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Pensacola Catholic High School

  • LocationPensacola, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 698 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Official website

Pensacola Catholic High School is a school of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in Pensacola, Florida. Its handbook and campus ministry page describe a Mass for the whole school on First Fridays, Eucharistic adoration twice a month, a class day of recollection for every grade, and four years of religion study.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pensacola Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miLittle Flower Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Anns Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church: 1.9 mi3Saint Stephen's Roman Catholic Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima: 2.2 mi4Diocese of Pensacola: 2.3 mi5Saint Mary Catholic Church: 2.3 mi6CHS Campus Ministry and The Chapel: 0.0 miPensacola Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Little Flower Catholic Church — 0.4 mi
  2. Saint Anns Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  3. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
  4. Saint Stephen's Roman Catholic Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima — 2.2 mi · 900 West Garden Street, Pensacola
  5. Diocese of Pensacola — 2.3 mi
  6. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 2.3 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.

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

57 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 whole school attends Mass on each First Friday, plus holy days and other special days. Optional weekly Masses before school are not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About Campus Ministry | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/about-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated for the entire student body on the First Friday of every month and for Holy Days and other celebrations during the year.”
      A Mass is celebrated for the entire student body on the First Friday of each month.
    2. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Eucharistic Liturgy is celebrated for the entire school on each First Friday, holyday of obligation, and in conjunction with other special days and events”
      The whole school attends the Eucharistic Liturgy on each First Friday and on holy days of obligation. No priest is named as chaplain.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The school's stated Mass frequency is optional weekly Masses before school, not daily Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are also encouraged to attend optional weekly Masses that are scheduled, when possible, prior to the start of classes on a school morning.”
      Optional weekly Masses are scheduled before classes when possible. This does not count toward the whole-school Mass indicator.
  • 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
    Sources (2)
    1. About Campus Ministry | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/about-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at specific times as posted by the Campus Minister, in conjunction with Religion classes, and also at any time by personal request.”
      Confession is offered at specific times posted by the campus minister, with no frequency published.
    2. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is made available to the entire student body and faculty at specific times as posted by the Campus Minister”
      Reconciliation is available at times posted by the campus minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is offered twice a month during the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Campus Ministry | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/about-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Twice a month we invite our students, faculty, and parents to join us in Eucharistic Adoration.”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered twice a month.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The Mass is celebrated for the whole school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Eucharistic Liturgy is celebrated for the entire school on each First Friday, holyday of obligation, and in conjunction with other special days and events”
      The whole school attends the Eucharistic Liturgy on each First Friday and on holy days of obligation. No priest is named as 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 (Students earn one Religion credit for each year of attendance; four full-year equivalents are required.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “studying Religion all four years”
      Students are required to study Religion for all four years.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A student must earn one credit in Religion for each year of attendance at Catholic High.”
      One Religion credit, a full-year course, is required for each year of attendance.
  • 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 (Philosophy/Moral Theology (grade 12) is a Religion department course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Brochure | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-27-Curriculum-Brochure-Packet.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “foundation, this course helps students understand the moral”
      Philosophy/Moral Theology is offered to 12th graders as a Religion course.
  • 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 (This is a school-wide philosophy statement, not a course-level statement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Philosophy | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/mission-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school philosophy is based on a desire to understand and follow the Scriptures and Tradition of the Catholic Church.”
      The school's philosophy is based on the Scriptures and Tradition of the Catholic Church.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (A class day of recollection is mandatory for every class, and seniors have an overnight retreat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Attendance at the annual class Day of Recollection is mandatory for all students and, for seniors, is a requirement for graduation.”
      Each class has a mandatory annual day of recollection.
    2. About Campus Ministry | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/about-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreat experiences are held off-campus.”
      Retreat experiences are held off campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Campus Ministry | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/about-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “If you have any questions, please contact our Campus Minister, Rebecca Carter.”
      Rebecca Carter is the campus minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Listed faith-based groups include the Pro-Life Club, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Club Brochure | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-27-Club-Brochure.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pro-Life Club meets monthly to consider issues associated with abortion”
      A Pro-Life Club meets monthly in the 2026-27 school year.
      “The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a student led group that discusses how scripture”
      The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a student group that discusses Scripture. It is open to all students.
      “The Society of St. Vincent dePaul is a service organization inspired by Gospel Values”
      The St. Vincent de Paul Society club is a service organization inspired by Gospel values.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students and teachers pray before each class, during Homeroom, before lunch, and at the end of each day.”
      Students and teachers pray at set times throughout the school day.
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 (Seniors must complete 45 hours of service to graduate, including 5 at CHS. Requirements by grade are 20, 20, 30 and 45 cumulative hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Projects | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/service-projects · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Seniors must complete the forty-five hour service requirement in order to graduate.”
      Seniors must complete 45 hours of service to graduate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching is an 11th-grade Religion course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Brochure | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-27-Curriculum-Brochure-Packet.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “helps students gain a greater understanding of the roots of”
      Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching is an 11th-grade Religion course organized around the principles 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
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Club Brochure | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-27-Club-Brochure.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pro-Life Club meets monthly to consider issues associated with abortion”
      A Pro-Life Club meets monthly in the 2026-27 school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Club Brochure | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-27-Club-Brochure.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We will hold monthly meetings and service projects for the”
      The St. Vincent de Paul Society club holds monthly meetings and service projects for the poor.
    2. Service Projects | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/service-projects · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In cooperation with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, CHS occasionally hosts on the Casey Crongeyer Track.”
      The school hosts a Friends of the Poor walk with the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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

Strengths

  • The whole school attends Mass on First Fridays and holy days, and adoration is offered twice a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. About Campus Ministry | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/about-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated for the entire student body on the First Friday of every month and for Holy Days and other celebrations during the year.”
      A Mass is celebrated for the entire student body on the First Friday of each month.
      “Twice a month we invite our students, faculty, and parents to join us in Eucharistic Adoration.”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered twice a month.
  • A mandatory class day of recollection is held for every grade, and four years of Religion are required.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Attendance at the annual class Day of Recollection is mandatory for all students and, for seniors, is a requirement for graduation.”
      Each class has a mandatory annual day of recollection.
      “studying Religion all four years”
      Students are required to study Religion for all four years.
  • Faith-based clubs include a Pro-Life Club and a St. Vincent de Paul Society service club that meets monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Club Brochure | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-27-Club-Brochure.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pro-Life Club meets monthly to consider issues associated with abortion”
      A Pro-Life Club meets monthly in the 2026-27 school year.
      “We will hold monthly meetings and service projects for the”
      The St. Vincent de Paul Society club holds monthly meetings and service projects for the poor.

Concerns

  • The handbook describes optional weekly Masses before school.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are also encouraged to attend optional weekly Masses that are scheduled, when possible, prior to the start of classes on a school morning.”
      Optional weekly Masses are scheduled before classes when possible. This does not count toward the whole-school Mass indicator.

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Campus ministry home

CHS Campus Ministry and The Chapel

  • Address: 3043 West Scott Street, Pensacola, FL 32505
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Retreats 2

  • Class days of recollection and senior retreatOff campus
    Mandatory class days of recollection for every grade; the senior overnight retreat is a graduation requirement. Retreats are held off campus.
    pensacolachs.org, pensacolachs.org
  • Senior Retreat Team
    Senior students who plan and implement the underclassmen retreats.
    pensacolachs.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    Twice a month
    Adoration held during the school day, begun with a procession in the school halls. Adoration begins at 7:55 a.m. and lasts until 2:35 p.m. on posted dates.
    pensacolachs.org, pensacolachs.org
  • Music Ministry
    Meets weekly
    Provides vocal and instrumental music for Masses and other school functions.
    pensacolachs.org
  • Living Stations of the Cross
    During Lent
    Dramatization of the Stations of the Cross, presented for the entire school by student volunteers.
    pensacolachs.org

Service 3

  • Friends of the Poor WalkOn campus
    Walk held with the St. Vincent de Paul Society on the school track; all classes participate.
    pensacolachs.org
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society club
    Monthly meetings
    Service club inspired by Gospel values that holds monthly meetings and service projects for the poor.
    pensacolachs.org, pensacolachs.org
  • Operation St. Nicholas
    Stockings collected in early December
    Christmas stockings collected for partner elementary schools and presented at a school-wide Mass.
    pensacolachs.org

Faith formation 2

  • Hallow Lent prayer challenge
    During Lent
    Forty-day prayer challenge in the Hallow app, offered to students and families.
    pensacolachs.org
  • Daily prayer
    Prayer before each class, during Homeroom, before lunch and at the end of each day.
    pensacolachs.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Pro-Life Club
    Meets monthly
    Student club that considers issues associated with abortion and related topics, based on the premise that every human person is made in the image and likeness of God.
    pensacolachs.org
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
    Student-led group that discusses how Scripture applies to daily life. Open to all students.
    pensacolachs.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. About Campus Ministry | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/about-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “If you have any questions, please contact our Campus Minister, Rebecca Carter.”
    Rebecca Carter is the campus minister.
    “Mass is celebrated for the entire student body on the First Friday of every month and for Holy Days and other celebrations during the year.”
    A Mass is celebrated for the entire student body on the First Friday of each month.
  2. 2026-27 Parent / Student Handbook | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-WORD-26-27-Parent-Student-Handbook-9-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Chapel is located at the main entrance of the school.”
    The campus chapel is at the main entrance of the school.
  3. 2026-2027 Curriculum Brochure | Pensacola Catholic High Schoolpensacolachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-27-Curriculum-Brochure-Packet.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3043 West Scott Street Pensacola, Florida 32505”
    The school's street address is 3043 West Scott Street, Pensacola, Florida 32505.

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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.
30 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.72%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.3 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 Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)698
Students in grades 9–12698
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges72%
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 Pensacola-Tallahassee

The Most Reverend William Wack, Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Pensacola Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Pensacola Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Its sponsor is Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee.
What is Pensacola Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
73 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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