Is St. Henry District High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Henry District High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Covington.

What is St. Henry District High School’s Compass Score?

85 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is St. Henry District High School Compass Recommended?

Yes. St. Henry District High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

St. Henry District High School

LocationErlanger, KY
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 428 students

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St. Henry District High School is a Catholic district high school in Erlanger, Kentucky, serving the Diocese of Covington. The school's Holy Family Chapel is open to students for prayer, weekly confession and adoration are offered there, and a priest is named as school chaplain. Religion is required in all four years, and every grade takes a yearly off-campus retreat.

Catholic churches nearby

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Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 1150 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger
Passionists Nuns — 0.4 mi
Seminary of Pius X — 0.5 mi
Saint Henry Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 3813 Dixie Highway, Elsmere
Cristo Rey Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
Saint Paul Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 7301 Dixie Highway, Florence

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.

Sacramental life

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The 2025-26 bell schedule has an All School Mass period, and each grade's Grandparent Mass is set for 2027; no page gives how often the all-school Mass is held.)
Sources (2)
1. SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each grade level will celebrate Mass in the auditorium.”
  Each grade has a Grandparent Mass in the school auditorium in spring 2027.
2. St. Henry District High School Bell Schedule (2025-2026)shdhs.org/shdhs-bell-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All School Mass Description/Period | Start Time | End Time |”
  The 2025-26 bell schedule includes an All School Mass period. The frequency is not stated.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Weekly confession is offered in the Holy Family Chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekly confession and adoration are offered in the chapel and prayer resources are available for anyone to use and take with them.”
  Weekly confession and adoration are offered in the Holy Family Chapel.
Yes:
Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Weekly adoration is offered in the Holy Family Chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekly confession and adoration are offered in the chapel and prayer resources are available for anyone to use and take with them.”
  Weekly confession and adoration are offered in the Holy Family Chapel.
Yes:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Matthew Cushing – SHDHS Chaplain”
  Father Matthew Cushing is the school chaplain.

N/A

Theology and curriculum

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

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion is 4 credits to graduate, one credit in each of Religion I through IV (grades 9 to 12); four full-year equivalents.)
Sources (2)
1. Religion Department | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/departments/religion-department · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Program Pillars: Integrates Theology of the Body across all four years alongside required service hours, reflections, and class retreats.”
  The religion program runs across all four years and includes required service hours.
2. General Academic Information | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/academics/general-academic-info · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subject | Credits | Religion | 4 |”
  Religion is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshman (Sept. 30, 2026), sophomore (Oct. 1, 2026), junior (Nov. 3-4, 2026) and senior (Jan. 7-8 and Mar. 12-13, 2027) retreats.)
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SHDHS is proud to be a faithful Catholic school which prioritizes yearly retreats off campus for all students.”
  The school holds yearly off-campus retreats for all students.
  “Freshman Retreat: “Crusader Connect” September 30, 2026 from 8 am – 2:30 pm”
  Freshmen have a retreat on September 30, 2026.
  “Sophomore Retreat: “One Body in Christ” October 1, 2026 from 8am – 2:30pm”
  Sophomores have a retreat on October 1, 2026.
  “Junior Women’s Retreat – November 3, 2026 from 8am – 6pm”
  Juniors have retreats on November 3 and 4, 2026.
  “Senior Retreat: “Christian Awakening” Each student will sign up for ONE retreat”
  Seniors have a two-day retreat, January or March 2027.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (2 staff listed: the campus minister and the school chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Annie Poat – Campus Minister”
  Annie Poat is the campus minister.
  “Father Matthew Cushing – SHDHS Chaplain”
  Father Matthew Cushing is the school chaplain.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Campus Ministry Team is the listed faith-based club. Women's and Men's Faith Groups and Bible Studies are listed as campus ministry opportunities.)
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Clubs / Organizations | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/student-clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CAMPUS MINISTRY TEAM”
  The school lists a Campus Ministry Team club.
Not enough information:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The service page sets 10 service hours each semester (5 red) for Religion class grades. Religion runs all four years; 20 hours a year, or about 80 over four years. Hours are counted, not only required.)
Sources (2)
1. SHDHS Service Program | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Completion of a minimum of 10 service hours during each semester, with at least 5 of those hours being red hours.”
  Religion class grades require 10 service hours each semester, at least 5 of them red hours.
2. Religion Department | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/departments/religion-department · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Program Pillars: Integrates Theology of the Body across all four years alongside required service hours, reflections, and class retreats.”
  The religion program runs across all four years and includes required service hours.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Religion III covers Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel justice in the spring semester.)
Sources (1)
1. Religion Department | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/departments/religion-department · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Covers the mission and history of the Catholic Church in the fall, followed by Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel justice in the spring.”
  Religion III teaches Catholic Social Teaching.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Clubs / Organizations | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/student-clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CRUSADERS FOR LIFE”
  The school lists a Crusaders for Life pro-life club.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Red hours are direct service through non-profit agencies, and the service page lists mission trips among them.)
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Service Program | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Red Hours – Acts of direct service benefiting the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized in society through non-profit agencies”
  Red hours are direct service to the poor and vulnerable, including mission trips.

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

Strengths

Weekly confession and adoration are offered in the school's Holy Family Chapel.
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekly confession and adoration are offered in the chapel and prayer resources are available for anyone to use and take with them.”
  Weekly confession and adoration are offered in the Holy Family Chapel.
A priest, Father Matthew Cushing, is named as the school chaplain.
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Matthew Cushing – SHDHS Chaplain”
  Father Matthew Cushing is the school chaplain.
Every grade takes a yearly off-campus retreat, from freshman to senior year.
Sources (1)
1. SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SHDHS is proud to be a faithful Catholic school which prioritizes yearly retreats off campus for all students.”
  The school holds yearly off-campus retreats for all students.
  “Freshman Retreat: “Crusader Connect” September 30, 2026 from 8 am – 2:30 pm”
  Freshmen have a retreat on September 30, 2026.
  “Sophomore Retreat: “One Body in Christ” October 1, 2026 from 8am – 2:30pm”
  Sophomores have a retreat on October 1, 2026.
  “Junior Women’s Retreat – November 3, 2026 from 8am – 6pm”
  Juniors have retreats on November 3 and 4, 2026.
  “Senior Retreat: “Christian Awakening” Each student will sign up for ONE retreat”
  Seniors have a two-day retreat, January or March 2027.
Religion is a four-year graduation requirement, and Religion III covers Catholic Social Teaching.
Sources (2)
1. General Academic Information | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/academics/general-academic-info · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subject | Credits | Religion | 4 |”
  Religion is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
2. Religion Department | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/departments/religion-department · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Covers the mission and history of the Catholic Church in the fall, followed by Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel justice in the spring.”
  Religion III teaches Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Holy Family Chapel and SHDHS Campus Ministry

Address: 3755 Scheben Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 5 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 4

Freshman Retreat: Crusader ConnectOff campus
September 30, 2026
Grade 9 retreat at Saint Barbara Sterling Center, Erlanger, KY.
shdhs.org
Sophomore Retreat: One Body in ChristOff campus
October 1, 2026
Grade 10 retreat at Saint Barbara Sterling Center, Erlanger, KY.
shdhs.org
Junior Retreat: JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself)Off campus
November 3-4, 2026 (women's and men's retreats)
Extended-day retreat at the Jesuit Spiritual Center, Milford, OH, with an opportunity for Reconciliation.
shdhs.org
Senior Retreat: Christian AwakeningOff campus
January 7-8 or March 12-13, 2027 (two-day overnight)
Two-day overnight retreat at the Jesuit Spiritual Center, Milford, OH. Each senior signs up for one date.
shdhs.org

Service 2

Service program (red and white hours)Off campus
Direct service in the community for red hours (non-profit agencies) and white hours (parish and school community).
shdhs.org, shdhs.org
Crusaders for Life
Pro-life student club listed on the school's clubs page.
shdhs.org

Faith formation 2

Weekly confession and adoration in Holy Family ChapelOn campus
Confession and adoration are offered weekly in the chapel.
shdhs.org, shdhs.org
Women's and Men's Faith Groups and Bible Studies
Listed among campus ministry opportunities.
shdhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Grandparent MassesOn campus
Feb. 25, 2027 (seniors), Mar. 18, 2027 (juniors), Apr. 15, 2027 (sophomores), Apr. 22, 2027 (freshmen)
Each grade celebrates Mass in the school auditorium with grandparents, starting at 10 AM.
shdhs.org

Clubs and groups 1

Campus Ministry Team
Student club listed on the school's clubs page.
shdhs.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

SHDHS Campus Ministry

Sources (2)

SHDHS Campus Faith Life | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/campus-life/faith-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Weekly confession and adoration are offered in the chapel and prayer resources are available for anyone to use and take with them.”
Weekly confession and adoration are offered in the Holy Family Chapel.
“Annie Poat – Campus Minister”
Annie Poat is the campus minister.
“The Holy Family Chapel is newly renovated and open for students to pray.”
The Holy Family Chapel is open to students for prayer.
Contact SHDHS | St. Henry District High Schoolshdhs.org/contact-us-location · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Address: 3755 Scheben Drive Erlanger, KY 41018”
The school's address is 3755 Scheben Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018.

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Academic Excellence

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 score93%
Students per teacher 25% of score12.5 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

Type	Diocesan school
Diocese	Diocese of Covington, KY
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	428
Students in grades 9–12	428
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	12.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	93%
Setting	Suburb

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 Covington

The Most Reverend John C. Iffert, Bishop of Covington

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

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

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NCES school ID 00515596
3755 Scheben Dr, Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 525-0255
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Is St. Henry District High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. St. Henry District High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Covington.
What is St. Henry District High School’s Compass Score?: 85 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Henry District High School Compass Recommended?: Yes. St. Henry District High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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