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St. John Neumann Catholic High School

  • LocationNaples, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 329 students
Official website

St. John Neumann Catholic High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school at 3000 53rd Street SW in Naples, Florida. Its published mission describes an education rooted in Gospel values. Theology is a four-year requirement, Mass is offered weekly on campus, and every grade has its own retreat. Students begin each day and each class with prayer, a chaplain and a campus ministry teacher serve students, and every student has annual service hour requirements.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. John Neumann Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSaint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Campus Ministry, St. John Neumann Catholic High School: 0.1 miSt. John Neumann Catholic High School (campus)N0.25 mi
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  1. Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church — 0.4 mi

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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 school says it celebrates all Holy Days together as a school community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered weekly on campus and we celebrate all Holy Days together as a school community.”
      Mass is offered weekly on campus, and all Holy Days are celebrated together as a school community.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father David Portorreal is listed as the school's chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father David Portorreal CHAPLAIN”
      Father David Portorreal is listed as the school's chaplain.
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 (Theology is a four-year requirement worth 4.0 credits. The graduation requirements exclude transfer students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A four-year rigorous theology requirement is an integral part of the curriculum.”
      Theology is a four-year requirement.
    2. Graduation Requirements | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology* 4.0”
      Theology is listed at 4.0 credits in the graduation requirements.
  • 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 school's mission: the education is rooted in Gospel values.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “is committed to providing our students with a rigorous, college preparatory education, rooted in Gospel values”
      The school's mission is rooted in Gospel values.
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 (A retreat is held for each grade level, in a four-year retreat program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade level has their own retreat”
      Each grade level has its own retreat.
      “The retreat program is a four-year program designed to be an integral part of your growth and development”
      The retreat program runs for the four years of high school.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are listed: a chaplain and a campus ministry and theology teacher.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father David Portorreal CHAPLAIN”
      Father David Portorreal is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Sr. Pamela Rose Suresca CAMPUS MINISTRY / THEOLOGY”
      Sr. Pamela Rose Suresca is listed in campus ministry and theology.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups are listed: Flourishing Through Faith and Peer Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities and Clubs | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/activities-and-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This is a student directed Bible study and prayer club.”
      Flourishing Through Faith is a student-directed Bible study and prayer club.
      “Students plan and implement retreats, prayer services, liturgies, and more.”
      Peer Ministry plans and runs retreats, prayer services and liturgies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “You will begin each day with prayer either in the courtyard with the entire student body or in homeroom.”
      Students begin each day with prayer.
      “Prayer is also used as you begin each of your classes”
      Prayer is used as each class begins.
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 (Freshmen and sophomores complete 20 hours a year and juniors and seniors 30 hours a year, which totals 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students have annual service hour requirements: Freshmen/Sophomores – 20 hours / year Juniors/Seniors – 30 hours per year”
      All students have annual service hour requirements of 20 hours (freshmen and sophomores) and 30 hours (juniors and seniors).
  • 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 supports local and national pro-life initiatives.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities and Clubs | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/activities-and-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This club support a variety of local and national pro-life initiatives”
      The Pro Life Club supports local and national pro-life initiatives.
  • 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 a four-year requirement, and every grade has its own retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A four-year rigorous theology requirement is an integral part of the curriculum.”
      Theology is a four-year requirement.
      “Each grade level has their own retreat”
      Each grade level has its own retreat.
  • Students begin each day and each class with prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “You will begin each day with prayer either in the courtyard with the entire student body or in homeroom.”
      Students begin each day with prayer.
      “Prayer is also used as you begin each of your classes”
      Prayer is used as each class begins.
  • A chaplain and a campus ministry teacher serve students, and two faith-based student groups are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father David Portorreal CHAPLAIN”
      Father David Portorreal is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Sr. Pamela Rose Suresca CAMPUS MINISTRY / THEOLOGY”
      Sr. Pamela Rose Suresca is listed in campus ministry and theology.
    2. Activities and Clubs | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/activities-and-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This is a student directed Bible study and prayer club.”
      Flourishing Through Faith is a student-directed Bible study and prayer club.
      “Students plan and implement retreats, prayer services, liturgies, and more.”
      Peer Ministry plans and runs retreats, prayer services and liturgies.
  • All students have annual service hour requirements that total 100 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students have annual service hour requirements: Freshmen/Sophomores – 20 hours / year Juniors/Seniors – 30 hours per year”
      All students have annual service hour requirements of 20 hours (freshmen and sophomores) and 30 hours (juniors and seniors).

Concerns

  • The school describes weekly Mass on campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered weekly on campus and we celebrate all Holy Days together as a school community.”
      Mass is offered weekly on campus, and all Holy Days are celebrated together as a school community.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. John Neumann Catholic High School

  • Address: 3000 53rd Street SW, Naples, FL 34116
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: sjnceltics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sjnceltics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, dioceseofvenice.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sjnceltics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Weekly Mass on campusOn campus
    Weekly
    Mass is offered weekly on campus. All Holy Days are celebrated together as a school community.
    sjnceltics.org
  • Mass Choir
    Students prepare music for the weekly Masses and special religious holiday services.
    sjnceltics.org

Faith formation 2

  • Peer Ministry
    Student club that plans and implements retreats, prayer services, liturgies and more.
    sjnceltics.org
  • Weekly theology class visit to the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel
    Once a week
    Theology classes spend a full class period in the chapel for prayer, silence and reflection.
    sjnceltics.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Flourishing Through Faith
    Student-directed Bible study and prayer club.
    sjnceltics.org

Retreats 1

  • Grade-level retreats
    Each grade level has its own retreat, as part of a four-year retreat program. Retreat themes are connected to the theology curriculum.
    sjnceltics.org, sjnceltics.org

Service 3

  • Pro Life Club
    Supports local and national pro-life initiatives and local charities through service and awareness.
    sjnceltics.org
  • Generations Together
    Club that serves and connects with senior citizens in the local community.
    sjnceltics.org
  • Key Club
    Student-led national service program for high school students.
    sjnceltics.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 (3)
  1. Faith Formation | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The primary facilitator of this message is the school’s Campus Ministry team comprised of students, a chaplain, and coordinators.”
    Campus ministry is run by a team of students, a chaplain and coordinators.
    “Mass is offered weekly on campus and we celebrate all Holy Days together as a school community.”
    Mass is offered weekly on campus, and all Holy Days are celebrated together as a school community.
    “The primary facilitator of this message is the school’s Campus Ministry team comprised of students, a chaplain, and coordinators.”
    Campus ministry is run by a team of students, a chaplain and coordinators.
    “Once each week, your Theology class will visit the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel”
    Theology classes visit the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel once a week.
  2. Faculty & Staff | St. John Neumann Catholic High Schoolsjnceltics.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sr. Pamela Rose Suresca CAMPUS MINISTRY / THEOLOGY”
    Sr. Pamela Rose Suresca is listed in campus ministry and theology.
  3. St. John Neumann Catholic High School - Diocese of Venicedioceseofvenice.org/find-a-school/st-john-neumann-catholic-high-school-naples · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3000 53rd Street SW Naples, Fl 34116”
    The school's street address is 3000 53rd Street SW, Naples, FL 34116.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
68 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.85%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.7 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
DioceseDiocese of Venice in Florida, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)329
Students in grades 9–12329
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
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

Diocese of Venice in Florida

The Most Reverend Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap., Bishop of Venice in Florida

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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