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Catholic high school

Rosati-Kain High School

  • LocationSaint Louis, MO
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 127 students

All-female

Official website

Rosati-Kain Academy is a Catholic school for young women in the Central West End of St. Louis, serving grades 9 to 12. Its theology department requires a theology class each semester, and the school's campus ministry runs a retreat each year for every grade, a service program with a minimum of 100 hours over four years, and liturgies once a month for the whole school. Confession is offered during Advent and Lent, and the campus ministry page lists its service and prayer programs.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Rosati-Kain High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: 0.1 mi1St. Cronan Church: 1.1 mi2Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.6 mi4Saints Teresa and Bridget Catholic Church: 1.7 mi5Saint Ambrose Catholic Church: 2.1 mi6Campus Ministry & Community Outreach, Rosati-Kain Academy: 0.0 miRosati-Kain High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis — 0.1 mi · 4431 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis
  2. St. Cronan Church — 1.1 mi · 1202 South Boyle Avenue, Saint Louis
  3. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 3628 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis
  4. Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 2716 North Sarah Street, Saint Louis
  5. Saints Teresa and Bridget Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 3636 North Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis
  6. Saint Ambrose Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 5130 Wilson Avenue, Saint Louis

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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

60 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 (All-school liturgical celebrations are scheduled once a month; the liturgy is counted under the school's rule that a liturgy is a Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All-school liturgical celebrations are scheduled on a monthly basis.”
      All-school liturgical celebrations are scheduled monthly.
  • 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 (The opportunity for Reconciliation is listed during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are provided the opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.”
      Students may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Liturgies are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spirituality | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All-school liturgical celebrations are scheduled on a monthly basis.”
      All-school liturgical celebrations are scheduled monthly.
    2. Faculty and Staff Directory | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/who-we-are/faculty-and-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Erin Simmons Campus Ministry & Community Outreach Director”
      Erin Simmons is the Campus Ministry & Community Outreach Director.
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 is 4 theology credits; each semester course is half a credit; this is four full-year equivalents, with theology taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions 2026-2027 | Rosati-Kain Academyrosati-kain.org/sites/rosatikain/files/uploads/documents/course_description_booklet_2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are enrolled in a Theology class each semester they attend Rosati-Kain.”
      Students take a theology class every semester they attend.
      “Theology: 4 credits”
      Four credits of theology are required to graduate.
  • 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 (The grade 11 theology course is Morality: Introduction to Catholic Ethical Thought.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions 2026-2027 | Rosati-Kain Academyrosati-kain.org/sites/rosatikain/files/uploads/documents/course_description_booklet_2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morality: Introduction to Catholic Ethical Thought (required 11)”
      A required grade 11 course introduces Catholic 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 school's schoolwide curriculum goals in the course booklet name the Catholic faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions 2026-2027 | Rosati-Kain Academyrosati-kain.org/sites/rosatikain/files/uploads/documents/course_description_booklet_2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Make effective choices based on Catholic faith, morality, Gospel values, and”
      The schoolwide curriculum goals include making choices based on Catholic faith.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Students in every grade take part in a retreat each year: Prayer Days for first-years, sophomores and seniors, and an overnight Kairos retreat for juniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students participate in a retreat experience each year. Annual participation is a graduation requirement.”
      Students take a retreat each year, and annual participation is a graduation requirement.
      “First-years, Sophomores, and Seniors participate in off-campus Prayer Days.”
      First-years, sophomores and seniors take part in off-campus Prayer Days.
      “Juniors participate in an overnight Kairos retreat.”
      Juniors take part in an overnight Kairos retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional campus ministry staff member is listed in the directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff Directory | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/who-we-are/faculty-and-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Erin Simmons Campus Ministry & Community Outreach Director”
      Erin Simmons is the Campus Ministry & Community Outreach Director.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (A Little God Time for Girls Bible Study is the faith-based student group on the clubs page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A Little God Time for Girls Bible Study”
      The school lists A Little God Time for Girls, a Bible study club.
  • 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 (The campus ministry page requires a minimum of 100 hours over four years. The 2026-27 course booklet lists 15 hours of Christian service each year, which also meets 40 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Over the course of their 4 years, students will engage in a minimum of 100 hours of service.”
      Students complete a minimum of 100 hours of service over four years.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required grade 11 theology course Social Justice covers Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions 2026-2027 | Rosati-Kain Academyrosati-kain.org/sites/rosatikain/files/uploads/documents/course_description_booklet_2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and vulnerable, is present in Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Church's mission today.”
      The required grade 11 theology course Social Justice teaches 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 (Underclasswomen volunteer with Food Outreach St. Louis as part of the theology requirement, and juniors complete a two-week volunteer experience.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Outreach & Social Justice | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/spirituality/community-outreach-social-justice · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As part of our theology requirement, underclasswomen volunteer with Food Outreach St. Louis providing nutritious groceries and prepared meals for patients diagnosed with cancer or AIDS.”
      Underclasswomen volunteer with Food Outreach St. Louis as part of the theology requirement.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required every semester, for four credits to graduate.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions 2026-2027 | Rosati-Kain Academyrosati-kain.org/sites/rosatikain/files/uploads/documents/course_description_booklet_2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are enrolled in a Theology class each semester they attend Rosati-Kain.”
      Students take a theology class every semester they attend.
      “Theology: 4 credits”
      Four credits of theology are required to graduate.
  • A retreat is required each year for every grade, and the service program requires at least 100 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students participate in a retreat experience each year. Annual participation is a graduation requirement.”
      Students take a retreat each year, and annual participation is a graduation requirement.
      “Over the course of their 4 years, students will engage in a minimum of 100 hours of service.”
      Students complete a minimum of 100 hours of service over four years.
  • The required grade 11 theology course Social Justice covers Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions 2026-2027 | Rosati-Kain Academyrosati-kain.org/sites/rosatikain/files/uploads/documents/course_description_booklet_2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and vulnerable, is present in Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Church's mission today.”
      The required grade 11 theology course Social Justice teaches Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry & Community Outreach, Rosati-Kain Academy

  • Address: 4389 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
  • Location: On campus

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Source: rosati-kain.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, rosati-kain.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Prayer DaysOff campus
    Off-campus Prayer Days for first-years, sophomores and seniors
    Off-campus one-day retreat days for first-years, sophomores and seniors.
    rosati-kain.org
  • Junior Kairos retreat
    Overnight, for juniors
    An overnight Kairos retreat for juniors.
    rosati-kain.org

Faith formation 1

  • A Little God Time for Girls Bible Study
    A Bible study club for students.
    rosati-kain.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monthly all-school liturgy
    Scheduled monthly
    All-school liturgical celebrations are scheduled each month.
    rosati-kain.org

Service 3

  • Junior Service Immersion
    Juniors choose a site and serve daily for two weeks, planned under the campus minister.
    rosati-kain.org
  • Food Outreach St. Louis volunteering
    Underclasswomen volunteer with Food Outreach St. Louis as part of the theology requirement.
    rosati-kain.org
  • All-school service drives
    First-years lead all-school drives for organizations such as the Humane Society, St. Patrick Center and Jamaa Birth Village.
    rosati-kain.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 (3)
  1. Spirituality | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The campus minister provides leadership for coordinating liturgies, retreats, and service work.”
    The campus minister coordinates liturgies, retreats and service work.
    “The campus minister provides leadership for coordinating liturgies, retreats, and service work.”
    The campus minister coordinates liturgies, retreats and service work.
  2. Faculty and Staff Directory | Rosati-Kainrosati-kain.org/who-we-are/faculty-and-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Erin Simmons Campus Ministry & Community Outreach Director”
    Erin Simmons is the Campus Ministry & Community Outreach Director.
  3. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Rosati-Kain Academyrosati-kain.org/sites/rosatikain/files/uploads/documents/rka_handbook_2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “4389 Lindell Blvd.”
    The school is at 4389 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108.

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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.
91 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.8 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 St. Louis, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)127
Students in grades 9–12127
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio7.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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

Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Rosati-Kain High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Rosati-Kain High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
What is Rosati-Kain High School’s Compass Score?
85 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Rosati-Kain High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Rosati-Kain High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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