John Carroll Catholic High School
Tel:
(205)940-2400
- 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 (2020)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 588 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
John Carroll Catholic High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 588 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 28% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, |
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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