Catholic High School Honor Roll

To Recognize and Encourage Excellence in Catholic Secondary Education

2008 Honor Roll Applications Now Available
March 28,2008

Applications are now being accepted for the 5th annual Catholic High School Honor Roll, a list of America’s Top 50 Catholic high schools judged on the criteria of academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education. The list is published nationally and is a resource for parents, schools, colleges and donors. As a constructive award competition and evaluation program, the Honor Roll is designed to recognize and encourage excellence in Catholic education.

How Does it Work?

• 3 surveys=complete application: principal, theology chair, and social studies chair. Begin your application online now.
• Cost: There is no cost for schools to apply online.
• Packet: Application packets have been sent to all Catholic high schools in the United States. If your school has not received a packet, please complete our database update form.
• Deadline: May 15, 2008
• Scholarship: $2,000 drawing for online applicants
• Award Announcement: Fall 2008
• Evaluations: Detailed evaluations and feedback for all applicants.

Why Should Your School Apply?

Evaluation & Feedback Overall Evaluation Sample Personal Evaluation	Widespread Recognition What They're Saying Newsroom

• Nominate a School: If you think a particular school deserves to be recognized, let us know.
• Learn More:
  • Request Information
  • Fact Sheet
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Scoring Method
• Questions: Contact Anthony Pienta at info@chshonor.org.

2008 Honor Roll Applications Coming Soon
March 14,2008

Applications: Applications for the 2008 Catholic High School Honor Roll will be available soon. As in year’s past, application packets will be sent to all Catholic high schools in the United States and schools will be given over 6 weeks to apply. The packet will include instructions on how to apply. If your school has not received application information before, please complete our database update form.

Prepare Now: For schools to prepare for this year’s applications, please click on the checklists shown below. Because the Honor Roll surveys include some statistical information, we recommend gathering this information first in order to make the survey process easier.

• Principal Checklist
• Theology Teacher Checklist
• Social Studies Teacher Checklist

Don’t forget:

• Learn More: To learn more about the Honor Roll and why schools choose to participate, see our new Fact Sheet and piece on why your school should apply.
• Nominate a School: If you think a particular school deserves to be recognized, let us know by nominating them.
• Information Request: If you are unfamiliar with the Honor Roll and would like to receive more information, please complete our information request form and we’ll send you a packet.

2007 Catholic High School Honor Roll Announced
October 17, 2007

The Catholic High School Honor Roll today announced its fourth annual selection of the best 50 Catholic secondary schools in the United States. The purpose of the Honor Roll is to recognize and encourage excellence in Catholic secondary education. It is a critical resource for parents and educators that honors those schools that excel in three categories: academic excellence, Catholic Identity, and civic education.

To see a list of the top 50 schools, along with lists of the top 25 category leaders, please click on the links below. If members of press wish to use a print-quality Honor Roll logo, please contact us at info@chshonor.org.

• 2007 Top 50 Catholic High Schools
• 2007 Category Leaders
• 2007 Press Release
• Talking Points and Quotes
• FAQ
• 2007 Virtual Newsroom
• Contact Us

2007 Honor Roll to be Released Soon
September, 2007

Due to the remarkable quality of schools applying for the Honor Roll, as well as the increased number of applicants, the 2007 Catholic High School Honor Roll - the Top 50 Honor Roll list along with the category leader lists for academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education - is set to be released in early October.

Thank you to the numerous administrators, teachers, and other staff that completed surveys. Your time, effort and hard work are appreciated and do not go unnoticed.

Schools can expect to receive the performance evaluations just after the Top 50 announcement. If you have any questions that are not addressed in our FAQ, please contact Anthony Pienta at info@chshonor.org.

In addition to the applications, there are some new features coming, including the individual evaluations for schools and online resources for parents, teachers, and administrators. It is our hope that these changes will make it easier for both schools and parents to access and navigate web resources, and also encourage schools to do their best.

2007 Honor Roll Applications Now Available
April 9, 2007

Applications are now being accepted for the 2007 Catholic High School Honor Roll. The application deadline is May 31, 2007, and it is again free for schools to participate.

• Apply Online: To apply, visit the applications page.
• Learn More: Read the application press release, view our Fact Sheet or visit our About or FAQ pages.
• Why Apply? View our Impact Sheet or visit our What They're Saying page.
• Nominate a School: If you think a certain school deserves to be recognized, fill out the online form and let us know.
• Information Request: If you are unfamiliar with the Honor Roll and would like to receive more information, please complete an information request form and we'll send you a packet.
• Application packets: Mailed this week to all Catholic high school principals. If your school has not received an application packet, please complete our database update form and indicate this in the comments section.
• Questions: Contact Anthony Pienta at info@chshonor.org for more information.

In addition to the applications, there are some new features coming later this year. It is our hope that these changes will make it easier for both schools and parents to access and navigate web resources, and also encourage schools to be their best.

Here's what's Coming Soon

• Evaluations: Available in the Fall, all schools that apply for the Honor Roll will receive an individual evaluation that includes constructive criticism. Many schools have requested this in the past, and we certainly want to be helpful in providing guidance to schools that are striving to improve in the areas that we examine.
• Resources for Parents: Coming Soon
• Resources for Schools: Coming Soon

2007 Honor Roll Applications Coming Soon
March 19, 2007

Applications for the 2007 Honor Roll will be available in early April. As in year's past, application packets will be sent to all school principals. If your school has not received an application packet in the past, please complete our database update form.

There are some new features being offered this year. It is our hope that these changes will make it easier for both schools and parents to access and navigate web resources, and also encourage schools to be their best.

Here's what's New and Coming Soon:

• Nominate a School: In looking through the honorees for the past 3 years, if you think a certain school deserves to be recognized, let us know.
• Information Request: If you are unfamiliar with the Honor Roll and would like to receive more information, please complete our form and we'll send you a packet.
• Evaluations: Available in the Fall, all schools that apply for the Honor Roll will receive an individual evaluation that includes constructive criticism. Many schools have requested this in the past, and we certainly want to be helpful in providing guidance to schools that are striving to improve in the areas that we examine.
• Resources for Parents: coming soon
• Resources for Schools: coming soon

Please contact Anthony Pienta at info@chshonor.org for more information.

2006 Catholic High School Honor Roll Announced
September 27, 2006

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2006) –The Catholic High School Honor Roll today announced its third annual selection of the best 50 Catholic secondary schools in America. The Honor Roll provides a powerful resource to parents and educators by acknowledging those schools that best maintain high academic standards, uphold their Catholic identities, and prepare students to actively engage the world.

To see a list of the top 50 schools, along with lists of the top 25 schools in the categories of academics, Catholic identity, and civic education, please see the links below:

• 2006 Top 50 Catholic High Schools
• 2006 Category Leaders
• 2006 Press Release
• 2006 Virtual Newsroom
• Contact Us

2006 Honor Roll to be Released September 27
September 22, 2006

Look for the Top 50 Honor Roll list along with the category leader lists – for academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education – to be released September 27th.

Check back to see press coverage, reactions from Honor Roll schools, and additional stories about this year’s honorees. Our new virtual newsroom below will track it all.

As always, it is our pleasure to honor the good work of Catholic high schools across the country. We would like to thank the numerous administrators, teachers, and other staff who completed surveys for this year’s Honor Roll.

2006 Honor Roll To Be Released in Mid-September
September 6, 2006

Look for the Top 50 Honor Roll list along with the category leader lists – for academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education – to be released in mid-September.

More schools applied for this year’s Honor Roll than in the previous two years, which will certainly increase the intensity of the competition. Also, our recently redesigned webpage now features a virtual newsroom that tracks news stories about Honor Roll schools.

As always, it is our pleasure to honor the good work of Catholic high schools across the country. We would like to thank the numerous administrators, teachers, and other staff who completed surveys for this year’s Honor Roll. The winner of the $1,000 prize – for a randomly chosen school that submitted all three surveys online – is Marian High School of Mishawaka, IN. Congratulations!

The Application period for the 2006 Honor Roll is now closed
May 23, 2006

As of May 23, 2006, the application period for the 2006 edition of the Catholic High School Honor Roll is closed. Applications postmarked by the deadline will be accepted. Questions regarding applications (including extensions for schools with particular circumstances) can be directed to Anthony Pienta at info@chshonor.org.

Thank you to the numerous administrators, teachers, and other staff that completed surveys. More schools applied this year than in the past two years, which will certainly increase the level of this year’s competition. Look for the Top 50 Honor Roll list along with the category leader lists – for academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education – to be released this coming September once the school year has begun. Also, the winner of the $1,000 prize – for a randomly chosen school that submitted all 3 surveys online – will be announced by the end of May.