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St. Thomas Aquinas High School

  • LocationDover, NH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 354 students
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St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school in Dover, New Hampshire, in the Diocese of Manchester. Its published program includes a priest who serves as school chaplain, a Director of Campus Ministry, Eucharistic adoration on Mondays during lunch, a retreat program, a four-year theology requirement, and 70 required service hours over four years. Its pages describe the school Mass as occurring about twice a month on one page and weekly on another.

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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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

88 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 campus ministry page says the school gathers for Mass about twice a month. The Saints Block page describes a weekly Mission Thursday that includes Holy Mass. The two pages do not agree; the value both support (monthly) is recorded.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/campus-ministry-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We gather as a school family for Mass about twice a month, with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession afterward.”
      The school gathers for Mass about twice a month, followed by an opportunity for Confession.
    2. SAINTS Block - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/saints-block · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in our Catholic identity, Mission Thursday brings the entire school community together for Holy Mass and prayer.”
      A weekly Mission Thursday brings the school together for Holy Mass and prayer.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The campus ministry page says the opportunity to receive Confession follows the school Mass, which is held about twice a month. Read as at least monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/campus-ministry-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We gather as a school family for Mass about twice a month, with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession afterward.”
      The school gathers for Mass about twice a month, followed by an opportunity for Confession.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic Adoration is offered in the chapel every Monday during all lunch blocks.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/campus-ministry-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Monday, the chapel is open during all lunch blocks for Eucharistic Adoration”
      Eucharistic Adoration is offered in the chapel every Monday during lunch blocks.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Alan Tremblay is listed as School Chaplain on the faculty and staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Alan Tremblay School Chaplain”
      Fr. Alan Tremblay is the school 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 2026-27 Program of Studies lists a theology requirement of 4 credits, with at least one course each semester, for classes 2028 through 2030. The class of 2027 requires 3 1/2 credits, which rounds down to three. The four-year figure is used as the current requirement for incoming students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies (St. Thomas Aquinas High School)stalux.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-STA-Program-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Minimum of 4 credits (4 cr) w/ at least one course each semester”
      Classes 2028 through 2030 must take 4 credits of theology, with at least one course each semester.
      “Theology Minimum of 3 ½ credits (3 ½ cr) over 4 years”
      The class of 2027 must take 3 1/2 credits of theology over four years.
  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Christianity and Ethics is an elective theology course in the Program of Studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies (St. Thomas Aquinas High School)stalux.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-STA-Program-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This elective course introduces students to ethical thought through the lens of Christianity,”
      Christianity and Ethics is an elective course in ethics.
  • 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 says: rooted in the Catholic tradition, the courses bring together faith and reason.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/academics/program-of-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in our Catholic tradition, our courses bring together faith and reason while helping students develop the knowledge”
      The academic program brings together faith and reason, rooted in the Catholic tradition.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The campus ministry page says each grade level has its own retreat. The 2026-27 Program of Studies lists Freshman, Sophomore and Senior retreats, with an optional experience in the junior-year column. The pages conflict; the value both support is recorded.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/campus-ministry-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade level has its own retreat, designed to meet students where they are at in their own faith journey”
      The campus ministry page states that each grade level has its own retreat.
    2. 2026-2027 Program of Studies (St. Thomas Aquinas High School)stalux.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-STA-Program-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats Freshman Retreat, Sophomore Retreat, Senior Retreat”
      The program lists Freshman, Sophomore and Senior retreats as graduation requirements.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are listed: the Director of Campus Ministry and the School Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Alan Tremblay School Chaplain”
      Fr. Alan Tremblay is the school chaplain.
      “Ms. Alexandra Landrigan joined St. Thomas Aquinas High School as Director of Campus Ministry in the fall of 2025.”
      Ms. Alexandra Landrigan is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is described: the Campus Ministry CORE team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/campus-ministry-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are also invited to take an active role in Campus Ministry through the Campus Ministry CORE team.”
      Students may join the Campus Ministry CORE team.
  • 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.
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 2026-27 Program of Studies lists 70 hours of community service over four academic years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies (St. Thomas Aquinas High School)stalux.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-STA-Program-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A total of 70 hours of service over 4 academic years”
      Community service of 70 hours over four academic years is required.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is a theology course in the Program of Studies, and it is a graduation requirement (half credit).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies (St. Thomas Aquinas High School)stalux.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-STA-Program-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “will explore how the Catholic faith informs and shapes responses to pressing social issues.”
      The Catholic Social Teaching theology course explores how the Catholic faith shapes responses to social issues.
  • 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 (Winter Term service and cultural immersion trips are described as embodying Catholic Social Teaching, and international service trips are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. WinterTerm - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/academics/winterterm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, we offer transformative service and cultural immersion trips that open students’ eyes to the global classroom while embodying the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Each year the school offers service and cultural immersion trips that embody Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. Campus Ministry and Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/campus-ministry-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service opportunities: partnering with local churches, volunteering at the neighboring nursing home, international service trips, supporting global missions”
      Campus ministry lists international service trips among its service opportunities.

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

Strengths

  • Eucharistic Adoration is offered in the chapel every Monday during all lunch blocks.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/campus-ministry-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Monday, the chapel is open during all lunch blocks for Eucharistic Adoration”
      Eucharistic Adoration is offered in the chapel every Monday during lunch blocks.
  • Theology is required, with at least one course each semester, under the 2028-2030 requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies (St. Thomas Aquinas High School)stalux.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-STA-Program-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Minimum of 4 credits (4 cr) w/ at least one course each semester”
      Classes 2028 through 2030 must take 4 credits of theology, with at least one course each semester.
  • A named priest serves as School Chaplain, and a Director of Campus Ministry is listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Alan Tremblay School Chaplain”
      Fr. Alan Tremblay is the school chaplain.
      “Ms. Alexandra Landrigan joined St. Thomas Aquinas High School as Director of Campus Ministry in the fall of 2025.”
      Ms. Alexandra Landrigan is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Community service of 70 hours over four academic years is required.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies (St. Thomas Aquinas High School)stalux.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-STA-Program-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A total of 70 hours of service over 4 academic years”
      Community service of 70 hours over four academic years is required.
  • A required Catholic Social Teaching theology course is offered, and Winter Term immersion trips are described as embodying Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies (St. Thomas Aquinas High School)stalux.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-STA-Program-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “will explore how the Catholic faith informs and shapes responses to pressing social issues.”
      The Catholic Social Teaching theology course explores how the Catholic faith shapes responses to social issues.
    2. WinterTerm - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/academics/winterterm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, we offer transformative service and cultural immersion trips that open students’ eyes to the global classroom while embodying the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Each year the school offers service and cultural immersion trips that embody Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • The school's pages describe the school Mass differently: about twice a month on the campus ministry page, and a weekly Mission Thursday Mass on the Saints Block page.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/campus-ministry-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We gather as a school family for Mass about twice a month, with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession afterward.”
      The school gathers for Mass about twice a month, followed by an opportunity for Confession.
    2. SAINTS Block - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/saints-block · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in our Catholic identity, Mission Thursday brings the entire school community together for Holy Mass and prayer.”
      A weekly Mission Thursday brings the school together for Holy Mass and prayer.
  • The Program of Studies lists a junior-year experience as optional rather than a required retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Program of Studies (St. Thomas Aquinas High School)stalux.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-STA-Program-of-Studies.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats Freshman Retreat, Sophomore Retreat, Senior Retreat”
      The program lists Freshman, Sophomore and Senior retreats as graduation requirements.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Center (CMC) at St. Thomas Aquinas High School

  • Address: 197 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH 03820
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, study space, student lounge

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

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Service 3

  • Winter Term service and cultural immersion tripsOff campus
    Winter Term (Experiential Learning Week)
    Service and cultural immersion trips, including international service trips, that the school describes as embodying Catholic Social Teaching.
    stalux.org, stalux.org
  • Liturgical ministries
    Altar serving, music ministry, lectoring and other roles in school worship.
    stalux.org
  • Community service drives and volunteering
    Canned Food Drive, Red Cross Blood Drives, and volunteering at the neighboring nursing home and with local churches.
    stalux.org, stalux.org

Faith formation 3

  • Optional Bible studiesOn campus
    During study hall blocks
    Optional Bible studies held in the Campus Ministry Center.
    stalux.org
  • OCIA classes
    Typically during the Easter season
    Classes for students preparing for the sacraments of initiation, through prayer, discussion and study.
    stalux.org
  • Parent faith groups
    Advent and Lent
    Parent groups for reflection and prayer during Advent and Lent.
    stalux.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Eucharistic Adoration in the chapelOn campus
    Mondays during all lunch blocks
    The chapel is open for Eucharistic Adoration during all lunch blocks on Mondays.
    stalux.org
  • Mission Thursday Mass and prayer
    Thursdays (Mission Thursday)
    Part of the weekly Mission Thursday, which brings the school community together for Holy Mass and prayer.
    stalux.org
  • Living Stations of the Cross
    Holy Week
    Student-led prayer experience in which students present the Living Stations of the Cross for the school.
    stalux.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry CORE team
    Student leadership team that helps plan retreats, lead prayer experiences and support Campus Ministry events.
    stalux.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Retreats for the Freshman, Sophomore and Senior classes, led in part by upperclassmen.
    stalux.org, stalux.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 and Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/campus-ministry-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We gather as a school family for Mass about twice a month, with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession afterward.”
    The school gathers for Mass about twice a month, followed by an opportunity for Confession.
    “We gather as a school family for Mass about twice a month, with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession afterward.”
    The school gathers for Mass about twice a month, followed by an opportunity for Confession.
  2. Faculty & Staff - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Alan Tremblay School Chaplain”
    Fr. Alan Tremblay is the school chaplain.
    “Ms. Alexandra Landrigan joined St. Thomas Aquinas High School as Director of Campus Ministry in the fall of 2025.”
    Ms. Alexandra Landrigan is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Contact Us - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolstalux.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Address: 197 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH 03820”
    The school is at 197 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH 03820.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
73 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12 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 Manchester, NH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)354
Students in grades 9–12354
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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 Manchester

The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, Bishop of Manchester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Joseph Cathedral

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

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

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