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Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

  • LocationEbensburg, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 180 students
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Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, is served by a named school chaplain, Father Canice McMullen, and has a campus chapel. Its website says students attend Mass monthly and are required to complete 20 hours of community service each year. Religion is required, with four credits in the graduation requirements, and the school lists faith-based clubs such as the Pro-Life Club.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miHoly Name Roman Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Protection of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church: 1.6 mi2Bishop Carroll Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Name Roman Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 500 North Julian Street, Ebensburg
  2. Protection of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 560 Cambria Avenue, Revloc

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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

71 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 (The Faith and Service page says students attend monthly Masses. The school's home page also lists an all-school Mass on October 12, 2026 (one event; not a recurring schedule).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076758 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend monthly masses and have the opportunity to participate as servers, musicians, singers, readers and in other ways.”
      Students attend Mass monthly.
    2. Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass (Feast Day of St. Carlo Acutis with Eucharistic Procession)”
      An all-school Mass was listed for October 12, 2026.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The chaplain's article refers to the regular celebration of the Sacrament of Confession.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Evangelizing Bishop Carroll with Father Canice | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/news/article/2238345?categoryId=17119 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In addition to the regular celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the Sacrament of Confession”
      The school's chaplain describes Confession as part of the school's regular sacramental life.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The chaplain describes Eucharistic Adoration among the encounters offered on Friday Chapel Days.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Evangelizing Bishop Carroll with Father Canice | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/news/article/2238345?categoryId=17119 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “On Friday "Chapel Days," students will be invited into this head-to-heart immersion through a variety of encounters with Jesus including: Eucharistic Adoration, the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office)”
      Eucharistic Adoration is among the encounters offered on Friday Chapel Days.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Canice McMullen is named as the school's chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff Directory | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Canice McMullen Chaplain”
      Father Canice McMullen is the school chaplain.
    2. Evangelizing Bishop Carroll with Father Canice | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/news/article/2238345?categoryId=17119 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This school year, Bishop Carroll warmly welcomes a new Chaplain, Father Canice McMullen!”
      Father Canice McMullen is the school's chaplain this school year.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The graduation requirements list 4.0 credits of religion, and English is also 4.0 credits for a four-year program; one credit is one year. Religion is taken in every grade (weekly schedules for all grades).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1959700&type=d&pREC_ID=2076691 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion 4.0 credits English 4.0 credits”
      Religion is required for graduation at 4.0 credits.
    2. Faith and Service | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076758 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion classes are incorporated into weekly schedules for all grades, and there are opportunities for students to be involved in the school ministry program.”
      Religion classes are part of the weekly schedule for all grades.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission statement describes the academic program as based on traditional Christian values.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Statement | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926449&type=d&pREC_ID=2062374 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We rely on a dynamic academic program, based on traditional Christian values”
      The mission describes the academic program as based on traditional Christian values.
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

71 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 (Retreats are mentioned for freshmen and sophomores.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076758 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Works in Progress campus peer-ministry group is comprised of more than 30 students and helps design and minister to the freshmen and sophomores during retreats, and other activities throughout the year.”
      A student peer-ministry group helps with retreats for freshmen and sophomores.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named campus chaplain is listed; other priests on staff are teachers.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff Directory | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Canice McMullen Chaplain”
      Father Canice McMullen is the school chaplain.
    2. Evangelizing Bishop Carroll with Father Canice | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/news/article/2238345?categoryId=17119 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This school year, Bishop Carroll warmly welcomes a new Chaplain, Father Canice McMullen!”
      Father Canice McMullen is the school's chaplain this school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Listed groups include the Pro-Life Club, Evangelization, Totus Tuus, the Liturgical Choir and the Works in Progress peer-ministry group.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Activities | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076746 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club Reading Competition”
      The school lists a Pro-Life Club among its student activities.
      “Totus Tuus Yearbook”
      The school lists a Totus Tuus group among its student activities.
    2. Faith and Service | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076758 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Works in Progress campus peer-ministry group is comprised of more than 30 students and helps design and minister to the freshmen and sophomores during retreats, and other activities throughout the year.”
      A student peer-ministry group helps with retreats for freshmen and sophomores.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The school profile states 20 hours of community service as an annual requirement, which totals 80 hours across four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Profile | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926449&type=d&pREC_ID=2076514 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “20 hours of Community Service is an annual requirement.”
      Students must complete 20 hours of community service each year.
  • 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 (The Pro-Life Club is listed among student activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076746 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club Reading Competition”
      The school lists a Pro-Life Club among its student activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Classes and clubs run gift drives and fundraising for Catholic Charities and the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and students make regular visits to local seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076758 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students make regular visits to local seniors for holiday celebrations to help with meals, provide songs or entertainment, play games, or simply check in on their well-being. Classes and clubs raise money for Catholic Charities, breast cancer organizations and the American Heart Association, and conduct clothing and gift drives for the St. Vincent De Paul Society.”
      Students visit local seniors and run fundraising and gift drives for Catholic Charities and St. Vincent de Paul.

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

Strengths

  • A named priest, Father Canice McMullen, serves as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff Directory | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Canice McMullen Chaplain”
      Father Canice McMullen is the school chaplain.
    2. Evangelizing Bishop Carroll with Father Canice | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/news/article/2238345?categoryId=17119 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This school year, Bishop Carroll warmly welcomes a new Chaplain, Father Canice McMullen!”
      Father Canice McMullen is the school's chaplain this school year.
  • Religion is required at 4.0 credits and is part of the weekly schedule for all grades.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1959700&type=d&pREC_ID=2076691 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion 4.0 credits English 4.0 credits”
      Religion is required for graduation at 4.0 credits.
    2. Faith and Service | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076758 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion classes are incorporated into weekly schedules for all grades, and there are opportunities for students to be involved in the school ministry program.”
      Religion classes are part of the weekly schedule for all grades.
  • Students complete a 20-hour annual community service requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. School Profile | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926449&type=d&pREC_ID=2076514 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “20 hours of Community Service is an annual requirement.”
      Students must complete 20 hours of community service each year.

Concerns

  • Mass is listed as monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076758 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend monthly masses and have the opportunity to participate as servers, musicians, singers, readers and in other ways.”
      Students attend Mass monthly.
  • Retreats are described for freshmen and sophomores only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1926454&type=d&pREC_ID=2076758 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Works in Progress campus peer-ministry group is comprised of more than 30 students and helps design and minister to the freshmen and sophomores during retreats, and other activities throughout the year.”
      A student peer-ministry group helps with retreats for freshmen and sophomores.

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Campus ministry home

Bishop Carroll school chaplaincy and campus chapel

  • Address: 728 Benjamin Franklin Highway, Ebensburg, PA 15931
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: bishopcarroll.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, bishopcarroll.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, bishopcarroll.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 3

  • Teaching CCD at local parishesOff campus
    Students are afforded opportunities to teach CCD at local parishes.
    bishopcarroll.com
  • Visits to local seniors
    Regular visits to local seniors for holiday celebrations, meals and visits.
    bishopcarroll.com
  • Catholic Charities, St. Vincent de Paul clothing and gift drives
    Classes and clubs raise money for Catholic Charities and run clothing and gift drives for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
    bishopcarroll.com

Faith formation 2

  • Friday Chapel DaysOn campus
    Fridays
    Chapel Days include Eucharistic Adoration, the Liturgy of the Hours, the Holy Rosary, small group discussions and Lectio Divina, according to the chaplain.
    bishopcarroll.com
  • Works in Progress peer-ministry group
    Campus peer-ministry group of more than 30 students that helps with retreats and activities for freshmen and sophomores.
    bishopcarroll.com

Clubs and groups 2

Liturgy and prayer 1

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. Staff Directory | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Canice McMullen Chaplain”
    Father Canice McMullen is the school chaplain.
    “Canice McMullen Chaplain”
    Father Canice McMullen is the school chaplain.
  2. Evangelizing Bishop Carroll with Father Canice | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/news/article/2238345?categoryId=17119 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “This school year, Bishop Carroll warmly welcomes a new Chaplain, Father Canice McMullen!”
    Father Canice McMullen is the school's chaplain this school year.
  3. Contact Us | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “728 Benjamin Franklin Highway Ebensburg, PA 15931 Phone (814) 472-7500”
    The school's address and main phone number.
  4. Why Bishop Carroll | Bishop Carroll Catholic High Schoolbishopcarroll.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2039152&type=d&pREC_ID=2112710 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Within our beloved chapel walls resides a first-class relic and image of Saint Carlo Acutis”
    The school has a chapel on campus.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
74 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.89%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.4 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
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)180
Students in grades 9–12180
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges89%
SettingTown

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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

The Most Reverend Mark L. Bartchak, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

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

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Questions families ask

Is Bishop Carroll Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
What is Bishop Carroll Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Bishop Carroll Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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