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Archbishop John Carroll High School

  • LocationRadnor, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 686 students
  • SponsorArchdiocese of Philadelphia
Official website

Archbishop John Carroll High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college-preparatory school in Radnor, Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Mass is celebrated monthly for the whole school and weekly on Tuesday mornings in the school chapel. Confession is offered on Tuesday lunch periods, and Genesis offers weekly Adoration. Campus ministry lists grade-level retreats, the Kairos Senior Retreat, and faith-based clubs including a Pro-Life Club.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Tuesday7:10 AMSchool chapel · Weekly morning Mass; celebrated by Father McCaffery.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We have weekly morning Mass, celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 am with Father McCaffery.”
    Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 AM by Father McCaffery.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Archbishop John Carroll High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Thomas of Villanova Church: 0.9 mi1Saint Katherine of Siena: 1.5 mi2Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish: 2.0 mi3Our Lady of the Assumption: 2.6 mi4Our Mother of Good Council: 3.0 mi5Campus Ministry Office: 0.2 miArchbishop John Carroll High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Thomas of Villanova Church — 0.9 mi · 800 East Lancaster Avenue
  2. Saint Katherine of Siena — 1.5 mi · 104 South Aberdeen Avenue, Wayne
  3. Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish — 2.0 mi · 1229 East Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr
  4. Our Lady of the Assumption — 2.6 mi · 35 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford
  5. Our Mother of Good Council — 3.0 mi · 31 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

65 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Campus Ministry page lists monthly school-wide Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472959 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through Campus Ministry, students are invited to pray, reflect, and lead worship, supported by lunch prayer services, school retreats, and monthly school-wide Masses that bring faith into the school day.”
      The school holds monthly school-wide Masses and lunch prayer services.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The Sacraments page describes one weekly Mass (Tuesdays, 7:10 AM) and no daily Mass; recorded as no on that complete description.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have weekly morning Mass, celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 am with Father McCaffery.”
      Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 AM by Father McCaffery.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession on Tuesday lunch periods (weekly), plus three school-wide penance services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We also have the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered during the lunch periods on Tuesdays.”
      Confession is offered on Tuesday lunch periods.
      “In addition, we have three (3) school-wide Penance services offered at the beginning of the school year, Advent, and Lent in which several visiting priests assist”
      Three school-wide penance services are held each year, with visiting priests.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Genesis offers weekly Adoration during after-school hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472959 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-formation experiences such as Genesis (weekly Adoration during after-school hours), grade-level retreats, and the Kairos Senior Retreat provide meaningful time for spiritual growth and reflection.”
      Genesis offers weekly adoration; the school lists grade-level retreats and the Kairos Senior Retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A priest (Father McCaffery) celebrates the weekly school Mass; recorded at the shared-priest level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have weekly morning Mass, celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 am with Father McCaffery.”
      Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 AM by Father McCaffery.
      “please contact the Campus Minister or Deacon Mike Fohner”
      The school names a Campus Minister (not named on the page) and Deacon Mike Fohner as contacts for sacramental initiation.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Grade-level retreats and the Kairos Senior Retreat are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472959 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-formation experiences such as Genesis (weekly Adoration during after-school hours), grade-level retreats, and the Kairos Senior Retreat provide meaningful time for spiritual growth and reflection.”
      Genesis offers weekly adoration; the school lists grade-level retreats and the Kairos Senior Retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (Deacon Michael Fohner is the only ministry staff member named; the Campus Minister is referred to; not named.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff Directory | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Deacon Michael Fohner”
      Deacon Michael Fohner is listed on the staff directory in the Theology department.
    2. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “please contact the Campus Minister or Deacon Mike Fohner”
      The school names a Campus Minister (not named on the page) and Deacon Mike Fohner as contacts for sacramental initiation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based clubs include the Pro-Life Club and Catholic Athletes for Christ.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith-based Clubs and Activities | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472960 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Clubs Campus Ministry Community Services Corps Music Ministry Pro-Life Club”
      Faith-based clubs listed include Campus Ministry, Community Services Corps, Music Ministry and a Pro-Life Club.
    2. Catholic Athletes for Christ | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2524969 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Carroll, Catholic Athletes for Christ meets regularly on Wednesdays in the Campus Ministry Office during lunch periods with pizza and soda provided.”
      Catholic Athletes for Christ meets on Wednesdays during lunch periods in the Campus Ministry Office.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Lunch prayer services and monthly school-wide Masses are part of the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472959 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through Campus Ministry, students are invited to pray, reflect, and lead worship, supported by lunch prayer services, school retreats, and monthly school-wide Masses that bring faith into the school day.”
      The school holds monthly school-wide Masses and lunch prayer services.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472959 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students also put faith into action through the Pro-Life Club and participation in the March for Life at both the state and national levels”
      Students take part in the Pro-Life Club and in the March for Life at the state and national levels.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Community Services Corps, Christmas Toy Drive and Thanksgiving Food Drive; recorded as solidarity programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith-based Clubs and Activities | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472960 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Clubs Campus Ministry Community Services Corps Music Ministry Pro-Life Club”
      Faith-based clubs listed include Campus Ministry, Community Services Corps, Music Ministry and a Pro-Life Club.
      “Activities Christmas Toy Drive Grade level retreats Genesis Kairos Senior Retreat Lunch Prayer Services March for Life (State and National) Thanksgiving Food Drive”
      Listed activities include a Christmas Toy Drive, a Thanksgiving Food Drive, grade-level retreats, Genesis, the Kairos Senior Retreat, lunch prayer services and the March for Life.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated for the whole school each month and weekly on Tuesday mornings in the school chapel.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472959 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through Campus Ministry, students are invited to pray, reflect, and lead worship, supported by lunch prayer services, school retreats, and monthly school-wide Masses that bring faith into the school day.”
      The school holds monthly school-wide Masses and lunch prayer services.
    2. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have weekly morning Mass, celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 am with Father McCaffery.”
      Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 AM by Father McCaffery.
  • Confession is offered weekly during Tuesday lunch periods, along with three school-wide penance services a year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We also have the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered during the lunch periods on Tuesdays.”
      Confession is offered on Tuesday lunch periods.
      “In addition, we have three (3) school-wide Penance services offered at the beginning of the school year, Advent, and Lent in which several visiting priests assist”
      Three school-wide penance services are held each year, with visiting priests.
  • Weekly Adoration through the Genesis program, and faith-based clubs including a Pro-Life Club and Catholic Athletes for Christ.
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472959 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-formation experiences such as Genesis (weekly Adoration during after-school hours), grade-level retreats, and the Kairos Senior Retreat provide meaningful time for spiritual growth and reflection.”
      Genesis offers weekly adoration; the school lists grade-level retreats and the Kairos Senior Retreat.
    2. Faith-based Clubs and Activities | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472960 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Clubs Campus Ministry Community Services Corps Music Ministry Pro-Life Club”
      Faith-based clubs listed include Campus Ministry, Community Services Corps, Music Ministry and a Pro-Life Club.
    3. Catholic Athletes for Christ | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2524969 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Carroll, Catholic Athletes for Christ meets regularly on Wednesdays in the Campus Ministry Office during lunch periods with pizza and soda provided.”
      Catholic Athletes for Christ meets on Wednesdays during lunch periods in the Campus Ministry Office.

Concerns

  • Only one weekly Mass is listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have weekly morning Mass, celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 am with Father McCaffery.”
      Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 AM by Father McCaffery.
  • The Campus Minister is referred to by title only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have weekly morning Mass, celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 am with Father McCaffery.”
      Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 AM by Father McCaffery.
      “please contact the Campus Minister or Deacon Mike Fohner”
      The school names a Campus Minister (not named on the page) and Deacon Mike Fohner as contacts for sacramental initiation.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Office

  • Address: 211 Matson Ford Road, Radnor, PA 19087
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry office

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Source: jcarroll.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, jcarroll.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, jcarroll.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published

Clubs and groups 2

  • Catholic Athletes for ChristOn campus
    Wednesdays during lunch periods
    Club for Catholic athletes that meets in the Campus Ministry Office; part of a national organization.
    jcarroll.org, jcarroll.org
  • Pro-Life Club
    Faith-based student club listed by campus ministry; students take part in the March for Life.
    jcarroll.org, jcarroll.org

Faith formation 1

  • Genesis
    Weekly during after-school hours
    Faith formation with weekly Adoration during after-school hours.
    jcarroll.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Lunch Prayer Services
    Prayer services held at lunch, part of campus ministry.
    jcarroll.org, jcarroll.org
  • Music Ministry
    Student music ministry listed among faith-based clubs.
    jcarroll.org

Retreats 2

Service 4

  • March for Life (State and National)
    Students take part in the March for Life at the state and national levels.
    jcarroll.org, jcarroll.org
  • Community Services Corps
    Student service club listed among faith-based clubs and activities.
    jcarroll.org
  • Thanksgiving Food Drive
    Annual food drive listed among campus ministry activities.
    jcarroll.org
  • Christmas Toy Drive
    Annual toy drive listed among campus ministry activities.
    jcarroll.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472959 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Through Campus Ministry, students are invited to pray, reflect, and lead worship, supported by lunch prayer services, school retreats, and monthly school-wide Masses that bring faith into the school day.”
    The school holds monthly school-wide Masses and lunch prayer services.
  2. Sacraments | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2472961 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “please contact the Campus Minister or Deacon Mike Fohner”
    The school names a Campus Minister (not named on the page) and Deacon Mike Fohner as contacts for sacramental initiation.
    “We have weekly morning Mass, celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 am with Father McCaffery.”
    Weekly Mass is celebrated in the school chapel on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 AM by Father McCaffery.
  3. Catholic Athletes for Christ | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3831270&type=d&pREC_ID=2524969 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “At Carroll, Catholic Athletes for Christ meets regularly on Wednesdays in the Campus Ministry Office during lunch periods with pizza and soda provided.”
    Catholic Athletes for Christ meets on Wednesdays during lunch periods in the Campus Ministry Office.
  4. Contact Info | Archbishop John Carroll High Schooljcarroll.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2140243&type=d&pREC_ID=2163190 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “School Address: 211 Matson Ford Road Radnor, PA 19087”
    The school is at 211 Matson Ford Road, Radnor, PA 19087.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
45 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.19.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Philadelphia, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)686
Students in grades 9–12686
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio19.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges83%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Archbishop John Carroll High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Archbishop John Carroll High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Where is Mass celebrated at Archbishop John Carroll High School?
Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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