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Catholic high school

Regina Luminis Academy

  • LocationBerwyn, PA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 158 students
Official website

Regina Luminis Academy is a Catholic classical school in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, serving students from Pre-K through grade 12 on the campus of St. Monica. The school's pages say students and faculty take part in weekly Mass and Adoration at St. Monica Church on the shared campus, and that prayer and daily Catholic devotion are part of the school day. A chaplain is listed on the school's Board of Directors page.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Regina Luminis Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miThe Church of Saint Monica: 0.0 mi1Our Lady of the Assumption: 1.9 mi2St. Isaac Jogues: 1.9 mi3St. Monica Church (on the shared campus): 0.1 miRegina Luminis Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. The Church of Saint Monica — 0.0 mi · 635 First Avenue, Berwyn
  2. Our Lady of the Assumption — 1.9 mi · 35 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford
  3. St. Isaac Jogues — 1.9 mi · 55 West Walker Road, Wayne

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Students and faculty take part in a weekly Mass at St. Monica Church on the shared campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Regina Luminis Academy | Pre-K-12th Catholic Classical Education in Berwyn, PAreginaluminis.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students and faculty participate in weekly mass and Adoration at St. Monica Church, on our shared campus.”
      Students and faculty take part in weekly Mass and Adoration at St. Monica Church on the shared campus.
    2. FAQs | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminisacademy.org/faqs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “school life includes weekly Mass, Adoration, and Marian consecration”
      School life includes weekly Mass and Adoration.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The school's pages describe weekly Adoration at St. Monica Church on the shared campus, with students taking part.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Regina Luminis Academy | Pre-K-12th Catholic Classical Education in Berwyn, PAreginaluminis.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students and faculty participate in weekly mass and Adoration at St. Monica Church, on our shared campus.”
      Students and faculty take part in weekly Mass and Adoration at St. Monica Church on the shared campus.
    2. FAQs | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminisacademy.org/faqs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “school life includes weekly Mass, Adoration, and Marian consecration”
      School life includes weekly Mass and Adoration.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Stephen DeLacy is listed as Chaplain on the school's Board of Directors page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Board of Directors | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminis.org/board-of-directors · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Stephen DeLacy, Chaplain”
      Rev. Stephen DeLacy is listed as Chaplain.
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 curriculum page says the study of Catholic truth integrates every subject.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminis.org/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The curriculum is integrated vertically by the study of Catholic truth.”
      The curriculum is integrated by the study of Catholic truth across every subject.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One chaplain is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Board of Directors | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminis.org/board-of-directors · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Stephen DeLacy, Chaplain”
      Rev. Stephen DeLacy is listed as Chaplain.
  • 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 (The school's mission page says prayer and daily Catholic devotion are an integral part of the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Vision | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminis.org/mission-and-vision · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Prayer and daily Catholic devotion are an integral part of the school’s day.”
      Prayer and daily Catholic devotion are part of the school day.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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 (The high school page lists Pro-Life activities among the school's activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The RLA High School Difference | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminis.org/rlahighschooldifference · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Marian devotion, small class sizes, regular Mass attendance, outstanding teachers, college counseling, Pro-Life activities”
      The high school program lists Pro-Life activities among its activities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Students and faculty take part in weekly Mass and Adoration on the shared campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Regina Luminis Academy | Pre-K-12th Catholic Classical Education in Berwyn, PAreginaluminis.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students and faculty participate in weekly mass and Adoration at St. Monica Church, on our shared campus.”
      Students and faculty take part in weekly Mass and Adoration at St. Monica Church on the shared campus.
  • The curriculum is described as integrated by the study of Catholic truth.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminis.org/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The curriculum is integrated vertically by the study of Catholic truth.”
      The curriculum is integrated by the study of Catholic truth across every subject.
  • A chaplain is listed on the school's Board of Directors page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Board of Directors | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminis.org/board-of-directors · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Stephen DeLacy, Chaplain”
      Rev. Stephen DeLacy is listed as Chaplain.

Concerns

  • The school's listed activities do not include a retreat or a required service program.
    Sources (1)
    1. The RLA High School Difference | Regina Luminis Academyreginaluminis.org/rlahighschooldifference · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Marian devotion, small class sizes, regular Mass attendance, outstanding teachers, college counseling, Pro-Life activities”
      The high school program lists Pro-Life activities among its activities.

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Campus ministry home

St. Monica Church (on the shared campus)

  • Address: 601 First Avenue Berwyn, PA 19312
  • Location: On campus

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Source: reginaluminis.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, reginaluminis.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, reginaluminisacademy.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Weekly Mass and Adoration at St. Monica ChurchOn campus
    Weekly
    Students and faculty take part in weekly Mass and Adoration at St. Monica Church on the shared campus.
    reginaluminis.org, reginaluminisacademy.org
  • Marian consecration
    Beginning of each school year
    Everyone at the school prayerfully consecrates themselves to Jesus through Mary at the beginning of each school year.
    reginaluminis.org
  • All School Mass
    October 2, 2026
    A Mass for the whole school listed on the community calendar for October 2, 2026.
    reginaluminisacademy.org

Other 1

Social life 1

  • Four Houses
    Each student from first grade is placed in one of four houses, a community that cuts across grade levels.
    reginaluminisacademy.org

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
81 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.7.2 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 Philadelphia, PA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)158
Students in grades 9–1268
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio7.2 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

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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