John Carroll Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked AL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 488 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

John Carroll Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	John Carroll Catholic High School
9	121
10	120
11	135
12	112

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Year Founded

1947

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Student Body

Total Students

488 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Total Sports Offered

14 sports

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BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceFootball

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Colors

White, Green

School Notes

John Carroll Catholic is an extraordinary high school featuring: a beautiful campus high on a hill in southwest Birmingham, Alabama; a well-educated and devoted faculty and staff of about 70, a diverse student body of about 620; and outstanding academic, spiritual, fine arts, library, guidance, sports, and extracurricular programs that offer students a complete high school experience and opportunities to develop into well-rounded young people who are ready to take the next steps into adulthood.

John Carroll Catholic is an extraordinary high school featuring: a beautiful campus high on a hill in southwest Birmingham, Alabama; a well-educated and devoted faculty and staff of about 70, a diverse student body of about 620; and outstanding academic, spiritual, fine arts, library, guidance, sports, and extracurricular programs that offer students a complete high school experience and opportunities to develop into well-rounded young people who are ready to take the next steps into adulthood.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does John Carroll Catholic High School offer?

John Carroll Catholic High School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. John Carroll Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for most sports offered.

What is John Carroll Catholic High School's ranking?

John Carroll Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for John Carroll Catholic High School?

The application deadline for John Carroll Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is John Carroll Catholic High School located?

John Carroll Catholic High School is located in the Sand Ridge neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other private schools located in Sand Ridge.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $9,671 for elementary schools and $12,266 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).