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Roanoke Catholic School

  • LocationRoanoke, VA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 358 students
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Roanoke Catholic School is a regional school of the Diocese of Richmond in Roanoke, Virginia, with an Upper School for grades 8 to 12. Upper School students take Theology in each high school grade, complete 40 hours of community service each year, and make a retreat once a year during the school day. Mass is celebrated weekly at neighboring St. Andrew's Catholic Church, and the Office of Campus Ministry organizes monthly Adoration.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Roanoke Catholic School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miBasilica of St. Andrew: 0.1 mi1Saint Gerards Catholic Church: 0.8 mi2Saint Elias Roman Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Office of Campus Ministry, Roanoke Catholic School: 0.1 miRoanoke Catholic School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Basilica of St. Andrew — 0.1 mi · 631 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke
  2. Saint Gerards Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  3. Saint Elias Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 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

85 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 (The whole school attends Mass together each week at neighboring St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The 2025-26 family guide places the Mass on Tuesdays.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each week we celebrate Mass together as a community inside neighboring St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Organized by our Office of Campus Ministry, we have monthly Adoration”
      The school celebrates Mass together each week at neighboring St. Andrew's Catholic Church and holds monthly Adoration organized by its Office of Campus Ministry.
    2. 2025-26 RCS Family Guideroanokecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/25-26-RCS-Family-Guide-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass together at Bascillica of St. Andrew”
      The whole school attends Mass together at the Basilica of St. Andrew (on Tuesdays, per the family guide).
  • 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) (Monthly Adoration is organized by the Office of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each week we celebrate Mass together as a community inside neighboring St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Organized by our Office of Campus Ministry, we have monthly Adoration”
      The school celebrates Mass together each week at neighboring St. Andrew's Catholic Church and holds monthly Adoration organized by its Office of Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A weekly school Mass is confirmed. Recorded as a shared priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each week we celebrate Mass together as a community inside neighboring St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Organized by our Office of Campus Ministry, we have monthly Adoration”
      The school celebrates Mass together each week at neighboring St. Andrew's Catholic Church and holds monthly Adoration organized by its Office of Campus Ministry.
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 (The graduation requirement lists Theology at 4 credits for grades 9-12 under the Roanoke Catholic diplomas, and Theology 9 through 12 are required courses. Four full-year equivalents, taken in every grade. Uses the 2025-26 curriculum guide, the newest the school publishes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Roanoke Catholic Upper School Curriculum Guide 2025-26roanokecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Final-Copy-Curriculum-Guide-2025-26.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4 4 English 4 4 Mathematics 3 4”
      Theology is 4 credits for graduation in grades 9-12 for both diplomas.
      “Theology 12 Semester 1: WITNESS TO CHRIST - VOCATIONS”
      Theology courses are required in grades 9 through 12, including Theology 12.
  • 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 (Apologetics & Capstone is a required second-semester course in Theology 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Roanoke Catholic Upper School Curriculum Guide 2025-26roanokecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Final-Copy-Curriculum-Guide-2025-26.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Semester 2: WITNESS TO CHRIST - APOLOGETICS & CAPSTONE”
      Theology 12 includes a required apologetics semester.
  • 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 Upper School program describes blending learning with faith throughout the curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Grades 8-12 - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/academics/upper-school-grades-8-12 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our fundamental task is the education of the whole person, blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.”
      The Upper School describes blending learning with faith.
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

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Every student is required to make a retreat once a year within the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every student is required to make a retreat once a year within the context of the school day.”
      Every student must make a retreat once a year during the school day.
  • 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 listing.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/about-us/alphabetical-faculty-listing · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Cundiff | Matt | [email protected] | Campus Minister | N/A”
      Matt Cundiff is listed as Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry Club and Knights of Columbus Squires are listed. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is not counted, as it is an interdenominational Christian group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership & Service - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/leadership-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Other clubs include Campus Ministry Club, Red Cross Club, Debate Club, and Knights of Columbus Squires.”
      Campus Ministry Club and Knights of Columbus Squires are listed student clubs.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (Upper School students are required to perform 40 hours of community service each year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All Upper School students are required to perform 40 hours of community service each year.”
      All Upper School students must perform 40 hours of community service each year.
    2. 2025-26 RCS Family Guideroanokecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/25-26-RCS-Family-Guide-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Upper School: 40 hours per year for students”
      Upper School students are expected to log 40 service hours per year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is a required semester of Theology 11.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Roanoke Catholic Upper School Curriculum Guide 2025-26roanokecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Final-Copy-Curriculum-Guide-2025-26.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Semester 2: CHRIST'S MISSION IN THE CHURCH - DISCIPLESHIP AND EVANGELIZATION The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Catholic Social Teaching.”
      A required Theology 11 semester introduces Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Key Club coordinates service drives, including for a Catholic school in Haiti, and every class partners with a local agency.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership & Service - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/leadership-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Service projects that the Roanoke Catholic Key Club annually coordinate or participate in include the production of Christmas fruit baskets to assist Manna Ministries, Soup for Seniors, and drives to benefit both local food banks and a Catholic school in Haiti.”
      The Key Club coordinates or joins service projects, including drives for a Catholic school in Haiti.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in every high school grade, four years in total.
    Sources (1)
    1. Roanoke Catholic Upper School Curriculum Guide 2025-26roanokecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Final-Copy-Curriculum-Guide-2025-26.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4 4 English 4 4 Mathematics 3 4”
      Theology is 4 credits for graduation in grades 9-12 for both diplomas.
      “Theology 12 Semester 1: WITNESS TO CHRIST - VOCATIONS”
      Theology courses are required in grades 9 through 12, including Theology 12.
  • All Upper School students must perform 40 hours of community service each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All Upper School students are required to perform 40 hours of community service each year.”
      All Upper School students must perform 40 hours of community service each year.
  • Every student makes a retreat once a year during the school day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every student is required to make a retreat once a year within the context of the school day.”
      Every student must make a retreat once a year during the school day.

Concerns

  • The pages name a campus minister; no chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/about-us/alphabetical-faculty-listing · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Cundiff | Matt | [email protected] | Campus Minister | N/A”
      Matt Cundiff is listed as Campus Minister.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry, Roanoke Catholic School

  • Address: 621 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 10 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Weekly school Mass at neighboring St. Andrew's Catholic ChurchOff campus
    Weekly
    The whole school attends Mass together each week at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
    roanokecatholic.org, roanokecatholic.org
  • Monthly Adoration
    Monthly
    Adoration organized by the Office of Campus Ministry.
    roanokecatholic.org

Faith formation 1

  • Prayer Buddies
    Monthly
    Upper School students share a faith experience with their Lower School buddies each month.
    roanokecatholic.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Campus Ministry Club
    A student club listed by the school.
    roanokecatholic.org
  • Knights of Columbus Squires
    A student group listed by the school.
    roanokecatholic.org
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (RCS chapter)
    Open to students in grades 5-12. The national organization is interdenominational Christian; it is not counted as a Catholic group.
    roanokecatholic.org

Retreats 2

  • Annual retreat
    Once a year, during the school day
    Every student makes a retreat once a year within the school day.
    roanokecatholic.org
  • Holy Thursday reflection
    Holy Thursday
    A half day of reflection for the whole school.
    roanokecatholic.org

Service 3

  • Key Club service projects
    Service projects that include Christmas fruit baskets for Manna Ministries, Soup for Seniors, and drives for local food banks and a Catholic school in Haiti.
    roanokecatholic.org
  • Class service partnerships with local agencies
    Each class partners in service with a local agency, such as the Rescue Mission and the Southwest Virginia Food Bank.
    roanokecatholic.org
  • Required community service (40 hours a year, Upper School)
    40 hours each year
    All Upper School students must perform 40 hours of community service each year.
    roanokecatholic.org, roanokecatholic.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 (4)
  1. Faith - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/student-life/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Each week we celebrate Mass together as a community inside neighboring St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Organized by our Office of Campus Ministry, we have monthly Adoration”
    The school celebrates Mass together each week at neighboring St. Andrew's Catholic Church and holds monthly Adoration organized by its Office of Campus Ministry.
    “Each week we celebrate Mass together as a community inside neighboring St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Organized by our Office of Campus Ministry, we have monthly Adoration”
    The school celebrates Mass together each week at neighboring St. Andrew's Catholic Church and holds monthly Adoration organized by its Office of Campus Ministry.
  2. Faculty & Staff - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/about-us/alphabetical-faculty-listing · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Cundiff | Matt | [email protected] | Campus Minister | N/A”
    Matt Cundiff is listed as Campus Minister.
  3. Contact Us - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “ADDRESS: 621 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016, United States PHONE NUMBER: +1 540-982-3532”
    The school is at 621 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016, with phone +1 540-982-3532.
  4. History of the School - Roanoke Catholic Schoolroanokecatholic.org/about-us/history-of-the-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “This structure included classrooms, a media center, administrative complex, chapel, science labs and a new cafeteria.”
    The campus includes a chapel in its Multi-Purpose building.

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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.
65 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.85%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.3 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 Richmond, VA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)358
Students in grades 9–12139
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
SettingCity

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 Richmond

The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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