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San Joaquin Memorial High School

  • LocationFresno, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 482 students
Official website

San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno is a four-year, coeducational diocesan Catholic high school. Its Catholic identity statement commits the school to worship through prayer, Mass, Reconciliation and liturgies, and to service. Freshmen are required to attend a one-day retreat; sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to retreats, including the voluntary Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors. A Culture of Life club is listed, and the school describes service immersion trips.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of San Joaquin Memorial High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Therese Roman Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1Saint John's Cathedral: 1.5 mi2Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church: 1.6 mi3Nhà Thờ Đức Mẹ La Vang: 2.3 mi4Sainy Genevieves Roman Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church: 2.6 mi6Campus Ministry, San Joaquin Memorial High School: 0.0 miSan Joaquin Memorial High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Therese Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  2. Saint John's Cathedral — 1.5 mi
  3. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  4. Nhà Thờ Đức Mẹ La Vang — 2.3 mi · 4144 North Millbrook Avenue
  5. Sainy Genevieves Roman Catholic Church — 2.6 mi
  6. Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church — 2.6 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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot 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 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 (Reconciliation is listed among the worship opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Providing opportunities for worship thorugh prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, liturgies, and faith formation offerings”
      The school provides opportunities for worship through prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, liturgies and faith formation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (A Eucharistic Adoration page exists.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Eucharistic Adoration | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “which will be placed in the Intentions Box in our Chapel”
      The school has a Eucharistic Adoration page and a chapel with an intentions box.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is listed among the worship opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Providing opportunities for worship thorugh prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, liturgies, and faith formation offerings”
      The school provides opportunities for worship through prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, liturgies and faith formation.
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 mission statement says the school provides a foundation steeped in its Catholic heritage with a rigorous academic program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Vision & Philosophy | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/mission-vision-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we provide a foundation steeped in our Catholic heritage with a rigorous, college preparatory academic program”
      The school's academic program is built on a foundation steeped in its Catholic heritage.
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 (Freshmen are required to attend the Freshman Service Day retreat; sophomores have an overnight retreat; juniors and seniors have Kairos, which is voluntary.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All freshmen are required to attend the Freshman Service Day retreat for their freshman capstone portfolio project.”
      Freshmen are required to attend the Freshman Service Day retreat.
      “The Kairos retreat is a very unique and meaningful experience for both the students and adult staff who attend.”
      Kairos is offered to seniors and juniors and is voluntary.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry leader is named: the Director of Mission, Ministry and Service Education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “please contact our Director of Mission, Ministry & Service Education at jrodriguez@sjmhs.org”
      Joshua Rodriguez is the Director of Mission, Ministry and Service Education, reachable at jrodriguez@sjmhs.org.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Culture of Life Club is listed, described as a group where students strengthen their pro-life beliefs and evangelize within their community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Student Organizations | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/clubs-various-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students of all ages can benefit from joining a group where they can talk about and strengthen their pro-life beliefs, plan fun activities, and evangelize within their community.”
      The Culture of Life Club is a student group for discussing and strengthening pro-life beliefs and evangelizing in the community.
  • 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.
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 Culture of Life Club is listed as a pro-life group for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Student Organizations | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/clubs-various-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students of all ages can benefit from joining a group where they can talk about and strengthen their pro-life beliefs, plan fun activities, and evangelize within their community.”
      The Culture of Life Club is a student group for discussing and strengthening pro-life beliefs and evangelizing in the community.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school describes service immersion trips and an all-school day of service. Immersion retreats were not scheduled for the 2025-2026 school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Providing opportunities for worship thorugh prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, liturgies, and faith formation offerings”
      The school provides opportunities for worship through prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, liturgies and faith formation.

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

Strengths

  • The Catholic identity statement commits the school to worship through Mass, Reconciliation and liturgies.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Providing opportunities for worship thorugh prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, liturgies, and faith formation offerings”
      The school provides opportunities for worship through prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, liturgies and faith formation.
  • Service immersion trips and an all-school day of service are described.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “including service immersion trips, all school day of service, projects at neighborhood non-profits”
      The school's service includes immersion trips, an all-school day of service and neighborhood projects.
  • Retreats are offered in every grade, and the freshman retreat is required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All freshmen are required to attend the Freshman Service Day retreat for their freshman capstone portfolio project.”
      Freshmen are required to attend the Freshman Service Day retreat.
      “The Kairos retreat is a very unique and meaningful experience for both the students and adult staff who attend.”
      Kairos is offered to seniors and juniors and is voluntary.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, San Joaquin Memorial High School

  • Address: 1406 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93703
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: sjmhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sjmhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Kairos retreatOff campus
    Juniors and seniors (voluntary), four days and three nights
    A student-led retreat that explores life, faith, self and relationship to God.
    sjmhs.org, sjmhs.org
  • Freshman Welcome Week retreat (Growing Together)Off campus
    Freshman Welcome Week (mandatory)
    A one-day retreat at Scout Island Outdoor Education Center with small-group prayer and an all-class prayer service.
    sjmhs.org, sjmhs.org
  • Sophomore RetreatOff campus
    Sophomore year (overnight)
    An overnight retreat led by faculty and Campus Ministry student leaders, centered on prayer and reflection.
    sjmhs.org
  • Freshman Service Day retreat
    Freshman year (required)
    A service and faith day for freshmen, with team service projects and a religious component led by the Campus Ministry team.
    sjmhs.org, sjmhs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Culture of Life Club
    A student group for discussing and strengthening pro-life beliefs, planning activities, and evangelizing in the community.
    sjmhs.org

Service 1

  • Service Club (S Club)
    A service-oriented club where members volunteer for school and community projects.
    sjmhs.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. Mission, Vision & Philosophy | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/mission-vision-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Participation in Memorial’s retreat program, religious studies curriculum and Campus Ministry activities provide a deeper awareness of God in students’ daily lives.”
    Retreats, the religious studies curriculum and Campus Ministry activities are the school's means of faith formation.
  2. Retreats | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “please contact our Director of Mission, Ministry & Service Education at jrodriguez@sjmhs.org”
    Joshua Rodriguez is the Director of Mission, Ministry and Service Education, reachable at jrodriguez@sjmhs.org.
  3. Catholic Identity | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1406 N. Fresno St. | Fresno, CA 93703”
    The school is at 1406 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93703.
  4. Eucharistic Adoration | San Joaquin Memorial High Schoolsjmhs.org/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “which will be placed in the Intentions Box in our Chapel”
    The school has a Eucharistic Adoration page and a chapel with an intentions box.

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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.
59 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.87%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.1 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 Fresno, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)482
Students in grades 9–12482
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges87%
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 Fresno

The Most Reverend Joseph V. Brennan, Bishop of Fresno

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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