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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 488 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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

Students By Grade

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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

Colors

White, Green

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Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

488 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Endowment Size

$50 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceFootball

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

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.

School Motto: Truth and Honor
School Mascot: Wild Boars

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.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does John Carroll Catholic High School cost?

John Carroll Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of John Carroll Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of John Carroll Catholic High School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. John Carroll Catholic High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alabama with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from John Carroll Catholic High School?

John Carroll Catholic High School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.

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: Lowest average acceptance rates, 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 $9,571 for elementary schools and $13,245 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).