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Rockhurst High School

  • LocationKansas City, MO
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 888 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)

All-male

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Rockhurst High School is a Jesuit Catholic college preparatory school in Kansas City, Missouri. Mass is offered on weekday mornings in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, adoration and confession are offered weekly, and theology is required for eight semesters. The school lists a four-year retreat program and service requirements of 75 hours plus a three-week senior service project.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday7:30 AMChapel of the Sacred Heart · Both Mass pages give 7:30 AM; the Mass Offerings page says every weekday, the overview says every morning except Thursday. Not on mornings with a Father Son, Class, or All School Mass.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass Offerings | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments/mass-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “At 7:30 AM every weekday”
    Mass is offered at 7:30 AM every weekday in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Rockhurst High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChrist the King Church: 1.1 mi1Curé of Ars Church: 1.3 mi2Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church: 2.4 mi3Church of the Holy Martyrs: 2.7 mi4Saint Ann Catholic Church: 2.9 mi5Chapel of the Sacred Heart and Pastoral Ministry Office: 0.2 miRockhurst High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Christ the King Church — 1.1 mi
  2. Curé of Ars Church — 1.3 mi · 9401 Mission Road, Leawood
  3. Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
  4. Church of the Holy Martyrs — 2.7 mi · 7801 The Paseo, Kansas City
  5. Saint Ann Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 7231 Mission Road, Prairie Village

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

80 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 yearA few times a year (All School Masses are offered 'multiple times a year' and each grade celebrates Mass once a semester. Recorded at 'a few times a year'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer & Sacraments | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The celebration of the Eucharist is offered multiple times a year for the All School community, including Holy Days of Obligation.”
      All School Masses are offered multiple times a year, including Holy Days of Obligation.
      “individual grade levels celebrate Mass once a semester in the Rose Theater”
      Each grade level celebrates Mass once a semester in the Rose Theater.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily morning Mass at 7:30 AM on weekdays. The two official pages disagree about Thursday (see gaps).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Mass Offerings | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments/mass-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At 7:30 AM every weekday”
      Mass is offered at 7:30 AM every weekday in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
    2. Prayer & Sacraments | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every morning, with the exception of Thursdays, Mass is offered in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart at 7:30”
      The Prayer & Sacraments page gives the 7:30 AM Mass on every morning except Thursday.
    3. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily morning Mass offered during the school year”
      Daily morning Mass is offered during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession every Friday during Activity Period (weekly).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer & Sacraments | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Friday during Activity Period”
      The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Friday during Activity Period.
    2. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly offerings of Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      Adoration and Reconciliation are offered weekly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The Blessed Sacrament is exposed weekly during the final Activity Period.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Adoration & Confession | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments/adoration--confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the final Activity Period of each week”
      The Blessed Sacrament is exposed weekly during the final Activity Period.
    2. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly offerings of Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      Adoration and Reconciliation are offered weekly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Four full-time Jesuits are on campus and a Jesuit father offers the daily Mass. A priest community serves students day to day.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Four full time Jesuits on campus”
      Four full-time Jesuits are on campus.
    2. Mass Offerings | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments/mass-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered by one of the Jesuit Fathers in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart”
      The weekday Mass is offered by a Jesuit father in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
    3. Ignatian Service | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/ignatian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alan Ratermann Director of Ignatian Service Programs, Teacher”
      Alan Ratermann is Director of Ignatian Service Programs.
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 (Eight semesters of theology are required, which is four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology [eight semesters]”
      Theology is a graduation requirement of eight semesters.
    2. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Four full years of Theology”
      The school highlights four full years of theology.
  • 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 Ignatian Identity page states that Ignatian values are integrated into the curriculum.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Rockhurst's Ignatian Identity | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/about-us/ignatian-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rockhurst instills Ignatian values through a variety of opportunities that are integrated into the curriculum and everyday lives of our students.”
      Ignatian values are stated to be integrated into the curriculum.
    2. Mission, Vision & History | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/about-us/mission-vision--history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “in the Roman Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory tradition”
      The school's mission is set in the Roman Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory tradition.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen (mandatory retreat), sophomores (Reflection program with a campus Day of Reflection), juniors (Kairos), and seniors (Senior 4th Day Retreat and Cardoner).)
    Sources (5)
    1. Retreats | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students participate in our Freshman Retreat, Sophomore Reflection Program, Junior Kairos Retreat and the Senior 4th Day Retreat during their four years at the Rock.”
      All students take part in a retreat in each of the four years.
    2. Freshman Retreat | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/retreats/freshman-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This mandatory retreat is held at school and takes place in mid-fall.”
      The freshman retreat is mandatory, held at school in mid-fall.
    3. Sophomore Reflection | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/retreats/sophomore-reflection · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “all sophomore students participate in our Sophomore Reflection program”
      All sophomores take part in the Sophomore Reflection program.
    4. Junior Kairos | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/retreats/junior-kairos · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All members of the junior class will participate in the Kairos retreat this year.”
      All juniors take part in the Kairos retreat.
    5. Cardoner | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/retreats/cardoner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Seniors depart Thursday afternoon, camp and retreat for the evening and participate in Mass and confession.”
      Seniors take part in the two-day Cardoner retreat, including Mass and confession.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Director of Pastoral Ministry, Director of Ignatian Service Programs, and two named Jesuits (Scott McKillip, SJ and Timothy Bishop, SJ) are listed.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Faith Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Matthew "Matt" Nickson Director of Pastoral Ministry, Teacher”
      Matt Nickson is Director of Pastoral Ministry.
    2. Ignatian Service | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/ignatian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alan Ratermann Director of Ignatian Service Programs, Teacher”
      Alan Ratermann is Director of Ignatian Service Programs.
      “Scott McKillip, SJ”
      Scott McKillip, SJ is listed as an Ignatian Service contact.
    3. Vocations | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/vocations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Timothy Bishop, SJ”
      Timothy Bishop, SJ is listed as an RHS Vocations contact.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Pro Life Club, Cannonball Club (Jesuit-facilitated vocations group), and the Blessed Peter Faber Society (altar servers), plus the Chapel Choir.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Pro Life Club | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/student-ministry/pro-life-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pro Life Club of Rockhurst High School serves as a voice for the unborn and powerless in our society.”
      The Pro Life Club serves as a voice for the unborn.
    2. Activities & Clubs | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/student-life/activities-and-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Cannonball Club is a group for students with an interest in exploring a religious or priestly calling, specifically within the Society of Jesus.”
      The Cannonball Club is a vocations group.
    3. Altar Serving | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/student-ministry/altar-serving · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Those students who participate as altar servers are members of the Blessed Peter Faber Society.”
      Altar servers belong to the Blessed Peter Faber Society.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Community prayer and the Examen are offered over the PA system each day.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Daily Prayer | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments/daily-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin and end our days with community prayer over the PA system.”
      The school begins and ends each day with community prayer over the PA system.
    2. The Prayer of the Examen | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments/the-prayer-of-the-examen · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In fact, our community stops daily to pray the Examen.”
      The school community stops daily to pray the Examen.
      “The Examen is led over the PA system by students, teachers and administrators.”
      The Examen is led over the PA system.
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 (Curriculum page: 75 hours of community service (25 per year for freshman through junior years), plus a three-week full-time senior service project, which passes 40 hours. The sophomore/junior page lists 20 hours a year (see gaps).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Curriculum | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Service [75 hours (25 per year, freshmen-junior years)]”
      Community service is 75 hours, 25 per year for freshman through junior years.
    2. Senior Service | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/ignatian-service/senior-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Seniors participate in the Senior Project program which is a three week Christian service activity”
      Seniors complete a three-week Christian service project.
      “They do this full time, outside the familiar environments of their homes and school.”
      The senior service project is done full time.
    3. Ignatian Service | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/ignatian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community service is as much a requirement for graduation at Rockhurst as passing core academic courses.”
      Community service is a graduation requirement.
  • 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 (Active Pro Life Club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pro Life Club | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/student-ministry/pro-life-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pro Life Club of Rockhurst High School serves as a voice for the unborn and powerless in our society.”
      The Pro Life Club serves as a voice for the unborn.
      “The Pro Life Club participates in local and national events, makes available opportunities to pray for life on campus”
      The Pro Life Club takes part in local and national events and prayer for life on campus.
    2. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Active Pro-Life Ministry and outreach”
      The school has an active Pro-Life ministry and outreach.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Four immersion service trips each year, including the TIE trips to Kansas City, Tennessee, and Tijuana.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Four immersion service trips each year”
      Four immersion service trips are offered each year.
    2. Total Ignatian Experience Trips | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/ignatian-service/total-ignatian-experience-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As incoming sophomores, students are able to attend our TIE Kansas City immersion trip.”
      Incoming sophomores may attend a TIE Kansas City immersion trip.
      “As incoming juniors, students are able to attend our TIE Appalachia immersion trip in Tennessee.”
      Incoming juniors may attend a TIE Appalachia immersion trip in Tennessee.
      “As incoming seniors, students are able to attend our TIE Tijuana immersion trip.”
      Incoming seniors may attend a TIE Tijuana immersion trip.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is offered on weekday mornings in the school chapel, with confession and adoration offered weekly.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Offerings | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments/mass-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At 7:30 AM every weekday”
      Mass is offered at 7:30 AM every weekday in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
    2. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly offerings of Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      Adoration and Reconciliation are offered weekly.
  • Theology is required for eight semesters, and the school states that faith is integrated into the curriculum.
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology [eight semesters]”
      Theology is a graduation requirement of eight semesters.
    2. Rockhurst's Ignatian Identity | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/about-us/ignatian-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rockhurst instills Ignatian values through a variety of opportunities that are integrated into the curriculum and everyday lives of our students.”
      Ignatian values are stated to be integrated into the curriculum.
  • The retreat program covers all four years, and the service requirement includes a three-week full-time senior project.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students participate in our Freshman Retreat, Sophomore Reflection Program, Junior Kairos Retreat and the Senior 4th Day Retreat during their four years at the Rock.”
      All students take part in a retreat in each of the four years.
    2. Senior Service | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/ignatian-service/senior-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Seniors participate in the Senior Project program which is a three week Christian service activity”
      Seniors complete a three-week Christian service project.
  • An active Pro Life Club and four immersion service trips each year are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Pro Life Club | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/student-ministry/pro-life-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pro Life Club of Rockhurst High School serves as a voice for the unborn and powerless in our society.”
      The Pro Life Club serves as a voice for the unborn.
    2. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Four immersion service trips each year”
      Four immersion service trips are offered each year.

Concerns

  • The two official Mass pages differ about Thursday, and the sophomore/junior service page (2023-24 dates) lists 20 hours a year, while the curriculum page lists 25.
    Sources (3)
    1. Prayer & Sacraments | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every morning, with the exception of Thursdays, Mass is offered in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart at 7:30”
      The Prayer & Sacraments page gives the 7:30 AM Mass on every morning except Thursday.
    2. Sophomore & Junior Requirements | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/ignatian-service/sophomore--junior-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “contribute 20 hours each year”
      The sophomore and junior page lists 20 service hours each year (2023-24 dates).
    3. Curriculum | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Service [75 hours (25 per year, freshmen-junior years)]”
      Community service is 75 hours, 25 per year for freshman through junior years.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel of the Sacred Heart and Pastoral Ministry Office

  • Address: 9301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, pastoral office

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Catholic clubs and student life

19 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 5 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Junior Kairos retreatOff campus
    Three days, two nights; 2025-26 dates listed
    Three-day retreat at Franciscan Prayer Center in Independence, MO, with Mass and confession.
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  • Freshman RetreatOn campus
    Mid-fall; listed for September 25, 2026
    Mandatory one-day retreat held at school, led by upperclassmen.
    rockhursths.edu, rockhursths.edu
  • Sophomore Reflection programOn campus
    Early January; presentations late January
    Reflection program with a campus Day of Reflection and a fifteen-minute presentation to parents and faculty.
    rockhursths.edu, rockhursths.edu
  • Cardoner retreat (seniors)
    Two days, Thursday to Friday
    Two-day nature retreat for seniors, including Mass and confession.
    rockhursths.edu

Service 5

  • TIE Kansas City immersion (incoming sophomores)Off campus
    Summer
    Immersion trip hosted at Jerusalem Farm in northeast Kansas City.
    rockhursths.edu
  • TIE Appalachia immersion (incoming juniors)Off campus
    Summer
    Immersion trip working with Habitat for Humanity in Robbins, Tennessee.
    rockhursths.edu
  • TIE Tijuana immersion (incoming seniors)Off campus
    Summer
    Immersion trip in Tijuana, Mexico, with Esperanza International.
    rockhursths.edu
  • Senior ProjectOff campus
    Three weeks, full time
    Three-week full-time Christian service activity working with people in the greater community.
    rockhursths.edu, rockhursths.edu
  • Freshman Days for Others
    Four during freshman year
    Service with groups of peers, building class community and responsibility to the wider Kansas City community.
    rockhursths.edu

Faith formation 3

  • Daily prayer and Examen over the PA systemOn campus
    Daily
    Community prayer to begin and end each day, and the Examen led over the PA system.
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  • Ignatian Leadership Formation Program
    Quarterly conversations; annual retreat
    Leadership formation based on Ignatian spirituality, including an annual program-specific retreat.
    rockhursths.edu
  • Cannonball Club (vocations)
    Monthly
    Students exploring a religious or priestly calling in the Society of Jesus, facilitated by the Jesuit community.
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Liturgy and prayer 6

  • Daily morning MassOn campus
    Weekday mornings at 7:30 AM during the school year
    Mass in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, celebrated by a Jesuit father; all are welcome.
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  • All School and class MassesOn campus
    Several times a year; each grade once a semester
    All School Masses, and grade-level Masses in the Rose Theater.
    rockhursths.edu, rockhursths.edu
  • Sacrament of ReconciliationOn campus
    Every Friday during Activity Period
    Confession offered weekly.
    rockhursths.edu
  • Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    Final Activity Period of each week
    The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the Sullivan Sacred Heart Chapel.
    rockhursths.edu
  • Chapel Choir
    Not stated
    Vocalists and instrumentalists who perform at school liturgies and Father/Son Masses.
    rockhursths.edu
  • Blessed Peter Faber Society (altar servers)
    Not stated
    Altar servers belong to this society.
    rockhursths.edu

Clubs and groups 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 (4)
  1. Retreat Leadership | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation/student-ministry/retreat-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “please reach out to Mr. Matt Nickson in the Pastoral Office”
    Student leadership inquiries go to the Pastoral Office.
    “please reach out to Mr. Matt Nickson in the Pastoral Office”
    Student leadership inquiries go to the Pastoral Office.
  2. Student Formation | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/student-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily morning Mass offered during the school year”
    Daily morning Mass is offered during the school year.
  3. Mass Offerings | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/faith-formation/prayer--sacraments/mass-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “At 7:30 AM every weekday”
    Mass is offered at 7:30 AM every weekday in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
  4. Contact Us & Faculty/Staff Directory | Rockhurst High Schoolrockhursths.edu/about-us/contact-us-and-facultystaff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “9301 State Line Road Kansas City, MO 64114”
    Rockhurst High School's address is 9301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114.

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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.
78 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.94%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.0 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
DioceseDiocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)888
Students in grades 9–12888
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio13.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges94%
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 Kansas City-St. Joseph

The Most Reverend James V. Johnston Jr., Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Rockhurst High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Rockhurst High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Rockhurst High School’s Compass Score?
91 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Rockhurst High School?
Mass is listed at Chapel of the Sacred Heart. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Rockhurst High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Rockhurst High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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