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Shanley High School

  • LocationFargo, ND
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades PK–12 · 1,137 students
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Shanley High School in Fargo, North Dakota, is part of St. John Paul II Catholic Schools. Its 2026-27 handbook and website describe school Masses, daily opportunities for confession, Eucharistic adoration on Fridays during the school day, and a priest assigned as full-time chaplain. Theology is required in each year of high school, with a retreat for every grade and service hours expected in each theology year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday7:30 AMShanley High School (room not named on the schedule) · 2025-26 Campus Ministry schedule, the newest edition published.

Confession 1

  • Monday–Friday3:15 PM–3:45 PMShanley High School (room not named on the schedule) · 2025-26 Campus Ministry schedule.

Adoration 2

  • Monday–Thursday7:00 AM–8:00 AMShanley High School (room not named on the schedule) · 2025-26 Campus Ministry schedule.
  • Friday7:00 AM–3:30 PMShanley High School (room not named on the schedule) · 2025-26 Campus Ministry schedule; the 2026-27 handbook says adoration is held on Fridays during the school day.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Spiritual Life 2025-26 | Shanley Campus Ministryjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Campus-Ministry-Spiritual-Life-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “M,T,Th,F 7:30am”
    Mass is listed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 AM.
    “M-F 3:15-3:45pm”
    Confession is listed Monday to Friday, 3:15 to 3:45 PM.
    “M-Th 7:00-8:00am”
    Adoration is listed Monday to Thursday, 7:00 to 8:00 AM.
    “F 7:00am-3:30pm”
    Adoration is listed on Fridays from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Shanley High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Campus Ministry, Shanley High School (Wojtyla Room): 0.1 miShanley High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church — 0.3 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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Worship Teams lead music at weekly school Masses; the handbook lists all-school Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/activities/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Worship Teams are auditioned groups of student musicians who lead music during weekly school Masses and liturgies.”
      Worship Teams lead music at weekly school Masses.
    2. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “daily chapel, all-school Masses and prayer services”
      The handbook lists all-school Masses among the school's times of prayer.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The 2025-26 Mass schedule lists Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 AM and no Wednesday Mass. Not every weekday has a Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life 2025-26 | Shanley Campus Ministryjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Campus-Ministry-Spiritual-Life-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “M,T,Th,F 7:30am”
      Mass is listed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 AM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The chaplain offers daily opportunities for reconciliation (2026-27 handbook); the 2025-26 schedule lists confession Monday to Friday, 3:15 to 3:45 PM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chaplain will offer daily opportunities for reconciliation”
      The chaplain offers daily opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation.
    2. Spiritual Life 2025-26 | Shanley Campus Ministryjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Campus-Ministry-Spiritual-Life-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “M-F 3:15-3:45pm”
      Confession is listed Monday to Friday, 3:15 to 3:45 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held on Fridays during the school day; the 2025-26 schedule lists weekday mornings too.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration will be held during the school day on Fridays.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held on Fridays during the school day.
    2. Spiritual Life 2025-26 | Shanley Campus Ministryjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Campus-Ministry-Spiritual-Life-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “M-Th 7:00-8:00am”
      Adoration is listed Monday to Thursday, 7:00 to 8:00 AM.
      “F 7:00am-3:30pm”
      Adoration is listed on Fridays from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. William Slattery is named as chaplain of Shanley and Sacred Heart Middle School.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “assigns a priest as fulltime chaplain to minister to the spiritual needs of the school”
      The diocese assigns a priest as the school's full-time chaplain.
    2. Staff | Shanley High Schooljp2schools.org/our-schools/shanley-high-school/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. William Slattery Chaplain father.william@jp2schools.org”
      Fr. William Slattery is listed as 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 (Theology is 4 credits for graduation and a theology class is required each quarter of attendance; four full-year equivalents, one for each high school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Shanley High Schooljp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to take a theology class for each quarter of attendance at Shanley.”
      Theology classes are required each quarter of attendance.
      “4 Theology”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
  • 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 (An elective Intro to Philosophy course is listed in the 2026-27 Program of Studies for students on track to exceed the minimum credits.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Shanley High Schooljp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Introduction to the principles of right reason and philosophical thought.”
      An Intro to Philosophy elective is offered.
  • 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 handbook mission states that success is measured by fidelity to Christ 'in the classroom, the chapel, the athletic arena, the hallway, or in other activities'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Success at Shanley High School should be measured above all by fidelity to that guiding mission, whether in the classroom, the chapel, the athletic arena, the hallway, or in other activities.”
      The school's mission applies to the classroom and other school settings.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (A retreat is scheduled for each grade and all class members are required to attend.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A retreat is scheduled for each grade. All class members are required to attend.”
      A retreat is scheduled for each grade and is required.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One priest chaplain is listed for campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Shanley High Schooljp2schools.org/our-schools/shanley-high-school/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. William Slattery Chaplain father.william@jp2schools.org”
      Fr. William Slattery is listed as chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Deacons for Life, Know Your Faith and Teen for Life are listed. Fidei Flores (Bible study) is also listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/activities/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Deacons for Life meets regularly to discuss pro-life issues and promote a culture of life through prayer, service, fundraisers, and participation in events like the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.”
      Deacons for Life is a pro-life student group that takes part in the March for Life.
      “Know Your Faith is an academic competition where top students in each grade advance to local and state contests, testing their knowledge of the Catholic faith alongside other Catholic high schools.”
      Know Your Faith is a Catholic faith academic competition.
    2. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “supervises the Teen for Life club”
      The chaplain supervises the Teen for Life club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The handbook says the school day is punctuated with prayer, including morning prayer and daily chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our school day is punctuated with prayer”
      Prayer is built into the school day.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service hours are required in each theology year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In each year of Theology class, students are required to complete service hours.”
      Service hours are required in each year of theology; the number is not stated.
  • 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 (Deacons for Life participates in the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. the chaplain supervises the Teen for Life club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/activities/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Deacons for Life meets regularly to discuss pro-life issues and promote a culture of life through prayer, service, fundraisers, and participation in events like the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.”
      Deacons for Life is a pro-life student group that takes part in the March for Life.
    2. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “supervises the Teen for Life club”
      The chaplain supervises the Teen for Life club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service Club, Philanthropy and Youth (grants to local nonprofits) and the senior Charity and Justice class.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/activities/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Shanley Service Club provides students with meaningful opportunities to serve the school, parish, and local community throughout the year.”
      The Service Club offers service opportunities throughout the year.
      “Through the Barry Foundation, students in PaY develop leadership skills, research local nonprofit organizations, and help determine how grant funding is distributed to support community needs.”
      Philanthropy and Youth students research local nonprofits and help distribute grants.
    2. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Seniors will do a wide range of service projects in the home, school, community, and church through the Charity and Justice Class.”
      Seniors complete service projects through the Charity and Justice class.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in each year of high school, and Intro to Philosophy is offered as an elective.
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Shanley High Schooljp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to take a theology class for each quarter of attendance at Shanley.”
      Theology classes are required each quarter of attendance.
      “Introduction to the principles of right reason and philosophical thought.”
      An Intro to Philosophy elective is offered.
  • A priest is assigned as full-time chaplain, and confession and adoration are published on a regular weekly schedule.
    Sources (3)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “assigns a priest as fulltime chaplain to minister to the spiritual needs of the school”
      The diocese assigns a priest as the school's full-time chaplain.
    2. Staff | Shanley High Schooljp2schools.org/our-schools/shanley-high-school/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. William Slattery Chaplain father.william@jp2schools.org”
      Fr. William Slattery is listed as chaplain.
    3. Spiritual Life 2025-26 | Shanley Campus Ministryjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Campus-Ministry-Spiritual-Life-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “M-F 3:15-3:45pm”
      Confession is listed Monday to Friday, 3:15 to 3:45 PM.
      “M-Th 7:00-8:00am”
      Adoration is listed Monday to Thursday, 7:00 to 8:00 AM.
  • A retreat is scheduled for every grade, and the school has a pro-life group that takes part in the March for Life.
    Sources (2)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A retreat is scheduled for each grade. All class members are required to attend.”
      A retreat is scheduled for each grade and is required.
    2. Clubs & Activities | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/activities/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Deacons for Life meets regularly to discuss pro-life issues and promote a culture of life through prayer, service, fundraisers, and participation in events like the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.”
      Deacons for Life is a pro-life student group that takes part in the March for Life.

Concerns

  • Service hours are required in theology.
    Sources (1)
    1. Shanley Student Handbook 2026-27 | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shanley-Handbook-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In each year of Theology class, students are required to complete service hours.”
      Service hours are required in each year of theology; the number is not stated.
  • The published Mass schedule lists four weekdays and no Wednesday Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life 2025-26 | Shanley Campus Ministryjp2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Campus-Ministry-Spiritual-Life-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “M,T,Th,F 7:30am”
      Mass is listed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 AM.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Shanley High School (Wojtyla Room)

  • Address: 5600 25th St S, Fargo, ND 58104
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, Wojtyla Room

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Source: jp2schools.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, jp2schools.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Fidei Flores (Bible study for girls)
    Last Sunday of each month
    A Bible study and fellowship group for girls in grades 9 to 12.
    jp2schools.org, jp2schools.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Deacons for Life
    Meets regularly to discuss pro-life issues and promote a culture of life through prayer, service and fundraisers; takes part in the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    jp2schools.org
  • Teen for Life
    A pro-life club the chaplain supervises.
    jp2schools.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Worship Teams
    Auditioned student musicians who lead music at weekly school Masses and liturgies.
    jp2schools.org

Other 1

  • Know Your Faith
    An academic competition on the Catholic faith; top students in each grade advance to local and state contests against other Catholic high schools.
    jp2schools.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreat for each grade
    Each school year, for every grade
    A retreat is scheduled for each grade and all class members are required to attend.
    jp2schools.org, jp2schools.org

Service 4

  • Service Club
    Service projects for the school, parish and local community throughout the year.
    jp2schools.org
  • Philanthropy and Youth (PaY)
    Students research local nonprofits and help decide how grant funding is distributed.
    jp2schools.org
  • Deacon Day
    Each year
    A day of service to meet various needs in the Fargo area.
    jp2schools.org
  • Charity and Justice class (seniors)
    Seniors complete service projects in the home, school, community and church.
    jp2schools.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. Faith | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/about/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “At Shanley High School and Sacred Heart Middle School, students have access to the Wojtyla Room”
    Students at Shanley have access to the Wojtyla Room, a campus ministry space where they meet the chaplain.
    “At Shanley High School and Sacred Heart Middle School, students have access to the Wojtyla Room”
    Students at Shanley have access to the Wojtyla Room, a campus ministry space where they meet the chaplain.
  2. Shanley High School | St. John Paul II Catholic Schoolsjp2schools.org/our-schools/shanley-high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5600 25th St S, Fargo, ND 58104”
    Shanley High School's address is 5600 25th St S, Fargo, ND 58104.

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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.82%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.9 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Fargo, ND
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)1,137
Students in grades 9–12315
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges82%
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 Fargo

The Most Reverend John T. Folda, Bishop of Fargo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Shanley High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Shanley High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Fargo.
What is Shanley High School’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Shanley High School?
Mass is listed at Shanley High School (room not named on the schedule). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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