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St. Lucy's Priory High School

  • LocationGlendora, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 246 students

All-female

Official website

St. Lucy's Priory High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for girls in Glendora, California, founded by the Benedictine Sisters. Its 2026-27 handbook describes Mass on special occasions, including all-school Masses, weekly Communion services, and individual confession during Advent and Lent, and a daily prayer begins each class. Every grade has a retreat, theology is taken for four years, and Christian service hours are required.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Lucy's Priory High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Lucy's Priory Benedictine Sisters: 0.1 mi1Saint Francis of Rome Church: 1.7 mi2Chapel;Saint Dorothy's Catholic Church: 2.4 mi3Faith Formation (Prayer Room and Priory Chapel): 0.1 miSt. Lucy's Priory High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Lucy's Priory Benedictine Sisters — 0.1 mi · 19045 Sierra Madre Avenue, Glendora
  2. Saint Francis of Rome Church — 1.7 mi
  3. Chapel;Saint Dorothy's Catholic Church — 2.4 mi

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.

DSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

46 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 (The handbook says Mass is celebrated on special occasions, including all-school Masses, and that all students attend school liturgical services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the course of the school year, Mass is celebrated on special occasions.”
      Mass is celebrated on special occasions during the school year, including all-school Masses.
      “All students are required to enroll in religion classes and attend school liturgical services.”
      All students are required to attend school liturgical services.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Individual confession is offered during Advent and Lent, a recurring seasonal pattern.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Opportunity for individual confession is offered during Advent and Lent.”
      Individual confession is offered during Advent and Lent.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the course of the school year, Mass is celebrated on special occasions.”
      Mass is celebrated on special occasions during the school year, including all-school Masses.
    2. Faculty and Staff Directory | St. Lucy's Priory High Schoolstlucys.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Brigid Adkins Faith Formation, Religion & English Teacher”
      Brigid Adkins is listed as faith formation teacher; the directory names no priest 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 10 credits in each of grades 9 through 12, which is 40 credits and four full-year equivalents. The guide states that all students take a religion class each semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 Course Descriptions Guidedocs.google.com/document/d/1Pup_9uJ78mCEjL62syO5yQShDjYGrHoL/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 10 10 10 10 40”
      Theology is required for 10 credits in each of the four years, 40 in total.
      “All students are required to enroll in a religion class each semester”
      All students take a religion class each semester.
  • 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 (Christian Morality (grade 11) teaches the moral concepts and precepts of Christian life, counted here as an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 Course Descriptions Guidedocs.google.com/document/d/1Pup_9uJ78mCEjL62syO5yQShDjYGrHoL/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ's disciples.”
      Christian Morality (grade 11) teaches moral concepts and precepts.
  • 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 school philosophy invites students to integrate their faith with their academic development.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are invited to deepen and integrate their faith with their academic, psychological, physical, and social development.”
      The school invites students to integrate their faith with their academic development.
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
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “full day class retreats for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, and a four-day retreat for seniors”
      The school holds a retreat for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
      “Kairos is a senior retreat held at an off-site location.”
      Seniors take a four-day Kairos retreat off campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two staff members have faith formation or retreat roles: a faith formation teacher and the Kairos retreat coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff Directory | St. Lucy's Priory High Schoolstlucys.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Brigid Adkins Faith Formation, Religion & English Teacher”
      Brigid Adkins is listed as faith formation teacher; the directory names no priest chaplain.
      “Kendra Winters Kairos Retreat Coordinator”
      Kendra Winters is the Kairos retreat coordinator.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All classes begin with daily prayer”
      Every class begins with a daily prayer.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Students must complete Christian service hours off campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Identity | St. Lucy's Priory High Schoolstlucys.com/apps/pages/catholic_identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A minimum number of hours at each grade level is required for recognition.”
      A minimum number of service hours is required at each grade level for recognition.
    2. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are responsible for completing their service, filling out the required Christian Service forms”
      Students are required to complete Christian service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is a grade 12 course in the theology department.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 Course Descriptions Guidedocs.google.com/document/d/1Pup_9uJ78mCEjL62syO5yQShDjYGrHoL/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING - Grade 12”
      Catholic Social Teaching is a grade 12 theology course.
  • 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 (The school describes school-sponsored works of compassion, peace, and justice.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | St. Lucy's Priory High Schoolstlucys.com/apps/pages/catholic_identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “put their faith into action through school-sponsored works of compassion, peace, and justice”
      Students put their faith into action through school-sponsored works of compassion, peace and justice.

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

Strengths

  • Every grade has a retreat, including a four-day senior retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “full day class retreats for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, and a four-day retreat for seniors”
      The school holds a retreat for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
      “Kairos is a senior retreat held at an off-site location.”
      Seniors take a four-day Kairos retreat off campus.
  • Theology is required for four years, 40 credits in total.
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 Course Descriptions Guidedocs.google.com/document/d/1Pup_9uJ78mCEjL62syO5yQShDjYGrHoL/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 10 10 10 10 40”
      Theology is required for 10 credits in each of the four years, 40 in total.
  • All classes begin with a daily prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All classes begin with daily prayer”
      Every class begins with a daily prayer.

Concerns

  • Masses are held on special occasions.
    Sources (2)
    1. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the course of the school year, Mass is celebrated on special occasions.”
      Mass is celebrated on special occasions during the school year, including all-school Masses.
    2. Faculty and Staff Directory | St. Lucy's Priory High Schoolstlucys.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Brigid Adkins Faith Formation, Religion & English Teacher”
      Brigid Adkins is listed as faith formation teacher; the directory names no priest chaplain.

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Campus ministry home

Faith Formation (Prayer Room and Priory Chapel)

  • Address: 655 W. Sierra Madre Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Prayer Room, Priory Chapel

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Source: docs.google.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stlucys.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stlucys.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Retreats 2

  • KairosOff campus
    Senior year
    Four-day senior retreat held at an off-site location.
    docs.google.com, stlucys.com
  • Grade-level class retreats
    Full-day mandatory class retreats for freshmen, sophomores and juniors; students serve as retreat leaders.
    docs.google.com

Service 1

  • Christian ServiceOff campus
    Service hours completed off campus, recognized at the whole-school awards ceremony; due to the Director of Faith Formation by April 30.
    docs.google.com, stlucys.com

Faith formation 2

  • Prayer RoomOn campus
    Open every day before and after school and during break and lunch for prayer; students write prayer intentions.
    docs.google.com
  • Individual confession
    During Advent and Lent
    Opportunity for individual confession.
    docs.google.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Communion servicesOn campus
    Every Friday at 7:45 a.m.
    Communion service in the Prayer Room; open to all. Not a Mass.
    stlucys.com
  • All-school Masses
    Special occasions during the school year
    Masses on special occasions, such as the sophomore medal Mass and junior ring ceremony.
    docs.google.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. 26-27 SLPHS Parent Student Handbookdocs.google.com/document/d/1n9Ef3UV5445rvhnZr5zE_b7TV4SZX3Sn6rxoFju0Doo/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Director of Faith Formation oversees the faith formation of the school, including masses, retreats, prayer services, and other faith-based activities.”
    The Director of Faith Formation oversees masses, retreats and prayer services.
    “The school maintains a Prayer Room with the Blessed Sacrament in reserve.”
    The school keeps a Prayer Room where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved.
  2. Catholic Identity | St. Lucy's Priory High Schoolstlucys.com/apps/pages/catholic_identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Priory Chapel is also used for student prayer services.”
    The Priory Chapel is used for student prayer services.
    “The Priory Chapel is also used for student prayer services.”
    The Priory Chapel is used for student prayer services.
  3. About St. Lucy's | St. Lucy's Priory High Schoolstlucys.com/apps/pages/AboutUs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “located at 655 W. Sierra Madre Avenue in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Glendora, California”
    The school is at 655 W. Sierra Madre Avenue, Glendora, California.

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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.
71 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.9 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Los Angeles, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)246
Students in grades 9–12246
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio12.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is St. Lucy's Priory High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Lucy's Priory High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
What is St. Lucy's Priory High School’s Compass Score?
79 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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