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Catholic high school

St. Edmund Preparatory High School

  • LocationBrooklyn, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 550 students
Official website

St. Edmund Preparatory High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school in Brooklyn, New York. Its Campus Ministry lists daily Mass at 7:30 AM during Advent and Lent, Masses celebrated by chaplains in classrooms, and a Religion course in each of grades 9 through 12. Each grade has a retreat, and students serve with St. John's Bread and Life each month.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Monday–Friday7:30 AM · During Advent (December). Location not stated.
  • Monday–Friday7:30 AM · During Lent (February, March and April). Location not stated.

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. Campus Ministry | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913377 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “December - Daily Mass at 7:30 AM during Advent, and a Christmas Liturgy”
    Daily Mass is offered at 7:30 AM during Advent.
    “February/March/April - Daily Mass at 7:30 AM during Lent, Holy Week Mass”
    Daily Mass is offered at 7:30 AM during Lent.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Edmund Preparatory High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Edmund's Roman Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Brendan: 0.9 mi4Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church: 1.0 mi5Church of Joseph: 1.0 mi6Campus Ministry (Faith & Service): 0.0 miSt. Edmund Preparatory High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 2001 East 19th Street
  2. Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  3. Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 2609 East 19th Street, Brooklyn
  4. The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Brendan — 0.9 mi · 1517 East 12th Street, Brooklyn
  5. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 430 Avenue W, Brooklyn
  6. Church of Joseph — 1.0 mi · 2325 Bragg Street, Brooklyn

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

55 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 yearA few times a year (Class Masses are conducted throughout the year, and school Masses are listed for several months.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913377 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class masses are conducted throughout the year. Celebrated by our Chaplains these commentated masses take place right in the classroom”
      Class Masses are celebrated by the school's chaplains throughout the year, in classrooms.
      “Throughout the year, we gather as a school community celebrate mass.”
      The school gathers as a community for Mass on several occasions during the year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass at 7:30 AM is listed during Advent and Lent only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913377 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “December - Daily Mass at 7:30 AM during Advent, and a Christmas Liturgy”
      Daily Mass is offered at 7:30 AM during Advent.
      “February/March/April - Daily Mass at 7:30 AM during Lent, Holy Week Mass”
      Daily Mass is offered at 7:30 AM during Lent.
  • 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 (Confession is offered during Lent and Advent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913377 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During Lent and Advent, students are invited to encounter God's love and forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      Confession is offered to students during Lent and Advent.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The sophomore retreat ends with Eucharistic Adoration.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913378 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat culminates with an experience of Eucharistic Adoration.”
      The sophomore retreat includes Eucharistic Adoration.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are celebrated by chaplains.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913377 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class masses are conducted throughout the year. Celebrated by our Chaplains these commentated masses take place right in the classroom”
      Class Masses are celebrated by the school's chaplains throughout the year, in classrooms.
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 (Religion appears in the course of study for each of grades 9 through 12. Credit values are listed for grades 10 and 12 only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course of Study | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417656&type=d&pREC_ID=915744 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Foreign Language (Italian, Spanish, or French) Religion Physical Education Studio Art”
      Religion is part of the grade 9 course of study.
      “Grade 10 Minimum Credits Required: 7.0 Credits English 10 Geometry Chemistry Global Studies II Foreign Language (Italian, Spanish, or French) Religion (1 credit)”
      Religion (1 credit) is part of the grade 10 course of study.
      “American History Foreign Language (Italian, Spanish, or French) Religion Physical Education”
      Religion is part of the grade 11 course of study.
      “Grade 12 Minimum Credits Required: 6.0 Credits English 12 American Government (0.5 Credits) Economics (0.5 Credits) Religion (1 credit)”
      Religion (1 credit) is part of the grade 12 course of study.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Beliefs | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=416679&type=d&pREC_ID=910942 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our faith, and the Catholic identity of our school, is at the core of everything we do.”
      The school states that faith and Catholic identity are at the core of its work.
CCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshman and sophomore retreats, and the Emmaus retreat for juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913378 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In the first semester of the freshmen year, the freshman class and faculty will spend a day together on retreat”
      Freshmen have a day retreat in the first semester.
      “Each retreat is attended by juniors and seniors and is coordinated by four adult team members”
      The Emmaus retreat is offered for juniors and seniors.
      “In the Sophomore year, members of the Sophomore class will spend a day together on retreat”
      Sophomores have a day retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named campus ministry leader.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Scott Miller Interim Director of Campus Ministry, Teacher - Religious Studies”
      Scott Miller is the interim director of Campus Ministry.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNone
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/departments/index.jsp?show=CLU · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Clubs and Activities Art Club 1 Staff Ballroom Dancing Club”
      The clubs list is the school's published list of clubs and activities; it includes no faith-based student 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.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Outreach | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=914527 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly service outreach is conducted at St. John's Bread and Life.”
      Students serve monthly at St. John's Bread and Life.
      “Midnight Run is an organization that coordinates relief missions throughout the year”
      Students and faculty can take part in Midnight Run relief missions in New York City.
      “Each summer, Sophomores and Juniors are invited to join in an five-day immersive service experience in Camden, NJ during our Summer Outreach Project”
      Sophomores and juniors are invited to a summer service experience in Camden, NJ.

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

Strengths

  • Religion is part of the course of study in each of grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course of Study | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417656&type=d&pREC_ID=915744 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Foreign Language (Italian, Spanish, or French) Religion Physical Education Studio Art”
      Religion is part of the grade 9 course of study.
      “Grade 10 Minimum Credits Required: 7.0 Credits English 10 Geometry Chemistry Global Studies II Foreign Language (Italian, Spanish, or French) Religion (1 credit)”
      Religion (1 credit) is part of the grade 10 course of study.
      “American History Foreign Language (Italian, Spanish, or French) Religion Physical Education”
      Religion is part of the grade 11 course of study.
      “Grade 12 Minimum Credits Required: 6.0 Credits English 12 American Government (0.5 Credits) Economics (0.5 Credits) Religion (1 credit)”
      Religion (1 credit) is part of the grade 12 course of study.
  • Each grade has a retreat, and students serve each month at St. John's Bread and Life.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913378 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In the first semester of the freshmen year, the freshman class and faculty will spend a day together on retreat”
      Freshmen have a day retreat in the first semester.
      “Each retreat is attended by juniors and seniors and is coordinated by four adult team members”
      The Emmaus retreat is offered for juniors and seniors.
      “In the Sophomore year, members of the Sophomore class will spend a day together on retreat”
      Sophomores have a day retreat.
    2. Service & Outreach | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=914527 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly service outreach is conducted at St. John's Bread and Life.”
      Students serve monthly at St. John's Bread and Life.
  • The school's mission states that faith and Catholic identity are at the core of everything it does.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Beliefs | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=416679&type=d&pREC_ID=910942 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our faith, and the Catholic identity of our school, is at the core of everything we do.”
      The school states that faith and Catholic identity are at the core of its work.

Concerns

  • Daily Mass is listed only during Advent and Lent, and confession is listed only during those seasons.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913377 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “December - Daily Mass at 7:30 AM during Advent, and a Christmas Liturgy”
      Daily Mass is offered at 7:30 AM during Advent.
      “February/March/April - Daily Mass at 7:30 AM during Lent, Holy Week Mass”
      Daily Mass is offered at 7:30 AM during Lent.
      “During Lent and Advent, students are invited to encounter God's love and forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      Confession is offered to students during Lent and Advent.
  • No faith-based student group appears on the published clubs and activities list.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/departments/index.jsp?show=CLU · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Clubs and Activities Art Club 1 Staff Ballroom Dancing Club”
      The clubs list is the school's published list of clubs and activities; it includes no faith-based student group.
  • The Campus Ministry page refers to unnamed chaplains.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913377 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class masses are conducted throughout the year. Celebrated by our Chaplains these commentated masses take place right in the classroom”
      Class Masses are celebrated by the school's chaplains throughout the year, in classrooms.
    2. Staff Directory | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Scott Miller Interim Director of Campus Ministry, Teacher - Religious Studies”
      Scott Miller is the interim director of Campus Ministry.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Faith & Service)

  • Address: 2474 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: library

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 4

  • Monthly service at St. John's Bread and LifeOff campus
    Monthly
    Students serve with the Food Pantry, Grab & Go Meals, Mobile Soup Kitchen, and Mobile Market programs.
    stedmundprep.org
  • Midnight RunOff campus
    Throughout the year
    Volunteers distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items on the streets of New York City. Students and faculty sign up through the Campus Ministry Office.
    stedmundprep.org, stedmundprep.org
  • Summer Outreach ProjectOff campus
    Summer
    A five-day immersive service experience in Camden, NJ for sophomores and juniors.
    stedmundprep.org
  • StreetCorner Gourmet
    Thanksgiving Eve
    Community preparation of over 350 pounds of stuffing for a Thanksgiving meal served on the streets of Harlem.
    stedmundprep.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Class MassesOn campus
    Throughout the year
    Masses celebrated by the school's chaplains in classrooms, with commentary on the Mass.
    stedmundprep.org
  • Liturgical ministry (altar servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion)
    Students are invited to serve in liturgical roles after a training program.
    stedmundprep.org

Retreats 4

  • Emmaus Retreat
    Junior and senior years
    A three-day retreat for juniors and seniors, coordinated by adult team members and senior team leaders.
    stedmundprep.org
  • Freshman retreat day
    First semester of freshman year
    A day of retreat for the freshman class and faculty.
    stedmundprep.org
  • Sophomore retreat day
    A day of retreat on prayer that culminates with Eucharistic Adoration.
    stedmundprep.org, stedmundprep.org
  • Cleopas Retreats
    Juniors and seniors lead retreats for 8th graders preparing for Confirmation.
    stedmundprep.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. Campus Ministry | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=913377 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “December - Daily Mass at 7:30 AM during Advent, and a Christmas Liturgy”
    Daily Mass is offered at 7:30 AM during Advent.
  2. Staff Directory | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Scott Miller Interim Director of Campus Ministry, Teacher - Religious Studies”
    Scott Miller is the interim director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Service & Outreach | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=417837&type=d&pREC_ID=914527 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students and faculty can sign up to participate in the Campus Ministry Office in the Library”
    The Campus Ministry Office is in the Library.
  4. Contact | St. Edmund Preparatory High Schoolstedmundprep.org/apps/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Address 2474 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229”
    The school's address is 2474 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229.

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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.
78 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.96%
  • 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Brooklyn, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)550
Students in grades 9–12550
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
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 Brooklyn

The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is St. Edmund Preparatory High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Edmund Preparatory High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
What is St. Edmund Preparatory 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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