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Catholic high school

St. Raphael Academy

  • LocationPawtucket, RI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 430 students
Official website

Saint Raphael Academy is a Catholic, Lasallian, diocesan college preparatory high school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, founded in 1924 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Theology is required in all four years, every student attends a yearly class retreat, and students must complete 60 hours of Christian service before graduation. The school's pages name a chaplain and a campus ministry director.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Raphael Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Saint Leo Church: 1.3 mi4Saint Anthony Catholic Church: 1.3 mi5Saint Teresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church: 1.3 mi6Saint Raphael Academy Campus Ministry: 0.0 miSt. Raphael Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 195 Walcott Street, Pawtucket
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 391 High Street, Central Falls
  3. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 69 Quincy Avenue, Pawtucket
  4. Saint Leo Church — 1.3 mi · 697 Central Avenue, Pawtucket
  5. Saint Anthony Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 32 Lawn Avenue, Pawtucket
  6. Saint Teresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot 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.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot 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.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot 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.
    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 (The campus ministry page names Reverend Mark Gadoury as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reverend Mark Gadoury, Chaplain”
      A priest, Reverend Mark Gadoury, is named 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 (The graduation requirement is 4.0 theology credits. Theology 9, 10, 11 and 12 are each a year-long course worth one credit (4.0 divided by 1 is four full-year equivalents); theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-27, Saint Raphael Academy97904502.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Subject Credits Theology 4.0 English 4.0”
      The graduation requirement is 4.0 credits of theology.
      “Course Title: THEOLOGY 9: Living Word and Christology Course Number: 112 - ACP Course Length: Year Course Credit: One”
      Theology 9 is a year-long course worth one credit.
      “Required: Theology 9; English 9, or English 9 with Writing and Composition”
      Theology 9 is required for freshmen.
      “Course Number: 122 - ACP Course Length: Year Course Credit: One Grade Level: Sophomores”
      Theology 10 is a year-long course worth one credit.
      “Course Number: 134 - ACP Course Length: Year Course Credit: One Grade Level: Juniors”
      Theology 11 is a year-long course worth one credit.
      “Course Number: 144 - ACP Course Length: Year Course Credit: One Grade Level: Seniors”
      Theology 12 is a year-long course worth one credit.
      “Required: Theology 10; English 10 (American Literature)”
      Theology 10 is required for sophomores.
      “Required: Theology 11; English 11 (British Literature)”
      Theology 11 is required for juniors.
      “Required: Theology 12; English 12 (Contemporary Literature and Language Arts)”
      Theology 12 is required for seniors.
  • 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 Program of Studies states the school's goal of manifesting its Catholic identity through curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-27, Saint Raphael Academy97904502.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To manifest its Catholic and Lasallian identity as proclaimed in the Gospels through curriculum, spiritual formation programs and Christian service.”
      The school's stated goal is to express its Catholic identity through curriculum, spiritual formation and Christian service.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (All students attend a yearly class retreat, and the Program of Studies says a one-day retreat is offered per class each year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students at Saint Raphael Academy attend a yearly class retreat.”
      Every student attends a yearly class retreat.
    2. Program of Studies 2026-27, Saint Raphael Academy97904502.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A one-day retreat experience is offered per class each academic year.”
      A one-day retreat is offered for each class every year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three professional ministry staff are listed: the chaplain, the campus ministry director and the Lasallian Youth adviser.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reverend Mark Gadoury, Chaplain”
      A priest, Reverend Mark Gadoury, is named as the school's chaplain.
      “Stephen Vargas, Director Kristen Murphy, Lasallian Youth Adviser”
      Stephen Vargas is the campus ministry director and Kristen Murphy is the Lasallian Youth adviser.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Lasallian Youth is the only faith-based student group found on the activities list. The Liturgy Team and Liturgical Choir are roles and music groups, not counted here.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lasallian Youth try to live out the ideals of St. John Baptist De La Salle: Faith, Service & Community. They attempt to explore their faith as young adult Christians through service and reflection.”
      Lasallian Youth is a faith-based student group that explores the Christian faith through service and reflection.
    2. Activities, Clubs & Organizations | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Kindness Club Lasallian Youth Campus Ministry & Pastoral Services”
      Lasallian Youth is listed among the school's service clubs and organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith is lived here, not just taught, through daily prayer, liturgy, and meaningful service.”
      The school states that daily prayer and liturgy are part of school life.
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 (Freshmen and sophomores complete 10 hours of Christian service a year and juniors and seniors complete 20 hours, for 60 hours before graduation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-27, Saint Raphael Academy97904502.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian Service 10 hours per year for freshmen and sophomores and 20 hours for juniors and seniors for a total of 60 hours before graduation.”
      Christian service totals 60 hours before graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 12 covers Catholic social teaching principles, and it is a required course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-27, Saint Raphael Academy97904502.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In this course, students are introduced to the Church’s Catholic social teaching principles and learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and vulnerable, is present today in the Church.”
      Theology 12, a required course, introduces students to Catholic social teaching.
  • 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 Social Justice Club is listed among the school's clubs. Christian service projects are also required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities, Clubs & Organizations | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Recycle Club Robotics Club Social Justice Club Saints’ Sentinel (Student Newspaper)”
      The school lists a Social Justice Club among its academic clubs.

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 years, and Theology 12 covers Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-27, Saint Raphael Academy97904502.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Subject Credits Theology 4.0 English 4.0”
      The graduation requirement is 4.0 credits of theology.
      “In this course, students are introduced to the Church’s Catholic social teaching principles and learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and vulnerable, is present today in the Church.”
      Theology 12, a required course, introduces students to Catholic social teaching.
  • Every student attends a yearly class retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students at Saint Raphael Academy attend a yearly class retreat.”
      Every student attends a yearly class retreat.
  • The school requires 60 hours of Christian service before graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-27, Saint Raphael Academy97904502.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-of-Studies-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian Service 10 hours per year for freshmen and sophomores and 20 hours for juniors and seniors for a total of 60 hours before graduation.”
      Christian service totals 60 hours before graduation.
  • A chaplain and a campus ministry director are named on the campus ministry page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reverend Mark Gadoury, Chaplain”
      A priest, Reverend Mark Gadoury, is named as the school's chaplain.
      “Stephen Vargas, Director Kristen Murphy, Lasallian Youth Adviser”
      Stephen Vargas is the campus ministry director and Kristen Murphy is the Lasallian Youth adviser.

Concerns

  • Lasallian Youth is the only faith-based student group found on the activities list.
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities, Clubs & Organizations | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Kindness Club Lasallian Youth Campus Ministry & Pastoral Services”
      Lasallian Youth is listed among the school's service clubs and organizations.

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Campus ministry home

Saint Raphael Academy Campus Ministry

  • Address: 123 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Catholic clubs and student life

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

Clubs and groups 1

  • Social Justice Club
    Student club listed among the school's clubs.
    saintrays.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Liturgy Team
    Students serve the school community and the church as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lectors and altar servers.
    saintrays.org
  • Liturgical Choir
    Vocal group open to all student members of the school community. It sings at liturgical services throughout the year.
    saintrays.org

Retreats 2

  • Yearly class retreat
    Once a year for each class
    Every student attends a yearly class retreat. The Program of Studies describes it as a one-day retreat experience.
    saintrays.org, 97904502.delivery.rocketcdn.me
  • Peer ministers for underclassmen retreats
    Seniors may volunteer to serve as peer ministers on underclassmen retreats.
    saintrays.org

Service 2

  • Lasallian Youth
    Faith, service and community group. Members explore their faith as young adult Christians through service and reflection, with regular meetings, monthly gatherings and an annual summer assembly.
    saintrays.org, saintrays.org
  • Christian service program
    Required Christian service: 10 hours a year for freshmen and sophomores and 20 hours a year for juniors and seniors, with reflections shared at the end of each year. Students may serve food banks, churches, hospitals, schools and nursing homes.
    saintrays.org, 97904502.delivery.rocketcdn.me, saintrays.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 (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Saint Raphael Academysaintrays.org/students/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “All students at Saint Raphael Academy attend a yearly class retreat.”
    Every student attends a yearly class retreat.
    “Reverend Mark Gadoury, Chaplain”
    A priest, Reverend Mark Gadoury, is named as the school's chaplain.
    “All students at Saint Raphael Academy attend a yearly class retreat.”
    Every student attends a yearly class retreat.
    “Reverend Mark Gadoury, Chaplain”
    A priest, Reverend Mark Gadoury, is named as the school's chaplain.
    “123 Walcott Street Pawtucket, RI 02860”
    The school's address, as shown on the campus ministry page, is 123 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

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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.
35 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.70%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.5 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 Providence, RI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)430
Students in grades 9–12430
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges70%
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 Providence

The Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, Bishop of Providence

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is St. Raphael Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Raphael Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Providence.
What is St. Raphael Academy’s Compass Score?
81 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Raphael Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Raphael Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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