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St. Michael the Archangel High School

  • LocationFredericksburg, VA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 74 students
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Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School is a Catholic high school for grades 9 to 12 at 6301 Campus Drive in Fredericksburg, Virginia, in the Diocese of Arlington. Its 2026-27 handbook says Mass is held weekly at the school, generally on Wednesday mornings, and its staff page names a priest as chaplain. Every student takes a sacred studies course each year, and the school's pages describe required service, an annual March for Life, and a pro-life club.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday10:30 AM–11:50 AMSaint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School · The Wednesday Mass and lunch period on the bell schedule; the handbook says Mass is generally celebrated on Wednesday mornings.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Schedule | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Mass/Lunch – 10:30 – 11:50 am”
    The Wednesday bell schedule has a Mass and lunch period from 10:30 to 11:50 AM.

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Mass is held weekly at the school, generally on Wednesday mornings; the bell schedule shows a Wednesday Mass period from 10:30 to 11:50 AM.)
    Sources (3)
    1. 2026-27 Student and Parent Handbook | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-SMHS-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-September-2026.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass is held weekly at SMHS, and attendance is mandatory.”
      The handbook says Mass is held weekly at the school and attendance is mandatory.
      “Mass is generally celebrated on Wednesday mornings”
      The weekly Mass is generally celebrated on Wednesday mornings.
    2. Faith | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass once a week”
      The faith page lists Mass once a week under daily faith life.
    3. Schedule | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass/Lunch – 10:30 – 11:50 am”
      The Wednesday bell schedule has a Mass and lunch period from 10:30 to 11:50 AM.
  • 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 (Confession is listed as available to Catholic students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Available for Catholic students”
      Confession is listed as available for Catholic students.
  • 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 (Rev. Peter Reynierse is listed as the school's chaplain on the staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Peter Reynierse Chaplain”
      Rev. Peter Reynierse 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 (Sacred studies is required for 4 credits and taken every year of attendance. The catalog lists a one-credit full-year course; 4 credits equals four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Faith | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students take a religion course each year at Saint Michael.”
      Every student takes a religion course each year.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/grad-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are required to take a sacred studies class every year of attendance at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School.”
      Students take a sacred studies class every year they attend.
      “Sacred Studies | 4 credits*”
      Sacred studies is a 4-credit graduation requirement on the standard diploma.
    3. Course Catalog | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Course-Catalog-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Apologetics – 1 credit”
      The catalog lists a one-credit senior course in apologetics.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Courses follow the Diocese of Arlington’s Policy 203 and the 2007 USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.”
      The school says its religion courses follow the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The catalog lists a one-credit senior course in apologetics, and a Catholic Morality course is also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Course-Catalog-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Apologetics – 1 credit”
      The catalog lists a one-credit senior course in apologetics.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Student and Parent Handbook | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-SMHS-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-September-2026.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Saint Michael’s is dedicated to the integration of Faith and reason in all courses”
      The school is dedicated to integrating faith and reason in all courses.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats and days of recollection are scheduled at least twice a year for students; the record counts all students as included.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “At least twice a year”
      Retreats are held at least twice a year.
    2. 2026-27 Student and Parent Handbook | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-SMHS-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-September-2026.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “When such activities are held during school hours, attendance is required for all students.”
      Days of recollection and retreats are scheduled for students, and attendance is required for all students when held during school hours.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One priest (the chaplain) is named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Peter Reynierse Chaplain”
      Rev. Peter Reynierse is listed as the school's chaplain.
  • 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. 2026-27 Student and Parent Handbook | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-SMHS-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-September-2026.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each class or student activity will begin with a prayer.”
      Each class begins with a prayer.
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 (Required service hours by grade: 20, 30, 45 and 50, totaling 145 over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As part of our graduation requirements, each student completes service hours each year by volunteering at local organizations such as food banks, soup kitchens, and Mary’s Shelter.”
      Required service is done each year at local organizations, including food banks, soup kitchens and Mary's Shelter.
      “Freshmen – 20 hrs.”
      Freshmen must complete 20 service hours.
      “Sophomores – 30 hrs.”
      Sophomores must complete 30 service hours.
      “Juniors – 45 hrs.”
      Juniors must complete 45 service hours.
      “Seniors – 50 hrs.”
      Seniors must complete 50 service hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The course catalog lists a senior Catholic Social Teaching course in the sacred studies department.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Course-Catalog-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholic Social Teaching – 0.5 credit”
      The catalog lists a half-credit senior course in Catholic Social Teaching in the sacred studies department.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Student and Parent Handbook | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-SMHS-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-September-2026.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “participates in either the National March for Life or the Virginia March for Life each year”
      The school participates in the National or Virginia March for Life each year.
    2. Clubs | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “PRO-LIFE CLUB”
      The school lists a Pro-Life Club among its current student clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Required service includes volunteering at food banks, soup kitchens and Mary’s Shelter.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As part of our graduation requirements, each student completes service hours each year by volunteering at local organizations such as food banks, soup kitchens, and Mary’s Shelter.”
      Required service is done each year at local organizations, including food banks, soup kitchens and Mary's Shelter.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is held weekly at the school, and attendance is mandatory for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Student and Parent Handbook | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-SMHS-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-September-2026.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass is held weekly at SMHS, and attendance is mandatory.”
      The handbook says Mass is held weekly at the school and attendance is mandatory.
  • Every student takes a sacred studies course each year, and the catalog lists a senior Catholic Social Teaching course.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/grad-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are required to take a sacred studies class every year of attendance at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School.”
      Students take a sacred studies class every year they attend.
    2. Course Catalog | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Course-Catalog-.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholic Social Teaching – 0.5 credit”
      The catalog lists a half-credit senior course in Catholic Social Teaching in the sacred studies department.
  • Required service totals 145 hours across four years, and the school participates in a March for Life each year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Juniors – 45 hrs.”
      Juniors must complete 45 service hours.
    2. 2026-27 Student and Parent Handbook | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-SMHS-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-September-2026.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “participates in either the National March for Life or the Virginia March for Life each year”
      The school participates in the National or Virginia March for Life each year.

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Campus ministry home

School chaplaincy, Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School (Rev. Peter Reynierse, chaplain)

  • Address: 6301 Campus Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
  • Location: On campus

Source: saintmichaelhs.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, saintmichaelhs.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, saintmichaelhs.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

  • March for LifeOff campus
    Each year
    The school participates in either the National March for Life or the Virginia March for Life each year, with student attendance expected.
    saintmichaelhs.org
  • Required community service
    Each school year
    Students complete required service hours each year, including volunteering at food banks, soup kitchens and Mary's Shelter.
    saintmichaelhs.org

Faith formation 4

  • Prayer before each classOn campus
    Before each class
    Each class or student activity begins with a prayer.
    saintmichaelhs.org
  • Morning prayerOn campus
    Mornings
    Prayer is said during the morning announcements.
    saintmichaelhs.org
  • The AngelusOn campus
    Before lunch
    The Angelus is prayed before lunch.
    saintmichaelhs.org
  • Confession
    Not stated
    Confession is listed as available for Catholic students.
    saintmichaelhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Weekly school MassOn campus
    Weekly, generally Wednesday mornings
    Mass is held weekly at the school, and attendance is mandatory.
    saintmichaelhs.org
  • Baccalaureate Mass
    At graduation
    Graduation begins with a Baccalaureate Mass; attendance is required for graduates who take part in the ceremony.
    saintmichaelhs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro-Life Club
    Not stated
    A student club listed among the school's current clubs.
    saintmichaelhs.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreats and days of recollection
    At least twice a year
    Days of recollection and retreats are scheduled for students during the academic year; attendance is required for all students when held during school hours.
    saintmichaelhs.org, saintmichaelhs.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. Staff | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Rev. Peter Reynierse Chaplain”
    Rev. Peter Reynierse is listed as the school's chaplain.
    “Rev. Peter Reynierse Chaplain”
    Rev. Peter Reynierse is listed as the school's chaplain.
  2. 2026-27 Student and Parent Handbook | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-SMHS-Student-and-Parent-Handbook-September-2026.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Mass is held weekly at SMHS, and attendance is mandatory.”
    The handbook says Mass is held weekly at the school and attendance is mandatory.
    “Mass is held weekly at SMHS, and attendance is mandatory.”
    The handbook says Mass is held weekly at the school and attendance is mandatory.
  3. Contact Us | Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High Schoolsaintmichaelhs.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “6301 Campus Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22407”
    The campus address is 6301 Campus Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407.

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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.
57 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.77%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.6.0 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Arlington, VA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)74
Students in grades 9–1274
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio6.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges77%
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 Arlington

The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Thomas More

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

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Questions families ask

Is St. Michael the Archangel High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Michael the Archangel High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Arlington.
What is St. Michael the Archangel High School’s Compass Score?
85 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel High School?
Mass is listed at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is St. Michael the Archangel High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Michael the Archangel High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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