
Catholic high school
St. Pius X Catholic High School
- LocationAtlanta, GA
- Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,054 students
- Catholic70% Catholic
Sponsor: Archdiocese of Atlanta
St. Pius X Catholic High School is a co-educational archdiocesan high school in Atlanta, Georgia, opened in 1958. Students take theology every semester (four credits), including Apologetics and Life Ethics and Catholic Social Teaching and Vocations, and complete ten service hours each year through the Catholic Social Teaching Hours program. An All School Mass is held monthly, weekday Mass is offered before school Tuesday through Friday, adoration is held on Fridays, penance services are held in Advent and Lent, a priest serves as chaplain, and each class has a mandatory revival day.
Mass, confession, and adoration
Confirm with the parish
Adoration 1
- Friday8:00 AM–3:00 PMSt. Pius X Catholic High School · Fridays during the school year, beginning after Labor Day.
Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.
Sources for these times (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All School Mass: Monthly (please see school calendar for dates and times) Reconciliation: Penance Services once a semester (Advent and Lent) and by appointment Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays from 8:00AM to 3:00PM beginning after Labor Day”
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Catholic churches nearby
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 1350 Hearst Drive Northeast, Atlanta
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 2855 Briarcliff Road Northeast, Atlanta
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
67 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Faith page states a monthly All School Mass; the 2026-27 calendars list All School Masses including Aug. 21 (Feast of St. Pius X), Sept. 11, Oct. 2 (Grandparents' Day), Dec. 8 (Immaculate Conception) and Feb. 10 (Ash Wednesday).)
Sources (3)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Each student completes service projects each year through the Catholic Social Teaching Hours program. We have a monthly All School Mass, and Daily Mass is offered before school, Tuesday through Friday. Our Campus Ministry program interacts with students daily and hosts Class Revival Days, Boys' and Girls' Retreats, and international and domestic Mission Trips.”
“All School Mass: Monthly (please see school calendar for dates and times) Reconciliation: Penance Services once a semester (Advent and Lent) and by appointment Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays from 8:00AM to 3:00PM beginning after Labor Day”
- 2026-2027 One Page School Calendar - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1768406535/spxorg/xzoxoybnnxu7xlndkdqt/SPX-One-Page-School-Calendar-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“August 21 – Feast of St. Pius X – All School Mass”
“December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception – All School Mass”
- View All Events - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/view-all-events?cal_date=2026-10-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Friday, October 2 School Calendar Late Start All School Mass - Grandparents' Day & Reception”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The Faith page says Daily Mass is offered before school, Tuesday through Friday. Stated days override the label: Mass is not offered on Mondays.)
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Each student completes service projects each year through the Catholic Social Teaching Hours program. We have a monthly All School Mass, and Daily Mass is offered before school, Tuesday through Friday. Our Campus Ministry program interacts with students daily and hosts Class Revival Days, Boys' and Girls' Retreats, and international and domestic Mission Trips.”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Partly: 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 (Penance services once a semester (Advent and Lent) and confession by appointment.)
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All School Mass: Monthly (please see school calendar for dates and times) Reconciliation: Penance Services once a semester (Advent and Lent) and by appointment Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays from 8:00AM to 3:00PM beginning after Labor Day”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., beginning after Labor Day.)
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All School Mass: Monthly (please see school calendar for dates and times) Reconciliation: Penance Services once a semester (Advent and Lent) and by appointment Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays from 8:00AM to 3:00PM beginning after Labor Day”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Robbie Cotta is listed as Chaplain on the Faith page and in the employee directory (Administration, Campus Ministry).)
Sources (2)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fr. Robbie Cotta Chaplain Miranda Contreras Director of Campus Ministry”
- Employee Directory - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/about/directory?const_search_keyword=ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fr. Robbie Cotta Titles: Chaplain Departments: Administration, Campus Ministry Email: Phone Numbers: School: 404-636-3023 ext. 229”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Theology and curriculum
100 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Graduation requires 4 theology credits, with 0.5 credit each semester at St. Pius X. English is also 4 credits over four years; a year course is 1 credit: four full years, theology every semester. Courses: Basics (or Survey) of Catholicism and Christian Life & Liturgy (9). Hebrew Scriptures and Christian Testament (10). History of Christianity and Catholicism and Major Faiths of the World (11). Apologetics and Life Ethics and Catholic Social Teaching and Vocations (12).)
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Course Catalog - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785247064/spxorg/ke9d591fitqdg4qp6lmf/SPX-2026-27-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“4 Theology Requires .5 credit each semester at St. Pius X.”
“Students must also participate in the Works of Mercy Apostolic Program each semester at St. Pius X. Seniors who fail to complete the required Works of Mercy will not be allowed to walk at graduation.”
“4 English * Required English I Lit/Comp English II Lit/Comp”
“CHRISTIAN LIFE & LITURGY CP (S) Grade(s): 9 Christian Life & Liturgy CP begins with a systematic overview of the sacramental life of the Church, and is followed by an in-depth examination of Morality”
“CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND VOCATIONS CP (S) Grade(s): 12 Catholic Social Teaching and Vocations CP builds on the Apologetics and Life Ethics curriculum, examining how best to live out Jesus' commands to love God and our neighbor as ourselves.”
“Students learn how to analyze, decide, and act on these issues, viewing them through the lens of Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and key documents authored by the Vatican and the USCCB.”
- 2026-27 Course Catalog - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785247064/spxorg/ke9d591fitqdg4qp6lmf/SPX-2026-27-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: 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.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Apologetics and Life Ethics (grade 12) explains the reasonableness of Christian truths and the ethical frameworks Catholics use for beginning- and end-of-life questions. Christian Life & Liturgy (grade 9) includes an in-depth study of morality.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Course Catalog - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785247064/spxorg/ke9d591fitqdg4qp6lmf/SPX-2026-27-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“APOLOGETICS AND LIFE ETHICS CP (S) Grade(s): 12 Apologetics and Life Ethics CP is the theological endeavor to explain the reasonableness of Christian truths that lie at the foundation of our faith.”
“CHRISTIAN LIFE & LITURGY CP (S) Grade(s): 9 Christian Life & Liturgy CP begins with a systematic overview of the sacramental life of the Church, and is followed by an in-depth examination of Morality”
- 2026-27 Course Catalog - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785247064/spxorg/ke9d591fitqdg4qp6lmf/SPX-2026-27-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: 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 mission is a college preparatory education forming mind, body and spirit in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church; the Theology Department grounds all teaching in Catholic doctrine; prayer opens all classes; the service program integrates Catholic social teaching from the theology curriculum.)
Sources (4)
- Mission & Vision - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/about/mission-vision · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Pius X, an Archdiocesan High School, provides a college preparatory education for the formation of the mind, body, and spirit of each student in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.”
- Theology - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/academics/departments/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Theology Department at St. Pius X Catholic High School focuses on the spiritual development of students, grounding all teaching in Catholic doctrine.”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“In addition to daily Mass, monthly All School Mass, daily morning prayer, daily afternoon prayer, and prayer at the beginning of all classes, the following opportunities are available for our school family:”
- Catholic Social Teaching Hours - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith/catholic-social-teaching-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“this program is designed to actively integrate the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching learned in the St. Pius X theology curriculum into the lived experience of students and their families.”
- Mission & Vision - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/about/mission-vision · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Campus culture
100 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each class takes part in a mandatory in-house revival day described as a retreat day (2026-27 calendar: Freshmen Revival Feb. 24, Senior Revival in April); a class day of prayer counts as a one-day retreat. Optional off-campus weekend retreats (Boys' and Girls' retreats, a Senior Retreat) are also offered.)
Sources (3)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Each class takes part in a day of rest and reflection in the form of a revival day. The goal of these days are for our students to recenter and refocus their hearts, minds, and souls. Revival days are in-house retreat days where each class gets a chance to recreate and rest together with competitions, food and prayer. These days are mandatory and each student is expected to attend.”
“Student retreats are optional, held off-campus, and start right after school on Fridays, lasting until early afternoon on Sunday. These weekends are full of free time, games, sports, hikes, spiritual formation, Adoration, mass, and prayer.”
“Each student completes service projects each year through the Catholic Social Teaching Hours program. We have a monthly All School Mass, and Daily Mass is offered before school, Tuesday through Friday. Our Campus Ministry program interacts with students daily and hosts Class Revival Days, Boys' and Girls' Retreats, and international and domestic Mission Trips.”
- View All Events - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/view-all-events?cal_date=2027-02-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Wednesday, February 24 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts School Calendar Freshmen Revival”
- View All Events - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/view-all-events?cal_date=2027-04-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“ACT Testing & Pre-ACT testing Gr 9-11 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts School Calendar Senior Revival”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Campus ministry staffTwo or more (2 ministry staff counted: Fr. Robbie Cotta (Chaplain) and Miranda Contreras (Director of Campus Ministry).)
Sources (2)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fr. Robbie Cotta Chaplain Miranda Contreras Director of Campus Ministry”
- Employee Directory - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/about/directory?const_search_keyword=ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fr. Robbie Cotta Titles: Chaplain Departments: Administration, Campus Ministry Email: Phone Numbers: School: 404-636-3023 ext. 229”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Students for Life, Frassati Fraternity (young men's faith fraternity moderated by the chaplain), Luce Sorority (associated with Campus Ministry), St. Vincent de Paul Service Club and a Campus Ministry Leadership Team.)
Sources (2)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Students for Life strives to develop a culture of respect for all human life, beginning here at home. The group meets monthly for prayer, discussion, and service project planning. In addition, students travel to Washington, D.C each year for the March for Life event.”
“Learn More about Catholic Social Teaching Hours Campus Ministry Leadership Team”
- Student Organizations & Clubs - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/campus-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“We're happy to offer a club for young men to not walk alone: the Frassati Fraternity. In the friendship that brotherhood is, I'm strengthened and encouraged - made to be better. Moderator(s): Fr. Robbie Cotta”
“The Luce Sorority is a social and service focused club associated with SPX Campus Ministry.”
“St. Vincent de Paul Service Club will provide a monthly service project opportunity for the St. Pius X community to include students, alumni, families and the St. Vincent de Paul community.”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily morning prayer, daily afternoon prayer and prayer at the beginning of all classes, alongside weekday Mass and the monthly All School Mass.)
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“In addition to daily Mass, monthly All School Mass, daily morning prayer, daily afternoon prayer, and prayer at the beginning of all classes, the following opportunities are available for our school family:”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Service and Catholic social teaching
100 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Ten hours of service based on the seven themes of Catholic social teaching each academic year (five per semester), 40 hours over four years; completion is a pass/fail transcript requirement (Works of Mercy), and seniors who do not finish may not walk at graduation.)
Sources (2)
- Catholic Social Teaching Hours - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith/catholic-social-teaching-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Each student will be responsible for completing a total of ten hours of service based on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching each academic year, with five hours due before the end of each semester.”
- 2026-27 Course Catalog - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785247064/spxorg/ke9d591fitqdg4qp6lmf/SPX-2026-27-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Students must also participate in the Works of Mercy Apostolic Program each semester at St. Pius X. Seniors who fail to complete the required Works of Mercy will not be allowed to walk at graduation.”
“Completion of yearly Works of Mercy based on criteria stipulated by Campus Ministry is graded as a”
- Catholic Social Teaching Hours - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith/catholic-social-teaching-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching and Vocations (grade 12) studies social issues through Scripture, Catholic Tradition and Vatican and USCCB documents; the service program integrates the seven themes of Catholic social teaching learned in the theology curriculum.)
Sources (2)
- 2026-27 Course Catalog - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785247064/spxorg/ke9d591fitqdg4qp6lmf/SPX-2026-27-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND VOCATIONS CP (S) Grade(s): 12 Catholic Social Teaching and Vocations CP builds on the Apologetics and Life Ethics curriculum, examining how best to live out Jesus' commands to love God and our neighbor as ourselves.”
“Students learn how to analyze, decide, and act on these issues, viewing them through the lens of Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and key documents authored by the Vatican and the USCCB.”
- Catholic Social Teaching Hours - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith/catholic-social-teaching-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“this program is designed to actively integrate the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching learned in the St. Pius X theology curriculum into the lived experience of students and their families.”
- 2026-27 Course Catalog - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785247064/spxorg/ke9d591fitqdg4qp6lmf/SPX-2026-27-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Students for Life meets monthly for prayer, discussion and service planning, and students travel to Washington, D.C. each year for the March for Life.)
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Students for Life strives to develop a culture of respect for all human life, beginning here at home. The group meets monthly for prayer, discussion, and service project planning. In addition, students travel to Washington, D.C each year for the March for Life event.”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (An international mission trip over spring break and a domestic mission trip in June, and the St. Vincent de Paul Service Club's monthly service projects.)
Sources (2)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“At St. Pius X, we offer each student an opportunity to travel and share the good news of the Gospel to those in need. We offer one international mission trip and a domestic mission trip with the international during spring break and the domestic during the month of June.”
- Student Organizations & Clubs - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/campus-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Vincent de Paul Service Club will provide a monthly service project opportunity for the St. Pius X community to include students, alumni, families and the St. Vincent de Paul community.”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- A monthly All School Mass, weekday Mass four mornings a week, weekly Friday adoration and a priest chaplain.
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Each student completes service projects each year through the Catholic Social Teaching Hours program. We have a monthly All School Mass, and Daily Mass is offered before school, Tuesday through Friday. Our Campus Ministry program interacts with students daily and hosts Class Revival Days, Boys' and Girls' Retreats, and international and domestic Mission Trips.”
“All School Mass: Monthly (please see school calendar for dates and times) Reconciliation: Penance Services once a semester (Advent and Lent) and by appointment Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays from 8:00AM to 3:00PM beginning after Labor Day”
“Fr. Robbie Cotta Chaplain Miranda Contreras Director of Campus Ministry”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Theology is required every semester, including Apologetics and Life Ethics and Catholic Social Teaching and Vocations in grade 12.
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Course Catalog - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785247064/spxorg/ke9d591fitqdg4qp6lmf/SPX-2026-27-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“4 Theology Requires .5 credit each semester at St. Pius X.”
“APOLOGETICS AND LIFE ETHICS CP (S) Grade(s): 12 Apologetics and Life Ethics CP is the theological endeavor to explain the reasonableness of Christian truths that lie at the foundation of our faith.”
“CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND VOCATIONS CP (S) Grade(s): 12 Catholic Social Teaching and Vocations CP builds on the Apologetics and Life Ethics curriculum, examining how best to live out Jesus' commands to love God and our neighbor as ourselves.”
- 2026-27 Course Catalog - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1785247064/spxorg/ke9d591fitqdg4qp6lmf/SPX-2026-27-Course-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Ten hours of service are required each year in a program tied to Catholic social teaching, with mission trips and a St. Vincent de Paul Service Club.
Sources (3)
- Catholic Social Teaching Hours - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith/catholic-social-teaching-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Each student will be responsible for completing a total of ten hours of service based on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching each academic year, with five hours due before the end of each semester.”
“this program is designed to actively integrate the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching learned in the St. Pius X theology curriculum into the lived experience of students and their families.”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“At St. Pius X, we offer each student an opportunity to travel and share the good news of the Gospel to those in need. We offer one international mission trip and a domestic mission trip with the international during spring break and the domestic during the month of June.”
- Student Organizations & Clubs - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/campus-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Vincent de Paul Service Club will provide a monthly service project opportunity for the St. Pius X community to include students, alumni, families and the St. Vincent de Paul community.”
- Catholic Social Teaching Hours - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith/catholic-social-teaching-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Students for Life attends the March for Life each year, and each class has a mandatory revival day.
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Students for Life strives to develop a culture of respect for all human life, beginning here at home. The group meets monthly for prayer, discussion, and service project planning. In addition, students travel to Washington, D.C each year for the March for Life event.”
“Each class takes part in a day of rest and reflection in the form of a revival day. The goal of these days are for our students to recenter and refocus their hearts, minds, and souls. Revival days are in-house retreat days where each class gets a chance to recreate and rest together with competitions, food and prayer. These days are mandatory and each student is expected to attend.”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Concerns
- Confession has no weekly scheduled time; it is offered at Advent and Lent penance services and by appointment.
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All School Mass: Monthly (please see school calendar for dates and times) Reconciliation: Penance Services once a semester (Advent and Lent) and by appointment Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays from 8:00AM to 3:00PM beginning after Labor Day”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Off-campus weekend retreats are optional; the required class retreat is a one-day in-house revival day.
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Student retreats are optional, held off-campus, and start right after school on Fridays, lasting until early afternoon on Sunday. These weekends are full of free time, games, sports, hikes, spiritual formation, Adoration, mass, and prayer.”
“Each class takes part in a day of rest and reflection in the form of a revival day. The goal of these days are for our students to recenter and refocus their hearts, minds, and souls. Revival days are in-house retreat days where each class gets a chance to recreate and rest together with competitions, food and prayer. These days are mandatory and each student is expected to attend.”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Weekday Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday rather than every weekday.
Sources (1)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Each student completes service projects each year through the Catholic Social Teaching Hours program. We have a monthly All School Mass, and Daily Mass is offered before school, Tuesday through Friday. Our Campus Ministry program interacts with students daily and hosts Class Revival Days, Boys' and Girls' Retreats, and international and domestic Mission Trips.”
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Campus Ministry and Chapel, St. Pius X Catholic High School
- Address: 2674 Johnson Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30345-1720
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: Chapel
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Catholic clubs and student life
16 groups and regular activities · 12 on campus, 4 off campus
Retreats 2
- Weekend retreatsOff campusFriday after school to Sunday afternoon (2026-27 includes a girls' retreat Feb. 19-21 and a senior retreat ending Mar. 14)Optional off-campus Boys' and Girls' retreats with spiritual formation, adoration, Mass and prayer.
- Class Revival DaysOn campusOne day per class each year (2026-27: Freshmen Revival Feb. 24; Senior Revival in April)Mandatory in-house retreat days for each class with competitions, food and prayer.
Service 3
- Mission tripsOff campusInternational trip over spring break; domestic trip in JuneCampus Ministry mission trips to serve people in need.
- St. Vincent de Paul Service ClubOff campusMonthlyMonthly service project for students, alumni and families with the St. Vincent de Paul community.
- Catholic Social Teaching Hours (Works of Mercy)Off campusTen hours each year; fall deadline Dec. 10, 2026Required service based on the seven themes of Catholic social teaching, with a theological reflection paper in theology class.
Faith formation 1
- Campus Ministry Leadership TeamOn campusStudent leadership team listed by Campus Ministry.
Clubs and groups 3
- Students for LifeOn campusMonthly; March for Life trip each yearPro-life group meeting monthly for prayer, discussion and service planning, with an annual trip to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
- Frassati FraternityOn campusFaith fraternity for young men, moderated by the chaplain.
- Luce SororityOn campusTwice a monthSocial and service club associated with Campus Ministry, named for Blessed Chiara Luce Badano.
Liturgy and prayer 6
- All School MassOn campusMonthly (2026-27 includes Aug. 21, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Dec. 8, Feb. 10)Monthly Mass for the whole school, including feast days and a Grandparents' Day Mass.
- Weekday MassOn campusBefore school, Tuesday through Friday (time not published)Mass offered before the school day four days a week.
- Eucharistic AdorationOn campusFridays 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, beginning after Labor DayWeekly adoration during the school day.
- Penance services and confessionOn campusOnce a semester (Advent and Lent); otherwise by appointmentSeasonal penance services and individual confession by appointment.
- Pack the ChapelOn campusLunch periods during Advent and LentListed under the school's sacramental life for the Advent and Lenten seasons.
- Daily prayerOn campusEach school dayMorning and afternoon prayer each day and prayer at the beginning of all classes.
Other 1
- Prayer Chain, Mothers' Prayer Group and Parent Faith Formation NightsOn campusWeekly email prayer chain; mothers' group one day each month in the ChapelPrayer and formation opportunities for parents and the school community.
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)
- Faith - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fr. Robbie Cotta Chaplain Miranda Contreras Director of Campus Ministry”
“Each student completes service projects each year through the Catholic Social Teaching Hours program. We have a monthly All School Mass, and Daily Mass is offered before school, Tuesday through Friday. Our Campus Ministry program interacts with students daily and hosts Class Revival Days, Boys' and Girls' Retreats, and international and domestic Mission Trips.”
“Our Campus 2674 Johnson Road NE. Atlanta GA 30345-1720 404-636-3023”
“All St. Pius X parents are invited to join us in the Chapel one day each month to pray for the intentions of our students.”
- Employee Directory - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/about/directory?const_search_keyword=ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fr. Robbie Cotta Titles: Chaplain Departments: Administration, Campus Ministry Email: Phone Numbers: School: 404-636-3023 ext. 229”
- About - St. Pius X Catholic High Schoolspx.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“1 Dance Studio 1 Drama Studio 1 Chapel”
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Academic Excellence
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- Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
- Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.0 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
| Type | Diocesan school |
|---|---|
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Atlanta, GA |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Students (all grades) | 1,054 |
| Students in grades 9–12 | 1,054 |
| Coed or single-sex | Coed |
| Student–teacher ratio | 10.0 to 1 |
| Graduates going to 4-year colleges | 100% |
| Setting | Suburb |
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
The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: archatl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
About this school’s data
- NCES school ID 00295932
- 2674 Johnson Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30345
- (404) 636-3023
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- Is St. Pius X Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
- Yes. St. Pius X Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of Atlanta.
- What is St. Pius X Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
- 93 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
- Is St. Pius X Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
- Yes. St. Pius X Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.
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