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Catholic high school

St. Martin De Porres School

  • LocationCleveland, OH
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 392 students
Official website

Saint Martin de Porres High School is a Catholic high school in Cleveland, run as a work-study college-preparatory school, that welcomes students of all religious traditions. Its Campus Ministry offers school Masses and prayer services, faith-based student groups, and service immersion trips. Theology is required in all four years, and students complete a retreat or 8 hours of service each year through Campus Ministry.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Martin De Porres School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Vitus Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Francis Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Saint Casimir Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church: 0.9 mi4Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church: 0.9 mi5Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church: 1.0 mi6Campus Ministry, Saint Martin de Porres High School: 0.0 miSt. Martin De Porres School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Vitus Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Francis Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  3. Saint Casimir Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  4. Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  5. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  6. Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church — 1.0 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.

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 (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the school community gathers in celebration at school Masses and Prayer Services”
      School Masses and prayer services are held for the school community, with no stated frequency.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the school community gathers in celebration at school Masses and Prayer Services”
      School Masses and prayer services are held for the school community, with no stated frequency.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is 4 credits to graduate, with one theology course in each grade from 9 to 12; four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/academics/curriculum/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 Freshman Theology Sophomore Theology Junior Theology Senior Theology”
      The graduation requirements list 4 credits of theology, one course in each grade.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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

71 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 (Both pages support a retreat in grades 9 and 12. The campus ministry page says sophomores and juniors may choose a retreat or 8 hours of service, while the graduation page says grades 9 to 11 must attend a retreat; grades 10 and 11 are not counted as all-grades.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman and Senior students participate in an extended daylong retreat.”
      Freshmen and seniors take an extended daylong retreat.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/academics/curriculum/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Participate in day long retreats in grades 9-11 and an overnight retreat in 12th grade.”
      The graduation requirements list day retreats in grades 9 to 11 and an overnight retreat in grade 12.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is listed: the Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/contact-us/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Anna Baltazaar Director of Campus Ministry”
      Anna Baltazaar is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based student groups listed on the official clubs page include the Lions Faith Club, the Worship Committee and the Walk of the Bible Bible study.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Choreograph and perform original praise dance routines for the all-school chapels throughout the year”
      The Lions Faith Club performs praise dance routines for the all-school chapels.
      “Help plan and serve at the campus ministry liturgies throughout the year”
      The Worship Committee helps plan and serve at campus ministry liturgies.
      “Walk of the Bible - Bible Study”
      A Bible study group, Walk of the Bible, is listed among the clubs.
  • 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.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot 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.
    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 (Students may join service immersion experiences in several cities, and a Social Justice Club is listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Martin de Porres High School provides the opportunity for students to participate in service immersion experiences.”
      Students may take part in service immersion experiences in several cities.
    2. Clubs | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social Justice Club”
      A Social Justice Club is listed among the student clubs.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in each of the four high school years, for four credits in total.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/academics/curriculum/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 Freshman Theology Sophomore Theology Junior Theology Senior Theology”
      The graduation requirements list 4 credits of theology, one course in each grade.
  • Several faith-based student groups are listed, including the Lions Faith Club, the Worship Committee, the Gospel Choir and a Bible study.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Choreograph and perform original praise dance routines for the all-school chapels throughout the year”
      The Lions Faith Club performs praise dance routines for the all-school chapels.
      “Help plan and serve at the campus ministry liturgies throughout the year”
      The Worship Committee helps plan and serve at campus ministry liturgies.
      “The choir performs at the school masses & chapels as well as other outside events.”
      The Gospel Choir performs at school Masses and chapels.
      “Walk of the Bible - Bible Study”
      A Bible study group, Walk of the Bible, is listed among the clubs.
  • Students may take part in service immersion experiences.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Martin de Porres High School provides the opportunity for students to participate in service immersion experiences.”
      Students may take part in service immersion experiences in several cities.

Concerns

  • Sophomores and juniors may choose between a retreat and 8 hours of service; not every grade has a required retreat on the campus ministry page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, Saint Martin de Porres High School students participate in either a retreat OR complete 8 hours of service through Campus Ministry.”
      Each year students complete a retreat or 8 hours of service through Campus Ministry.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Saint Martin de Porres High School

  • Address: 6202 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: all-school chapels

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 2

  • Service immersion experiencesOff campus
    Students may take part in service immersions, which the school describes as in Cleveland, West Virginia, Chicago, Philadelphia or elsewhere.
    saintmartincleveland.org
  • Social Justice Club
    A student club listed on the official clubs page.
    saintmartincleveland.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Lions Faith ClubOn campus
    Students choreograph and perform praise dance routines for the all-school chapels during the year.
    saintmartincleveland.org
  • Worship CommitteeOn campus
    Students help plan and serve at the campus ministry liturgies during the year.
    saintmartincleveland.org
  • Gospel Choir ClubOn campus
    A choir that performs at the school Masses and chapels, and at outside events.
    saintmartincleveland.org

Faith formation 1

Retreats 1

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. Campus Ministry | Saint Martin de Porres High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “the school community gathers in celebration at school Masses and Prayer Services”
    School Masses and prayer services are held for the school community, with no stated frequency.
    “Saint Martin is a Catholic high school that welcomes students of all religious traditions.”
    The school describes itself as a Catholic high school that welcomes students of all religious traditions.
    “the school community gathers in celebration at school Masses and Prayer Services”
    School Masses and prayer services are held for the school community, with no stated frequency.
  2. Saint Martin de Porres | Cleveland's Cristo Rey High Schoolsaintmartincleveland.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “6202 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103”
    The school's address is 6202 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103.

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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.
58 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.10.3 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
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Cleveland, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)392
Students in grades 9–12392
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
SettingCity

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

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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