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Catholic high school

St. Rose High School

  • LocationBelmar, NJ
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 394 students
Official website

St. Rose High School in Belmar is a Catholic high school founded by St. Rose Parish and nurtured by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Its mission names the celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer, and four years of theology are required for graduation. Students are invited to chapel every Tuesday and take one class retreat each year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Rose High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Rose Roman Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2School Chapel and Spirituality Office: 0.1 miSt. Rose High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Rose Roman Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 603 7th Avenue, Belmar
  2. Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church — 2.9 mi

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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The mission page lists the celebration of Eucharistic liturgy as a core value.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Values | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4390800&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer”
      The school's core values include the celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer; no frequency is given.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Eucharistic liturgy is listed as a core value. The staff listing names a religious sister for spirituality and Catholic identity support.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Values | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4390800&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer”
      The school's core values include the celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer; no frequency is given.
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 (Four years of theology are required for graduation; theology is taken in each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4391288&type=d&pREC_ID=2605844 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 years of Theology”
      Four years of theology are required for graduation.
  • 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 mission statement says Catholic beliefs are integrated in all areas of the curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Values | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4390800&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Integrate catholic beliefs in all areas of the curriculum”
      The school's mission says Catholic beliefs are integrated in all areas of the curriculum.
      “a St. Rose education integrates our Catholic faith, academic excellence”
      The school's mission says its education integrates the Catholic faith with academics.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Graduation requires one class retreat each year. A Freshman Retreat and a Senior Kairos experience are described.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4391288&type=d&pREC_ID=2605844 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1 class retreat yearly”
      One class retreat is required each year for graduation.
    2. Student Life | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4392917&type=d&pREC_ID=2610286 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Freshman Retreat and the Senior Kairos experience are both major events”
      The school describes a Freshman Retreat and a Senior Kairos experience.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One religious sister is listed for spirituality and Catholic identity support.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sr. Marie O'Hagan”
      Sr. Marie O'Hagan is listed on the staff directory.
      “Spirituality & Catholic Identity Support”
      Sr. Marie O'Hagan's listed role is spirituality and Catholic identity support.
      “mohagan@srhsnj.com”
      Sr. Marie O'Hagan's school email address is listed.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily prayer and Eucharistic liturgy are listed as core values, and students are invited to a chapel gathering each Tuesday.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission & Values | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4390800&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer”
      The school's core values include the celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer; no frequency is given.
    2. Student Life | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4392917&type=d&pREC_ID=2610286 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are invited to attend every Tuesday in the school chapel.”
      Students are invited to the school chapel every Tuesday.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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 (Service opportunities serve the poor and marginalized, including food pantries and a Mercy Center.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4393129&type=d&pREC_ID=2611312 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Rose provides and encourages a number of opportunities for students to serve the Lord”
      The school provides and encourages a number of service opportunities for students.
    2. Mission & Values | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4390800&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service initiatives that benefit our dear neighbor, especially the poor and marginalized”
      The school's mission includes service initiatives for the poor and marginalized.

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

Strengths

  • Four years of theology are required for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4391288&type=d&pREC_ID=2605844 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 years of Theology”
      Four years of theology are required for graduation.
  • The mission names the celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer as core values.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Values | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4390800&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer”
      The school's core values include the celebration of Eucharistic liturgy and daily prayer; no frequency is given.
  • A class retreat is required each year, and a Kairos retreat program is part of the school's mission.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4391288&type=d&pREC_ID=2605844 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1 class retreat yearly”
      One class retreat is required each year for graduation.
    2. Mission & Values | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4390800&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class retreats, faculty retreat days, and the Kairos retreat program”
      The school's mission lists class retreats and the Kairos retreat program.
  • The school publishes Christian service opportunities for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4393129&type=d&pREC_ID=2611312 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Rose provides and encourages a number of opportunities for students to serve the Lord”
      The school provides and encourages a number of service opportunities for students.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

School Chapel and Spirituality Office

  • Address: 607 7th Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: srhsnj.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, srhsnj.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 1

  • Christian Service OpportunitiesOff campus
    Local service opportunities published by the school, such as food pantries, the Mercy Center and beach cleanups.
    srhsnj.com

Faith formation 1

  • Tuesday chapel gatheringOn campus
    Tuesdays
    Students are invited to the school chapel every Tuesday.
    srhsnj.com

Retreats 2

  • Freshman Retreat
    A retreat for freshmen, described as a major event in students' lives.
    srhsnj.com
  • Senior Kairos
    A Kairos retreat experience for seniors.
    srhsnj.com, srhsnj.com

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. Staff Directory | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sr. Marie O'Hagan”
    Sr. Marie O'Hagan is listed on the staff directory.
    “Spirituality & Catholic Identity Support”
    Sr. Marie O'Hagan's listed role is spirituality and Catholic identity support.
  2. Contact Us | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4390799&type=d&pREC_ID=2604391 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “607 7th Avenue, Belmar, NJ”
    The school's address is 607 7th Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719.
  3. Student Life | St. Rose High Schoolsrhsnj.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4392917&type=d&pREC_ID=2610286 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students are invited to attend every Tuesday in the school chapel.”
    Students are invited to the school chapel every Tuesday.

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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.
87 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.7 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 Trenton, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)394
Students in grades 9–12394
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 Trenton

The Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, Bishop of Trenton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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