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Saratoga Central Catholic High School

  • LocationSaratoga Springs, NY
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 6–12 · 195 students
Official website

Saratoga Central Catholic High School in Saratoga Springs, New York, is a diocesan high school of the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese. Its mission is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition. Graduation requires two credits in Theology and 20 hours of community service each year in grades 9 to 12. Patricia Douglass, listed as the school's Campus Minister, advises the Peer Ministry and Mass Choir clubs and the Community Service Club.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Saratoga Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Peter's Roman Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Saint Clement's Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saratoga Central Catholic campus ministry: 0.0 miSaratoga Central Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
  2. Saint Clement's Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs

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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students 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.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot 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.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
CTheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

58 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredTwo years (Graduation requires 2 credits in Theology. The school's credits are counted per year course (English is 4 credits over four years); this is two full-year courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College, Counseling & Career Readiness | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/counseling-college-office · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “2 credits in Theology”
      Graduation requires 2 credits in 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 mission and the high school program description both state a faith-based approach to learning.)
    Sources (2)
    1. History & Mission | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Saratoga Central Catholic School seeks to enlighten, inspire, and nurture the minds, hearts, and souls of our students in academic excellence based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition.”
      The school's mission is academic excellence based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition.
    2. Academics | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Saratoga Central Catholic's High School program is a rigorous and inspiring college-preparatory experience rooted in faith-based learning.”
      The high school program is described as rooted in faith-based learning.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named campus minister is listed (Patricia Douglass).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Club | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/service-club · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Advised by SCC’s Campus Minister, Ms. Douglass”
      The school's Campus Minister, Ms. Douglass, advises the Community Service Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The clubs list includes Peer Ministry and Mass Choir.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Peer Ministry Advisor: Ms. Douglass”
      The school lists a Peer Ministry club.
      “Mass Choir Advisor: Ms. Douglass”
      The school lists a Mass Choir 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.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The school requires 20 hours of community service each year for grades 9 to 12, which is about 80 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College, Counseling & Career Readiness | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/counseling-college-office · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “20 hours of Community service each year, grades 9-12.”
      Graduation requires 20 hours of community service each year in grades 9 to 12.
  • 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.
  • 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 (The Community Service Club runs local service projects, such as soup kitchens and donation drives.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Club | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/service-club · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “we aim for a monthly service opportunity as well as quarterly service projects”
      The Community Service Club aims for monthly service opportunities and quarterly service projects.

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

Strengths

  • The school's mission is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition.
    Sources (1)
    1. History & Mission | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Saratoga Central Catholic School seeks to enlighten, inspire, and nurture the minds, hearts, and souls of our students in academic excellence based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition.”
      The school's mission is academic excellence based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition.
  • Graduation requires 20 hours of community service each year in grades 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. College, Counseling & Career Readiness | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/counseling-college-office · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “20 hours of Community service each year, grades 9-12.”
      Graduation requires 20 hours of community service each year in grades 9 to 12.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Saratoga Central Catholic campus ministry

  • Address: 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • Location: On campus

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Source: saratogacatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, saratogacatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

Service 1

  • Community Service Club
    A monthly service opportunity and quarterly service projects
    Student-led club that plans local service projects, such as monthly soup kitchens and donation drives.
    saratogacatholic.org, saratogacatholic.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. Service Club | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/service-club · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Advised by SCC’s Campus Minister, Ms. Douglass”
    The school's Campus Minister, Ms. Douglass, advises the Community Service Club.
    “Advised by SCC’s Campus Minister, Ms. Douglass”
    The school's Campus Minister, Ms. Douglass, advises the Community Service Club.
  2. Contact & Directions | Saratoga Central Catholic Schoolsaratogacatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “247 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866”
    The school's address is 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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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.
70 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.85%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.9 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
DioceseDiocese of Albany, NY
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)195
Students in grades 9–12122
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
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 Albany

The Most Reverend Mark O'Connell, Bishop of Albany

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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