
Catholic high school
Strake Jesuit College Prep School
- LocationHouston, TX
- Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 1,390 students
- SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
All-male
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit school for young men in grades 9-12 in Houston, founded in 1960 by the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus. Mass is celebrated every weekday morning in the Chapel of St. Ignatius, school-wide Masses are held monthly, and a priest hears confessions each Wednesday. Students take four credits of theology, make a required retreat every year, and complete service hours as seniors.
Mass, confession, and adoration
Confirm with the parish
Mass 1
- Monday–Friday7:20 AMChapel of St. Ignatius · School days. Mass begins at 8:30 AM on late-start days.
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)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Daily Mass will be held every weekday (Monday-Friday) at 7:20 am in the Chapel of St. Ignatius. On those days when there is a Day Order with a late start, the morning Mass will begin at 8:30 am.”
Catholic churches nearby
- Saint Francis de Sales Church — 0.8 mi
- Saint Raphael Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
- Notre Dame Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
- Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.4 mi
- St. Cyril of Alexandria Church — 2.4 mi · 10503 Westheimer Road, Houston
- Igbo Catholic Community — 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.
Sacramental life
80 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 (School-wide Masses are celebrated monthly, plus event Masses such as the Father-Son Breakfast and Baccalaureate Mass.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“School wide Masses are celebrated on a monthly basis and several Strake Jesuit events are accompanied by the Eucharist, such as Father-Son Breakfast and Baccalaureate Mass.”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Mass every weekday (Monday-Friday) at 7:20 AM in the Chapel of St. Ignatius; 8:30 AM on late-start days.)
Sources (2)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Daily Mass will be held every weekday (Monday-Friday) at 7:20 am in the Chapel of St. Ignatius. On those days when there is a Day Order with a late start, the morning Mass will begin at 8:30 am.”
- Strake Jesuit Campusstrakejesuit.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Connected to the Clay Student Activity Center, the Chapel is the place where daily Mass is celebrated in addition to other special Masses.”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (A priest is available for confession in the chapel during Community Time each Wednesday; students may also drop by the Pastoral Ministry Center anytime.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All students, faculty or staff desiring to go to Confession are welcome to drop by the Pastoral Ministry Center anytime. A priest will also be available for Confession in the Chapel of St. Ignatius during Community Time each Wednesday.”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The Vocations page lists 'Wednesday Community Time Adoration to pray for vocations' as an ongoing practice. Adoration is also part of the Freshman Retreat.)
Sources (2)
- Vocations at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/vocations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Vocation's Chalice - classroom prayer for vocations Wednesday Community Time Adoration to pray for vocations”
- Retreats at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Through dynamic talks, small group discussions, Mass, Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, students are invited to consider the deeper meaning of their faith, their identity, and their purpose.”
- Vocations at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/vocations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Daily Mass and weekly confession show priests serve students, a Jesuit community lives on campus and works in the school, and the president is a Jesuit priest.)
Sources (3)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Daily Mass will be held every weekday (Monday-Friday) at 7:20 am in the Chapel of St. Ignatius. On those days when there is a Day Order with a late start, the morning Mass will begin at 8:30 am.”
“All students, faculty or staff desiring to go to Confession are welcome to drop by the Pastoral Ministry Center anytime. A priest will also be available for Confession in the Chapel of St. Ignatius during Community Time each Wednesday.”
- Strake Jesuit Campusstrakejesuit.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The members of the Jesuit Community live on the school campus in houses such as the one shown here. In addition to their work in the school as teachers, administrators, or staff members, the Jesuits also minister to several Catholic parishes”
- Strake Jesuit Leadershipstrakejesuit.org/about/school-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fr. Jeff Johnson, S.J. President”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · 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, the same as English (4 credits for four years; a year course is 1 credit): four full-year equivalents. Summer school lists Theology 1, 2 and 3; the grade placement of each course is not on readable pages.)
Sources (1)
- College Readiness | Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/academics/college-readiness · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Minimum Credit Requirements English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Social Studies 4 Theology 4”
- College Readiness | Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/academics/college-readiness · 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.
- 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.Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- 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 academics page presents all disciplines as finding their source and goal in the Creator, and the pastoral ministry page says all school activities, from biology to band, aim to find God in all things.)
Sources (2)
- Academics at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Rather than a disparate set of disciplines studied to satisfy the demands of a mandated curriculum, a Jesuit education considers all learning as an experience of the many rays of truth that find their source and goal in our Creator.”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All activities of the school, from biology to band, from football to forensics, have this objective: to find God in all of God's wondrous creation.”
- Academics at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/academics · 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 (A retreat is required every school year: Freshman Retreat (grade 9), Father & Son Retreat (grade 10), Kairos (grade 11) and a choice of four senior retreats (grade 12), held at the school's Retreat and Leadership Center.)
Sources (1)
- Retreats at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“every student at Strake Jesuit takes time during each school year to nurture his spiritual life by making a retreat. The retreat program is a required component of each student's formation, regardless of his religious affiliation”
“Each freshman is assigned, along with around 60 of his peers, to one of six retreats held throughout the fall semester.”
“There are twelve rounds of this retreat offered for sophomores. Each student and his father (or father-figure) will participate in one round”
“The Kairos Retreat is a powerful four-day experience that invites juniors into deeper relationship with God, self, and others.”
“The Brotherhood Retreat offers seniors a meaningful pause to reflect on where they’ve been and prepare for where they’re going.”
- Retreats at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Campus ministry staffTwo or more (5 listed on the Pastoral Ministry Team: Assistant Principal for Pastoral Ministry, Retreat Director, Service Director, Liturgy Director and Campus Ministry Director.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Meet the Pastoral Ministry Team List of 5 members. Mr. Reid Linden (713) 272-4397 Role Assistant Principal for Pastoral Ministry”
“Dr. Chris Cole (713) 272-4370 Role Retreat Director Dr. Mary DeBroeck 713-272-4398 Role Service Director Mr. Jameson Labadie 713-272-4378 Role Liturgy Director Mr. Lucas Nocera (713) 272-4351 Role Campus Ministry Director”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The club directory lists Crusaders for Life, Rosary Club, Divine Mercy Society, Frassati Society, SJ Young Theologians, Committee of St. John Berchmans, Bible Study Club and Contemporary Contemplatives, among others.)
Sources (1)
- Student Activities at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/student-life/student-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Crusaders Against Homelessness Crusaders Climbing Club Crusaders for Life Crusaders Helping Children”
“Roots and Branches Rosary Club Russian Culture Club”
“Disability Awareness Club Divine Mercy Society Dropshipping and E-Commerce”
“Food Science Club Frassati Society Future Founders Initiative”
“SJ Young Investors Club SJ Young Theologians SJET”
“Civic Leaders of America Club Committee of St. John Berchmans Community Chapters”
“Best Buddies Club Bible Study Club Biomedical Engineering and Leadership Club”
“Computer Programming Contemporary Contemplatives Cookies for Alzheimer's”
- Student Activities at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/student-life/student-activities · 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 (Classes and advisories begin with prayer, the school prays a community-wide examen at the end of every school day, and Mass is offered each weekday morning.)
Sources (2)
- Prayer & Reflection Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/prayer--reflection · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Classes begin with prayer and students are called to make a community-wide daily examen at the end of every school day.”
“Classes, advisories, and many sports and activities are all begun with prayer.”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Daily Mass will be held every weekday (Monday-Friday) at 7:20 am in the Chapel of St. Ignatius. On those days when there is a Day Order with a late start, the morning Mass will begin at 8:30 am.”
- Prayer & Reflection Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/prayer--reflection · 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 (Seniors complete 75 service hours (Service page) after grade-level Service Days in grades 9-11; the graduation requirements page lists a 100-hour senior project and the leadership page a minimum of 155 hours overall. Every figure is 40 or more.)
Sources (3)
- Service at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors participate in grade-level Service Days organized by the Pastoral Ministry Office. Seniors independently complete 75 service hours and participate in a Senior Service Reflection Day.”
- College Readiness | Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/academics/college-readiness · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“A student must earn a minimum of 28 credits in addition to completing a community service project of 100 volunteer hours during his senior year.”
- Strake Jesuit Leadershipstrakejesuit.org/about/school-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“They also experience the joy, and responsibility, of serving others by completing a minimum of 155 service hours during their time at Strake Jesuit.”
- Service at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/service · 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.Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (An annual March for Life pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., and the Crusaders for Life club.)
Sources (2)
- Pilgrimages at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/pilgrimages · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“These can include trips within the U.S., such as the annual March for Life event in Washington, D.C., as well as international trips, such as the annual pilgrimage to Spain.”
- Student Activities at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/student-life/student-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Crusaders Against Homelessness Crusaders Climbing Club Crusaders for Life Crusaders Helping Children”
- Pilgrimages at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/pilgrimages · 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 (International mission trips (Peru, Tanzania, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Belize, Eagle Pass, TX and others), plus clubs such as Students Helping Immigrants, Crusaders Against Homelessness and the Labre Club.)
Sources (2)
- Mission Trips at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/mission-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Strake Jesuit provides students the opportunity to extend their “education outside the classroom” through the many international mission trips it offers.”
“Open to all students, with priority given to seniors. Each mission trip earns you 100 hours of service credit upon successful participation in the entire mission of the program.”
- Student Activities at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/student-life/student-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Students Helping Immigrants Students Who Serve”
“Crusaders Against Homelessness Crusaders Climbing Club Crusaders for Life Crusaders Helping Children”
“Key Club Labre Club Latin Club”
- Mission Trips at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/mission-trips · 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
- Mass is celebrated every weekday morning in the on-campus Chapel of St. Ignatius, and school-wide Masses are held monthly.
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Daily Mass will be held every weekday (Monday-Friday) at 7:20 am in the Chapel of St. Ignatius. On those days when there is a Day Order with a late start, the morning Mass will begin at 8:30 am.”
“School wide Masses are celebrated on a monthly basis and several Strake Jesuit events are accompanied by the Eucharist, such as Father-Son Breakfast and Baccalaureate Mass.”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- A priest is available for confession every Wednesday during Community Time.
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All students, faculty or staff desiring to go to Confession are welcome to drop by the Pastoral Ministry Center anytime. A priest will also be available for Confession in the Chapel of St. Ignatius during Community Time each Wednesday.”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Graduation requires four credits of theology.
Sources (1)
- College Readiness | Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/academics/college-readiness · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Minimum Credit Requirements English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Social Studies 4 Theology 4”
- College Readiness | Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/academics/college-readiness · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Every student makes a required retreat each year, including Kairos for juniors, at the school's own Retreat and Leadership Center.
Sources (1)
- Retreats at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“every student at Strake Jesuit takes time during each school year to nurture his spiritual life by making a retreat. The retreat program is a required component of each student's formation, regardless of his religious affiliation”
“The Kairos Retreat is a powerful four-day experience that invites juniors into deeper relationship with God, self, and others.”
“Thanks to the generous donation of a magnificent tract of land less than 2 hours from campus, Strake Jesuit now has its own Retreat and Leadership Center”
- Retreats at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Concerns
- Jesuits live on campus and a priest hears weekly confessions.
Sources (2)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Meet the Pastoral Ministry Team List of 5 members. Mr. Reid Linden (713) 272-4397 Role Assistant Principal for Pastoral Ministry”
“Dr. Chris Cole (713) 272-4370 Role Retreat Director Dr. Mary DeBroeck 713-272-4398 Role Service Director Mr. Jameson Labadie 713-272-4378 Role Liturgy Director Mr. Lucas Nocera (713) 272-4351 Role Campus Ministry Director”
“All students, faculty or staff desiring to go to Confession are welcome to drop by the Pastoral Ministry Center anytime. A priest will also be available for Confession in the Chapel of St. Ignatius during Community Time each Wednesday.”
- Strake Jesuit Campusstrakejesuit.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The members of the Jesuit Community live on the school campus in houses such as the one shown here. In addition to their work in the school as teachers, administrators, or staff members, the Jesuits also minister to several Catholic parishes”
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Official pages give different service-hour requirements: 75 senior hours on the Service page, a 100-hour senior project on the graduation requirements page, and a minimum of 155 hours on the leadership page.
Sources (3)
- Service at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors participate in grade-level Service Days organized by the Pastoral Ministry Office. Seniors independently complete 75 service hours and participate in a Senior Service Reflection Day.”
- College Readiness | Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/academics/college-readiness · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“A student must earn a minimum of 28 credits in addition to completing a community service project of 100 volunteer hours during his senior year.”
- Strake Jesuit Leadershipstrakejesuit.org/about/school-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“They also experience the joy, and responsibility, of serving others by completing a minimum of 155 service hours during their time at Strake Jesuit.”
- Service at Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Pastoral Ministry Center and Chapel of St. Ignatius, Strake Jesuit
- Address: 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: chapel
Source: strakejesuit.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, strakejesuit.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, strakejesuit.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026
Catholic clubs and student life
28 groups and regular activities · 15 on campus, 13 off campus
Liturgy and prayer 3
- Seven Churches PilgrimageOff campusHoly Thursday, 8:30 PM to about 12:30 AMHoly Thursday night pilgrimage to pray before the Blessed Sacrament at seven Houston-area churches.
- Wednesday Community Time AdorationOn campusWednesdays during Community TimeEucharistic adoration during Wednesday Community Time to pray for vocations, organized with the Vocations Committee.
- Daily Examen and class prayerOn campusEvery school dayClasses and advisories begin with a rotating daily prayer, and the school prays the Examen at the end of each school day.
Retreats 8
- Freshman RetreatOff campusFall semester (six sessions)Required overnight retreat for freshmen at the Retreat and Leadership Center, led by upperclassmen, with Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation.
- Father & Son RetreatOff campusTwelve sessions during the school yearRequired two-day, one-night sophomore retreat with a father or father figure at the Retreat and Leadership Center.
- KairosOff campusFour-day junior retreat centered on the Paschal Mystery, with talks by students and faculty.
- Brotherhood RetreatOff campusSenior retreat on friendship and virtue at the Retreat and Leadership Center.
- Leadership RetreatOff campusSenior retreat on Christian leadership modeled on Jesus Christ and the saints.
- Ignatian Prayer RetreatOff campusContemplative senior retreat exploring Ignatian and monastic prayer and vocational discernment.
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- Wilderness RetreatOff campusSenior weekend of hiking, camping, prayer and reflection at a state park near Houston.
- Club and team retreatsOff campusClubs and sports teams hold their own retreats at the Retreat and Leadership Center.
Service 7
- Grade-level Service DaysOff campusService days for freshmen, sophomores and juniors organized by the Pastoral Ministry Office.
- Senior service hours and Senior Service Reflection DayOff campusSeniors complete independent service hours, graded and recorded on the transcript, and a reflection day.
- International mission tripsOff campusMission trips (past sites include Peru, Tanzania, Vietnam, the Dominican Republic, Belize, Puerto Rico, Alaska and Eagle Pass, TX), open to all students with priority to seniors; each earns 100 service hours.
- March for Life pilgrimageOff campusAnnuallyAnnual school-sponsored trip to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
- Labre ClubOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
- Students Helping ImmigrantsOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
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- Crusaders Against HomelessnessOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
Faith formation 2
- Vocations CommitteeOn campusLay and religious faculty who support vocational discernment through a classroom Vocation's Chalice prayer, adoration, speakers and a Mass for Vocations.
- Forum on ManhoodOn campusPastoral Ministry programming on human dignity and men's role in leading the world toward justice.
Clubs and groups 8
- Crusaders for LifeOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
- Rosary ClubOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
- Divine Mercy SocietyOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
- Frassati SocietyOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
- SJ Young TheologiansOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
- Committee of St. John BerchmansOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
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- Bible Study ClubOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
- Contemporary ContemplativesOn campusStudent club listed in the school's club directory.
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 (2)
- Spiritual Life of Strake Jesuitstrakejesuit.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Pastoral Ministry serves the community through liturgies, retreats, service to the poor and disenfranchised, pastoral counseling, Christian support organizations, and faculty/staff spiritual formation.”
“Meet the Pastoral Ministry Team List of 5 members. Mr. Reid Linden (713) 272-4397 Role Assistant Principal for Pastoral Ministry”
“All students, faculty or staff desiring to go to Confession are welcome to drop by the Pastoral Ministry Center anytime. A priest will also be available for Confession in the Chapel of St. Ignatius during Community Time each Wednesday.”
“Find Us 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston Texas 77036 Phone: (713) 774-7651”
- Strake Jesuit Campusstrakejesuit.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The members of the Jesuit Community live on the school campus in houses such as the one shown here. In addition to their work in the school as teachers, administrators, or staff members, the Jesuits also minister to several Catholic parishes”
“Connected to the Clay Student Activity Center, the Chapel is the place where daily Mass is celebrated in addition to other special Masses.”
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Academic Excellence
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.98%
- Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10 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 | Independent Catholic school |
|---|---|
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, TX |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Students (all grades) | 1,390 |
| Students in grades 9–12 | 1,390 |
| Coed or single-sex | All-male |
| Student–teacher ratio | 10.0 to 1 |
| Graduates going to 4-year colleges | 98% |
| Setting | City |
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.
About this school’s data
- NCES school ID 01325276
- 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036
- (713) 490-8108
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Questions families ask
- Is Strake Jesuit College Prep School a Catholic high school?
- Yes. Strake Jesuit College Prep School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
- What is Strake Jesuit College Prep School’s Compass Score?
- 94 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
- Where is Mass celebrated at Strake Jesuit College Prep School?
- Mass is listed at Chapel of St. Ignatius. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
- Is Strake Jesuit College Prep School Compass Recommended?
- Yes. Strake Jesuit College Prep School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.
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