Is St. Patrick Academy a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Patrick Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Providence. Its sponsor is Diocese of Providence.

What is St. Patrick Academy’s Compass Score?

89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at St. Patrick Academy?

Mass is listed at School Mass (the handbook says students attend Mass in the church; the exact place is not stated). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is St. Patrick Academy Compass Recommended?

Yes. St. Patrick Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

St. Patrick Academy

LocationProvidence, RI
Type and sizeParish school · Grades 9–12 · 85 students
SponsorDiocese of Providence

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St. Patrick Academy is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for grades 9 to 12 in Providence, Rhode Island, part of the Diocese of Providence. Students attend a school Mass each Friday, take theology all four years, and complete at least 96 hours of Christian service in grades 9 through 11. Each grade has an annual retreat day, and the Pastor, Fr. Jean Joseph Brice, is the school's chaplain.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

Friday7:54 AMSchool Mass (the handbook says students attend Mass in the church; the exact place is not stated) · From the 2025-26 handbook's Friday schedule (last year's edition); times may change.

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)

2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“7:54 AM – 8:43 AM Mass”
On Fridays the school day schedule includes Mass from 7:54 to 8:43 AM.

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Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 244 Smith Street, Providence
Holy Ghost Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 472 Atwells Avenue, Providence
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral — 0.9 mi · 30 Fenner Street, Providence
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 99 Camp Street, Providence
Saint Pius V Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 240 Eaton Street, Providence
Saint Agnes Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 100 Chatham Street, Providence

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.

Sacramental life

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Friday Mass during the school day, which the 2025-26 handbook (the newest edition found) says students are required to attend each week.)
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students are required to attend Mass each week because of this importance”
  Students are required to attend Mass each week, including the Friday school Mass.
  “7:54 AM – 8:43 AM Mass”
  On Fridays the school day schedule includes Mass from 7:54 to 8:43 AM.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Confession is planned with the Pastor.)
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Life | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “The Campus Minister works with the Pastor to plan Mass, prayer services, confession, and other liturgical services in accordance with the Church calendar.”
  Confession is planned by the Campus Minister and Pastor as part of the school's liturgical life.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The Pastor, Fr. Jean Joseph Brice, is named as the school's chaplain and presides over its sacramental life.)
Sources (3)
1. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “The Pastor is the Academy’s chaplain, presiding over the sacramental life of SPA”
  The Pastor is named as the Academy's chaplain.
2. Spiritual Life | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “The Pastor presides over the sacramental life of St. Patrick Academy and is available to students seeking spiritual counseling.”
  The Pastor presides over the school's sacramental life and is available to students for spiritual counseling.
3. Administration, Faculty & Staff | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/about-us/admin-faculty-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Fr. Jean Joseph Brice, Pastor and President”
  Fr. Jean Joseph Brice is the school's Pastor and President.

N/A

Theology and curriculum

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

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is required in grades 9 to 12: four credits, which are four full-year courses at one credit each. Students are enrolled in theology all four years (2025-26 handbook, last year's edition).)
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students are required to be enrolled in an English, Math, Social Studies, Theology, and PE/Health course all four years of high school.”
  Theology is required in all four years of high school, and the graduation table requires 4 theology credits.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each grade has a retreat day every year.)
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Life | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Each grade participates in a retreat day each year”
  Every grade has a retreat day each year, with a different theme for each grade.
2. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “annual retreats for each class”
  Campus ministry holds an annual retreat for each class.
Partly:
Campus ministry staffOne (The 2025-26 staff list shows one person in Campus Ministry, under the direction of the Campus Minister.)
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Under the direction of the Campus Minister, this program”
  The campus ministry program is directed by the Campus Minister.
  “Mrs. Mary Cipriano Campus Ministry”
  The 2025-26 staff list places Mrs. Mary Cipriano in Campus Ministry.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Jesus Band (Music Ministry) is listed among the school's clubs.)
Sources (1)
1. Extracurricular Activities | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/student-life/clubs.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Jesus Band (Music Ministry)”
  The school lists Jesus Band, a music ministry group, among its clubs.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily prayer, Friday Mass and other religious services are part of the school day (2025-26 handbook's morning prayer and Friday schedule).)
Sources (2)
1. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “daily prayer, weekly Mass, other liturgical services, service work, and”
  Campus ministry plans daily prayer, weekly Mass and other liturgical services.
2. Spiritual Life | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “daily prayer, Friday Mass, and other religious services held during the school day”
  Campus Ministry sponsors daily prayer, Friday Mass and other religious services during the school day.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Grades 9 to 11 alone require 24, 32 and 40 hours of service a year (96 hours); grade 12 also requires service (2025-26 handbook, last year's edition).)
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “24 hours of service per academic year”
  Ninth graders must complete 24 hours of service per academic year.
  “40 hours of service per academic year”
  Eleventh graders must complete 40 hours of service per academic year.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Religion 12 (Social Justice and World Religions) teaches the Church's summary teachings on justice.)
Sources (1)
1. Curriculum | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/academics/curriculum.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “study the summary teachings of the Church regarding the meaning of justice and what that means for the community of man”
  Religion 12 covers the Church's summary teachings on justice.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Students for Life Club is listed among the school's clubs. The clubs page says the list changes from year to year.)
Sources (1)
1. Extracurricular Activities | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/student-life/clubs.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students for Life Club”
  The school lists a Students for Life Club among its clubs.
Not enough information:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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 all four high school years, and students attend Mass each week.
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students are required to be enrolled in an English, Math, Social Studies, Theology, and PE/Health course all four years of high school.”
  Theology is required in all four years of high school, and the graduation table requires 4 theology credits.
  “Students are required to attend Mass each week because of this importance”
  Students are required to attend Mass each week, including the Friday school Mass.
Every grade has a retreat day each year, and the Pastor is the school's chaplain.
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Life | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Each grade participates in a retreat day each year”
  Every grade has a retreat day each year, with a different theme for each grade.
2. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “The Pastor is the Academy’s chaplain, presiding over the sacramental life of SPA”
  The Pastor is named as the Academy's chaplain.
Service hours are required in grades 9 to 12, with 96 hours required through grade 11.
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “24 hours of service per academic year”
  Ninth graders must complete 24 hours of service per academic year.
  “40 hours of service per academic year”
  Eleventh graders must complete 40 hours of service per academic year.

Concerns

The published school Mass is on Fridays.
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Life | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “daily prayer, Friday Mass, and other religious services held during the school day”
  Campus Ministry sponsors daily prayer, Friday Mass and other religious services during the school day.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Patrick Academy

Address: 244 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908
Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Clubs and groups 2

Students for Life Club
A pro-life student club listed among the school's clubs.
stpatsri.org
Jesus Band (Music Ministry)
A music ministry group listed among the school's clubs.
stpatsri.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Morning Prayer
Daily on non-Friday school days, 7:54 AM
A daily morning prayer in the school day schedule.
stpatsri.org

Retreats 1

Class retreat day
Each year, one day for each grade
Each grade has a retreat day with its own theme: Community Building (9), Living the Eucharist (10), Faith in Action (11) and The Journey Forward (12).
stpatsri.org, stpatsri.org

Service 1

Christian service program
Each academic year, quarterly service hour logs
Required service hours for grades 9 to 12, approved with a service coordinator and theology teachers.
stpatsri.org, stpatsri.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

Campus Ministry, St. Patrick Academy

Sources (2)

Spiritual Life | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/student-life/spiritual-life.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“daily prayer, Friday Mass, and other religious services held during the school day”
Campus Ministry sponsors daily prayer, Friday Mass and other religious services during the school day.
“daily prayer, Friday Mass, and other religious services held during the school day”
Campus Ministry sponsors daily prayer, Friday Mass and other religious services during the school day.
“244 Smith St Providence, RI 02908 (401) 421-9300”
The school's address is 244 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908, and its main phone is 421-9300.
2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook | St Patrick Academystpatsri.org/editoruploads/files/SPA%20Parent-Student%20Handbook%202025-2026%20Final.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Under the direction of the Campus Minister, this program”
The campus ministry program is directed by the Campus Minister.

Reach out

Contact details for Fr. Jean Joseph Brice (Pastor and President; the school's chaplain) and 4 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

88 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score99%
Students per teacher 25% of score12.9 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

Type	Parish school
Diocese	Diocese of Providence, RI
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	85
Students in grades 9–12	85
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	12.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	99%
Setting	City

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.

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Local Church

Diocese of Providence

The Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, Bishop of Providence

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 01257394
244 Smith St., Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
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Is St. Patrick Academy a Catholic high school?: Yes. St. Patrick Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Providence. Its sponsor is Diocese of Providence.
What is St. Patrick Academy’s Compass Score?: 89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Patrick Academy?: Mass is listed at School Mass (the handbook says students attend Mass in the church; the exact place is not stated). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is St. Patrick Academy Compass Recommended?: Yes. St. Patrick Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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