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St. Anthony High School

  • LocationLong Beach, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 431 students
Official website

St. Anthony High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory parish high school in Long Beach, California, founded in 1920 by St. Anthony Parish. Its 2026-27 handbook requires theology every semester, a retreat every year and 100 hours of Christian service for graduation. The school chapel is open daily for prayer, the school celebrates Mass monthly for the whole student body, and the chapel offers monthly adoration.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Anthony High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Anthony Church: 0.0 mi1Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2St. Matthew's Church: 1.4 mi3Holy Innocents Catholic Church: 1.4 mi4Saint Lucy Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Saint Bartholomews Roman Catholic Church: 2.9 mi6Campus Ministry Program and School Chapel: 0.0 miSt. Anthony High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Anthony Church — 0.0 mi · 540 Olive Avenue
  2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  3. St. Matthew's Church — 1.4 mi
  4. Holy Innocents Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 425 East 20th Street, Long Beach
  5. Saint Lucy Catholic Church — 2.6 mi
  6. Saint Bartholomews Roman Catholic Church — 2.9 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.

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

67 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 (The handbook says school liturgies are celebrated each month and are mandatory for all students. The chapel page says the Eucharist is celebrated every two weeks for the whole student body. The two pages differ. Both support at least monthly; the value is recorded as monthly.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School liturgies are celebrated each month and are mandatory for all students.”
      School liturgies are celebrated monthly and are mandatory for all students.
      “The Eucharist is generally celebrated monthly for the entire student body.”
      The Eucharist is generally celebrated monthly for the whole student body.
    2. Chapel & Liturgies | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Eucharist is celebrated every two weeks for the entire student body, with dates and times listed on the school calendar.”
      The Eucharist is celebrated every two weeks for the entire student body.
  • 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 (The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to the whole student body during Advent and Lent. Students may also request an appointment with the campus minister.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during Advent, Lent and during some retreats to the entire student body.”
      Reconciliation is offered to the whole student body during Advent and Lent.
    2. Chapel & Liturgies | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Advent and Lent, the entire student body participates in the Sacrament of Reconciliation with visiting local priests.”
      During Advent and Lent the whole student body receives Reconciliation from visiting local priests.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Campus Ministry sponsors Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during Advent and Lent and monthly outside those seasons.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel & Liturgies | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Advent and Lent, and monthly outside these seasons, Campus Ministry sponsors Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Campus Ministry sponsors adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during Advent and Lent and monthly otherwise.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed. The chapel page refers only to visiting local priests; the record is shared or visiting priests.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School liturgies are celebrated each month and are mandatory for all students.”
      School liturgies are celebrated monthly and are mandatory for all students.
    2. Chapel & Liturgies | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Advent and Lent, the entire student body participates in the Sacrament of Reconciliation with visiting local priests.”
      During Advent and Lent the whole student body receives Reconciliation from visiting local priests.
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 handbook requires a theology course in each semester of enrollment. Eight semesters divided by two is four years. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Successfully completion of a course in Theology during each semester of his/her enrollment”
      A diploma requires a theology course in every semester of enrollment.
      “Theology IV: Vocations and World Religions or Philosophy.”
      The theology sequence lists Theology IV as Vocations and World Religions or Philosophy.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious instruction follows the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework”
      The school says its religious instruction follows the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology IV may be taken as Philosophy in place of Vocations and World Religions. The course catalog also lists a Philosophy elective.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology IV: Vocations and World Religions or Philosophy.”
      The theology sequence lists Theology IV as Vocations and World Religions or Philosophy.
  • 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's mission statement and student outcomes are guided by the Catholic faith and apply across the academic program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mindful of our school mission and guided by our Catholic faith and values, by graduation, St. Anthony High School students will be:”
      The school's mission and student outcomes are guided by the Catholic faith and values.
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

88 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, sophomores and juniors attend a one-day class retreat. Seniors attend a multi-day overnight Kairos retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in grades 9-11 will take part in a 1-day class retreat experience provided by the Campus Ministry team.”
      Students in grades 9 to 11 attend a one-day class retreat run by the campus ministry team.
      “Additionally, the Seniors attend a multi-day overnight Kairos Retreat.”
      Seniors attend a multi-day overnight Kairos retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is listed: the Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/about-us/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mario Cordero Director of Campus Ministry, Theology Department Chair, Social Studies Teacher”
      Mario Cordero is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (School liturgies are mandatory each month, and the chapel is open daily for prayer during the school day.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School liturgies are celebrated each month and are mandatory for all students.”
      School liturgies are celebrated monthly and are mandatory for all students.
    2. Chapel & Liturgies | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school chapel, dedicated in 2015, is a significant place on our campus where students and faculty gather to share their faith, prepare for retreats, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      The school chapel is on the school campus and is used for prayer, retreats and reconciliation.
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 (All students must complete 100 Christian service hours for graduation, which is more than 40 hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service Program | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community service is a core element of St. Anthony High School, with all students required to complete 100 Christian Service hours for graduation.”
      All students must complete 100 Christian Service hours for graduation.
    2. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community service is an integral part of St. Anthony High School and all students are required to complete Christian Service hours for graduation.”
      All students are required to complete Christian Service hours for graduation.
  • 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 Campus Ministry class runs direct service with partner organizations, including Catholic Charities Long Beach.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Program | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This class has established partnerships with local organizations and dedicates significant class time to direct service activities.”
      The Campus Ministry class runs direct service with local partner organizations.

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 every semester of enrollment, four years in all.
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Successfully completion of a course in Theology during each semester of his/her enrollment”
      A diploma requires a theology course in every semester of enrollment.
  • All students must complete 100 hours of Christian service for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community service is a core element of St. Anthony High School, with all students required to complete 100 Christian Service hours for graduation.”
      All students must complete 100 Christian Service hours for graduation.
  • Mass is celebrated monthly for the whole student body, and the chapel offers monthly adoration.
    Sources (2)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School liturgies are celebrated each month and are mandatory for all students.”
      School liturgies are celebrated monthly and are mandatory for all students.
    2. Chapel & Liturgies | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Advent and Lent, and monthly outside these seasons, Campus Ministry sponsors Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Campus Ministry sponsors adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during Advent and Lent and monthly otherwise.
  • Every grade has a retreat, and seniors attend a four-day overnight Kairos retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent-Student Handbook 2026-2027, St. Anthony High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787687213/longbeachsaintsorg/yktlzir80suzm3waejre/ParentStudentHandbook2026-2027docx1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in grades 9-11 will take part in a 1-day class retreat experience provided by the Campus Ministry team.”
      Students in grades 9 to 11 attend a one-day class retreat run by the campus ministry team.
      “Additionally, the Seniors attend a multi-day overnight Kairos Retreat.”
      Seniors attend a multi-day overnight Kairos retreat.

Concerns

  • The chapel page refers only to visiting local priests.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel & Liturgies | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Advent and Lent, the entire student body participates in the Sacrament of Reconciliation with visiting local priests.”
      During Advent and Lent the whole student body receives Reconciliation from visiting local priests.
  • The club list does not include a faith-based student club.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Anthony High School offers a variety of interest-based, honor, and service clubs and organizations.”
      The school lists interest-based, honor and service clubs; the club list contains no faith-based club.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Program and School Chapel

  • Address: 620 Olive Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Lunchtime Mass in the ChapelOn campus
    Throughout the school year
    Lunchtime Mass in the school chapel, open to all students.
    resources.finalsite.net, longbeachsaints.org
  • Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    Monthly, and during Advent and Lent
    Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament sponsored by Campus Ministry.
    longbeachsaints.org, longbeachsaints.org
  • School liturgies (Mass)
    Monthly, mandatory for all students
    School liturgies are celebrated each month and are mandatory for all students. The chapel page says the Eucharist is celebrated every two weeks for the whole student body.
    resources.finalsite.net, longbeachsaints.org
  • Reconciliation during Advent and Lent
    During Advent and Lent
    The whole student body takes part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation with visiting local priests. Students may also request an appointment with the campus minister.
    longbeachsaints.org, resources.finalsite.net

Other 2

  • Chapel open for prayerOn campus
    Daily from 7:30 am until the end of the school day
    The school chapel is open daily for reflection and prayer.
    longbeachsaints.org
  • Prayer and Mass requests
    Students, families and alumni may submit requests for prayers or Mass intentions, which are included in the school's prayers and liturgies.
    longbeachsaints.org

Retreats 2

  • Class retreats (grades 9-11)On campus
    One school day a year for each class
    One-day class retreat run by the Campus Ministry team. The handbook says these are held on campus during a school day and are a graduation requirement.
    resources.finalsite.net
  • Senior Kairos retreat
    Senior year
    Multi-day overnight retreat for seniors, required for graduation.
    resources.finalsite.net

Faith formation 1

Service 2

  • Community service with partner organizations
    The Campus Ministry class runs direct service with local partners, including Catholic Charities Long Beach and Miller Children's Hospital.
    longbeachsaints.org
  • Christian Service Program
    All students complete 100 Christian Service hours for graduation: 20 hours each for freshmen and sophomores and 30 for juniors and seniors.
    longbeachsaints.org, resources.finalsite.net

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. Faith & Service | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We cultivate personal and spiritual growth through Masses, prayer services, retreats, and service projects”
    The campus ministry program offers Masses, prayer services, retreats and service projects.
  2. Faculty and Staff | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/about-us/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mario Cordero Director of Campus Ministry, Theology Department Chair, Social Studies Teacher”
    Mario Cordero is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Chapel & Liturgies | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The school chapel, dedicated in 2015, is a significant place on our campus where students and faculty gather to share their faith, prepare for retreats, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
    The school chapel is on the school campus and is used for prayer, retreats and reconciliation.
  4. Contact | St. Anthony High Schoollongbeachsaints.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Address: 620 Olive Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802”
    The school's address is 620 Olive Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802.

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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.
39 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.78%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.17.6 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 Los Angeles, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)431
Students in grades 9–12431
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio17.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges78%
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

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is St. Anthony High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Anthony High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
What is St. Anthony High School’s Compass Score?
73 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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