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Catholic high school

St. Mary's of Medford

  • LocationMedford, OR
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 5–12 · 526 students
Official website

St. Mary's School in Medford, Oregon, is a Catholic school for grades 5 to 12 founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Its St. Mary's Chapel hosts a weekly Wednesday Mass before school, which is optional, and each grade holds two class Masses a year. Campus Ministry runs retreats, a service program that encourages 25 hours a year, and student groups including Chapel Schola and a Campus Ministry club. The school also runs separate international campuses, which are not part of this record.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday7:30 AMSt. Mary's Chapel · From September through May when school is in session. Optional; all are welcome.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesday mornings before school, at 7:30.”
    Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 in the school's chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Mary's of Medford, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.1 mi1Campus Ministry at St. Mary's School (St. Mary's Chapel): 0.0 miSt. Mary's of Medford (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 517 West 10th Street, Medford

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 (Each grade attends a class Mass twice a year, and attendance is expected. The weekly Wednesday Mass is optional and is not counted here.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade level gathers twice a year for a Mass. All students in that grade are expected to attend”
      Each grade attends a class Mass twice a year, with attendance expected.
  • 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 (Priests from two local parishes take turns presiding at the Wednesday Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Priests from both Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Medford and Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church in Central Point take turns presiding.”
      Priests from two local parishes take turns presiding at the weekly Mass. No chaplain is named.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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 (The school's philosophy describes its teaching as grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and integrating learning with how students live.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition”
      The school's philosophy describes its teaching as grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
      “while integrating what they learn with how they live.”
      The school's philosophy says students integrate what they learn with how they live.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One ministry leader is named: the service program director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students wondering if a type of service is eligible should contact the program director, Kevin Keating.”
      The service program has a named program director.
  • 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: Chapel Schola (music ministry) and the Campus Ministry club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Art Club, Campus Ministry, Card Games”
      Campus Ministry is listed as a student club.
    2. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chapel Schola is a club which meets occasionally and is for students who are called to music ministry.”
      Chapel Schola is a student music ministry club.
  • 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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service is part of the graduation requirement; students are only "encouraged" to reach 25 hours a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “High School students are encouraged to complete at least twenty five hours per year as part of their graduation requirement.”
      High school students are encouraged to complete at least 25 service hours a year, as part of graduation.
  • 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 (Service includes a service trip to Mexico (Casas de Luz), work with St. Vincent de Paul, and a partnership with Kids Unlimited Charter School.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Casas de Luz service trip to Mexico”
      The school's service program includes a Casas de Luz service trip to Mexico.
      “Partnership with Kid’s Unlimited Charter School in Medford”
      The service program partners with Kids Unlimited Charter School in Medford.

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

Strengths

  • A Mass is celebrated in St. Mary's Chapel on campus before school on Wednesdays, and each grade has two class Masses a year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesday mornings before school, at 7:30.”
      Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 in the school's chapel.
      “Each grade level gathers twice a year for a Mass. All students in that grade are expected to attend”
      Each grade attends a class Mass twice a year, with attendance expected.
  • The school states that high school students are encouraged to complete 25 hours of service a year as part of graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “High School students are encouraged to complete at least twenty five hours per year as part of their graduation requirement.”
      High school students are encouraged to complete at least 25 service hours a year, as part of graduation.
  • The school's philosophy is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and integrates learning with how students live.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition”
      The school's philosophy describes its teaching as grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
      “while integrating what they learn with how they live.”
      The school's philosophy says students integrate what they learn with how they live.

Concerns

  • Masses are presided over by visiting priests from two parishes.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Priests from both Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Medford and Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church in Central Point take turns presiding.”
      Priests from two local parishes take turns presiding at the weekly Mass. No chaplain is named.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry at St. Mary's School (St. Mary's Chapel)

  • Address: 816 Black Oak Dr., Medford, OR 97504
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: smschool.us, verified Oct. 12, 2026, smschool.us, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Service 2

  • Casas de Luz service trip to MexicoOff campus
    A service trip to Mexico offered through the school's service program.
    smschool.us
  • Service program
    Service is part of the school's program, with a program director. Examples include a Thanksgiving food drive, work with St. Vincent de Paul, and a partnership with Kids Unlimited Charter School.
    smschool.us, smschool.us

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Morning Chapel MassOn campus
    Wednesdays at 7:30 AM, September through May
    Weekly Mass before school, presided over by priests from two local parishes. Optional, and open to students, parents, alumni and neighbors.
    smschool.us, smschool.us
  • Class Masses
    Twice a year for each grade
    Each grade level gathers twice a year for a Mass, and attendance is expected.
    smschool.us
  • All-school prayer services
    Thanksgiving and Ash Wednesday
    The whole school gathers to give thanks and pray together.
    smschool.us

Clubs and groups 2

  • Chapel Schola
    Meets occasionally
    A club for students called to music ministry. Members prepare and lead worship music at the student Chapel Masses.
    smschool.us, smschool.us
  • Campus Ministry club
    A student club listed among the school's popular clubs.
    smschool.us

Other 1

  • Friday morning rosary
    Fridays at 7:30 AM
    The rosary is said on Friday mornings. Optional, and all are welcome.
    smschool.us

Retreats 1

  • Winter NET Retreat
    Winter
    An evening retreat for high school and middle school students, offered with the four local parishes and led by the National Evangelical Team.
    smschool.us

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. Ministry at St. Mary's | St. Mary's Schoolsmschool.us/learning/our-curriculum/ministry-at-st-marys · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Thanksgiving and Ash Wednesday are two times when we gather as an entire school body to give thanks to God and to pray together.”
    The whole school gathers for prayer at Thanksgiving and on Ash Wednesday.
    “which was dedicated in 2012 by then-Archbishop John Vlazny”
    St. Mary's Chapel on campus was dedicated in 2012.
    “which was dedicated in 2012 by then-Archbishop John Vlazny”
    St. Mary's Chapel on campus was dedicated in 2012.
  2. St. Mary's School | Medford, Oregonsmschool.us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “816 Black Oak Dr. Medford OR, 97504”
    The school is at 816 Black Oak Drive, Medford, Oregon 97504.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
95 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.8 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 Portland in Oregon, OR
Grades5–12
Students (all grades)526
Students in grades 9–12322
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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

Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

The Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is St. Mary's of Medford a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Mary's of Medford is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Mary's of Medford?
Mass is listed at St. Mary's Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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