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St. Pius X High School

  • LocationHouston, TX
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades 9–12 · 558 students
  • SponsorDominican Veritas Ministries
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St. Pius X High School is a co-educational Catholic college preparatory school in Houston, sponsored by Dominican Veritas Ministries and rooted in the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and preaching. Campus Ministry lists a monthly all-school liturgy, regular Masses, retreats for every grade and a Service Learning Apostolate requiring 100 hours of service.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Pius X High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 1.6 mi1Inglesa Emanuel: 2.1 mi2Saint Monicas Catholic Church: 2.3 mi3Assumption Catholic Church: 2.5 mi4Saint Anne de Peaupre Catholic Church: 2.7 mi5Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church: 2.7 mi6St. Pius X Campus Ministry and SPX Chapel: 0.0 miSt. Pius X High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 3600 Brinkman Street, Houston
  2. Inglesa Emanuel — 2.1 mi
  3. Saint Monicas Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
  4. Assumption Catholic Church — 2.5 mi
  5. Saint Anne de Peaupre Catholic Church — 2.7 mi
  6. Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 501 Tidwell Road, Houston

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 Faith Formation page lists a monthly all-school liturgy, and the Campus Ministry page says all-school liturgies include regular Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly all-school Liturgy”
      Faith Formation lists a monthly all-school liturgy.
    2. Campus Ministry | St. Pius X High School Houstonstpiusx.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regular Masses celebrate feast days, liturgical seasons, and school milestones.”
      Campus Ministry says all-school liturgies include regular Masses.
  • 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation and prayer services”
      Reconciliation and prayer services are listed among signature opportunities.
    2. Campus Ministry | St. Pius X High School Houstonstpiusx.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our on-campus chapel is a peaceful space available daily for independent prayer, small group worship, quiet reflection and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      The on-campus chapel is open daily for prayer and is a place for Reconciliation.
  • 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 (Regular Masses are published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Pius X High School Houstonstpiusx.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regular Masses celebrate feast days, liturgical seasons, and school milestones.”
      Campus Ministry says all-school liturgies include regular Masses.
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 (The graduation requirements list 4 credits of theology, one credit in each grade (Theology I, II, III, and a senior theology elective).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | St. Pius X High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1777039951/stpiusx/huhgdjchfvyb3633yobv/CourseCatalog26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The curriculum and mission pages state the program is enriched by faith and based on Catholic tradition.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | St. Pius X High School Houstonstpiusx.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “guiding students through a rigorous college preparatory experience enriched by faith, community, and truth.”
      The curriculum is described as enriched by faith.
    2. Mission and Four Pillars | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/about-us/mission-and-four-pillars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Providing a strong spiritual foundation based on Catholic tradition and teachings.”
      The school's stated mission includes a spiritual foundation based on Catholic tradition.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats for all grade levels”
      Retreats are offered for all grade levels.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named Campus Ministry contacts are listed on the Faith Formation page, and a Director of Campus Ministry appears in the directory.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “carlos.barboza@stpiusx.org”
      Two named people are listed as contacts for Campus Ministry.
    2. Directory | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/about-us/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry”
      The school lists a Director of Campus Ministry on its directory.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more
    Sources (1)
    1. Beyond the Classroom | Student Life at St. Pius Xstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/beyond-the-classroom · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-Based Groups: Dominican Preaching Team, Rosary Prayers, Daughters of St. Catherine's, Sons of St. Dominic”
      Faith-based student groups are listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The mission states daily prayer and the school day includes built-in community time for liturgies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission and Four Pillars | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/about-us/mission-and-four-pillars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer: We guide students in spiritual growth through daily prayer, campus ministry and retreats.”
      The school states it guides students through daily prayer, campus ministry and retreats.
    2. School Profile | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/academics/school-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Built-in Community Time for mentoring, activities, and liturgies”
      Built-in community time includes liturgies.
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 (The Service Learning Apostolate requires 100 hours of community service in the junior and senior years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | St. Pius X High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1777039951/stpiusx/huhgdjchfvyb3633yobv/CourseCatalog26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “offering 100 hours of community service to the wider community”
      The Service Learning Apostolate course requires 100 hours of community service for juniors and seniors.
    2. Faith Formation | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Minimum of 100 service hours with reflection components”
      The Service Learning Apostolate has a minimum of 100 service hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | St. Pius X High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1777039951/stpiusx/huhgdjchfvyb3633yobv/CourseCatalog26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Principles of Catholic Social Justice, which form the foundation of the Church’s Moral Doctrine”
      Theology III (Moral and Sacramental Life in Christ) teaches Catholic social justice principles.
  • 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 (The Service Learning Apostolate and community partnerships support justice and solidarity service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | St. Pius X High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1777039951/stpiusx/huhgdjchfvyb3633yobv/CourseCatalog26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our junior and senior students serve with a spirit of solidarity alongside those in need”
      Service Learning Apostolate students serve in solidarity with those in need.
    2. Faith Formation | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community partnerships with parishes, schools, shelters, and non-profits”
      Service runs through community partnerships.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is a graduation requirement in all four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | St. Pius X High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1777039951/stpiusx/huhgdjchfvyb3633yobv/CourseCatalog26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
  • Service Learning Apostolate requires 100 hours of community service in the junior and senior years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | St. Pius X High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1777039951/stpiusx/huhgdjchfvyb3633yobv/CourseCatalog26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “offering 100 hours of community service to the wider community”
      The Service Learning Apostolate course requires 100 hours of community service for juniors and seniors.
  • Retreats are offered for every grade level and student faith-based groups are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats for all grade levels”
      Retreats are offered for all grade levels.
    2. Beyond the Classroom | Student Life at St. Pius Xstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/beyond-the-classroom · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-Based Groups: Dominican Preaching Team, Rosary Prayers, Daughters of St. Catherine's, Sons of St. Dominic”
      Faith-based student groups are listed.

Concerns

  • Masses are published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Pius X High School Houstonstpiusx.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regular Masses celebrate feast days, liturgical seasons, and school milestones.”
      Campus Ministry says all-school liturgies include regular Masses.

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Campus ministry home

St. Pius X Campus Ministry and SPX Chapel

  • Address: 811 West Donovan St., Houston, TX, 77091-5699
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, prayer garden

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Source: stpiusx.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, choosecatholicschools.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Clubs and groups 1

  • Dominican Preaching Team
    Faith-based student group listed on the student life page (with Rosary Prayers, Daughters of St. Catherine's, and Sons of St. Dominic).
    stpiusx.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Liturgical ministers
    Students serve as altar servers, lectors and Eucharistic ministers.
    stpiusx.org
  • Alumni Masses and liturgical celebrations
    Anniversary class Masses and jubilee liturgies for alumni.
    stpiusx.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Annual retreat for each grade level (grades 9-12)
    A retreat for every grade level, each including a day of community service.
    stpiusx.org

Service 2

  • Panthers for Others
    Service-oriented student group listed on the student life page.
    stpiusx.org
  • Service Learning Apostolate
    Junior and senior years
    A course with 100 hours of community service, reflection and a capstone project, through community partnerships.
    resources.finalsite.net, stpiusx.org, stpiusx.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. Pius X High School Houstonstpiusx.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Regular Masses celebrate feast days, liturgical seasons, and school milestones.”
    Campus Ministry says all-school liturgies include regular Masses.
    “Our on-campus chapel is a peaceful space available daily for independent prayer, small group worship, quiet reflection and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
    The on-campus chapel is open daily for prayer and is a place for Reconciliation.
  2. Faith Formation | St. Pius X High Schoolstpiusx.org/life-at-spx/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “carlos.barboza@stpiusx.org”
    Two named people are listed as contacts for Campus Ministry.
  3. School Finder | Choose Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houstonchoosecatholicschools.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “811 West Donovan St., Houston, TX, 77091-5699”
    The school's published address is 811 West Donovan St., Houston, TX.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
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 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.14.0 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

TypeParish school
DioceseArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)558
Students in grades 9–12558
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

The Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is St. Pius X High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Pius X High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Its sponsor is Dominican Veritas Ministries.
What is St. Pius X High School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Pius X High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Pius X High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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