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Catholic high school

St. Bernard's Academy

  • LocationEureka, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 291 students
Official website

St. Bernard's Academy is an independent Catholic coeducational school in Eureka, California. The 2026-27 student handbook says campus ministry holds at least one liturgical event each month, with prayer services and special Masses, and that students are expected to attend. Students take Christian Fundamentals courses (40 units of religion are required for graduation) and complete 25 hours of Christian service each year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Bernard's Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Saint Bernard Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Parish Office and Hall: 1.3 mi3Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.9 mi4Campus Ministry, St. Bernard's Academy: 0.0 miSt. Bernard's Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.0 mi
  2. Saint Bernard Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  3. Parish Office and Hall — 1.3 mi · 615 H Street, Eureka
  4. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 2085 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka

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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The handbook says there is at least one liturgical event each month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. SB Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 (Campus Ministry)saintbernards.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-SB-student-handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a part of the ministry there will be at least one liturgical event each month, with prayer services and special masses, as occasions require. Parents are welcome to attend all the school liturgical services. These events are an integral part of the curriculum of St. Bernard’s Academy and all students are expected to be present.”
      Campus ministry holds at least one liturgical event each month, including special Masses, and students are expected to attend.
  • 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 (Special Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. SB Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 (Campus Ministry)saintbernards.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-SB-student-handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a part of the ministry there will be at least one liturgical event each month, with prayer services and special masses, as occasions require. Parents are welcome to attend all the school liturgical services. These events are an integral part of the curriculum of St. Bernard’s Academy and all students are expected to be present.”
      Campus ministry holds at least one liturgical event each month, including special Masses, and students are expected to attend.
    2. Administration & Faculty | St. Bernard's Academysaintbernards.us/administration-faculty · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Dea. Dance Farrell Director of Campus Ministry ext. 118 farrell@saintbernards.us”
      The Director of Campus Ministry is Deacon Dance Farrell, who can be reached by email at farrell@saintbernards.us.
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 40 units of Religion; a full-year course is 10 units (5 units per semester); 40 units is four years. Christian Fundamentals I through IV are the religion courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. SB Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 (Graduation requirements)saintbernards.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-SB-student-handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “(5 UNITS GIVEN PER COMPLETED SEMESTER) 40 units of English 40 units of Religion”
      Graduation requires 40 units of Religion, with each completed semester worth 5 units.
      “This project is typically done in the senior year as part of the Christian Fundamental IV curriculum.”
      The senior Christian service project is part of the Christian Fundamentals IV curriculum.
  • 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 (Stated in the mission statement: the school integrates spiritual development with academic excellence and extracurricular activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. SB Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 (Mission statement)saintbernards.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-SB-student-handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “our Catholic tradition of integrating spiritual development, academic excellence, and extra-curricular activities”
      The mission statement describes integrating spiritual development with academics and activities.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are part of the campus ministry program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. SB Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 (Philosophy)saintbernards.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-SB-student-handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “our campus ministry program provides experiences in prayer, liturgy, retreats and community service”
      The campus ministry program includes retreats, among other experiences.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One ministry staff member is listed: the Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Administration & Faculty | St. Bernard's Academysaintbernards.us/administration-faculty · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Dea. Dance Farrell Director of Campus Ministry ext. 118 farrell@saintbernards.us”
      The Director of Campus Ministry is Deacon Dance Farrell, who can be reached by email at farrell@saintbernards.us.
      “Dance Farrell MS/HS Teacher farrell@saintbernards.us Courses taught: Religion”
      Dance Farrell teaches Religion courses.
  • 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.
  • 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 (25 hours of service are required each year, which is 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Project | St. Bernard's Academysaintbernards.us/students/christian-service-project · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Twenty-Five (25) hours of service are required each year.”
      Students must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year.
      “The Campus Ministry Department will be responsible for administering the student’s service.”
      Campus Ministry administers the Christian service requirement.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Religion is a graduation requirement of 40 units, which is four years of Christian Fundamentals courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. SB Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 (Graduation requirements)saintbernards.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-SB-student-handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “(5 UNITS GIVEN PER COMPLETED SEMESTER) 40 units of English 40 units of Religion”
      Graduation requires 40 units of Religion, with each completed semester worth 5 units.
      “This project is typically done in the senior year as part of the Christian Fundamental IV curriculum.”
      The senior Christian service project is part of the Christian Fundamentals IV curriculum.
  • Campus ministry holds at least one liturgical event each month, and students are expected to attend.
    Sources (1)
    1. SB Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 (Campus Ministry)saintbernards.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-SB-student-handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a part of the ministry there will be at least one liturgical event each month, with prayer services and special masses, as occasions require. Parents are welcome to attend all the school liturgical services. These events are an integral part of the curriculum of St. Bernard’s Academy and all students are expected to be present.”
      Campus ministry holds at least one liturgical event each month, including special Masses, and students are expected to attend.
  • Every student completes 25 hours of Christian service each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Project | St. Bernard's Academysaintbernards.us/students/christian-service-project · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Twenty-Five (25) hours of service are required each year.”
      Students must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year.
  • The mission statement describes integrating spiritual development with academics and activities.
    Sources (1)
    1. SB Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 (Mission statement)saintbernards.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-SB-student-handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “our Catholic tradition of integrating spiritual development, academic excellence, and extra-curricular activities”
      The mission statement describes integrating spiritual development with academics and activities.

Concerns

  • The campus minister listed is a deacon.
    Sources (2)
    1. Administration & Faculty | St. Bernard's Academysaintbernards.us/administration-faculty · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Dea. Dance Farrell Director of Campus Ministry ext. 118 farrell@saintbernards.us”
      The Director of Campus Ministry is Deacon Dance Farrell, who can be reached by email at farrell@saintbernards.us.
    2. School Profile | St. Bernard's Academysaintbernards.us/about/school-profile-new · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholicism at SBA Deacon on Campus”
      The school's profile lists a deacon on campus under its Catholicism section.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Bernard's Academy

  • Address: 222 Dollison Street, Eureka, CA 95501
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: saintbernards.us, verified Oct. 13, 2026, saintbernards.us, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Monthly campus ministry liturgies
    At least one each month (2026-27 handbook)
    School liturgical events with prayer services and special Masses, as occasions require. Students are expected to attend.
    saintbernards.us
  • First-of-the-year school prayer service
    August, date to be announced
    A school prayer service, for which Mass dress is required.
    saintbernards.us

Service 2

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. SB Student & Parent Handbook 2026-2027 (Campus Ministry)saintbernards.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-SB-student-handbook-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Campus Ministry at St. Bernard's Academy helps to build a strong, living, faith community and enhance the mission of the school”
    The campus ministry office builds the school's faith community.
    “Campus Ministry at St. Bernard's Academy helps to build a strong, living, faith community and enhance the mission of the school”
    The campus ministry office builds the school's faith community.
    “222 Dollison Street Eureka, CA 95501”
    The school is located at 222 Dollison Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
  2. Christian Service Project | St. Bernard's Academysaintbernards.us/students/christian-service-project · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry Department will be responsible for administering the student’s service.”
    Campus Ministry administers the Christian service requirement.

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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.
16 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.46%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.4 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Santa Rosa, CA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)291
Students in grades 9–12201
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges46%
SettingTown

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 Santa Rosa

The Most Reverend Robert F. Vasa, Bishop of Santa Rosa

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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