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 (2025-26)
- 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
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.: 13:1
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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
2801 Sw 12th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
9.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
500 East Chaminade Drive
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
7.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 122 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
16 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
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