St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, AL, serves 351 udents in grades 9 through 12 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 2016, the school operates as a co–educational Catholic high school with a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 32 teachers.
The udent body at this Fairhope Catholic high school includes approximately 12% students of color, reflecting some diversity.
Michael Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama based on enrollment size.
The school is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) and provides education in a rural area near Daphne and other Fairhope private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Michael Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2016
Student Body
Total Students
351 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Michael Catholic High School's ranking?
St. Michael Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael Catholic High School?
The application deadline for St. Michael Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Michael Catholic High School is Renaissance School Of The Eastern Shore (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Eastern Shore Early Childhood (3.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
1090 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
10526 Country Rd
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
3.4 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 75 students
St. James Episcopal School
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
860 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1503 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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