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Vermilion Catholic High School

  • LocationAbbeville, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 487 students
  • SponsorSaint Mary Magdalen Parish
Official website

Vermilion Catholic is a pre-kindergarten to grade 12 Catholic school in Abbeville, Louisiana, owned by Saint Mary Magdalen Parish since 2021. Its 2026-27 handbook requires weekly school Masses for upper and middle school students, four years of theology, and a retreat for each grade level, and it requires service hours in grades 6 through 12.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Vermilion Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Theresa Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Vermilion Catholic Faith and Formation: 0.2 miVermilion Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 300 Pere Megret Street, Abbeville
  2. Saint Theresa Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 101 North Leonard Street, Abbeville

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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Upper and middle school Masses are held weekly at St. Mary Magdalen Church or on campus; lower school Masses are held on designated mornings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Theology Department Requirementsvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Upper/Middle School Masses are held weekly at St. Mary Magdalen or on campus. Students are required to attend all school Masses”
      Upper and middle school Masses are held weekly and students are required to attend.
      “Lower School Masses are held on designated mornings in the Lower School gym at 7:45 a.m.”
      Lower school Masses are held on designated mornings on campus.
      “All students in grades PreK through 12 will attend Masses together in the upper school gym or St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.”
      The whole school attends school Masses together.
  • 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 (The pastor of Saint Mary Magdalen Parish is on the school's pastoral team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Contact Informationvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Alexander Albert Pastor fralbert@stmmabbeville.com”
      Fr. Alexander Albert is listed as pastor on the school's pastoral team.
      “Upper/Middle School Masses are held weekly at St. Mary Magdalen or on campus. Students are required to attend all school Masses”
      Upper and middle school Masses are held weekly and students are required to attend.
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 (Theology I, II, III and IV are required for graduation, and the handbook requires one theology credit for each year of attendance.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Course Information - Upper Schoolvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Vermilion Catholic also requires a credit in theology for each year of attendance”
      The school requires a theology credit for each year a student attends.
      “Theology 4 units Theology I, II, III, IV”
      Four units of theology, Theology I through IV, are required for the VC diploma.
  • 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 handbook states that the program of studies is based on the Catholic philosophy of education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Course Information - Upper Schoolvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The program of studies is based on the Catholic philosophy of education”
      The program of studies is stated to be based on the Catholic philosophy of education.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The handbook requires students to attend their grade-level retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Retreatsvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are required to attend their grade level retreat.”
      Students are required to attend the retreat for their grade level.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two faith formation staff are listed: the Director of Faith & Formation and the Religion Coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Contact Informationvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rachael David Director of Faith & Formation rachaeldavid@vermilioncatholic.com”
      Rachael David is the school's Director of Faith & Formation.
      “Michelle Abshire Religion Coordinator michelleabshire@vermilioncatholic.com”
      Michelle Abshire is the school's Religion Coordinator.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service hours are required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Service/Devotional Hour Requirementsvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students in grades 6 through 12 will have to complete a number of annual service hours appropriate to their grade levels.”
      Students in grades 6 through 12 must complete required service hours each 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.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Upper and middle school students attend school Masses weekly, and the whole school attends all-school Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Theology Department Requirementsvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Upper/Middle School Masses are held weekly at St. Mary Magdalen or on campus. Students are required to attend all school Masses”
      Upper and middle school Masses are held weekly and students are required to attend.
      “All students in grades PreK through 12 will attend Masses together in the upper school gym or St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.”
      The whole school attends school Masses together.
  • Four years of theology are required, with a theology credit for each year of attendance.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, VC Requirements for Graduationvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4 units Theology I, II, III, IV”
      Four units of theology, Theology I through IV, are required for the VC diploma.
      “Vermilion Catholic also requires a credit in theology for each year of attendance”
      The school requires a theology credit for each year a student attends.
  • Students are required to attend the retreat for their grade level.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Retreatsvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are required to attend their grade level retreat.”
      Students are required to attend the retreat for their grade level.

Concerns

  • The only Mass schedule published is the weekly school Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Theology Department Requirementsvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Upper/Middle School Masses are held weekly at St. Mary Magdalen or on campus. Students are required to attend all school Masses”
      Upper and middle school Masses are held weekly and students are required to attend.

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Campus ministry home

Vermilion Catholic Faith and Formation

  • Address: 405 Park Avenue, Abbeville, LA
  • Location: On campus

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Source: vermilioncatholic.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, vermilioncatholic.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Devotional hours
    Students earn devotional hours during the school year. The handbook lists examples including a holy hour in an Adoration Chapel, praying the rosary and the Stations of the Cross.
    vermilioncatholic.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Upper and middle school Mass
    Weekly
    Required weekly school Masses for upper and middle school students, held at St. Mary Magdalen Church or on campus.
    vermilioncatholic.com
  • All-school Mass
    Masses for all students in grades PreK through 12 in the upper school gym or at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.
    vermilioncatholic.com

Retreats 2

Service 1

  • Apostolic service hours
    Required service hours for students in grades 6 through 12, arranged through theology teachers.
    vermilioncatholic.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 (2)
  1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, Contact Informationvermilioncatholic.com/2026-2027_Parent_Student_Handbook_(2)_9.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Rachael David Director of Faith & Formation rachaeldavid@vermilioncatholic.com”
    Rachael David is the school's Director of Faith & Formation.
    “Michelle Abshire Religion Coordinator michelleabshire@vermilioncatholic.com”
    Michelle Abshire is the school's Religion Coordinator.
    “Rachael David Director of Faith & Formation rachaeldavid@vermilioncatholic.com”
    Rachael David is the school's Director of Faith & Formation.
  2. About VC | Vermilion Catholicvermilioncatholic.com/about · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “at the present site, 405 Park Avenue, housing grades kindergarten through 12”
    The school is at 405 Park Avenue.

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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.
86 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.10.1 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 Lafayette in Louisiana, LA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)487
Students in grades 9–12174
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
SettingTown

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 Lafayette in Louisiana

The Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel, Bishop of Lafayette in Louisiana

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Vermilion Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana. Its sponsor is Saint Mary Magdalen Parish.

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