John Carroll Catholic High School
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.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 588 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
John Carroll Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
588 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
Average ACT score
23
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
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.
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