Is Tampa Catholic High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Tampa Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.

What is Tampa Catholic High School’s Compass Score?

73 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Catholic high school

Tampa Catholic High School

LocationTampa, FL
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 752 students

Tampa Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Tampa run by the Christian Brothers' Edmund Rice charism and the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Its published campus ministry offers a monthly school-wide Mass, monthly confession and adoration, a named chaplain, and student groups for prayer, pro-life, and service. Four years of theology are required.

Catholic churches nearby

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Saint Lawrence Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church — 2.8 mi
Resurrection Catholic Church — 2.8 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · North Florida Avenue, Tampa

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

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (A school-wide Mass for the entire community is celebrated once a month.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477073 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer morning Mass twice weekly at 7:30am. We celebrate school wide Mass monthly for our entire community. We have Confession and Adoration opportunities once every month.”
  Morning Mass is offered twice a week at 7:30 AM; a school-wide Mass is held monthly; confession and adoration are offered once a month.
No:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (Morning Mass is offered twice a week at 7:30 AM.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477073 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer morning Mass twice weekly at 7:30am. We celebrate school wide Mass monthly for our entire community. We have Confession and Adoration opportunities once every month.”
  Morning Mass is offered twice a week at 7:30 AM; a school-wide Mass is held monthly; confession and adoration are offered once a month.
Yes:
Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered once every month.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477073 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer morning Mass twice weekly at 7:30am. We celebrate school wide Mass monthly for our entire community. We have Confession and Adoration opportunities once every month.”
  Morning Mass is offered twice a week at 7:30 AM; a school-wide Mass is held monthly; confession and adoration are offered once a month.
Yes:
Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is offered once every month.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477073 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer morning Mass twice weekly at 7:30am. We celebrate school wide Mass monthly for our entire community. We have Confession and Adoration opportunities once every month.”
  Morning Mass is offered twice a week at 7:30 AM; a school-wide Mass is held monthly; confession and adoration are offered once a month.
Yes:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. John McEvoy is listed as chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. Faculty and Staff Directory | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863568&type=d&pREC_ID=2505383 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Ryan Mulligan Campus Minister 813-870-0860, x563 Br. Chris Burns Assistant Campus Minister 813-870-0860, x222 Fr. John McEvoy Chaplain 813-870-0860, x292”
  The campus ministry staff includes a campus minister, an assistant campus minister, and a priest listed as chaplain.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four credits of theology are required for graduation, and a theology course is taken in each grade (9-12); counted as four full-year equivalents.)
Sources (1)
1. Academic Guidelines | Academics | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863570&type=d&pREC_ID=2476742 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students are required to take an English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Theology course each year. 4 Credits – Theology”
  Four credits of theology are required for graduation, with a theology course in each year.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (H Philosophy is a senior theology option in semester one.)
Sources (1)
1. Curriculum | Academics | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863570&type=d&pREC_ID=2476741 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Semester one options: Peer Ministry, H Philosophy, or Catholic Living”
  Seniors choose a theology option each semester, including H Philosophy in semester one.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission statement names God as the foundation of the school's educational ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission and Beliefs | About TC | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863568&type=d&pREC_ID=2476730 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In a loving God who is the foundation of our educational ministry.”
  The school's mission states that God is the foundation of its educational ministry.

Campus culture

84 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Kairos retreats are offered to upperclassmen.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477073 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tampa Catholic also offers Kairos retreats to upperclassmen, which encompass a weekend long retreat”
  Kairos weekend retreats are offered to upperclassmen.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus minister, assistant campus minister, and chaplain are listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Faculty and Staff Directory | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863568&type=d&pREC_ID=2505383 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Ryan Mulligan Campus Minister 813-870-0860, x563 Br. Chris Burns Assistant Campus Minister 813-870-0860, x222 Fr. John McEvoy Chaplain 813-870-0860, x292”
  The campus ministry staff includes a campus minister, an assistant campus minister, and a priest listed as chaplain.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Conversations with Christ and the Pro Life club are listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Clubs | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477077 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The group meets monthly to learn, discuss, and plan activities promoting a”
  The Pro Life club meets monthly to learn, discuss, and plan pro-life activities, and takes part in 40 Days for Life with the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
  “We meet monthly to share about our life with Christ, pray together, and enjoy breakfast. We also pray a rosary together on Friday mornings”
  Conversations with Christ is a student club that meets monthly for prayer and faith sharing and prays the rosary on Friday mornings.
Not enough information:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service hours are required.)
Sources (1)
1. Christian Service Program | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477071 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tampa Catholic requires every student to complete service hours depending on the current grade of the student.”
  Every student must complete service hours; the total number of hours is not stated on the public page.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Pro Life club is listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Clubs | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477077 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The group meets monthly to learn, discuss, and plan activities promoting a”
  The Pro Life club meets monthly to learn, discuss, and plan pro-life activities, and takes part in 40 Days for Life with the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (BEST is a student service and leadership organization serving the marginalized.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Clubs | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477077 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Blessed Edmund Society of Tampa, or BEST, is Tampa Catholic's student-run leadership organization dedicated to serving the marginalized in and around Tampa Bay.”
  BEST is a student-run service leadership organization serving the marginalized in Tampa Bay.

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

Strengths

A priest is listed as chaplain, with a campus minister and an assistant campus minister on staff.
Sources (1)
1. Faculty and Staff Directory | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863568&type=d&pREC_ID=2505383 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Ryan Mulligan Campus Minister 813-870-0860, x563 Br. Chris Burns Assistant Campus Minister 813-870-0860, x222 Fr. John McEvoy Chaplain 813-870-0860, x292”
  The campus ministry staff includes a campus minister, an assistant campus minister, and a priest listed as chaplain.
Four credits of theology are required for graduation, with a theology course in each grade.
Sources (1)
1. Academic Guidelines | Academics | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863570&type=d&pREC_ID=2476742 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students are required to take an English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Theology course each year. 4 Credits – Theology”
  Four credits of theology are required for graduation, with a theology course in each year.
Student groups include Conversations with Christ, a Pro Life club, and BEST, a student service organization.
Sources (1)
1. Student Clubs | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477077 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The group meets monthly to learn, discuss, and plan activities promoting a”
  The Pro Life club meets monthly to learn, discuss, and plan pro-life activities, and takes part in 40 Days for Life with the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
  “We meet monthly to share about our life with Christ, pray together, and enjoy breakfast. We also pray a rosary together on Friday mornings”
  Conversations with Christ is a student club that meets monthly for prayer and faith sharing and prays the rosary on Friday mornings.
  “The Blessed Edmund Society of Tampa, or BEST, is Tampa Catholic's student-run leadership organization dedicated to serving the marginalized in and around Tampa Bay.”
  BEST is a student-run service leadership organization serving the marginalized in Tampa Bay.

Concerns

Confession and adoration are offered once a month, and the published Mass schedule is twice weekly at 7:30 AM with the days not named.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477073 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer morning Mass twice weekly at 7:30am. We celebrate school wide Mass monthly for our entire community. We have Confession and Adoration opportunities once every month.”
  Morning Mass is offered twice a week at 7:30 AM; a school-wide Mass is held monthly; confession and adoration are offered once a month.

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Campus ministry home

Tampa Catholic High School Campus Ministry

Address: 4630 N. Rome Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603
Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Faith formation 4

Conversations with Christ
Monthly; rosary on Friday mornings
Student group that meets monthly to pray together and share faith, with breakfast, and prays the rosary on Friday mornings.
tampacatholic.org
Peer Ministry Team
Students who deepen their relationship with Jesus, lead Encounter experiences for each grade, facilitate retreats, and lector and altar serve at Mass.
tampacatholic.org, tampacatholic.org
OCIA
Weekly meetings
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for students interested in becoming Catholic, with entry at the Easter Vigil.
tampacatholic.org
Theological Honor Society
School honor society in theology.
tampacatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Music Ministry Club
Sings and plays instruments at school Masses.
tampacatholic.org

Retreats 1

Kairos retreat
Weekend retreat for upperclassmen
Weekend retreat with small group time and celebration of the Sacraments.
tampacatholic.org

Service 2

Pro Life Club
Meets monthly
Students who advocate for the sanctity of human life and take part in 40 Days for Life with the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
tampacatholic.org
Blessed Edmund Society of Tampa (BEST)
Student-run leadership organization dedicated to serving the marginalized in and around Tampa Bay.
tampacatholic.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

Campus Ministry

Sources (4)

Campus Ministry | Campus Life | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3868326&type=d&pREC_ID=2477073 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We offer morning Mass twice weekly at 7:30am. We celebrate school wide Mass monthly for our entire community. We have Confession and Adoration opportunities once every month.”
Morning Mass is offered twice a week at 7:30 AM; a school-wide Mass is held monthly; confession and adoration are offered once a month.
Faculty and Staff Directory | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863568&type=d&pREC_ID=2505383 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Campus Ministry Ryan Mulligan Campus Minister 813-870-0860, x563 Br. Chris Burns Assistant Campus Minister 813-870-0860, x222 Fr. John McEvoy Chaplain 813-870-0860, x292”
The campus ministry staff includes a campus minister, an assistant campus minister, and a priest listed as chaplain.
Campus Maps and Driving Directions | About TC | Tampa Catholic High Schooltampacatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3863568&type=d&pREC_ID=2476733 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Tampa Catholic High School is located at 4630 North Rome Avenue in the Wellswood section of Tampa.”
The school and campus are located at 4630 North Rome Avenue, Tampa.
Tampa Catholic High School | Hometampacatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“4630 N. Rome Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603”
The published campus address includes the ZIP code 33603.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

37 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score74%
Students per teacher 25% of score15.0 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

Type	Diocesan school
Diocese	Diocese of Saint Petersburg, FL
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	752
Students in grades 9–12	752
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	15.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	74%
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

Diocese of Saint Petersburg

The Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00259064
4630 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 870-0860
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Is Tampa Catholic High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Tampa Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
What is Tampa Catholic High School’s Compass Score?: 73 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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