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Santa Fe Catholic High School

  • LocationLakeland, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 401 students
  • SponsorRoman Catholic Diocese of Orlando
Official website

Santa Fe Catholic High School is a Catholic high school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando in Lakeland, serving grades 9 to 12. Its Campus Ministry page describes a Mass once a month for each grade level, a Reconciliation offering in Advent and Lent, and a retreat each year for every student. Students must complete 100 hours of community service to graduate, and the 2025-26 course catalog lists four years of theology, including a Catholic Social Teaching course.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Santa Fe Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSaint Anthonys Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Santa Fe Catholic High School (campus)N0.25 mi
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  1. Saint Anthonys Catholic Church — 0.5 mi

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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

59 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 (Masses are celebrated once a month for each grade level, which are class Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses will be celebrated once a month for each grade level.”
      Mass is celebrated once a month for each grade level.
  • 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. Campus Ministry | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered in December during Advent and again in Lent.”
      Reconciliation is offered in December during Advent and again in Lent.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Students have the opportunity to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will have the opportunity to Adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament”
      Students may adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament; no frequency is stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are scheduled.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses will be celebrated once a month for each grade level.”
      Mass is celebrated once a month for each grade level.
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 4.0 theology credits. Each of the eight theology courses is one semester (0.5 credit); each grade takes one full-year equivalent (1.0 credit): freshmen Christology and Old Testament, sophomores New Testament and Church History, juniors Morality and World Religions, seniors Social Justice and Sacramental Life. The source is the 2025-26 catalog, the newest catalog linked from the school's Academics page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Course Catalog | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-2026-Course-Catalog-July-Update.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4.0 credits”
      The graduation requirement is 4.0 credits of theology.
      “This is a first semester course taken by freshmen.”
      Christology is a first-semester theology course taken by freshmen.
      “This is a second semester course taken by sophomores.”
      Church History is a second-semester theology course taken by sophomores.
      “This is a first semester course taken by juniors.”
      Morality is a first-semester theology course taken by juniors.
      “This is a first semester course taken by seniors.”
      Sacramental Life is a first-semester theology course taken by seniors.
  • 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 catalog lists Freedom and Virtue (REL 3752), a course on human freedom, virtue and conscience.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Course Catalog | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-2026-Course-Catalog-July-Update.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “REL 3752: An examination of the meaning of human freedom, the nature and search for virtue as a means and goal”
      Freedom and Virtue (REL 3752) is a course on human freedom and virtue.
  • 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 college preparatory program encompasses values grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About SFC | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/about-sfc · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Santa Fe Catholic High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Orlando, offers a program of college preparatory studies encompassing values grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ”
      The school is a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Orlando; its program is grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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 (Each student is required to attend at least one retreat per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to attend at least one retreat per year.”
      Every student is required to attend at least one retreat each year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named campus minister is listed: Mrs. McGowan.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Hours | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/student-service-hours-record · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service hours will be confirmed by the Campus Minister, Mrs. McGowan. You can email her at mmcgowan@santafecatholic.org.”
      Mrs. McGowan is the Campus Minister and can be emailed at mmcgowan@santafecatholic.org.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is described: the Peer Ministers, who lead prayer services. The Frassati Chiara Society is listed without a description and is not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “participate in prayer services led by our Peer Ministers.”
      Students take part in prayer services led by the Peer Ministers.
    2. Student Life | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student Organizations Academic Team Book Club Chess Club Chinese Culture Club Choir Drama Frassati Chiara Society (FCS) Global Awareness Interact Club MakerSpace Club Mu Alpha Theta National Art Honor Society National Honor Society Peer Ministers Student Government Association World Language Honor Society Yearbook Youth and Government”
      The school's list of student organizations, which includes Peer Ministers, has no pro-life group.
  • 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.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 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 (Students must complete 100 hours of community service over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Hours | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/student-service-hours-record · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student at Santa Fe Catholic is required to perform 100 hours of community service for the four years of attendance”
      Each student must perform 100 hours of community service over the four years.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Social Justice course, in the catalog's Theology/Religious Studies section, introduces the Church's Social Teaching and its seven principles.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Course Catalog | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-2026-Course-Catalog-July-Update.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will examine thoroughly the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      The Social Justice theology course examines the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)No (The school's list of student organizations includes no pro-life group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student Organizations Academic Team Book Club Chess Club Chinese Culture Club Choir Drama Frassati Chiara Society (FCS) Global Awareness Interact Club MakerSpace Club Mu Alpha Theta National Art Honor Society National Honor Society Peer Ministers Student Government Association World Language Honor Society Yearbook Youth and Government”
      The school's list of student organizations, which includes Peer Ministers, has no pro-life group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service hours with social service agencies are required, and the Director of Campus Ministry offers an agency opportunity once a quarter. The agencies listed include services for the poor and homeless.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Hours | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/student-service-hours-record · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Services for the poor and homeless: Talbot House, Lighthouse, Goodwill, Meals on Wheels”
      The school lists agencies serving the poor and homeless as places to complete service hours.
      “This means that students must spend at least 30 hours working with a social service agency in Lakeland or a surrounding city.”
      At least 30 of the 100 service hours must be with a social service agency.

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

Strengths

  • Students must complete 100 hours of community service to graduate, and at least 30 hours must be with a social service agency.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Service Hours | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/student-service-hours-record · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student at Santa Fe Catholic is required to perform 100 hours of community service for the four years of attendance”
      Each student must perform 100 hours of community service over the four years.
      “This means that students must spend at least 30 hours working with a social service agency in Lakeland or a surrounding city.”
      At least 30 of the 100 service hours must be with a social service agency.
  • The 2025-26 catalog lists 4.0 credits of theology, with theology courses in every grade, including a Catholic Social Teaching course.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Course Catalog | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-2026-Course-Catalog-July-Update.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4.0 credits”
      The graduation requirement is 4.0 credits of theology.
      “Students will examine thoroughly the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      The Social Justice theology course examines the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Every student must attend at least one retreat each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to attend at least one retreat per year.”
      Every student is required to attend at least one retreat each year.

Concerns

  • Mass is listed once a month for each grade level.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses will be celebrated once a month for each grade level.”
      Mass is celebrated once a month for each grade level.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Santa Fe Catholic High School

  • Address: 3110 US 92 East, Lakeland FL 33801
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 7 location not published

Service 2

  • Community service hoursOff campus
    100 hours of service over four years, with at least 30 hours at a social service agency in Lakeland or a surrounding city.
    santafecatholic.org, santafecatholic.org
  • Quarterly agency service opportunityOff campus
    Once per quarter
    The Director of Campus Ministry offers a service opportunity at an agency in the area once per quarter.
    santafecatholic.org

Faith formation 2

Clubs and groups 1

  • Frassati Chiara Society (FCS)
    Listed among the school's student organizations. The school's pages give no description.
    santafecatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Grade-level Masses
    Once a month for each grade level
    A Mass celebrated once a month for each grade level.
    santafecatholic.org
  • Reconciliation
    December during Advent, and during Lent
    The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at these seasons.
    santafecatholic.org
  • Eucharistic adoration
    Students have the opportunity to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
    santafecatholic.org

Retreats 1

  • Annual retreats
    At least one per year
    Campus Ministry offers retreats, and students may also attend parish retreats with a letter from the youth minister.
    santafecatholic.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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Masses will be celebrated once a month for each grade level.”
    Mass is celebrated once a month for each grade level.
    “Masses will be celebrated once a month for each grade level.”
    Mass is celebrated once a month for each grade level.
    “3110 US 92 East, Lakeland FL 33801”
    The school and its campus ministry are at 3110 US 92 East, Lakeland, FL 33801.
  2. Student Service Hours | Santa Fe Catholic High Schoolsantafecatholic.org/student-life/student-service-hours-record · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Service hours will be confirmed by the Campus Minister, Mrs. McGowan. You can email her at mmcgowan@santafecatholic.org.”
    Mrs. McGowan is the Campus Minister and can be emailed at mmcgowan@santafecatholic.org.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
35 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.75%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.7 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 Orlando, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)401
Students in grades 9–12401
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges75%
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

Diocese of Orlando

The Most Reverend John Noonan, Bishop of Orlando

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Santa Fe Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Santa Fe Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Orlando. Its sponsor is Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando.
What is Santa Fe Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
67 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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