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St. Francis Borgia High School

  • LocationWashington, MO
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 452 students
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St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington, Missouri, is a coeducational Catholic high school. Its chapel hosts Mass on Mondays and Fridays, with an all-school Mass at least once a month, and adoration and reconciliation are offered every Thursday. Students take four years of theology, have a retreat in every grade, and are required to complete 100 Christian Service hours.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Monday, Friday11:10 AMSchool chapel · Throughout the school year.

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. Mass | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Francis Borgia High School offers Mass on Mondays and Fridays in our chapel at 11:10 a.m. throughout the school year.”
    Mass is offered on Mondays and Fridays at 11:10 a.m. in the school chapel during the school year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Francis Borgia High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSt. Francis Borgia: 1.0 mi1Our Lady of Lourdes Church: 1.4 mi2St. Francis Borgia High School Campus Ministry: 0.1 miSt. Francis Borgia High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Francis Borgia — 1.0 mi · 310 West Main Street, Washington
  2. Our Lady of Lourdes Church — 1.4 mi · 1014 Madison Avenue, Washington

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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

77 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 (An all-school Mass is celebrated at least once a month in the gymnasium.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We also celebrate an all-school Mass at least once a month in our gymnasium.”
      An all-school Mass is celebrated at least monthly in the gymnasium.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Thursday during Knight Time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Thursday during Knight Time.”
      Eucharistic adoration and reconciliation are offered every Thursday during Knight Time.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration is offered every Thursday during Knight Time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Thursday during Knight Time.”
      Eucharistic adoration and reconciliation are offered every Thursday during Knight Time.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass and a chaplain are confirmed. Fr. Truss is named only as a campus ministry club moderator.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Francis Borgia High School offers Mass on Mondays and Fridays in our chapel at 11:10 a.m. throughout the school year.”
      Mass is offered on Mondays and Fridays at 11:10 a.m. in the school chapel during the school year.
    2. News | St. Francis Borgia High Schoolborgia.com/news · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This position works alongside our chaplain to support the faith formation of our students, faculty, and staff”
      The school has a chaplain, and a Campus Minister position was posted on October 5, 2026.
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 graduation requirements list 4 credits of theology. One credit is a full-year course (English is also 4 credits over four years); this equals four full years, taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | SFBHSborgia.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 English 4”
      The graduation requirements list 4 credits of theology.
  • 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 (The Our Curriculum page says the academic program is rooted in the Catholic faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Curriculum | SFBHSborgia.com/academics/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in the Catholic faith, our academic program encourages curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.”
      The academic program is described as rooted in the Catholic faith.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (A retreat is held for each grade: Luke 18 for freshmen, a one-day retreat for sophomores, a Kairos or MORE retreat for juniors, and the Living For Jesus retreat for seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One of the first activities our incoming freshmen participate in is the Luke 18 retreat.”
      Freshmen take part in the Luke 18 retreat.
      “Borgia offers a one-day retreat for sophomores.”
      Sophomores take a one-day retreat.
      “Borgia currently offers a Kairos or MORE Retreat to fulfill this requirement.”
      Juniors take a Kairos or MORE retreat.
      “The Senior Class participates in a one-day retreat, Living For Jesus”
      Seniors take the one-day Living For Jesus retreat.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based student groups listed include the Pro-Life Club, Campus Ministry Council, Rosary Club and CLIF Team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Purpose: To respect, protect and enhance life at every stage from conception to natural death”
      The Pro-Life Club exists to respect and protect life at every stage.
      “To allow student involvement in the planning and executing of student Eucharists, Penance Services, and other spiritual activities in the school community.”
      The Campus Ministry Council plans student Eucharists and Penance services.
      “Students gather to pray the rosary”
      The Rosary Club gathers students to pray the rosary.
      “The newly-formed CLIF Team comprises seniors entrusted with the privilege of being the cornerstone of the Campus Ministry program.”
      The CLIF Team is a group of senior student leaders in the Campus Ministry program.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (100 Christian Service hours are required over four years (25 hours per year).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Therefore, all students are required to serve a minimum of 100 Christian Service hours before they graduate.”
      All students must serve 100 Christian Service hours before graduating.
    2. Graduation Requirements | SFBHSborgia.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to perform a minimum of 25 Christian Service hours per year.”
      Students must complete 25 Christian Service hours per year.
  • 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 (The Pro-Life Club takes part in the National Pro-Life March to D.C. and meets with Missouri representatives.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Purpose: To respect, protect and enhance life at every stage from conception to natural death”
      The Pro-Life Club exists to respect and protect life at every stage.
      “National Pro-Life March to D.C, Birthday Drive, meeting with our Missouri representatives to lobby Pro-Life”
      The Pro-Life Club takes part in the National Pro-Life March to D.C. and lobbies Missouri representatives.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Borgia Community Outreach Mission runs collection drives and volunteer work for people in need.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Borgia Community Outreach Mission was created with the intention of fostering a servant leadership mindset in students.”
      The Borgia Community Outreach Mission runs collection drives and volunteer work for the community.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is offered on campus on Mondays and Fridays, and an all-school Mass is celebrated at least monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Francis Borgia High School offers Mass on Mondays and Fridays in our chapel at 11:10 a.m. throughout the school year.”
      Mass is offered on Mondays and Fridays at 11:10 a.m. in the school chapel during the school year.
      “We also celebrate an all-school Mass at least once a month in our gymnasium.”
      An all-school Mass is celebrated at least monthly in the gymnasium.
  • Adoration and reconciliation are offered every Thursday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Thursday during Knight Time.”
      Eucharistic adoration and reconciliation are offered every Thursday during Knight Time.
  • Every grade has a retreat, and students take four years of theology.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One of the first activities our incoming freshmen participate in is the Luke 18 retreat.”
      Freshmen take part in the Luke 18 retreat.
      “Borgia offers a one-day retreat for sophomores.”
      Sophomores take a one-day retreat.
      “Borgia currently offers a Kairos or MORE Retreat to fulfill this requirement.”
      Juniors take a Kairos or MORE retreat.
      “The Senior Class participates in a one-day retreat, Living For Jesus”
      Seniors take the one-day Living For Jesus retreat.
    2. Graduation Requirements | SFBHSborgia.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 English 4”
      The graduation requirements list 4 credits of theology.
  • Students must complete 100 Christian Service hours, and a Pro-Life Club is active.
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Therefore, all students are required to serve a minimum of 100 Christian Service hours before they graduate.”
      All students must serve 100 Christian Service hours before graduating.
    2. Clubs & Activities | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Purpose: To respect, protect and enhance life at every stage from conception to natural death”
      The Pro-Life Club exists to respect and protect life at every stage.

Concerns

  • The Mass page lists Mondays and Fridays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Francis Borgia High School offers Mass on Mondays and Fridays in our chapel at 11:10 a.m. throughout the school year.”
      Mass is offered on Mondays and Fridays at 11:10 a.m. in the school chapel during the school year.

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Campus ministry home

St. Francis Borgia High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, MO 63090
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, gymnasium

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Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • All-school MassOn campus
    At least once a month
    An all-school Mass in the gymnasium. Parents and the wider Borgia community are welcome.
    borgia.com
  • Campus Ministry Council
    Students help plan student Eucharists, Penance services, liturgies and prayer services.
    borgia.com
  • Soul Singers
    Students sing at each school Mass and help lead worship.
    borgia.com

Faith formation 2

  • Rosary Club
    Students gather to pray the rosary.
    borgia.com
  • CLIF Team (Christ Leaders in Faith)
    Senior student leaders in the Campus Ministry program who help lead retreats and faith activities.
    borgia.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro-Life Club
    Respects and protects life at every stage. Activities include the National Pro-Life March to D.C., a birthday drive and meetings with Missouri representatives.
    borgia.com, borgia.com

Service 1

  • Borgia Community Outreach Mission (BCOM)
    Collection drives, volunteer work and waste audits to lower the school's trash output.
    borgia.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Faith at Borgia | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/faith-at-borgia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Francis Borgia High School seeks to place spirituality at the heart of all that it does.”
    The school describes spirituality as central to its life.
  2. News | St. Francis Borgia High Schoolborgia.com/news · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “This position works alongside our chaplain to support the faith formation of our students, faculty, and staff”
    The school has a chaplain, and a Campus Minister position was posted on October 5, 2026.
  3. Mass | SFBHSborgia.com/student-life/spirituality/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Francis Borgia High School offers Mass on Mondays and Fridays in our chapel at 11:10 a.m. throughout the school year.”
    Mass is offered on Mondays and Fridays at 11:10 a.m. in the school chapel during the school year.
    “We also celebrate an all-school Mass at least once a month in our gymnasium.”
    An all-school Mass is celebrated at least monthly in the gymnasium.
    “1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, MO 63090 | P: 636-239-7871 F: 636-239-1198”
    The school is at 1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, MO 63090, with main phone 636-239-7871.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
47 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.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.6 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 St. Louis, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)452
Students in grades 9–12452
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
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

Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is St. Francis Borgia High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Francis Borgia High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
What is St. Francis Borgia High School’s Compass Score?
81 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Francis Borgia High School?
Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is St. Francis Borgia High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Francis Borgia High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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