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Paraclete High School

  • LocationLancaster, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 582 students
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Paraclete High School is a Catholic high school in Lancaster, California, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Mass is celebrated daily at 7:20 AM in the school chapel when school is in session, an all-school Mass is held once a month, and students take a religion course every semester. Students complete Christian service hours and the school offers retreats for every class.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:20 AMSchool Chapel · When Paraclete is in session.

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. School Chapel - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/school-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated daily, normally at 7:20 AM, when Paraclete is in session.”
    Mass is celebrated daily at 7:20 AM in the school chapel when school is in session.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Paraclete High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Serra Parish: 3.0 mi1Paraclete Catholic High School Chapel and Campus Ministry Office: 0.1 miParaclete High School (campus)N1 mi
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  1. Saint Serra Parish — 3.0 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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

65 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 (An all-school Mass is held once a month in the gym.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Masses - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/school-masses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Once a month the Paraclete Catholic High School community gathers as one body for the all school mass celebration in the gym.”
      An all-school Mass is celebrated once a month in the gym.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass at 7:20 AM in the school chapel, normally when school is in session; students are welcome.)
    Sources (2)
    1. School Chapel - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/school-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated daily, normally at 7:20 AM, when Paraclete is in session.”
      Mass is celebrated daily at 7:20 AM in the school chapel when school is in session.
    2. School Masses - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/school-masses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Paraclete Catholic High School celebrates a daily mass at 7:20 AM.”
      The school celebrates a daily Mass at 7:20 AM, and students, alumni, friends and neighbors are welcome.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Communal penance services are held in Advent and Lent. Individual confession is available on request.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Advent and Lent communal penance services”
      Communal penance services are offered in Advent and Lent.
      “celebration of the Sacrament of Penance upon request”
      The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated on request.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is listed 'at significant times'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at significant times”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered at significant times, with no published schedule.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A daily Mass schedule is published. The staff directory lists a 'Fr Norbert' with the role of teacher, not chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Chapel - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/school-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated daily, normally at 7:20 AM, when Paraclete is in session.”
      Mass is celebrated daily at 7:20 AM in the school chapel when school is in session.
      “Students also visit the chapel for spiritual direction from the chaplain”
      The school refers to a chaplain for spiritual direction, but the page does not name the chaplain.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (A religion course is required each semester in grades 9 through 12: eight semesters, which is four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (2)
    1. College Prep Curriculum - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/academic-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A religion course is required during each semester at Paraclete.”
      A religion course is required every semester.
    2. Course Catalog 2026-27, Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/wp-content/uploads/Course_Catalog_26-27-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RELIGIOUS STUDIES - Required each semester at Paraclete”
      The catalog lists religious studies as required each semester.
      “1. World Religions/Christian Life”
      The senior-year religion courses are World Religions and Christian Life, one per semester.
  • 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 (Religion IIIA, Morality/Social Justice, is required of juniors and covers Catholic moral teaching on current social issues. It is the closest published course to ethics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-27, Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/wp-content/uploads/Course_Catalog_26-27-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are exposed to Catholic moral teaching regarding some of society’s most pressing current social issues”
      Religion IIIA, Morality/Social Justice, teaches Catholic moral teaching on current social issues.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The catalog describes the school as providing a Catholic education, and the Christian Values page says the spirit of faith is woven into every aspect of school life. The catalog does not use the word 'across' the curriculum.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Values & Our Christ-Centered Curriculum - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/christ-centered-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “this spirit is weaved into every aspect of life at Paraclete”
      The school states that its Christian spirit is part of every aspect of school life.
    2. Course Catalog 2026-27, Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/wp-content/uploads/Course_Catalog_26-27-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Paraclete High School will provide a holistic, Catholic education.”
      The school's stated purpose is to provide a holistic Catholic education.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Class retreats are offered to freshmen, sophomores, juniors (one day each) and seniors (two days).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman, Sophomore and Junior retreats are one-day experiences, which take place during a regular school day and are free of charge.”
      Class retreats are held for freshmen, sophomores and juniors as one-day retreats during the school day.
      “The Senior retreat is a two-day, one-night experience.”
      Seniors have a two-day, one-night class retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed on the staff directory (Kaitlin Huerta). Two priests or deacons appear on the directory as teachers, not as ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Teacher & Staff Directory - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/parent-resources/teacher-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kaitlin Huerta | Campus Minister”
      Kaitlin Huerta is listed on the school staff directory as 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 (Daily Mass is celebrated during the school day when school is in session. Praise and Worship evenings and Advent and Lent penance services are also listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. School Chapel - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/school-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated daily, normally at 7:20 AM, when Paraclete is in session.”
      Mass is celebrated daily at 7:20 AM in the school chapel when school is in session.
    2. Campus Ministry - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Praise and Worship evenings”
      Campus ministry lists Praise and Worship evenings among its liturgy and prayer activities.
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 (Freshmen and sophomores complete 20 hours a year and juniors and seniors complete 30 hours a year, which totals 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service - Student Resources, Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/student-resources/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen and Sophomores— Two (2) projects OR ten (10) hours per semester = four (4) projects OR twenty (20) hours per school year”
      Freshmen and sophomores must complete ten hours per semester, or twenty hours per school year.
      “Juniors and Seniors – Three (3) projects OR fifteen (15) hours per semester = six (6) projects OR thirty (30) hours per school year”
      Juniors and seniors must complete fifteen hours per semester, or thirty hours per school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Religion IIIA, required of juniors, centers on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-27, Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/wp-content/uploads/Course_Catalog_26-27-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course centers on study of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Religion IIIA, required of juniors, centers on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Campus ministry lists participation in the National March for Life, West Coast, in San Francisco among its events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “National March for Life, West Coast (San Francisco)”
      Campus ministry lists the National March for Life, West Coast, in San Francisco among its events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Christian Service program, based on the Corporal Works of Mercy, places students with local service organizations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service - Student Resources, Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/student-resources/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Paraclete Christian Service program is based on the Corporal Works of Mercy”
      The Christian Service program is based on the Corporal Works of Mercy and places students with local service organizations.
      “Freshmen and Sophomores— Two (2) projects OR ten (10) hours per semester = four (4) projects OR twenty (20) hours per school year”
      Freshmen and sophomores must complete ten hours per semester, or twenty hours per school year.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated daily at 7:20 AM in the school chapel when school is in session.
    Sources (1)
    1. School Chapel - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/school-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated daily, normally at 7:20 AM, when Paraclete is in session.”
      Mass is celebrated daily at 7:20 AM in the school chapel when school is in session.
  • A religion course is required every semester; students take theology in each of the four years.
    Sources (2)
    1. College Prep Curriculum - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/academic-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A religion course is required during each semester at Paraclete.”
      A religion course is required every semester.
    2. Course Catalog 2026-27, Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/wp-content/uploads/Course_Catalog_26-27-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RELIGIOUS STUDIES - Required each semester at Paraclete”
      The catalog lists religious studies as required each semester.
  • Every class has a retreat, and the VERITAS Retreat is offered to the whole student body twice a year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman, Sophomore and Junior retreats are one-day experiences, which take place during a regular school day and are free of charge.”
      Class retreats are held for freshmen, sophomores and juniors as one-day retreats during the school day.
      “The Senior retreat is a two-day, one-night experience.”
      Seniors have a two-day, one-night class retreat.
      “The VERITAS Retreat is offered 2 times a year to the whole Paraclete student body.”
      The VERITAS Retreat is offered twice a year to the whole student body.
  • Christian service is required, totaling 100 hours over four years, and Religion IIIA covers the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service - Student Resources, Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/student-resources/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen and Sophomores— Two (2) projects OR ten (10) hours per semester = four (4) projects OR twenty (20) hours per school year”
      Freshmen and sophomores must complete ten hours per semester, or twenty hours per school year.
      “Juniors and Seniors – Three (3) projects OR fifteen (15) hours per semester = six (6) projects OR thirty (30) hours per school year”
      Juniors and seniors must complete fifteen hours per semester, or thirty hours per school year.
    2. Course Catalog 2026-27, Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/wp-content/uploads/Course_Catalog_26-27-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course centers on study of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Religion IIIA, required of juniors, centers on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • The chapel page refers to 'the chaplain' without a name.
    Sources (1)
    1. School Chapel - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/school-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students also visit the chapel for spiritual direction from the chaplain”
      The school refers to a chaplain for spiritual direction, but the page does not name the chaplain.
  • Confession is offered on request and at Advent and Lent penance services.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “celebration of the Sacrament of Penance upon request”
      The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated on request.
      “Advent and Lent communal penance services”
      Communal penance services are offered in Advent and Lent.
  • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is listed only 'at significant times'.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at significant times”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered at significant times, with no published schedule.

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Campus ministry home

Paraclete Catholic High School Chapel and Campus Ministry Office

  • Address: 42145 30th St. W, Lancaster, CA 93536
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 2

  • National March for Life, West CoastOff campus
    A campus ministry event in San Francisco.
    paracletehs.org
  • Christian Service program
    Ten or fifteen hours per semester, depending on grade
    Required service program based on the Corporal Works of Mercy, which places students with local service organizations.
    paracletehs.org, paracletehs.org, paracletehs.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Daily MassOn campus
    Daily at 7:20 AM when school is in session
    Mass celebrated daily in the school chapel. Students, alumni, friends and neighbors are welcome.
    paracletehs.org, paracletehs.org
  • All-school MassOn campus
    Once a month
    The whole school gathers as one body for Mass in the gym.
    paracletehs.org
  • Communal Penance Services
    Advent and Lent
    Communal penance services, with the option of individual confession with a priest.
    paracletehs.org
  • Praise and Worship evenings
    Evenings of praise and worship listed among campus ministry's liturgy and prayer activities.
    paracletehs.org

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry (Prayer Partners and Peer Mentors)
    Students trained to support their schoolmates. Prayer Partners pray with students during Communal Penance Services.
    paracletehs.org, paracletehs.org

Retreats 2

  • Class retreats
    Freshman, sophomore and junior one-day retreats during the school day; senior two-day, one-night retreat
    A retreat for each class, from freshman through senior year.
    paracletehs.org, paracletehs.org
  • VERITAS Retreat
    Offered two times a year
    A retreat that explores the truth in a person's life, open to the whole student body.
    paracletehs.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 (3)
  1. School Chapel - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/campus-ministry/school-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry Office is located in the chapel’s sacristy.”
    The Campus Ministry Office is in the school chapel's sacristy.
    “The Campus Ministry Office is located in the chapel’s sacristy.”
    The Campus Ministry Office is in the school chapel's sacristy.
  2. Teacher & Staff Directory - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/parent-resources/teacher-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Kaitlin Huerta | Campus Minister”
    Kaitlin Huerta is listed on the school staff directory as Campus Minister.
  3. Contact Us - Paraclete High Schoolparacletehs.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “(661) 943-3255”
    The school's published main phone number is 943-3255, and its address is 42145 30th St. W, Lancaster, CA 93536.

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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.
24 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.69%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.7 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 Los Angeles, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)582
Students in grades 9–12582
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges69%
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 Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Paraclete High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Paraclete High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
What is Paraclete High School’s Compass Score?
72 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Paraclete High School?
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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