Is Palma School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Palma School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Monterey.

What is Palma School’s Compass Score?

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

Where is Mass celebrated at Palma School?

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

Catholic high school

Palma School

LocationSalinas, CA
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 487 students

All-male

Official website

Palma School is a Catholic college-preparatory school in Salinas, California, owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California. Mass is celebrated on campus in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel every school day at 7:30 a.m., and students take a full-year theology course in each of grades 9 through 12. The school requires 60 hours of community service and one retreat per grade level each year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

Monday–Friday7:30 AMBlessed Edmund Rice Chapel · Every school day. The page says the Mass is open to the public.
Wednesday7:00 PMPalma School · During Lent; each Mass is hosted by a Palma class.

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)

Campus Ministry | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30am in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel. Everyone is invited. Please join us.”
Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30 a.m. in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel.
“Mass on Holy Days of Obligation are celebrated school-wide.”
Holy Day of Obligation Masses are celebrated school-wide.

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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi

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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

54 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Mass on Holy Days of Obligation is celebrated school-wide. The daily 7:30 a.m. Mass is open to the public and is not counted as a whole-school Mass.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass on Holy Days of Obligation are celebrated school-wide.”
  Holy Day of Obligation Masses are celebrated school-wide.
2. Campus | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel is a dedicated on-campus worship space that offers Mass every morning before school and Mass during the school day on holy days.”
  The on-campus Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel offers Mass every morning before school and during the school day on holy days.
Yes:
Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The campus ministry page says Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30 a.m. in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel on campus.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30am in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel. Everyone is invited. Please join us.”
  Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30 a.m. in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel.
2. Campus | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel is a dedicated on-campus worship space that offers Mass every morning before school and Mass during the school day on holy days.”
  The on-campus Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel offers Mass every morning before school and during the school day on holy days.
Not enough information:
Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published. Campus ministry is led by a director and staff named on the staff directory.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30am in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel. Everyone is invited. Please join us.”
  Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30 a.m. in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel.
2. Staff Directory | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Willie Beesley ’86 Campus Ministry email Charles Trementozzi Director of Campus Ministry”
  The staff directory lists two people under Campus Ministry: Willie Beesley and Charles Trementozzi, Director of Campus Ministry.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four full-year theology courses (10 credits each), one for each of grades 9 through 12, computed. The department page says all students in grades 6 through 12 take the curriculum. This rests on the course descriptions and the department statement.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/2026-2027coursecatalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Regardless of faith, all students in grades 6 through 12 work together to better understand and be challenged by a curriculum rich in scriptures”
  The Theology Department states that all students in grades 6 through 12 take its curriculum.
  “Living the Gospel/Mission of the Church Prerequisite: 10th Grade standing Credits: 10 | UC/CSU: G (Pending)”
  Theology is a full-year, 10-credit course for each of grades 9 through 12 (the grade 10 course is shown here; the grade 9, 11 and 12 courses carry the same 10-credit value).
Yes:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The first-semester course in grade 9 states that it undertakes Course I of the USCCB Curriculum Framework for Young People of High School Age, and the other theology courses name the framework's courses.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/2026-2027coursecatalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In the first semester students will undertake Course I of the United States Catholic Bishops’ Curriculum Framework for Young People of High School Age.”
  The grade 9 theology course follows Course I of the USCCB Curriculum Framework for Young People of High School Age.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The grade 11 theology course is titled Life in Christ/Ethics and covers moral concepts and precepts.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/2026-2027coursecatalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Life in Christ/Ethics Prerequisite: 11th Grade standing”
  A grade 11 theology course is titled Life in Christ/Ethics.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The English department description states that its courses promote the development of the whole Christian person, and the science description ties the course to the school's mission.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/2026-2027coursecatalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All courses seek to encourage skills as they help to promote the development of the whole Christian person as detailed in the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education.”
  The English department states that its courses promote the development of the whole Christian person.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The catalog requires attendance at one retreat per grade level each year, during school hours.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/2026-2027coursecatalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Retreats — Attendance at one retreat per grade level each year; retreats occur during school hours.”
  Students must attend one retreat per grade level each year during school hours.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two people are listed under Campus Ministry on the staff directory: Charles Trementozzi (Director of Campus Ministry) and Willie Beesley.)
Sources (1)
1. Staff Directory | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Willie Beesley ’86 Campus Ministry email Charles Trementozzi Director of Campus Ministry”
  The staff directory lists two people under Campus Ministry: Willie Beesley and Charles Trementozzi, Director of Campus Ministry.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Liturgy Club is listed on the clubs page. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an ecumenical club and is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Clubs & Activities | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Liturgy Club Makerspace Club Mock Trial”
  The Liturgy Club is listed among the school's clubs.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Mass is offered every morning before school, and the House Huddle program includes campus ministry based prayer.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel is a dedicated on-campus worship space that offers Mass every morning before school and Mass during the school day on holy days.”
  The on-campus Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel offers Mass every morning before school and during the school day on holy days.
2. House System | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/house-system · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Based Activities: Prayer, Reflection, Service.”
  The House System includes campus ministry based prayer, reflection and service activities.

N/A

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (A minimum of 60 hours of approved community service must be completed by May 1 of senior year.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/2026-2027coursecatalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Community Service — A minimum of 60 hours of approved community service must be completed by May 1 of a student’s Senior year.”
  A minimum of 60 hours of approved community service is required by May 1 of senior year.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 serve weekly at Dorothy's Place in Salinas, and the outreach page lists other service programs such as Prison Ministry and Basketball in Juvenile Hall.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Outreach | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “On Fridays, Palma students go to Dorothy‘s Place in Salinas to serve food to people who are struggling.”
  Students serve at Dorothy's Place in Salinas on Fridays.

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

Strengths

Mass is celebrated on campus every school day at 7:30 a.m. in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30am in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel. Everyone is invited. Please join us.”
  Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30 a.m. in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel.
2. Campus | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel is a dedicated on-campus worship space that offers Mass every morning before school and Mass during the school day on holy days.”
  The on-campus Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel offers Mass every morning before school and during the school day on holy days.
Students take a full-year theology course in each of grades 9 through 12, and the grade 9 course follows the USCCB curriculum framework.
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/2026-2027coursecatalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Living the Gospel/Mission of the Church Prerequisite: 10th Grade standing Credits: 10 | UC/CSU: G (Pending)”
  Theology is a full-year, 10-credit course for each of grades 9 through 12 (the grade 10 course is shown here; the grade 9, 11 and 12 courses carry the same 10-credit value).
  “In the first semester students will undertake Course I of the United States Catholic Bishops’ Curriculum Framework for Young People of High School Age.”
  The grade 9 theology course follows Course I of the USCCB Curriculum Framework for Young People of High School Age.
Every grade attends one retreat each year, and the school requires 60 hours of community service.
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/2026-2027coursecatalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Retreats — Attendance at one retreat per grade level each year; retreats occur during school hours.”
  Students must attend one retreat per grade level each year during school hours.
  “Community Service — A minimum of 60 hours of approved community service must be completed by May 1 of a student’s Senior year.”
  A minimum of 60 hours of approved community service is required by May 1 of senior year.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Palma School

Address: 919 Iverson St, Salinas, CA 93901
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 2

Dorothy's Place serviceOff campus
Fridays, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Students go to Dorothy's Place in Salinas to serve food to people who are struggling.
palmaschool.org
Prison Ministry (Palma Leadership Academy)
Fridays
Service program listed on the student outreach page.
palmaschool.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

Liturgical Aide ProgramOn campus
Pass/Fail course, each semester
Enrichment course for students who assist at the daily 7:30 a.m. Mass and school-wide Masses in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel, with lectoring, altar serving and other ministries. Students must interview with Campus Ministry.
palmaschool.org
Liturgy Club
Listed among the school's clubs.
palmaschool.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 | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30am in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel. Everyone is invited. Please join us.”
Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:30 a.m. in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel.
“919 Iverson St, Salinas, CA 93901”
Campus ministry is located at 919 Iverson St, Salinas, CA 93901, with the office email office@palmaschool.org.
Staff Directory | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Willie Beesley ’86 Campus Ministry email Charles Trementozzi Director of Campus Ministry”
The staff directory lists two people under Campus Ministry: Willie Beesley and Charles Trementozzi, Director of Campus Ministry.
Campus | Palma Schoolpalmaschool.org/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel is a dedicated on-campus worship space that offers Mass every morning before school and Mass during the school day on holy days.”
The on-campus Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel offers Mass every morning before school and during the school day on holy days.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

46 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score80%
Students per teacher 25% of score16.1 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

Type	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Diocese of Monterey, CA
Grades	6–12
Students (all grades)	487
Students in grades 9–12	320
Coed or single-sex	All-male
Student–teacher ratio	16.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	80%
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

Diocese of Monterey

The Most Reverend Ramon Bejarano, Bishop of Monterey

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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NCES school ID 00074356
919 Iverson St., Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
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Is Palma School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Palma School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Monterey.
What is Palma School’s Compass Score?: 72 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Palma School?: Mass is listed at Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel and Palma School. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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