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St. Joseph High School

  • LocationTrumbull, CT
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 741 students
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St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, Connecticut, is an independent Catholic college-preparatory school. Its published pages describe daily Mass and daily adoration in the on-campus chapel, a monthly school Mass, and a four-credit theology graduation requirement. A priest chaplain is listed on the staff directory.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joseph High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miThe Chapel: 0.0 mi1Saint Catherine of Siena: 1.2 mi2St. John's Byzantine Church Hall: 1.4 mi3St. Lawrence Parish: 2.7 mi4Spiritual Life, St. Joseph High School: 0.1 miSt. Joseph High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. The Chapel — 0.0 mi
  2. Saint Catherine of Siena — 1.2 mi
  3. St. John's Byzantine Church Hall — 1.4 mi · 100 Saint John's Drive, Trumbull
  4. St. Lawrence Parish — 2.7 mi · 505 Shelton Avenue, Shelton

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

82 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Joseph High School students attend Mass once a month together as a community.”
      The school attends Mass together once a month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students have the opportunity to attend Mass daily in our Chapel.”
      Students may attend Mass daily in the school chapel.
  • 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 (Theology classes use chapel time at least twice a month for Mass or confession.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/academics/departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class dedicates at least two classes per month in the chapel - the time being used to either have Mass, allow students to attend confession, or to learn from Fr. Galbert.”
      Theology classes use chapel time at least twice a month for Mass or confession, among other uses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration is offered daily during the lunch waves, exposing the Eucharist for Adoration for at least 360 hours during the school year.”
      Adoration is offered daily during lunch waves, at least 360 hours in the school year.
      “adoration of the Blessed Sacrament occurs daily in the Chapel and is open to all students during their lunch waves.”
      Eucharistic adoration occurs daily in the chapel during lunch waves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Andrew LaFleur is listed as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain Father Andrew LaFleur”
      Father Andrew LaFleur is listed as the school 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 (The 2026-27 Program of Studies lists four theology credits, one per year, as a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/fs/resource-manager/view/95673e5f-9f93-4c76-bc16-fb9e632e4b3f · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: 4 credits, 1 credit per year”
      Theology is a four-credit graduation requirement, one credit 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.
    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
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/academics/departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior students even have a wide variety of electives to choose from - ranging from Bioethics to World Religions to Faith & Reason.”
      Senior theology electives include Bioethics, World Religions and Faith & Reason.
  • 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 (Recorded from the Program of Studies vision and values statement, which says faculty and students promote Catholic teaching by example and program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/fs/resource-manager/view/95673e5f-9f93-4c76-bc16-fb9e632e4b3f · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “actively promote: • Roman Catholic teaching and values (faith, morals, ethics, and responsibility)”
      The Program of Studies states that faculty and students actively promote Roman Catholic teaching and values.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are listed for freshmen, juniors and sophomores.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Events & Traditions | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/events-traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen Bible Mass Freshmen Retreat”
      A freshman retreat is listed.
      “Junior Retreat Junior Ring Mass”
      A junior retreat is listed.
      “Sophomore Retreat Spirit Week”
      A sophomore retreat is listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two staff are listed: the chaplain and the Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain Father Andrew LaFleur”
      Father Andrew LaFleur is listed as the school chaplain.
      “Director of Campus Ministry Raymond Kingsbury”
      Raymond Kingsbury is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Peer Ministry is the only faith-based group found on the published club list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry is an integral part of our spiritual life program as we strive to put the Gospel into action in our lives.”
      Peer Ministry is a faith-based student group in the spiritual life program.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students have the opportunity to attend Mass daily in our Chapel.”
      Students may attend Mass daily in the school chapel.
      “adoration of the Blessed Sacrament occurs daily in the Chapel and is open to all students during their lunch waves.”
      Eucharistic adoration occurs daily in the chapel during lunch waves.
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 (25 hours a year over four years is 100 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “25 hours are required each year for advancement to the next grade level and graduation”
      Students must complete 25 service hours each year, including for graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/academics/departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “take the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching and apply them to the contemporary problems of society”
      A theology course applies the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • 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 (2)
    1. Community Service | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian service at St. Joseph High School is rooted in our call to live the Gospel. As disciples of Christ, we are called to recognize the dignity of every person and serve those most in need.”
      The school's Christian service program directs students to serve those most in need.
    2. Clubs & Activities | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The café opened in 2018 and all proceeds benefit Café de las Sonrisas.”
      A student-run café's proceeds support Café de las Sonrisas, a Nicaraguan program.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is offered daily in the school chapel, and adoration is offered daily during lunch waves.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students have the opportunity to attend Mass daily in our Chapel.”
      Students may attend Mass daily in the school chapel.
      “adoration of the Blessed Sacrament occurs daily in the Chapel and is open to all students during their lunch waves.”
      Eucharistic adoration occurs daily in the chapel during lunch waves.
  • Theology is a four-credit graduation requirement, and senior electives include Bioethics and Faith & Reason.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/fs/resource-manager/view/95673e5f-9f93-4c76-bc16-fb9e632e4b3f · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: 4 credits, 1 credit per year”
      Theology is a four-credit graduation requirement, one credit per year.
    2. Theology | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/academics/departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior students even have a wide variety of electives to choose from - ranging from Bioethics to World Religions to Faith & Reason.”
      Senior theology electives include Bioethics, World Religions and Faith & Reason.
  • Students must complete 25 service hours each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “25 hours are required each year for advancement to the next grade level and graduation”
      Students must complete 25 service hours each year, including for graduation.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, St. Joseph High School

  • Address: 2320 Huntington Tpke Trumbull, Connecticut 06611
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry
    A faith-based student group that puts the Gospel into action, part of the spiritual life program.
    sjcadets.org

Retreats 1

Service 1

  • Christian service program
    Service is rooted in the Gospel and directs students to serve those most in need.
    sjcadets.org, sjcadets.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 (2)
  1. Spiritual Life | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Joseph High School is blessed to have a stunning Chapel right on our campus.”
    The school has a chapel on its campus.
    “St. Joseph High School is blessed to have a stunning Chapel right on our campus.”
    The school has a chapel on its campus.
    “2320 Huntington Tpke Trumbull, Connecticut 06611”
    The school's published address.
  2. Faculty & Staff Directory | St. Joseph High Schoolsjcadets.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Chaplain Father Andrew LaFleur”
    Father Andrew LaFleur is listed as the school chaplain.

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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.
74 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.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.0 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 Bridgeport, CT
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)741
Students in grades 9–12741
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
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 Bridgeport

The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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