&type=d&pREC_ID=1827304 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every student is required to study theology.”
      Every student is required to study theology.
  • 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 (The senior-year theology course is World Religions and Apologetics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675952&type=d&pREC_ID=1827757 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Bible & Jesus Christ | Paschal Mystery & The Church | Sacraments & Morality | World Religions and Apologetics”
      The sample four-year plan lists a theology course in each year, including World Religions and Apologetics in the senior year.
  • 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.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The campus ministry page says it manages student and faculty retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “manages student and faculty retreats”
      Campus ministry manages student and faculty retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (Father Scott Janysek is named as campus minister. The principal and theology teachers are also listed with the campus ministry team but are not counted as ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Specifically, they have access to Father Scott, our Campus Minister.”
      Father Scott is named as the school's campus minister.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Students pray before every class, and campus ministry leads the student body in weekly and daily prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students pray before every class, take turns leading each Mass”
      Students pray before every class.
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 (The graduation requirements require 100 hours of community service, which is 25 hours per year enrolled.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Projects | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827806 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student completes a minimum of 100 service hours before graduation”
      Each student must complete 100 service hours before graduation.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675952&type=d&pREC_ID=1827757 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students must earn a minimum of 100 hours of community service in order to graduate (25 hours/year enrolled.)”
      Graduation requires 100 hours of 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Confession is offered on campus twice a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Scott Janysek comes to campus to provide the Sacrament of Reconciliation, holding sacred space for confession twice a month.”
      A priest comes to campus to offer confession twice a month.
  • A named priest serves as campus minister, and the campus ministry team includes the principal and theology teachers.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Specifically, they have access to Father Scott, our Campus Minister.”
      Father Scott is named as the school's campus minister.
      “Our campus ministry team includes Principal Collins, and our theology teachers who work alongside the student body.”
      The campus ministry team includes the principal and the theology teachers.
  • Every student must complete 100 hours of community service to graduate.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Projects | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827806 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student completes a minimum of 100 service hours before graduation”
      Each student must complete 100 service hours before graduation.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675952&type=d&pREC_ID=1827757 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students must earn a minimum of 100 hours of community service in order to graduate (25 hours/year enrolled.)”
      Graduation requires 100 hours of community service.
  • The sample four-year plan includes theology in every year, and every student is required to study theology.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675952&type=d&pREC_ID=1827757 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Bible & Jesus Christ | Paschal Mystery & The Church | Sacraments & Morality | World Religions and Apologetics”
      The sample four-year plan lists a theology course in each year, including World Religions and Apologetics in the senior year.
    2. Mission and Identity | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675369&type=d&pREC_ID=1827304 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every student is required to study theology.”
      Every student is required to study theology.

Concerns

  • Mass for the student body is held on alternating weeks.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “On alternating weeks, our students attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass”
      Students attend Mass on alternating weeks.

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Campus ministry home

Our Lady of the Hills Campus Ministry

  • Address: 235 Peterson Farm Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Confession on campusOn campus
    Twice a month
    The campus minister comes to campus to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
    ourladyofthehills.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Mass for the student bodyOn campus
    Alternating weeks
    Students attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on campus on alternating weeks, and local priests are invited to celebrate Mass as a student body.
    ourladyofthehills.org

Retreats 1

  • Student and faculty retreats
    Retreats managed by campus ministry for students and faculty.
    ourladyofthehills.org

Service 1

  • Community service requirement
    Campus ministry oversees service work and community outreach projects, and every student must complete 100 service hours before graduation.
    ourladyofthehills.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 | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675972&type=d&pREC_ID=1827801 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Specifically, they have access to Father Scott, our Campus Minister.”
    Father Scott is named as the school's campus minister.
    “Our beautiful chapel, built right in the heart of the school, is a sacred space that anchors our campus”
    The school has a chapel on campus.
  2. Faculty and Staff | Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High Schoolourladyofthehills.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1675369&type=d&pREC_ID=1914865 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “235 Peterson Farm Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028 Phone: (830) 895-0501”
    The school's address and main phone number in Kerrville, Texas.

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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.
63 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.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.5.1 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of San Antonio, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)46
Students in grades 9–1246
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio5.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
SettingRural

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 San Antonio

The Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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