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Vandebilt Catholic High School

  • LocationHouma, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 8–12 · 710 students
Official website

Vandebilt Catholic High School is a diocesan coeducational Catholic school in Houma, Louisiana, in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, founded by the Marianite Sisters of Holy Cross. The school publishes a daily Mass schedule in its chapel, school-wide Masses at least twice a month, and a daily prayer at the start of each class period. Religion is taken every year for four years, and students must complete 20 service hours each year in grades 9 through 12.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:20 AMSchool chapel · Daily Mass schedule provided to students.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass Schedule | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “A daily Mass schedule will be provided to students and is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m.”
    A daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m., and a schedule is provided to students.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Vandebilt Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miMaria Immacolata Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Cathedral of Saint Francis de Sales: 1.6 mi2Saint Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church: 1.8 mi3Saint Lucy Catholic Church: 2.0 mi4Saint Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church: 2.1 mi5Holy Rosary Catholic Church: 2.9 mi6Vandebilt Catholic Campus Ministry: 0.1 miVandebilt Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Maria Immacolata Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 246 Corporate Drive, Houma
  2. Cathedral of Saint Francis de Sales — 1.6 mi · 500 Goode Street, Houma
  3. Saint Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1005 Williams Avenue, Houma
  4. Saint Lucy Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 1220 Aycock Street, Houma
  5. Saint Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 409 Funderburk Avenue, Houma
  6. Holy Rosary Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 8594 Main Street, Houma

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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

69 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 (School-wide Masses are held at least twice a month, as stated on the Catholic identity page. The monthly level is recorded.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School-wide Masses begin at 9:20 a.m. in the Brother Alfred Kolb Center.”
      School-wide Masses are scheduled at 9:20 a.m. in the Brother Alfred Kolb Center.
    2. Catholic Identity | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School-wide liturgies are celebrated at least twice a month”
      School-wide liturgies are celebrated at least twice a month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school states that a daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A daily Mass schedule will be provided to students and is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m.”
      A daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m., and a schedule is provided to students.
  • 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 (A daily Mass schedule is published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A daily Mass schedule will be provided to students and is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m.”
      A daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m., and a schedule is provided to students.
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 (Religion is listed at 4 units for graduation, and English is listed at 4 units for four years; one unit equals one year. Students must take a religion course every year of attendance. Four years in full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must be enrolled in a math, English, science and religion course every year of attendance at Vandebilt.”
      Students must take a religion course every year they attend.
      “Religion | 4 | 4”
      The VCHS diploma requires 4 units of religion.
      “English | 4 | 4”
      English is 4 units, taken 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.
  • 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 strategic plan's mission statement says the school provides a holistic education rooted in religious values.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Strategic Plan | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/strategic-plan · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The mission of Vandebilt Catholic High School is to provide students with a holistic education that is rooted in religious values”
      The school's mission is a holistic education rooted in religious values.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff members are named: the Director of Campus Ministry and the Campus Ministry Service Coordinator.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/about-vchs/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry; Teacher, Theology”
      Caroline Luke is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Service Hour Requirements | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/service-hour-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Erin Wagner, Campus Ministry Service Coordinator”
      Erin Wagner is the Campus Ministry Service Coordinator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry is a student organization, and Men of Christ and Sisters in Christ are listed as faith-growth options.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Identity | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Additional options to grow in faith are provided by Men of Christ, Sisters in Christ, and a Social Justice class that includes a mission trip.”
      Men of Christ and Sisters in Christ are faith-growth options, and a Social Justice class includes a mission trip.
    2. Organizations | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/student-life/organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry”
      Campus Ministry is listed as a student organization.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each school day and class period commences with students and faculty praying together”
      Each school day and class period begins with students and faculty praying together.
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 (Students in grades 9 through 12 must complete 20 service hours each year, which totals 80 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hour Requirements | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/service-hour-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “requires each student in grades 9-12th to complete a total of 20 service hours”
      Each student in grades 9 through 12 must complete 20 service hours each school year.
  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Organizations | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/student-life/organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club”
      The school lists a Pro-Life Club among its student organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (3)
    1. Catholic Identity | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Additional options to grow in faith are provided by Men of Christ, Sisters in Christ, and a Social Justice class that includes a mission trip.”
      Men of Christ and Sisters in Christ are faith-growth options, and a Social Justice class includes a mission trip.
    2. About VCHS | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/about-vchs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry began the annual Christmas Project in 1983”
      Campus Ministry began an annual Christmas Project in 1983 that helps community members in need.
    3. Service Hour Requirements | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/service-hour-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a service day sponsored by Vandebilt Catholic”
      The school sponsors service days in which students work with non-profit organizations.

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

Strengths

  • A daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel, and students pray at the start of each class period.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A daily Mass schedule will be provided to students and is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m.”
      A daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m., and a schedule is provided to students.
    2. Catholic Identity | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each school day and class period commences with students and faculty praying together”
      Each school day and class period begins with students and faculty praying together.
  • Religion is required every year, for four years of high school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must be enrolled in a math, English, science and religion course every year of attendance at Vandebilt.”
      Students must take a religion course every year they attend.
      “Religion | 4 | 4”
      The VCHS diploma requires 4 units of religion.
  • Students in grades 9 through 12 must complete 20 service hours each year, and a Pro-Life Club is listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Hour Requirements | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/service-hour-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “requires each student in grades 9-12th to complete a total of 20 service hours”
      Each student in grades 9 through 12 must complete 20 service hours each school year.
    2. Organizations | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/student-life/organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club”
      The school lists a Pro-Life Club among its student organizations.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Vandebilt Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Address: 209 South Hollywood Road, Houma, LA 70360
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

Faith formation 2

Clubs and groups 2

Service 3

  • Social Justice class mission trip
    A Social Justice class that includes a mission trip.
    vandebiltcatholic.org
  • Christmas Project
    Annual project begun by Campus Ministry in 1983 to help community members in need.
    vandebiltcatholic.org
  • Sponsored service days
    Service days sponsored by the school and organized with non-profit organizations, planned by the Theology Department.
    vandebiltcatholic.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 (4)
  1. Organizations | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/student-life/organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry”
    Campus Ministry is listed as a student organization.
  2. Faculty & Staff | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/about-vchs/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Director of Campus Ministry; Teacher, Theology”
    Caroline Luke is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Mass Schedule | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/catholic-identity/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “A daily Mass schedule will be provided to students and is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m.”
    A daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel at 7:20 a.m., and a schedule is provided to students.
  4. Course Offerings | Vandebilt Catholic High Schoolvandebiltcatholic.org/academics/course-offering-and-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “209 South Hollywood Road Houma, LA 70360”
    The school is located at 209 South Hollywood Road, Houma, LA 70360.

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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.
76 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.15.2 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 Houma-Thibodaux, LA
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)710
Students in grades 9–12561
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
SettingCity

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 Houma-Thibodaux

The Most Reverend Simon Peter Engurait, Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Vandebilt Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Vandebilt Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
What is Vandebilt Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
88 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Vandebilt Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Vandebilt Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Vandebilt Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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