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Carroll High School

  • LocationDayton, OH
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 703 students
Official website

Archbishop Carroll High School is a Catholic high school at 4524 Linden Avenue in Dayton, Ohio. Its Campus Ministry, called Revolution, holds an all-school Mass each month and weekly prayer services, and a retreat is offered at every grade level. Students take a semester of Religion each semester for four years. The school states it has no specific service requirement.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Carroll High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Helen Catholic Church: 1.2 mi1Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church: 1.6 mi2Ascension Catholic Church: 1.8 mi3Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto: 1.8 mi4Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Holy Family Catholic Church: 2.7 mi6Campus Ministry "Revolution" at Archbishop Carroll High School: 0.1 miCarroll High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Helen Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  2. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church — 1.6 mi
  3. Ascension Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  4. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto — 1.8 mi
  5. Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  6. Holy Family Catholic Church — 2.7 mi

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

77 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 clubs and organizations page says the school celebrates an all-school Mass each month of the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs and Organizations | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/student-clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Carroll celebrates an all-school Mass each month of the school year, including Holy Days of Obligation, Lent and Advent.”
      The school celebrates an all-school Mass each month of the school year.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The 2026-27 handbook lists Reconciliation among the weekly prayer opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/editoruploads/files/2026-27/STUDENT%20HANDBOOK%202026-27%20Aug%205.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly prayer opportunities include: Mass, liturgy of the hours, Lectio Divina, Adoration and Reconciliation, and the Rosary.”
      Weekly prayer opportunities include Adoration and Reconciliation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The 2026-27 handbook lists Adoration among the weekly prayer opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/editoruploads/files/2026-27/STUDENT%20HANDBOOK%202026-27%20Aug%205.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly prayer opportunities include: Mass, liturgy of the hours, Lectio Divina, Adoration and Reconciliation, and the Rosary.”
      Weekly prayer opportunities include Adoration and Reconciliation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The official pages say a rotation of area priests celebrates the Eucharist with the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs and Organizations | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/student-clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass or a prayer service is celebrated weekly before school at 7:30 a.m. A rotation of area priests celebrate the Eucharist with the voluntary Carroll community.”
      A weekly Mass or prayer service is held before school at 7:30 a.m., celebrated by a rotation of area priests.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion is required each semester (1/2 credit each). Eight semesters, one per semester of high school, equal four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/editoruploads/files/2026-27/2026-27%20Program%20of%20Studies%20Jan%2012.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion ½ credit each semester at Archbishop Carroll High School”
      Religion is a graduation requirement each semester of high school.
    2. Religion at Carroll | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/academics/religion.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eight semester courses, freshman through senior year, expose the student to the roots of our Catholic Faith”
      The religion department offers eight semester courses, one each semester from freshman through senior year.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The Christian Morality course provides a theological, philosophical, and scriptural framework for moral decision-making.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion at Carroll | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/academics/religion.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course provides a theological, philosophical, and scriptural framework for living a life as a disciple of Jesus Christ in the modern world.”
      The Christian Morality course is a theological and philosophical course in ethics.
  • 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.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The retreats page lists a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior PATS retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/retreats.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A comprehensive retreat program is offered for each grade level.”
      A retreat is offered for each grade level.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three named Campus Ministry Team members are listed: the Director of Mission, the Retreat Coordinator, and the Service Coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Welcome | Archbishop Carroll High School Ministry and Student Lifecarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mrs. Martha Saurine, Director of Mission Worship Coordinator, House System Co-Director M.S. Interdisciplinary Education, University of Dayton Mr. Jim Murray Retreat Coordinator M.S. Community Counseling, University of Dayton Mrs. Melissa (Balsom) Fisher '83 Service Coordinator”
      The Campus Ministry Team includes a Director of Mission and a Retreat Coordinator, and a Service Coordinator is also listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-related student groups are listed: Not by Chance and the Liturgical Choir, which leads music at school liturgies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs and Organizations | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/student-clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Not by Chance is a student-run organization whose purpose is to educate students about all life issues in which the dignity of the human person is not respected.”
      Not by Chance is a student-run pro-life organization.
      “The Liturgical Choir leads music for all of our school-wide liturgical celebrations.”
      The Liturgical Choir leads music at school-wide liturgies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (A 25-minute daily Family Room block emphasizes prayer, according to the house system page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. House System | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/house-system.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A 25 minute block of time is devoted to Family Room on a typical school day. Students participate in a variety of activities with an emphasis on prayer, grade checks, and community building.”
      A daily 25-minute Family Room block includes prayer.
CService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

65 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Required service hoursNo requirement (The school says it has no specific service requirement. The Faith in Action elective and the optional community service seal are not school-wide requirements.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service at Carroll | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While we do not have a specific service requirement, we do encourage students to serve and provide numerous opportunities”
      The school has no specific service requirement.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Peace and Justice course applies the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion at Carroll | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/academics/religion.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will explore a wide variety of social issues and will learn and apply the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching to each.”
      The Peace and Justice course teaches the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Not by Chance is a student-run organization that takes a trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs and Organizations | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/student-clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Not by Chance is a student-run organization whose purpose is to educate students about all life issues in which the dignity of the human person is not respected.”
      Not by Chance is a student-run pro-life organization.
      “One of the highlights of the year is a trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life.”
      Not by Chance takes students to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Mission Dayton Justice and Service Immersion is a six-day program for students who apply and are accepted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion at Carroll | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/academics/religion.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Justice and Service Immersion attempts to integrate what students have learned in their Peace and Justice class with a real-world service-learning experience.”
      The Mission Dayton immersion connects the Peace and Justice course to a service-learning experience.

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

Strengths

  • An all-school Mass is celebrated each month, and Reconciliation and Adoration are listed among weekly prayer opportunities.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Clubs and Organizations | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/student-clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Carroll celebrates an all-school Mass each month of the school year, including Holy Days of Obligation, Lent and Advent.”
      The school celebrates an all-school Mass each month of the school year.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/editoruploads/files/2026-27/STUDENT%20HANDBOOK%202026-27%20Aug%205.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly prayer opportunities include: Mass, liturgy of the hours, Lectio Divina, Adoration and Reconciliation, and the Rosary.”
      Weekly prayer opportunities include Adoration and Reconciliation.
  • Religion is required each semester for four years, and a retreat is offered at every grade level.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Program of Studies | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/editoruploads/files/2026-27/2026-27%20Program%20of%20Studies%20Jan%2012.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion ½ credit each semester at Archbishop Carroll High School”
      Religion is a graduation requirement each semester of high school.
    2. Retreats | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/retreats.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A comprehensive retreat program is offered for each grade level.”
      A retreat is offered for each grade level.
  • The school offers a pro-life student group with a March for Life trip and a justice immersion program.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Clubs and Organizations | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/student-clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Not by Chance is a student-run organization whose purpose is to educate students about all life issues in which the dignity of the human person is not respected.”
      Not by Chance is a student-run pro-life organization.
      “One of the highlights of the year is a trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life.”
      Not by Chance takes students to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    2. Religion at Carroll | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/academics/religion.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Justice and Service Immersion attempts to integrate what students have learned in their Peace and Justice class with a real-world service-learning experience.”
      The Mission Dayton immersion connects the Peace and Justice course to a service-learning experience.

Concerns

  • The school states it has no specific service requirement for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service at Carroll | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While we do not have a specific service requirement, we do encourage students to serve and provide numerous opportunities”
      The school has no specific service requirement.
  • The official pages name a rotation of area priests rather than a chaplain serving the school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs and Organizations | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/student-clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass or a prayer service is celebrated weekly before school at 7:30 a.m. A rotation of area priests celebrate the Eucharist with the voluntary Carroll community.”
      A weekly Mass or prayer service is held before school at 7:30 a.m., celebrated by a rotation of area priests.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry "Revolution" at Archbishop Carroll High School

  • Address: 4524 Linden Avenue, Dayton, OH 45432
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: St. John the Evangelist Chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 4 off campus, 9 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Sophomore RetreatOff campus
    One day during the school day
    A one-day retreat for sophomores that includes a healing service or the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
    carrollhs.org
  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    Overnight, Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon
    An overnight retreat for juniors at the Bergamo Center in Beavercreek, with the Sacrament of Reconciliation and witness talks.
    carrollhs.org
  • Senior PATS RetreatOff campus
    Three days, Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening
    Praying and Thinking Spiritually retreat for seniors, held at The Retreat House in Maria Stein, Ohio.
    carrollhs.org
  • Freshman Retreat
    One day
    A one-day retreat for freshmen with prayer, games, and small group discussion.
    carrollhs.org

Service 3

  • March for Life tripOff campus
    An annual trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life, organized by Not by Chance.
    carrollhs.org
  • Mission Dayton Justice and Service Immersion
    Summer before senior year, six days
    A justice and service immersion in which students perform 30-40 hours of community service, reflect in light of scripture and Church teaching, and need department approval to take part. The program is traditionally held in the City of Dayton.
    carrollhs.org
  • Faith in Action
    Summer before senior year
    A senior elective course in which students complete forty hours of service in one community service setting, with class meetings held outside the school day.
    carrollhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Thursday prayer servicesOn campus
    Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
    Prayer services hosted by the Campus Ministry Team in St. John the Evangelist Chapel, open to the whole school community.
    carrollhs.org
  • Weekly morning Mass or prayer service
    Weekly, before school at 7:30 a.m.
    A rotation of area priests celebrates Mass or a prayer service for the voluntary school community.
    carrollhs.org
  • All-school Mass
    Monthly during the school year
    An all-school Mass held each month, including Holy Days of Obligation, Lent, and Advent. Mass times are announced at the start of each month.
    carrollhs.org
  • Liturgical Choir (Mass Choir)
    Leads music for all school-wide liturgical celebrations. No prior experience is needed.
    carrollhs.org

Faith formation 1

  • Family Room prayer block
    25 minutes on a typical school day
    House system Family Room time with an emphasis on prayer, grade checks, and community building.
    carrollhs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Not by Chance
    A student-run organization that educates students about life issues in which the dignity of the human person is not respected, and encourages action appropriate for high school students.
    carrollhs.org

Other 1

  • Vocation Fair
    September, every other year
    Religion students interview over 40 religious, service, and health organizations about volunteering and religious life.
    carrollhs.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 (3)
  1. Welcome | Archbishop Carroll High School Ministry and Student Lifecarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mrs. Martha Saurine, Director of Mission Worship Coordinator, House System Co-Director M.S. Interdisciplinary Education, University of Dayton Mr. Jim Murray Retreat Coordinator M.S. Community Counseling, University of Dayton Mrs. Melissa (Balsom) Fisher '83 Service Coordinator”
    The Campus Ministry Team includes a Director of Mission and a Retreat Coordinator, and a Service Coordinator is also listed.
    “Our Campus Ministry program offers students opportunities to worship together, retreat together, and perform service together.”
    Campus Ministry offers worship, retreats, and service opportunities.
  2. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/editoruploads/files/2026-27/STUDENT%20HANDBOOK%202026-27%20Aug%205.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “located at 4524 Linden Avenue Dayton, OH 45432”
    The school is located at 4524 Linden Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45432.
  3. Retreats | Archbishop Carroll High Schoolcarrollhs.org/ministry-and-student-life/retreats.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “closing Eucharist with family members at Carroll's St. John the Evangelist Chapel”
    St. John the Evangelist Chapel is the school's chapel, where retreats close with Eucharist.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
38 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.73%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.4 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Cincinnati, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)703
Students in grades 9–12703
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges73%
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 Cincinnati

The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Carroll High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
What is Carroll High School’s Compass Score?
70 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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