Archbishop Mccarthy High School

At Archbishop Edward Mccarthy High School, our mission as a Roman Catholic, college-preparatory institution is to provide a safe, structured, diverse, creative, and Christ-centered environment for all students that enables the development of their intellectual, spiritual and physical beings, so they can be productive members of family, community, and society.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,743 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Archbishop Mccarthy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Black, Silver, Teal
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
61 acres (250,000 m2)

Student Body

Total Students
1,743 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

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What is Archbishop Mccarthy High School's ranking?
Archbishop Mccarthy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Archbishop Mccarthy High School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Mccarthy High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,743 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $15,305 for elementary schools and $20,198 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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