Catholic School CompassTrue north for Catholic families.
Aerial view of St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School
Aerial imagery: U.S. Geological Survey (public domain). USGS

Catholic high school

St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School

  • LocationVallejo, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 321 students
Official website

St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School in Vallejo, California describes the Eucharist, prayer services, retreats and Christian service as the center of its campus life. Its campus ministry lists monthly Masses, retreats for every grade, and student groups including a weekly rosary group and a biweekly Bible study. Christian service is required each year, with about 60 hours over four years, and the school's pages name no chaplain.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church: 1.6 mi1Saint Louis Bertram Catholic Church: 2.3 mi2St. Rose of Lima: 2.5 mi3Saint Rose Catholic Church: 2.6 mi4Saint Basil Catholic Church: 2.7 mi5Campus Ministry, St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School: 0.1 miSt. Patrick-St. Vincent High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 3450 Tennessee Street, Vallejo
  2. Saint Louis Bertram Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 651 Sonoma Boulevard, Vallejo
  3. St. Rose of Lima — 2.5 mi
  4. Saint Rose Catholic Church — 2.6 mi
  5. Saint Basil Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 1200 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo

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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

60 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 yearMonthly (The page refers to the monthly Masses, and says all-school gatherings average once a month, each a Mass or a prayer service. The 2025-26 liturgy list is the newest edition published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the monthly Masses, Campus Ministry provides opportunities for students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Advent and Lent, a weekly Rosary Group, a biweekly Faith Friday Lunch Meeting for students of all faith backgrounds, and a biweekly Bible Study.”
      The school offers monthly Masses, confession in Advent and Lent, a weekly rosary group, a biweekly Faith Friday lunch and a biweekly Bible study.
      “Averaging to once a month, we gather for either a Mass or a prayer service.”
      Whole-school gatherings average once a month, either a Mass or a prayer service.
  • 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 offered in Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the monthly Masses, Campus Ministry provides opportunities for students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Advent and Lent, a weekly Rosary Group, a biweekly Faith Friday Lunch Meeting for students of all faith backgrounds, and a biweekly Bible Study.”
      The school offers monthly Masses, confession in Advent and Lent, a weekly rosary group, a biweekly Faith Friday lunch and a biweekly Bible study.
  • 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 (Teaching Masses are led by priests.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We also offer teaching Masses to our students by grade level, where priests give instruction to deepen students’ understanding of the Liturgy.”
      Teaching Masses are offered by grade level, led by priests.
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.
  • 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.
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

87 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 are offered for every grade: Freshman Focus Day, the Alpha retreat for all students from freshman through senior years, and Kairos for seniors. The retreat dates are from the 2025-26 page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats And Focus Days | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry/retreats-and-focus-days · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School provides one-day and overnight retreats for every grade level.”
      The school provides retreats for every grade level.
    2. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Patrick St. Vincent Catholic High School provides two overnight retreats, the three-day-two-night Kairos for Seniors and the two-day-one-night Alpha for Sophomores and Juniors.”
      Overnight retreats are Kairos for seniors and Alpha for sophomores and juniors.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry director is named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Directory | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry, Math”
      Ian Emperador is listed as the director of campus ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (A weekly Rosary Group, a biweekly Faith Friday Lunch and a biweekly Bible Study, all run through campus ministry. The club directory is not used for this count.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the monthly Masses, Campus Ministry provides opportunities for students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Advent and Lent, a weekly Rosary Group, a biweekly Faith Friday Lunch Meeting for students of all faith backgrounds, and a biweekly Bible Study.”
      The school offers monthly Masses, confession in Advent and Lent, a weekly rosary group, a biweekly Faith Friday lunch and a biweekly Bible study.
  • 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Freshmen complete 12 hours, sophomores 16, juniors 16 and seniors 16, which totals 60 hours over four years. The service figures are for 2025-26, the newest edition published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen at SPSV will complete three service hours per quarter for a total of 12 for the year.”
      Freshmen complete 12 service hours a year.
      “Sophomores at SPSV will complete four service hours per quarter for a total of 16 hours for the year.”
      Sophomores complete 16 service hours a year.
      “All juniors must complete a total of 16 hours of tutoring and mentorship for the year.”
      Juniors complete 16 service hours a year.
      “They must complete eight hours of service per semester”
      Seniors complete eight service hours per semester, 16 for the year.
  • 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 are asked to serve the poor and marginalized in the community, and the campus ministry page lists immersion experiences.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We call on our students to open their minds and hearts to the poor and marginalized in our community, as Christ did.”
      Students are called to serve the poor and marginalized in the community.
      “The heart of the SPSV community is our Catholic faith. Through the celebration of the Eucharist, prayer services, retreats, leadership development, immersion experiences, and Christian service outreach.”
      The school describes its Catholic faith as central, with the Eucharist, prayer services, retreats, immersion experiences and Christian service.

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

Strengths

  • Monthly Masses are part of campus life, and confession is offered in Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the monthly Masses, Campus Ministry provides opportunities for students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Advent and Lent, a weekly Rosary Group, a biweekly Faith Friday Lunch Meeting for students of all faith backgrounds, and a biweekly Bible Study.”
      The school offers monthly Masses, confession in Advent and Lent, a weekly rosary group, a biweekly Faith Friday lunch and a biweekly Bible study.
  • Retreats are offered for every grade level, with overnight retreats for seniors and for sophomores and juniors.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats And Focus Days | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry/retreats-and-focus-days · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School provides one-day and overnight retreats for every grade level.”
      The school provides retreats for every grade level.
    2. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Patrick St. Vincent Catholic High School provides two overnight retreats, the three-day-two-night Kairos for Seniors and the two-day-one-night Alpha for Sophomores and Juniors.”
      Overnight retreats are Kairos for seniors and Alpha for sophomores and juniors.
  • Christian service is required each year, which totals 60 hours over four years on the 2025-26 schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen at SPSV will complete three service hours per quarter for a total of 12 for the year.”
      Freshmen complete 12 service hours a year.
      “Sophomores at SPSV will complete four service hours per quarter for a total of 16 hours for the year.”
      Sophomores complete 16 service hours a year.
      “All juniors must complete a total of 16 hours of tutoring and mentorship for the year.”
      Juniors complete 16 service hours a year.
      “They must complete eight hours of service per semester”
      Seniors complete eight service hours per semester, 16 for the year.
  • Students can join a weekly rosary group, a biweekly Bible study and a biweekly Faith Friday lunch meeting.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the monthly Masses, Campus Ministry provides opportunities for students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Advent and Lent, a weekly Rosary Group, a biweekly Faith Friday Lunch Meeting for students of all faith backgrounds, and a biweekly Bible Study.”
      The school offers monthly Masses, confession in Advent and Lent, a weekly rosary group, a biweekly Faith Friday lunch and a biweekly Bible study.

Concerns

  • Priests lead the teaching Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We also offer teaching Masses to our students by grade level, where priests give instruction to deepen students’ understanding of the Liturgy.”
      Teaching Masses are offered by grade level, led by priests.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School

  • Address: 1500 Benicia Road, Vallejo, CA 94591
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

View on map ↗

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Freshman Focus DaysOff campus
    One-day retreats for freshmen held in August at the St. Catherine of Siena Parish Life Center in Vallejo.
    spsv.org, spsv.org
  • Kairos for Seniors
    A three-day, two-night overnight retreat for seniors, planned and led by the Campus Ministry Core Team.
    spsv.org
  • Alpha Retreat
    A two-day, one-night retreat open to all students from freshman through senior years; the page names sophomores and juniors in particular.
    spsv.org, spsv.org

Faith formation 2

  • Faith Friday Lunch Meeting
    Biweekly
    A biweekly lunch meeting for students of all faith backgrounds, run through campus ministry.
    spsv.org
  • Bible Study
    Biweekly
    A biweekly Bible study run through campus ministry.
    spsv.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Rosary Group
    Weekly
    A weekly rosary group run through campus ministry.
    spsv.org

Service 1

  • Christian Service Program
    Required yearly service for every grade, through approved local organizations, school events and partner schools.
    spsv.org, spsv.org, spsv.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. Campus Ministry | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The heart of the SPSV community is our Catholic faith. Through the celebration of the Eucharist, prayer services, retreats, leadership development, immersion experiences, and Christian service outreach.”
    The school describes its Catholic faith as central, with the Eucharist, prayer services, retreats, immersion experiences and Christian service.
    “The heart of the SPSV community is our Catholic faith. Through the celebration of the Eucharist, prayer services, retreats, leadership development, immersion experiences, and Christian service outreach.”
    The school describes its Catholic faith as central, with the Eucharist, prayer services, retreats, immersion experiences and Christian service.
  2. School Directory | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Director of Campus Ministry, Math”
    Ian Emperador is listed as the director of campus ministry.
  3. Liturgies | St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High Schoolspsv.org/campus-ministry/liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “SPSV Chapel “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.””
    The school has a chapel on its campus.
    “1500 Benicia Road. Vallejo, CA 94591 707-644-4425”
    The school is at 1500 Benicia Road, Vallejo, CA 94591, with main telephone 707-644-4425.

Reach out

Contact details for St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School main office (Main office (school telephone)) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

Sign in Create a free account

We keep campus ministers’ emails behind sign-in to protect them from spam.

My rating and notes

Sign in or create a free account to rate this school privately, keep notes, and save it to your list.

Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
18 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.64%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.9 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Sacramento, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)321
Students in grades 9–12321
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges64%
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

Diocese of Sacramento

The Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Bishop of Sacramento

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

About this school’s data

Questions families ask

Is St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Sacramento.

Reviews

Personal experiences from signed-in readers. Reviews are moderated automatically and never change a school’s grades.

No reviews yet.

Sign in to write a review.

More in California · California rankings