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Paul VI High School

  • LocationHaddonfield, NJ
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,049 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Camden
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Paul VI High School is a co-educational diocesan Catholic high school in Haddonfield, New Jersey, in the Diocese of Camden, opened in 1966. Campus Ministry lists daily Mass each morning in the chapel at 7:30 a.m., monthly Masses planned by the Liturgical Committee, Advent and Lent penance services, student-led morning and afternoon prayer, and the Kairos Retreat. Students must pass Religious Education in every grade and complete a service project in each of grades 9 and 10 plus 50 service hours in grades 11 and 12.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Paul VI High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChrist the King Roman Catholic Church: 1.4 mi1Holy Eucharist Church: 2.6 mi2Convent of the Domincan Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary: 2.8 mi3Saint Joachim Parish Annunciation Church: 2.9 mi4Campus Ministry and Chapel, Paul VI High School: 0.1 miPaul VI High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Christ the King Roman Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  2. Holy Eucharist Church — 2.6 mi · 344 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill
  3. Convent of the Domincan Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary — 2.8 mi
  4. Saint Joachim Parish Annunciation Church — 2.9 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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

79 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 Campus Ministry page says monthly Masses are planned by the Liturgical Committee.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monthly Masses are planned by the Liturgical Committee.”
      School Masses are held monthly and planned by the Liturgical Committee.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes ('Daily Mass is celebrated each morning in the Chapel at 7:30 a.m.'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass is celebrated each morning in the Chapel at 7:30 a.m.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated each morning at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel.
  • 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 (Advent and Lent penance services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We hold Advent and Lent Penance Services.”
      Penance services are held in Advent and Lent.
  • 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 (The Campus Ministry page lists two members, Fr. Philip Ramos and Ms. Cristina Cordero; a named priest serves in the school's campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “List of 2 members. Fr. Philip Ramos Ms. Cristina Cordero Campus Ministry”
      The Campus Ministry page lists two members: Fr. Philip Ramos and Ms. Cristina Cordero.
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 (To advance from each grade and to graduate, students must have passed Religious Education, listed alongside English and math, in each of grades 9-12; theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/programs/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen, in order to enter sophomore year, must Read More have passed Religious Education, English, math, science, guidance / leadership, and writing.”
      Freshmen must pass Religious Education to advance.
      “Sophomores, in order to enter junior year, must Read More have passed Religious Education, physical education, , English, math, science, and guidance.”
      Sophomores must pass Religious Education to advance.
      “Juniors, in order to enter senior year, must Read More have passed Religious Education, English, math, United States History I and guidance.”
      Juniors must pass Religious Education to advance.
      “Seniors, in order to be eligible to graduate, must Read More have passed Religious Education, English, math, United States History II and guidance.”
      Seniors must pass Religious Education 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.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot 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.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 mission statement says faculty are expected to teach within the framework of the Catholic faith, guided by the Catechism, with an integrated approach to learning and living; the academics page says the curriculum prepares students for the world 'guided by the light of faith'.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Mission and Philosophy | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/discover-paul-vi/mission-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The faculty of Paul VI, as a part of this Catholic community, is expected to teach within the framework of the Catholic faith, especially guided by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. They are to express an integrated approach to learning and living in both their personal and professional lives.”
      Faculty are expected to teach within the framework of the Catholic faith, guided by the Catechism, with an integrated approach to learning and living.
    2. Academics | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/programs/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Paul VI curriculum is designed to prepare students for “the contemporary world guided by the light of faith” by offering students “the opportunity to learn, live, and worship as active members of a Catholic community.”
      The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the world guided by the light of faith.
    3. What Sets Us Apart | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/discover-paul-vi/what-sets-us-apart · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Knows the basic teachings of the Catholic faith; lives the Gospel message through commitment to service and moral decision making; and embraces a life of both personal and communal prayer”
      The school's portrait of a graduate includes knowing Catholic teaching, service, moral decision making and prayer.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Campus Ministry offers retreats and lists the Kairos Retreat; no page states which grades attend or whether every grade has a retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We provide our students an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, service to others, and retreats.”
      Campus Ministry offers students prayer, service and retreats.
      “Special occasion prayer services for other athletic teams and events. The Kairos Retreat”
      Campus Ministry holds prayer services for teams and events and lists the Kairos Retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (2 ministry staff counted from the Campus Ministry page's list of two members: Fr. Philip Ramos and Ms. Cristina Cordero.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “List of 2 members. Fr. Philip Ramos Ms. Cristina Cordero Campus Ministry”
      The Campus Ministry page lists two members: Fr. Philip Ramos and Ms. Cristina Cordero.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The clubs page lists two Religious Clubs: Pro-Life Group and Student/Faculty Liturgical Committee.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Religious Clubs Read More Pro-Life Group Student/Faculty Liturgical Committee”
      The religious clubs are the Pro-Life Group and the Student/Faculty Liturgical Committee.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Morning and afternoon prayer are led by students, and Mass is celebrated each morning in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Morning and afternoon prayer are led by Paul VI Students.”
      Students lead morning and afternoon prayer each school day.
      “Daily Mass is celebrated each morning in the Chapel at 7:30 a.m.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated each morning at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel.
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 (Required to graduate: one service project in each of grades 9 and 10 (no minimum hours), 20 hours in grade 11 and 30 hours in grade 12, for 50 counted hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Paul VI students are required to meet the following minimum Service Hours Requirements in order to graduate. ● 1 service project completed during freshman year.”
      Service is a graduation requirement, beginning with one service project in freshman year.
      “● 1 service project completed during sophomore year.”
      Sophomores must complete one service project.
      “● 20 hours of service completed during junior year. ● 30 hours of service completed during senior year.”
      Juniors must complete 20 service hours and seniors 30 service hours.
  • 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 (A Pro-Life Group is listed among the Religious Clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Religious Clubs Read More Pro-Life Group Student/Faculty Liturgical Committee”
      The religious clubs are the Pro-Life Group and the Student/Faculty Liturgical Committee.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The clubs page lists Service Clubs (Babe's Kids Club, Samaritan Club and an Ambassadors Club) and an annual Toys for Tots drive; juniors and seniors are expected to serve the wider community 'to promote both solidarity and awareness of the greater community needs'.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Service Clubs Read More Ambassadors Club: FALL CHAPTER Ambassador Application Babe's Kids Club Samaritan Club”
      Service clubs include Babe's Kids Club and the Samaritan Club.
      “Service Clubs - Toys for Tots The Paul VI Annual Toys for Tots drive”
      The school holds an annual Toys for Tots drive.
    2. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The expectation of Juniors and Seniors is to serve the wider school community to promote both solidarity and awareness of the greater community needs.”
      Junior and senior service is meant to promote solidarity and awareness of community needs.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated each morning in the school chapel, monthly Masses are planned by the Liturgical Committee, and students lead morning and afternoon prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass is celebrated each morning in the Chapel at 7:30 a.m.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated each morning at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel.
      “Monthly Masses are planned by the Liturgical Committee.”
      School Masses are held monthly and planned by the Liturgical Committee.
      “Morning and afternoon prayer are led by Paul VI Students.”
      Students lead morning and afternoon prayer each school day.
  • Service is required in every grade: a project in each of grades 9 and 10, 20 hours in grade 11 and 30 hours in grade 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Paul VI students are required to meet the following minimum Service Hours Requirements in order to graduate. ● 1 service project completed during freshman year.”
      Service is a graduation requirement, beginning with one service project in freshman year.
      “● 1 service project completed during sophomore year.”
      Sophomores must complete one service project.
      “● 20 hours of service completed during junior year. ● 30 hours of service completed during senior year.”
      Juniors must complete 20 service hours and seniors 30 service hours.
  • Students must pass Religious Education in every grade to advance and graduate.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/programs/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen, in order to enter sophomore year, must Read More have passed Religious Education, English, math, science, guidance / leadership, and writing.”
      Freshmen must pass Religious Education to advance.
      “Sophomores, in order to enter junior year, must Read More have passed Religious Education, physical education, , English, math, science, and guidance.”
      Sophomores must pass Religious Education to advance.
      “Juniors, in order to enter senior year, must Read More have passed Religious Education, English, math, United States History I and guidance.”
      Juniors must pass Religious Education to advance.
      “Seniors, in order to be eligible to graduate, must Read More have passed Religious Education, English, math, United States History II and guidance.”
      Seniors must pass Religious Education to graduate.
  • A priest and a lay minister are listed in Campus Ministry, and the religious clubs include a Pro-Life Group and a Student/Faculty Liturgical Committee.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “List of 2 members. Fr. Philip Ramos Ms. Cristina Cordero Campus Ministry”
      The Campus Ministry page lists two members: Fr. Philip Ramos and Ms. Cristina Cordero.
    2. Clubs and Activities | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Religious Clubs Read More Pro-Life Group Student/Faculty Liturgical Committee”
      The religious clubs are the Pro-Life Group and the Student/Faculty Liturgical Committee.

Concerns

  • Confession is listed only at Advent and Lent penance services.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We hold Advent and Lent Penance Services.”
      Penance services are held in Advent and Lent.
  • The only retreat named is the Kairos Retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Special occasion prayer services for other athletic teams and events. The Kairos Retreat”
      Campus Ministry holds prayer services for teams and events and lists the Kairos Retreat.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Chapel, Paul VI High School

  • Address: 901 Hopkins Rd., Ste. B, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Chapel (daily Mass)

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Service 4

  • Service Hour ProgramOff campus
    Grades 9-12
    Graduation requirement: one service project in each of grades 9 and 10, 20 hours in grade 11 and 30 hours in grade 12; service may be in a school program or in the community.
    pvihs.org, pvihs.org, pvihs.org, pvihs.org
  • Captains' serviceOff campus
    Team captains are expected to provide service beyond the field of play, supported by Campus Ministry.
    pvihs.org
  • Service clubs (Babe's Kids Club, Samaritan Club)On campus
    Listed among the school's service clubs.
    pvihs.org
  • Toys for Tots driveOn campus
    Annually
    Annual school drive collecting toys for Toys for Tots.
    pvihs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro-Life GroupOn campus
    Listed among the school's religious clubs.
    pvihs.org

Liturgy and prayer 6

  • Daily MassOn campus
    Each morning, 7:30 AM
    Mass celebrated each morning in the school chapel.
    pvihs.org
  • Monthly school MassesOn campus
    Monthly
    Monthly Masses planned by the Liturgical Committee.
    pvihs.org
  • Advent and Lent penance servicesOn campus
    Advent and Lent
    Seasonal penance services.
    pvihs.org
  • Morning and afternoon prayerOn campus
    Each school day
    Morning and afternoon prayer led by students.
    pvihs.org
  • Prayer services for teams and eventsOn campus
    Special occasion prayer services for athletic teams and school events.
    pvihs.org
  • Student/Faculty Liturgical CommitteeOn campus
    Religious club that plans the monthly school Masses.
    pvihs.org, pvihs.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 (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Paul VI High Schoolpvihs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “List of 2 members. Fr. Philip Ramos Ms. Cristina Cordero Campus Ministry”
    The Campus Ministry page lists two members: Fr. Philip Ramos and Ms. Cristina Cordero.
    “We provide our students an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, service to others, and retreats.”
    Campus Ministry offers students prayer, service and retreats.
    “Daily Mass is celebrated each morning in the Chapel at 7:30 a.m.”
    Daily Mass is celebrated each morning at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel.
    “Daily Mass is celebrated each morning in the Chapel at 7:30 a.m.”
    Daily Mass is celebrated each morning at 7:30 a.m. in the school chapel.
    “901 Hopkins Rd., Ste. B Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Phone: 856.858.4900”
    The school is at 901 Hopkins Rd., Ste. B, Haddonfield; its main phone is 856.858.4900.
    “List of 2 members. Fr. Philip Ramos Ms. Cristina Cordero Campus Ministry”
    The Campus Ministry page lists two members: Fr. Philip Ramos and Ms. Cristina Cordero.

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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.
62 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.17.4 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 Camden, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,049
Students in grades 9–121,049
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio17.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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

Diocese of Camden

The Most Reverend Joseph A. Williams, Bishop of Camden

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Paul VI High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Paul VI High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Camden. Its sponsor is Diocese of Camden.
What is Paul VI High School’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Paul VI High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Paul VI High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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