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Shrine Catholic High School

  • LocationRoyal Oak, MI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 224 students
Official website

Shrine Catholic High School, in Royal Oak, Michigan, is part of Shrine Catholic Schools, a ministry of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica. Students attend Mass weekly, and all-school Masses are held each year at the Basilica. Each grade from 6 to 12 has a full-day retreat, four years of theology follow the USCCB framework, and high school students complete at least 10 hours of service a year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Shrine Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChrist the Good Shepherd Church: 1.2 mi1Shrine of the Little Flower: 1.4 mi2Christ Our Light: 2.6 mi3Holy Name Catholic Church: 2.7 mi4Guardian Angels Catholic Church: 2.8 mi5Shrine Catholic Schools faith formation (with the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica): 0.1 miShrine Catholic High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Christ the Good Shepherd Church — 1.2 mi · 3947 12 Mile Road, Berkley
  2. Shrine of the Little Flower — 1.4 mi · 2100 West 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  3. Christ Our Light — 2.6 mi · 3077 Glouchester Avenue, Troy
  4. Holy Name Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 630 Harmon Street, Birmingham
  5. Guardian Angels Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 581 East 14 Mile Road, Clawson

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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Weekly Mass for all students as stated on the school's faith page. All-school Masses are held annually at the Basilica.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Grade School, Academy and High School students attend Mass on a weekly basis.”
      All students, including high school students, attend Mass weekly.
      “Students attend all-schools Masses annually at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica.”
      All-school Masses are held once a year at the Basilica.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Weekly Mass is confirmed for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Grade School, Academy and High School students attend Mass on a weekly basis.”
      All students, including high school students, attend Mass weekly.
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 (Four years: the graduation table requires 4 theology credits. Each grade 9 to 12 has two half-credit theology courses (9A/9B through 12A/12B); one full-year credit per year. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School (9-12) | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4 |”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
      “002 Who is Jesus? (THEOLOGY 9A)”
      A theology course is offered in grade 9.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school says its religion curriculum is based on the USCCB framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School (9-12) | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The religion curriculum of Shrine Catholic High School and Academy is based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Doctrinal Framework for the theological instruction for adolescents.”
      The religion curriculum follows the USCCB framework for adolescents.
  • 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 (Stated for the curriculum as a whole: enriched by a focus on faith and service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Shrine Catholic Schools’ curriculum offers our students the opportunity to succeed through strong foundations in traditional subjects, enriched by a focus on faith and service.”
      The curriculum is enriched by a focus on faith and service.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (A full-day retreat for each grade from 6 to 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat program offers a full-day retreat for each grade, 6-12, and an optional four-day retreat for juniors and seniors.”
      Every grade from 6 to 12 has a full-day retreat.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Rise is a high school faith group run by the Shrine parish, not a school club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rise is the high school ministry at Shrine Church.”
      Rise is the parish's high school faith 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.
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 (At least 10 hours of service each year for high school students, which is 40 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In keeping with the example of our patroness, Saint Therese, our students participate in annual service as a part of their graduation and confirmation requirements. A minimum of 10 hours per year is required for our high school students, though most students far exceed this threshold.”
      High school students must complete at least 10 hours of service per year as part of graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (A required theology course, 12A, introduces students to the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School (9-12) | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      A required grade 12 theology course introduces the Church's 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 (Service learning and community outreach projects with named community partners.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participate in service learning and community outreach projects throughout the school year, which allow them to use their Catholic faith to serve our local and global communities.”
      Students take part in service learning and outreach projects during the school year.
      “Our students partner with community organizations across metro Detroit, including Gleaners Community Food Bank, Angels’ Place, the Welcome Inn and The Friendship Circle”
      High school students serve with named community organizations across metro Detroit.

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

Strengths

  • All high school students attend Mass weekly, according to the school's faith page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Grade School, Academy and High School students attend Mass on a weekly basis.”
      All students, including high school students, attend Mass weekly.
  • Four years of theology are required for graduation, and the curriculum follows the USCCB framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School (9-12) | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4 |”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
      “The religion curriculum of Shrine Catholic High School and Academy is based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Doctrinal Framework for the theological instruction for adolescents.”
      The religion curriculum follows the USCCB framework for adolescents.
  • Every grade from 6 to 12 has a full-day retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat program offers a full-day retreat for each grade, 6-12, and an optional four-day retreat for juniors and seniors.”
      Every grade from 6 to 12 has a full-day retreat.
  • High school students must complete at least 10 hours of service a year, which is 40 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In keeping with the example of our patroness, Saint Therese, our students participate in annual service as a part of their graduation and confirmation requirements. A minimum of 10 hours per year is required for our high school students, though most students far exceed this threshold.”
      High school students must complete at least 10 hours of service per year as part of graduation.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Shrine Catholic Schools faith formation (with the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica)

  • Address: 3500 W. 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: shrineschools.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, shrineschools.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 3

  • Rise
    The high school ministry at Shrine Church.
    shrineschools.com
  • Crossroads
    Parish youth group for grades 6, 7 and 8.
    shrineschools.com
  • Confirmation preparation
    Usually the fall of ninth grade
    Two years of preparation in grades 7 and 8 at the National Shrine parish.
    shrineschools.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Weekly Mass for students
    Weekly
    Mass for all Grade School, Academy and High School students each week.
    shrineschools.com
  • All-school Masses at the National Shrine
    Annually
    All-school Masses held each year at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica.
    shrineschools.com

Retreats 1

  • Grade-level retreats
    Full-day retreat for each grade, 6 to 12; optional four-day retreat for juniors and seniors
    Faith-based retreat program for each grade.
    shrineschools.com

Service 1

  • Service learning and community outreach
    Service projects with community partners including Gleaners Community Food Bank, Angels’ Place, the Welcome Inn and The Friendship Circle.
    shrineschools.com, shrineschools.com

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 | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Rise is the high school ministry at Shrine Church.”
    Rise is the parish's high school faith group.
    “Crossroads exists to help our teens in grades 6, 7 and 8 grow in relationship with and love of Jesus.”
    Crossroads is a parish youth group for grades 6 to 8.
    “All Grade School, Academy and High School students attend Mass on a weekly basis.”
    All students, including high school students, attend Mass weekly.
  2. Support | Shrine Catholic Schoolsshrineschools.com/support · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Please mail to Shrine Catholic Schools Advancement Department, 3500 W. 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073.”
    The school's published address for mail is 3500 W. 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073.

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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.
96 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.5.6 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Detroit, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)224
Students in grades 9–12224
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio5.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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

Archdiocese of Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

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

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