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Catholic high school

Pinecrest Academy

  • LocationCumming, GA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 473 students
  • SponsorRegnum Christi network of Catholic schools
Official website

Pinecrest Academy is a private Catholic PreK-12 school in Cumming, Georgia, and part of the Regnum Christi network of Catholic schools. Legionary priests serve as its chaplains, an Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel is on campus, and campus ministry offers monthly adoration for children, several all-school Masses a year, class retreats and student clubs that include Bible Study, Totus Tuus and a Pro-Life Club.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pinecrest Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church: 1.9 mi1Pinecrest Academy Campus Ministry: 0.3 miPinecrest Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
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  1. Saint Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming

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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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (All-school Masses are celebrated on a few occasions each year, such as Founders Day and the first Friday in May.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Traditions | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/academics/high-school/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “An all school Mass is celebrated every year on this special occasion.”
      An all-school Mass is held each year at Founders Day.
      “On the first Friday in May, an all school Mass is celebrated in Mary’s honor.”
      An all-school Mass is held each May on the first Friday.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot 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.
    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 (Fr. Michael O'Connor, LC, is named as the High School Chaplain, and Fr. Matthew Kaderabek, LC, is named as the PreK-8 chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Fr. Michael O'Connor, LC | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/page/list-detail?pk=212036&fromId=310051 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As the High School Chaplain, Fr. Michael looks after the spiritual needs of the High School students, teachers and their families.”
      Fr. Michael O'Connor is the High School Chaplain.
    2. Campus Ministry | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Legionary priests serve as school chaplains.”
      Legionary priests serve as the school's chaplains.
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.
  • 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 educational philosophy describes spiritual formation through theology classes and states that apostolic formation brings intellectual, human and spiritual formation into harmony.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Educational Philosophy | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/academics/our-educational-philosophy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “daily prayer and practice of virtues, opportunities for sacraments, and theology classes that study the fullness of Catholic faith in all its richness.”
      The school describes spiritual formation through daily prayer, sacraments and theology classes.
      “Apostolic formation at Pinecrest brings Intellectual, Human, and Spiritual formation into harmony”
      The school states that intellectual, human and spiritual formation are brought into harmony.
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 (Class retreats are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Campus Ministers | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/spiritual-life/our-campus-ministers · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We do this through apostolic activities, availability of the sacraments, special events, class retreats, and personal relationships.”
      Campus ministry offers class retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The campus ministry staff list includes a Director of Campus Ministry, two Legionary priests, and two other staff members.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Campus Ministers | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/spiritual-life/our-campus-ministers · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Meg Bohn, Director of Campus Ministry”
      Meg Bohn is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Fr. Matthew Kaderabek, LC Fr. Michael O'Connor, LC Michelle Gow, PreK-8th Maddie Nagel, High School”
      Campus ministry lists two Legionary priests and two other ministry staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Bible Study, Totus Tuus and a Pro-Life Club are listed among the high school clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Programs | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-programs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Bible Study Chess Club Coffee Club Culture Club DECA Engineer Outreach Initiative Environmental Club Fashion Club Interact Club”
      Bible Study and Interact Club are listed among the high school clubs.
      “ProLife Club Sent by Sunshine Sweet Purpose Totus Tuus: Totally Yours”
      A Pro-Life Club and Totus Tuus are listed among the high school clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The educational philosophy describes daily prayer and opportunities for sacraments as part of school life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Educational Philosophy | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/academics/our-educational-philosophy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “daily prayer and practice of virtues, opportunities for sacraments, and theology classes that study the fullness of Catholic faith in all its richness.”
      The school describes spiritual formation through daily prayer, sacraments and theology classes.
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.

  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is listed among the courses in the theology program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Curriculum | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/academics/high-school/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “With courses ranging from Morality to Catholic Social Teaching, our theology program provides students”
      The theology program includes courses in Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (A Pro-Life Club is listed, and juniors travel each January to the March for Life in Washington, DC.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Programs | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-programs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “ProLife Club Sent by Sunshine Sweet Purpose Totus Tuus: Totally Yours”
      A Pro-Life Club and Totus Tuus are listed among the high school clubs.
    2. High School Traditions | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/academics/high-school/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each January, our juniors travel to Washington, DC, for the March for Life.”
      Juniors travel each January to the March for Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Senior Mission Trip sends students to serve in Mexico, Nicaragua and Guatemala, and the school's clubs include an Interact Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Traditions | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/academics/high-school/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Locations have included Mexico, Nicaragua, and Guatemala, where students serve the poorest of the poor”
      The Senior Mission Trip has sent students to serve in Mexico, Nicaragua and Guatemala.

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

Strengths

  • Legionary priests serve as chaplains, and the High School Chaplain is named on the campus ministry staff page.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Legionary priests serve as school chaplains.”
      Legionary priests serve as the school's chaplains.
    2. Fr. Michael O'Connor, LC | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/page/list-detail?pk=212036&fromId=310051 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As the High School Chaplain, Fr. Michael looks after the spiritual needs of the High School students, teachers and their families.”
      Fr. Michael O'Connor is the High School Chaplain.
  • Student clubs include Bible Study, Totus Tuus and a Pro-Life Club, and juniors attend the March for Life each January.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Programs | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-programs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Bible Study Chess Club Coffee Club Culture Club DECA Engineer Outreach Initiative Environmental Club Fashion Club Interact Club”
      Bible Study and Interact Club are listed among the high school clubs.
      “ProLife Club Sent by Sunshine Sweet Purpose Totus Tuus: Totally Yours”
      A Pro-Life Club and Totus Tuus are listed among the high school clubs.
    2. High School Traditions | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/academics/high-school/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each January, our juniors travel to Washington, DC, for the March for Life.”
      Juniors travel each January to the March for Life.
  • The theology program includes Catholic Social Teaching courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Curriculum | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/academics/high-school/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “With courses ranging from Morality to Catholic Social Teaching, our theology program provides students”
      The theology program includes courses in Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • All-school Masses are held on a few occasions each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Traditions | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/academics/high-school/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “An all school Mass is celebrated every year on this special occasion.”
      An all-school Mass is held each year at Founders Day.
      “On the first Friday in May, an all school Mass is celebrated in Mary’s honor.”
      An all-school Mass is held each May on the first Friday.

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Campus ministry home

Pinecrest Academy Campus Ministry

  • Address: 955 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: pinecrestacademy.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, pinecrestacademy.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Service 3

  • March for Life and Tour of Washington, DCOff campus
    Each January
    Juniors travel to Washington, DC, for the March for Life and a tour of the capital.
    pinecrestacademy.org
  • Senior Mission TripOff campus
    Students serve on mission trips to Mexico, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
    pinecrestacademy.org
  • Interact Club
    Service club listed among the high school clubs.
    pinecrestacademy.org

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 3

Liturgy and prayer 1

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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Legionary priests serve as school chaplains.”
    Legionary priests serve as the school's chaplains.
    “Legionary priests serve as school chaplains.”
    Legionary priests serve as the school's chaplains.
  2. Our Campus Ministers | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/spiritual-life/our-campus-ministers · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Meg Bohn, Director of Campus Ministry”
    Meg Bohn is Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Our Campus | Pinecrest Academypinecrestacademy.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “including the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    The Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel is on the school campus.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
90 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.97%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.3 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Atlanta, GA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)473
Students in grades 9–12173
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges97%
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 Atlanta

The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archatl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. Pinecrest Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Its sponsor is Regnum Christi network of Catholic schools.

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