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William V. Fisher Catholic High School

  • LocationLancaster, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 139 students
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William V. Fisher Catholic High School in Lancaster, Ohio, in the Diocese of Columbus, celebrates the Eucharist as a school once a month and lists monthly adoration and penance services. Every grade from 9 to 12 has an annual retreat, and every student belongs to one of six service guilds that require at least four ECHO service encounters a year as part of theology courses.

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Map of William V. Fisher Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBasilica of St. Mary of the Assumption: 2.3 mi1School Chapel: 0.1 miWilliam V. Fisher Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
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  1. Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption — 2.3 mi

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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.

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

67 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 student life page lists a monthly all-school Mass, and the 2026-27 handbook says the school celebrates the Eucharist monthly as a school.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Monthly All-School Mass”
      The school holds a monthly all-school Mass for students.
    2. Student and Parent Handbook 2026-2027 - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fchs-student-parent-handbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We celebrate the sacred liturgy of the Eucharist monthly as a school.”
      The school celebrates the Eucharist monthly as a school, and students attend.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Penance services are listed among what students can expect or dates stated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Penance Services”
      Penance services are listed among the faith offerings students can expect.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Monthly adoration is listed, with dates from 10/01/2026 through 05/06/2027.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Monthly Adoration”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered monthly, with dates listed from October 2026 to May 2027.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school chaplain is named. Recorded at parttime.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Jean-Luc Zadroga School Chaplain”
      Jean-Luc Zadroga is listed as the school chaplain.
    2. About - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “a permanent campus minister, regularly scheduled Masses”
      The school describes a permanent campus minister and regularly scheduled Masses as part of its Catholic identity.
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 (Graduation requires 4 theology credits. Counted as four full-year courses (one credit per year), since the handbook says theology is central to the curriculum each year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Families - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/families · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4 English 4”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
    2. Student and Parent Handbook 2026-2027 - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fchs-student-parent-handbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology is central to the curriculum each year, ensuring that faith is not only taught but integrated across all disciplines.”
      Theology is taken each year, and faith is integrated across all disciplines.
  • 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 says faith is integrated across all disciplines.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student and Parent Handbook 2026-2027 - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fchs-student-parent-handbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology is central to the curriculum each year, ensuring that faith is not only taught but integrated across all disciplines.”
      Theology is taken each year, and faith is integrated across all disciplines.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The annual retreat is listed for grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Annual retreat in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12”
      Every grade from 9 to 12 has an annual retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three professional ministry roles are listed: school chaplain, retreat coordinator, and director of liturgical music for school Masses. A permanent campus minister is mentioned without a name.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Jean-Luc Zadroga School Chaplain”
      Jean-Luc Zadroga is listed as the school chaplain.
      “Kathy Mertens Theology / Irish 4 Life / Sacristan / Retreat Coordinator”
      Kathy Mertens is the retreat coordinator and Irish 4 Life moderator; contact kmertens@cdeducation.org.
      “Sharon Silleck Director of Liturgical Music for School Masses / Choir”
      Sharon Silleck directs liturgical music for school Masses; contact ssilleck@cdeducation.org.
    2. About - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “a permanent campus minister, regularly scheduled Masses”
      The school describes a permanent campus minister and regularly scheduled Masses as part of its Catholic identity.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Irish4Life Club and a student worship team are listed. Service guilds are required for all students and are counted under service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In the Irish4Life Club, we are committed to the journey to end abortion and to increase respect for all human life”
      The Irish4Life Club is a pro-life student club with a mission to end abortion and respect human life; members take part in club events and the annual March for Life.
    2. About - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Irish for life, worship team, student council”
      A student worship team is listed among the school's extracurricular programs.
  • 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.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Students must complete at least four ECHO service encounters each school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As part of Theology courses, students are required to participate in a minimum of 4 ECHOs per year.”
      Students must complete at least four ECHO service encounters per school year as part of theology courses.
      “Our Guilds are founded on the principles of Catholic Social Teachings:”
      Six service guilds, each student a member of one, are founded on Catholic social teaching principles and carry out ECHO service encounters.
  • 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 (The Irish4Life Club is a pro-life club whose members take part in club events and the annual March for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In the Irish4Life Club, we are committed to the journey to end abortion and to increase respect for all human life”
      The Irish4Life Club is a pro-life student club with a mission to end abortion and respect human life; members take part in club events and the annual March for Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service guilds carry out ECHO encounters for people in need, and the Interact Club travels to New York each Spring Break to work with the Fuller Center for Housing.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our Guilds are founded on the principles of Catholic Social Teachings:”
      Six service guilds, each student a member of one, are founded on Catholic social teaching principles and carry out ECHO service encounters.
      “During Spring Break, they travel to New York to work with Jim Killoran for the Fuller Center for Housing.”
      The Interact Club travels to New York during Spring Break to work with the Fuller Center for Housing.

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

Strengths

  • An annual retreat is offered in every grade from 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Annual retreat in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12”
      Every grade from 9 to 12 has an annual retreat.
  • Students celebrate a monthly all-school Mass and have monthly adoration listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Monthly All-School Mass”
      The school holds a monthly all-school Mass for students.
      “Monthly Adoration”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered monthly, with dates listed from October 2026 to May 2027.
  • Students must complete at least four ECHO service encounters a year, and the theology requirement is four credits.
    Sources (2)
    1. Families - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/families · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 4 English 4”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
    2. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As part of Theology courses, students are required to participate in a minimum of 4 ECHOs per year.”
      Students must complete at least four ECHO service encounters per school year as part of theology courses.
  • A pro-life club is active, and faith is stated to be integrated across all disciplines.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In the Irish4Life Club, we are committed to the journey to end abortion and to increase respect for all human life”
      The Irish4Life Club is a pro-life student club with a mission to end abortion and respect human life; members take part in club events and the annual March for Life.
    2. Student and Parent Handbook 2026-2027 - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fchs-student-parent-handbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology is central to the curriculum each year, ensuring that faith is not only taught but integrated across all disciplines.”
      Theology is taken each year, and faith is integrated across all disciplines.

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Campus ministry home

School Chapel

  • Address: 1803 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: fishercatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, fishercatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

  • Interact Club service tripOff campus
    Spring Break
    The Interact Club, a branch of Rotary of Lancaster, travels to New York to work with the Fuller Center for Housing and also helps with local projects.
    fishercatholic.org
  • Service Guilds and ECHO encounters
    At least four ECHO encounters per school year
    Every student belongs to one of six service guilds founded on Catholic social teaching principles. Encounters include visits to nursing homes, Christmas help for families, food banks, and drives for the homeless and for area humane societies.
    fishercatholic.org, fishercatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Irish4Life Club
    Regular attendance September 2026 to April 2027
    Pro-life student club. Members must take part in at least two club-sponsored events, including the annual March for Life, and attend meetings.
    fishercatholic.org
  • Student worship team
    A student worship team is listed among the school's extracurricular programs.
    fishercatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Retreats 1

  • Annual school retreat
    Annually, grades 9 through 12
    An annual retreat is offered to every grade from 9 to 12.
    fishercatholic.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. Student Life - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “In the Irish4Life Club, we are committed to the journey to end abortion and to increase respect for all human life”
    The Irish4Life Club is a pro-life student club with a mission to end abortion and respect human life; members take part in club events and the annual March for Life.
    “Monthly All-School Mass”
    The school holds a monthly all-school Mass for students.
    “Annual retreat in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12”
    Every grade from 9 to 12 has an annual retreat.
    “Unlimited access to our School Chapel”
    Students have unlimited access to the school chapel.
  2. Faculty & Staff Directory - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Jean-Luc Zadroga School Chaplain”
    Jean-Luc Zadroga is listed as the school chaplain.
  3. Contact - Fisher Catholic High Schoolfishercatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “1803 Granville Pike Lancaster, Ohio 43130”
    The school's address is 1803 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

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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.
94 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.97%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.2 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
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Columbus, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)139
Students in grades 9–12139
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio7.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges97%
SettingRural

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

Catholic Diocese of Columbus

The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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