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St. Brendan Catholic High School

  • LocationMiami, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,306 students
  • SponsorArchdiocese of Miami
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St. Brendan High School is a co-educational Catholic high school in Miami founded by the Archdiocese of Miami in 1975, which describes it as the largest archdiocesan co-ed high school in Miami-Dade County. The whole school attends Mass monthly and each class has a Mass once a semester. Communion services are held before school each day, and Capuchin friars are listed for confession and morning Mass. Graduation requires four credits of theology, 100 hours of community service learning and one faith-based retreat, and retreats are offered for each grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Brendan Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCatholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 1.4 mi1Our Lady of Lakes Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church: 2.6 mi3St. Brendan High School Campus Ministry and Chapel: 0.1 miSt. Brendan Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.4 mi · 7355 Coral Way, Miami
  2. Our Lady of Lakes Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  3. Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church — 2.6 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

60 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 whole school celebrates Mass together each month, and each class has its own Mass once a semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At St. Brendan High School, the entire school community celebrates Mass together each month, and every class gathers for Mass once each semester.”
      The school has a monthly all-school Mass and a class Mass each semester.
  • 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 (Reconciliation is offered throughout the year with special services in Advent and Lent. Capuchin Friars are listed for confession.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are also invited to attend daily Communion Services before school in our chapel, and opportunities for Reconciliation are offered throughout the year, with special services during Advent and Lent.”
      Daily Communion services are held before school in the chapel; Reconciliation is offered during the year with Advent and Lent services.
    2. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession/AM Mass | Capuchin Friars | N/A”
      Capuchin Friars provide confession and morning Mass.
  • 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 (The Capuchin Friars are listed for confession and morning Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession/AM Mass | Capuchin Friars | N/A”
      Capuchin Friars provide confession and morning Mass.
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 2026-27 school profile lists 4 theology credits for graduation, the same as English (4 credits, one per year): four full-year equivalents. The Faith & Service page describes a four-year Theology curriculum.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Brendan High School School Profile 2026-2027stbrendanhigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/431186f7-6ab2-476e-adad-2fe4dc0cac6c · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology 4 Participation in the ACT”
      The graduation requirements table lists 4 credits of theology.
      “English 4 2.0 cumulative unweighted”
      English is 4 credits, so a full-year course is 1 credit.
    2. Faith & Service - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Through a comprehensive four-year Theology curriculum, school liturgies, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats, Campus Ministry programs, prayer, and other faith-filled experiences, students deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ”
      The school has a four-year theology 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy & Ethics is listed among the school's honors-level courses in the 2026-27 school profile.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Brendan High School School Profile 2026-2027stbrendanhigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/431186f7-6ab2-476e-adad-2fe4dc0cac6c · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Philosophy & Ethics”
      A Philosophy & Ethics course is offered at the honors level.
  • 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 curriculum page says the curriculum is aligned with national, state and Catholic standards; the mission describes a Catholic educational experience fostering intellectual and spiritual development.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The school’s curriculum is developed through the horizontal and vertical alignment of national, state, and Catholic standards that support a college preparatory and academies-centered program”
      The curriculum is aligned with Catholic standards as well as national and state standards.
    2. Mission & Vision - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/who-we-are/mission-and-educational-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To provide a Catholic educational experience to young men and women that inspires a passion for learning by fostering intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development through academic excellence and mutual respect.”
      The mission describes a Catholic education fostering intellectual and spiritual development.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (One-day retreats for freshmen and sophomores (encouraged), the two-day Junior Journey, and the three-day senior Encounter retreat; the homepage counts four grade-level retreats, and graduation requires completion of one full faith-based retreat.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “9th Grade Retreat | Aymee Naumann | anaumann@stbhs.org | 10th Grade Retreat | Lisa Albizu-Vazquez | lalbizuvazquez@stbhs.org | 11th Grade Retreat Junior Journey | Aymee Naumann | anaumann@stbhs.org | 12th Grade Retreat Encounter | Rosa Mari Alvarez | ralvarez@stbhs.org”
      Campus Ministry runs a retreat for each grade, 9 through 12.
    2. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to participate in one-day retreats focused on faith, community, and personal growth.”
      Freshmen and sophomores have one-day retreats.
      “The two-day Junior Journey Retreat encourages students to reflect on who they are and who God is calling them to become as they prepare for their senior year. Seniors are invited to attend Encounter, a transformative three-day retreat that offers time for prayer, reflection, meaningful friendships, and discernment before graduation.”
      Juniors have a two-day retreat and seniors a three-day Encounter retreat.
    3. Home - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “4 Grade-level Retreats”
      The school counts four grade-level retreats.
    4. St. Brendan High School School Profile 2026-2027stbrendanhigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/431186f7-6ab2-476e-adad-2fe4dc0cac6c · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Completion of one full faith- Faith Formation based retreat”
      Graduation requires completion of one full faith-based retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation is listed with a Service Learning Coordinator and a Respect Life Coordinator (both theology teachers); other faculty coordinate retreats, liturgies and Ignite.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Edmund Newborn Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation Jeffrey Caballero Theology, Service Learning Coordinator Rosa Mari Alvarez Theology, Respect Life Coordinator”
      The faith office lists a Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation, a Service Learning Coordinator and a Respect Life Coordinator.
    2. Faculty & Staff Directory - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/who-we-are/directory?const_search_keyword=Newborn · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Edmund Newborn Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation”
      Edmund Newborn is listed in school leadership as Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Ignite (student-led faith community), Respect Life Club and Altar Servers are the campus ministry clubs.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Open to all students, Ignite gatherings feature engaging talks, small-group discussions, Eucharistic devotion, and opportunities for leadership and service.”
      Ignite gatherings include talks, small groups and Eucharistic devotion.
    2. Clubs and Honor Societies - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/student-life/clubs-and-honor-societies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Altar Servers | Belinda Reina-Somoza | breinasomoza@stbhs.org | Ignite | Belinda Reina-Somoza | breinasomoza@stbhs.org | Respect Life | Rosa Mari Alvarez | ralvarez@stbhs.org”
      Campus Ministry clubs are Altar Servers, Ignite and Respect Life.
    3. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Respect Life Club | Rosa Mari Alvarez | ralvarez@stbhs.org”
      Rosa Mari Alvarez moderates the Respect Life Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school lists daily prayer among its faith practices and holds daily Communion services before school in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As the largest archdiocesan coeducational high school in Miami-Dade County, St. Brendan High School offers a Catholic experience that extends well beyond the classroom. Through daily prayer, school liturgies, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats, Eucharistic celebrations, Community Service Learning, Campus Ministry programs, and other faith-filled experiences, students are invited to deepen their relationship with God and one another.”
      The school is archdiocesan and lists daily prayer among its faith practices.
      “Students are also invited to attend daily Communion Services before school in our chapel, and opportunities for Reconciliation are offered throughout the year, with special services during Advent and Lent.”
      Daily Communion services are held before school in the chapel; Reconciliation is offered during the year with Advent and Lent services.
      “Open to all students, Campus Ministry brings our faith to life through daily Communion Services, retreats, Ignite gatherings, liturgical celebrations, service opportunities, and other faith-filled experiences.”
      Campus Ministry holds daily Communion services.
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 (At least 25 hours a year and 100 hours to graduate.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Community Service Learning | Jeff Caballero | jcaballero@stbhs.org”
      Jeff Caballero coordinates Community Service Learning.
    2. Community Service Learning Guidelines - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/community-communityservicelearningguidelines · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to fulfill a minimum of 25 hours of community service per year, with a graduation requirement of 100 hours.”
      Students complete at least 25 service hours a year and 100 hours to graduate.
  • 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 (Respect Life Club, moderated by the school's Respect Life Coordinator.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Respect Life Club | Rosa Mari Alvarez | ralvarez@stbhs.org”
      Rosa Mari Alvarez moderates the Respect Life Club.
    2. Clubs and Honor Societies - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/student-life/clubs-and-honor-societies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Altar Servers | Belinda Reina-Somoza | breinasomoza@stbhs.org | Ignite | Belinda Reina-Somoza | breinasomoza@stbhs.org | Respect Life | Rosa Mari Alvarez | ralvarez@stbhs.org”
      Campus Ministry clubs are Altar Servers, Ignite and Respect Life.
    3. Faith & Service - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Edmund Newborn Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation Jeffrey Caballero Theology, Service Learning Coordinator Rosa Mari Alvarez Theology, Respect Life Coordinator”
      The faith office lists a Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation, a Service Learning Coordinator and a Respect Life Coordinator.
  • 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

  • Theology is required for four years, and graduation also requires 100 hours of community service learning and one faith-based retreat.
    Sources (3)
    1. St. Brendan High School School Profile 2026-2027stbrendanhigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/431186f7-6ab2-476e-adad-2fe4dc0cac6c · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology 4 Participation in the ACT”
      The graduation requirements table lists 4 credits of theology.
      “Completion of one full faith- Faith Formation based retreat”
      Graduation requires completion of one full faith-based retreat.
    2. Faith & Service - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Through a comprehensive four-year Theology curriculum, school liturgies, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats, Campus Ministry programs, prayer, and other faith-filled experiences, students deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ”
      The school has a four-year theology curriculum.
    3. Community Service Learning Guidelines - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/community-communityservicelearningguidelines · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to fulfill a minimum of 25 hours of community service per year, with a graduation requirement of 100 hours.”
      Students complete at least 25 service hours a year and 100 hours to graduate.
  • The whole school attends Mass monthly, each class has a Mass every semester, and a Communion service is held before school each day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At St. Brendan High School, the entire school community celebrates Mass together each month, and every class gathers for Mass once each semester.”
      The school has a monthly all-school Mass and a class Mass each semester.
      “Students are also invited to attend daily Communion Services before school in our chapel, and opportunities for Reconciliation are offered throughout the year, with special services during Advent and Lent.”
      Daily Communion services are held before school in the chapel; Reconciliation is offered during the year with Advent and Lent services.
  • Retreats are offered for each grade, from one-day freshman and sophomore retreats to the three-day senior Encounter.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “9th Grade Retreat | Aymee Naumann | anaumann@stbhs.org | 10th Grade Retreat | Lisa Albizu-Vazquez | lalbizuvazquez@stbhs.org | 11th Grade Retreat Junior Journey | Aymee Naumann | anaumann@stbhs.org | 12th Grade Retreat Encounter | Rosa Mari Alvarez | ralvarez@stbhs.org”
      Campus Ministry runs a retreat for each grade, 9 through 12.
    2. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to participate in one-day retreats focused on faith, community, and personal growth.”
      Freshmen and sophomores have one-day retreats.
      “The two-day Junior Journey Retreat encourages students to reflect on who they are and who God is calling them to become as they prepare for their senior year. Seniors are invited to attend Encounter, a transformative three-day retreat that offers time for prayer, reflection, meaningful friendships, and discernment before graduation.”
      Juniors have a two-day retreat and seniors a three-day Encounter retreat.
  • The school has a Respect Life Club and a staff Respect Life Coordinator.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Respect Life Club | Rosa Mari Alvarez | ralvarez@stbhs.org”
      Rosa Mari Alvarez moderates the Respect Life Club.
    2. Faith & Service - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Edmund Newborn Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation Jeffrey Caballero Theology, Service Learning Coordinator Rosa Mari Alvarez Theology, Respect Life Coordinator”
      The faith office lists a Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation, a Service Learning Coordinator and a Respect Life Coordinator.

Concerns

  • Confession is offered during the year and in Advent and Lent services.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are also invited to attend daily Communion Services before school in our chapel, and opportunities for Reconciliation are offered throughout the year, with special services during Advent and Lent.”
      Daily Communion services are held before school in the chapel; Reconciliation is offered during the year with Advent and Lent services.
  • Capuchin friars are listed for confession and morning Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession/AM Mass | Capuchin Friars | N/A”
      Capuchin Friars provide confession and morning Mass.
  • The daily service before school is a Communion service.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are also invited to attend daily Communion Services before school in our chapel, and opportunities for Reconciliation are offered throughout the year, with special services during Advent and Lent.”
      Daily Communion services are held before school in the chapel; Reconciliation is offered during the year with Advent and Lent services.
    2. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession/AM Mass | Capuchin Friars | N/A”
      Capuchin Friars provide confession and morning Mass.

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Campus ministry home

St. Brendan High School Campus Ministry and Chapel

  • Address: 2950 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33165
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: stbrendanhigh.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, stbrendanhigh.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, stbrendanhigh.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 11 on campus, 4 off campus

Retreats 3

Service 1

  • Community Service LearningOff campus
    Required service (25 hours a year, 100 to graduate) framed by Catholic Social Teaching and the works of mercy, at partners such as the Marian Center and local parishes.
    stbrendanhigh.org, stbrendanhigh.org, stbrendanhigh.org

Faith formation 3

  • B the Fire leadership trainingOn campus
    Faith leadership training run by campus ministry.
    stbrendanhigh.org
  • BTV "B Catholic, B Faith"On campus
    Faith segment produced through the student TV station.
    stbrendanhigh.org
  • Sacramental Preparation ProgramOn campus
    Designated Mondays after school, fall semester
    Preparation for students seeking First Communion and/or Confirmation, culminating in the spring.
    stbrendanhigh.org

Clubs and groups 2

Liturgy and prayer 6

  • Monthly all-school Mass and class MassesOn campus
    Monthly; class Masses once a semester
    The whole school celebrates Mass together each month, and each class has a Mass once a semester.
    stbrendanhigh.org
  • Daily Communion ServiceOn campus
    Before school each day
    Communion service in the school chapel, open to all students.
    stbrendanhigh.org, stbrendanhigh.org
  • Advent and Lent Reconciliation servicesOn campus
    Advent and Lent
    Special Reconciliation services, with Capuchin friars hearing confessions.
    stbrendanhigh.org, stbrendanhigh.org
  • Altar servers and lectorsOn campus
    Students serve at school liturgies as altar servers and lectors.
    stbrendanhigh.org, stbrendanhigh.org
  • Music ministryOn campus
    Music ministry for school liturgies.
    stbrendanhigh.org
  • RosaryOn campus
    Rosary coordinated through the principal's office.
    stbrendanhigh.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 (4)
  1. Faith & Service - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Edmund Newborn Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation Jeffrey Caballero Theology, Service Learning Coordinator Rosa Mari Alvarez Theology, Respect Life Coordinator”
    The faith office lists a Director of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation, a Service Learning Coordinator and a Respect Life Coordinator.
  2. Faith Formation & Campus Ministry - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life/faithformatioandcampusministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “9th Grade Retreat | Aymee Naumann | anaumann@stbhs.org | 10th Grade Retreat | Lisa Albizu-Vazquez | lalbizuvazquez@stbhs.org | 11th Grade Retreat Junior Journey | Aymee Naumann | anaumann@stbhs.org | 12th Grade Retreat Encounter | Rosa Mari Alvarez | ralvarez@stbhs.org”
    Campus Ministry runs a retreat for each grade, 9 through 12.
    “Confession/AM Mass | Capuchin Friars | N/A”
    Capuchin Friars provide confession and morning Mass.
  3. Catholic Campus Life - Saint Brendan High Schoolstbrendanhigh.org/faith-service/catholic-campus-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Open to all students, Campus Ministry brings our faith to life through daily Communion Services, retreats, Ignite gatherings, liturgical celebrations, service opportunities, and other faith-filled experiences.”
    Campus Ministry holds daily Communion services.
    “As the largest archdiocesan coeducational high school in Miami-Dade County, St. Brendan High School offers a Catholic experience that extends well beyond the classroom. Through daily prayer, school liturgies, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats, Eucharistic celebrations, Community Service Learning, Campus Ministry programs, and other faith-filled experiences, students are invited to deepen their relationship with God and one another.”
    The school is archdiocesan and lists daily prayer among its faith practices.
    “Students are also invited to attend daily Communion Services before school in our chapel, and opportunities for Reconciliation are offered throughout the year, with special services during Advent and Lent.”
    Daily Communion services are held before school in the chapel; Reconciliation is offered during the year with Advent and Lent services.
  4. St. Brendan High School School Profile 2026-2027stbrendanhigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/431186f7-6ab2-476e-adad-2fe4dc0cac6c · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “2950 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33165”
    The school is at 2950 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33165.

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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.
77 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.97%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.5 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 Miami, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,306
Students in grades 9–121,306
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges97%
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 Miami

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is St. Brendan Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Brendan Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Miami. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of Miami.
What is St. Brendan Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Brendan Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Brendan Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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