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Owensboro Catholic High School

  • LocationOwensboro, KY
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 391 students
Official website

Owensboro Catholic High School is part of Owensboro Catholic Schools in Owensboro, Kentucky. The school's Mass schedule lists Mass each Thursday at 10:35 AM, and its Catholicity and Discipleship page lists daily Eucharistic adoration and a weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation before school. The page says local parish priests visit classes.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Thursday10:35 AMOwensboro Catholic High School campus · Campus Mass schedule, 'most every week', unless otherwise noted.

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. Mass Schedule | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “9:00AM | 9:00AM | 9:00AM | 10:35AM”
    The table lists 10:35 AM for the high school campus.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Owensboro Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miBlessed Sacrament Chapel: 0.8 mi1Saint Stephen Cathedral: 1.0 mi2Immaculate Parish: 1.0 mi3Blessed Mother Catholic Church: 1.3 mi4Precious Blood Catholic Church: 1.4 mi5Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church: 1.6 mi6Catholicity & Discipleship, Owensboro Catholic High School: 0.1 miOwensboro Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Blessed Sacrament Chapel — 0.8 mi · 602 Sycamore Street, Owensboro
  2. Saint Stephen Cathedral — 1.0 mi · 610 Locust Street, Owensboro
  3. Immaculate Parish — 1.0 mi · 2516 Christie Place, Owensboro
  4. Blessed Mother Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 601 East 23rd Street, Owensboro
  5. Precious Blood Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 3306 Fenmore Street, Owensboro
  6. Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 609 East 4th Street, Owensboro

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.

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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Mass is listed weekly, each Thursday at 10:35 AM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass”
      The high school lists a weekly Mass as part of its Catholic faith life.
    2. Mass Schedule | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is each Thursday at the above times/locations (unless otherwise noted).”
      Campus Mass is held each Thursday at the times listed; the high school column lists 10:35 AM.
  • 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 (A weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation before school is listed, and a campus-wide penance service twice a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation before school”
      The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered weekly before school.
      “Campus-wide Penance Service twice a year”
      A campus-wide penance service is held twice a year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Daily Eucharistic adoration each morning before school is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Eucharistic Adoration each morning before school”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered each morning before school.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is published and local parish priests visit classes.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Classroom Visits and Instruction of Local Parish Priests”
      Local parish priests visit classrooms; no chaplain is named.
    2. Mass Schedule | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is each Thursday at the above times/locations (unless otherwise noted).”
      Campus Mass is held each Thursday at the times listed; the high school column lists 10:35 AM.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school says its theology curriculum is USCCB approved.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “USCCB Approved Theology Curriculum”
      The school says its theology curriculum is USCCB approved.
  • 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.
  • 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.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Overnight senior retreats and a day of recollection for each grade level are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Overnight Senior Retreats”
      Senior students have overnight retreats; a day of recollection is listed for each grade level.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Daily prayer and scripture readings are listed as part of the school's faith life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Prayer and Scripture Readings”
      Daily prayer and scripture readings are part of the school's faith life.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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

  • Weekly Mass, daily adoration and a weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation before school are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass”
      The high school lists a weekly Mass as part of its Catholic faith life.
      “Daily Eucharistic Adoration each morning before school”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered each morning before school.
      “Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation before school”
      The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered weekly before school.
  • The school says its theology curriculum is USCCB approved.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “USCCB Approved Theology Curriculum”
      The school says its theology curriculum is USCCB approved.

Concerns

  • Local parish priests are listed as visiting classes.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Classroom Visits and Instruction of Local Parish Priests”
      Local parish priests visit classrooms; no chaplain is named.

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Campus ministry home

Catholicity & Discipleship, Owensboro Catholic High School

  • Address: 1524 West Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation before school
    Weekly, before school
    Confession listed as part of the school's faith life.
    owensborocatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Daily Eucharistic adoration before school
    Each morning before school
    Eucharistic adoration listed as part of the school's faith life.
    owensborocatholic.org

Retreats 1

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. Catholicity & Discipleship | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/catholicity-discipleship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass”
    The high school lists a weekly Mass as part of its Catholic faith life.
    “Weekly Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass”
    The high school lists a weekly Mass as part of its Catholic faith life.
  2. Extracurricular Activities & Athletics | Owensboro Catholic Schoolsowensborocatholic.org/schools/ochs/extracurricular-activities-athletics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1524 West Parrish Avenue”
    The school system's address is 1524 West Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301; the main phone number is 270-686-8896.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
26 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.65%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.9 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 Owensboro, KY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)391
Students in grades 9–12391
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges65%
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 Owensboro

The Most Reverend William F. Medley, Bishop of Owensboro

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Owensboro Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Owensboro Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Owensboro.
Where is Mass celebrated at Owensboro Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Owensboro Catholic High School campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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