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Catholic high school

Rosary Academy

  • LocationFullerton, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 464 students

All-female

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Rosary Academy is a Catholic all-girls high school in Fullerton, in the Diocese of Orange. Its campus ministry is led by a chaplain, Fr. Ian Bustonera, and two staff members. The published schedule includes lunchtime Mass in the chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays, school-wide Masses, and a retreat for every class. Theology is required in all four years, and service outreach is required in all four years.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Rosary Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Juliana Falconieri Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 1.7 mi2Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church: 1.9 mi3Saint Mary's Catholic Church: 2.2 mi4Saint Anthony Claret Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Campus Ministry, Rosary Academy: 0.1 miRosary Academy (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Juliana Falconieri Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
  3. Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
  4. Saint Mary's Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  5. Saint Anthony Claret Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 1450 East La Palma Avenue, Anaheim

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

71 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 campus ministry page names about fifteen school Masses across the year, without dates or a monthly pattern.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Feast of the Assumption Mass of the Holy Spirit Rosary Day Grandparents Mass Mass of Gratitude Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass of the New Year Red and Gold Mass”
      Campus ministry lists school Masses during the year, including Masses for the Holy Spirit, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Thanksgiving.
      “Campus ministers serve in a variety of ministries at all school masses.”
      Campus ministry serves at the school Masses.
  • 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.
  • 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 (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, Fr. Ian also offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation, while students participate in adoration”
      Reconciliation and adoration are offered during the school year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is listed among prayer experiences offered throughout the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, Fr. Ian also offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation, while students participate in adoration”
      Reconciliation and adoration are offered during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Ian Bustonera is listed as the school's chaplain and leads the lunchtime Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Ian Bustonera Chaplain”
      Fr. Ian Bustonera is listed as the school's 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 (The 2026-27 course catalog lists religion as four years and four credits. A unit is one year; four credits is four full-year courses, one in each grade 9 to 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog | Rosary Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1774474238/rosaryacademyorg/bbdjlyfr81yj3selheoy/26-27coursecatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4 years 4 credits”
      Religion is required for four years, with four credits.
      “Religion courses are part of the core curriculum for all four years at Rosary Academy.”
      Religion courses are part of the core curriculum in all four years.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The 2026-27 course catalog states that the department adheres to the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog | Rosary Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1774474238/rosaryacademyorg/bbdjlyfr81yj3selheoy/26-27coursecatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rosary Academy adheres to the Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for high school students, created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).”
      The theology department follows the USCCB high school curriculum framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology III, Morality (required in grade 11), is a course in Christian ethical thought and moral decision-making.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog | Rosary Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1774474238/rosaryacademyorg/bbdjlyfr81yj3selheoy/26-27coursecatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course examines moral decision-making through the study of Christian ethical thought and the teachings of Jesus Christ.”
      Theology III, Morality, is a required grade 11 course in Christian ethical thought.
  • 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 academic policies page describes the curriculum as being within a Catholic framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Policies | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/academics/academic-policies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “provide a rigorous and comprehensive academic curriculum, within a Catholic framework”
      The school describes its academic curriculum as within a Catholic framework.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Every class takes an annual retreat. Freshman, sophomore, junior and senior retreats are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every class participates in an annual retreat designed for reflection, prayer, and community.”
      Every class takes an annual retreat.
    2. Kairos | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service/retreats/kairos · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Kairos Retreat, held two times a year, is primarily for seniors”
      Kairos is held twice a year and is primarily for seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three professional ministry staff are listed: the chaplain, the Executive Director of Campus Ministry, and the Campus Ministry & Service Outreach Coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Ian Bustonera Chaplain”
      Fr. Ian Bustonera is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Eileen Kearns '78 Executive Director of Campus Ministry”
      Eileen Kearns is Executive Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Katherine Pallares Campus Ministry & Service Outreach Coordinator”
      Katherine Pallares is the Campus Ministry & Service Outreach Coordinator.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Juniors and seniors must serve at least 10 hours each semester, which is 20 hours a year and 40 hours across those two years. The four-year total is at least 40.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Outreach | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service/service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In their junior and senior years, students serve a minimum of 10 hours each semester.”
      Juniors and seniors must serve at least 10 hours each semester.
      “students are required to participate in service outreach all 4 years”
      Service outreach is required in all four years.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Peace and Justice, the required grade 12 theology course, introduces students to the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course aims to introduce students to the Church's social teaching.”
      The grade 12 theology course Peace and Justice introduces the Church's social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Students for Life Club is listed on the 2025-2026 clubs page, the most recent published list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students for Life Club brings awareness to the pro-life communities and organizations across the U.S.”
      Students for Life Club is listed among the school's outreach and service clubs (2025-2026 list).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus ministry lists a week-long service trip, and Higher Ground volunteer work at two elementary schools in Fullerton.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Week-long Service Trip Crittenton Services Higher Ground RAD/DSAOC Toy Drives”
      Campus ministry lists a week-long service trip and service programs including Higher Ground.
    2. Service Outreach | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service/service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday through Friday (commit to once a week) 2:30 - 4:30 at Raymond Elementary or Woodcrest Elementary.”
      Higher Ground volunteers serve on weekdays at Raymond Elementary or Woodcrest Elementary.

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

Strengths

  • Every class takes an annual retreat, and seniors may attend Kairos.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every class participates in an annual retreat designed for reflection, prayer, and community.”
      Every class takes an annual retreat.
    2. Kairos | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service/retreats/kairos · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Kairos Retreat, held two times a year, is primarily for seniors”
      Kairos is held twice a year and is primarily for seniors.
  • Theology is required in all four years, and the grade 12 course introduces the Church's social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog | Rosary Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1774474238/rosaryacademyorg/bbdjlyfr81yj3selheoy/26-27coursecatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion courses are part of the core curriculum for all four years at Rosary Academy.”
      Religion courses are part of the core curriculum in all four years.
    2. Theology | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course aims to introduce students to the Church's social teaching.”
      The grade 12 theology course Peace and Justice introduces the Church's social teaching.
  • A named chaplain, Fr. Ian Bustonera, leads the lunchtime Mass and offers reconciliation during the year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Ian Bustonera Chaplain”
      Fr. Ian Bustonera is listed as the school's chaplain.
    2. Faith & Service | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, Fr. Ian also offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation, while students participate in adoration”
      Reconciliation and adoration are offered during the school year.
  • Service outreach is required in all four years, with at least 10 hours each semester for juniors and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Outreach | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service/service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are required to participate in service outreach all 4 years”
      Service outreach is required in all four years.
      “In their junior and senior years, students serve a minimum of 10 hours each semester.”
      Juniors and seniors must serve at least 10 hours each semester.

Concerns

  • The published lunchtime Mass is on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “invited to attend lunchtime Mass in our chapel every Tuesday and Thursday with our Chaplain, Fr. Ian”
      Lunchtime Mass is offered in the school chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the chaplain.
  • No Catholic or faith-based student club is on the published clubs list.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students for Life Club brings awareness to the pro-life communities and organizations across the U.S.”
      Students for Life Club is listed among the school's outreach and service clubs (2025-2026 list).

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Rosary Academy

  • Address: 1340 N. Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: occatholicschools.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, rosaryacademy.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, rosaryacademy.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Service 5

  • Higher Ground volunteersOff campus
    Monday through Friday, once a week, 2:30 to 4:30 PM
    Volunteers at Raymond Elementary or Woodcrest Elementary in Fullerton.
    rosaryacademy.org
  • Week-long service trip
    A week-long service trip listed among campus ministry's service leadership programs.
    rosaryacademy.org
  • Service outreach
    Required service in all four years. Juniors and seniors serve at least 10 hours each semester at approved agencies.
    rosaryacademy.org
  • Sophomore RAD/DSAOC Winter Formal
    Friday, December 4, 2026
    A dance hosted by the sophomore class for RAD and DSAOC clients.
    rosaryacademy.org
  • Crittenton Club
    Members volunteer with the Crittenton organization. Listed on the 2025-2026 clubs page.
    rosaryacademy.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Lunchtime Mass in the chapelOn campus
    Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunchtime, with the chaplain
    Students are invited to lunchtime Mass in the school chapel.
    rosaryacademy.org
  • School-wide Masses
    Masses for the school community during the year, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Ash Wednesday, May Crowning and Baccalaureate.
    rosaryacademy.org
  • Adoration and reconciliation services
    Throughout the school year
    Prayer experiences listed by campus ministry. Reconciliation is offered by the chaplain.
    rosaryacademy.org

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry leadership program
    Students may apply to join. Members plan and take part in liturgies, lead small groups during retreats and host junior high retreats for partner schools.
    rosaryacademy.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Students for Life Club
    Raises awareness of pro-life communities and organizations across the U.S., and takes a stand against abortion, euthanasia and the death penalty. Listed on the 2025-2026 clubs page.
    rosaryacademy.org

Retreats 2

  • Retreats for every class
    Annually, for each grade
    Freshman, sophomore, junior and senior retreats, led in part by campus ministers.
    rosaryacademy.org
  • Kairos retreat
    Twice a year
    A three-and-a-half-day retreat held twice a year, primarily for seniors.
    rosaryacademy.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 & Service | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “invited to attend lunchtime Mass in our chapel every Tuesday and Thursday with our Chaplain, Fr. Ian”
    Lunchtime Mass is offered in the school chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the chaplain.
    “invited to attend lunchtime Mass in our chapel every Tuesday and Thursday with our Chaplain, Fr. Ian”
    Lunchtime Mass is offered in the school chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the chaplain.
  2. Campus Ministry | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus ministers serve in a variety of ministries at all school masses.”
    Campus ministry serves at the school Masses.
  3. Rosary Academy | Orange County Catholic Schoolsoccatholicschools.org/directories/schools/rosary-academy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1340 N. Acacia Ave, Fullerton, 92831”
    The diocesan schools directory lists the school at 1340 N. Acacia Ave, Fullerton.
  4. Service Outreach | Rosary Academyrosaryacademy.org/faith-service/service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “submitted to Campus Ministry in room 6”
    The campus ministry office is in room 6 on the school campus.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
52 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.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.9 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
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Orange, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)464
Students in grades 9–12464
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio12.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange

The Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Christ Cathedral

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

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

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