Is John Carroll Catholic High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. John Carroll Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.

What is John Carroll Catholic High School’s Compass Score?

90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at John Carroll Catholic High School?

Mass is listed at JCCHS gym. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is John Carroll Catholic High School Compass Recommended?

Yes. John Carroll Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

John Carroll Catholic High School

LocationBirmingham, AL
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 540 students

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Compass Score

Faith 75%Academics 25%

AFaith
92 of 100

BAcademics
83 of 100

Verified Oct. 12, 2026 · How the score works

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John Carroll Catholic High School is a Catholic college preparatory school in Birmingham, Alabama. The whole school attends a Mass every Thursday morning in the school gym, and First Friday adoration is offered in the chapel. Each grade from 9 through 12 has an off-campus class retreat, and students must complete 75 hours of direct service to graduate; theology is a four-credit graduation requirement, one credit per year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

Thursday9:15 AMJCCHS gym

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)

Worship | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our school comes together to celebrate Mass every Thursday at 9:15am in the JCCHS gym.”
The school holds a Mass every Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in the gym.

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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.

Sacramental life

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The school comes together for Mass every Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in the JCCHS gym, and the campus ministry page lists weekly student-body Masses.)
Sources (2)
1. Worship | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our school comes together to celebrate Mass every Thursday at 9:15am in the JCCHS gym.”
  The school holds a Mass every Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in the gym.
2. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekly student-body Masses (guests welcome)”
  Weekly student-body Masses are offered through campus ministry.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The campus ministry page lists Sacrament of Reconciliation opportunities without stating how often they are offered.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sacrament of Reconciliation opportunities”
  Reconciliation opportunities are offered; frequency is not stated.
Yes:
Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (First Friday Adoration in the chapel is offered monthly, and Quarterly Adoration Nights are also listed.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “First Friday Adoration Morning and afternoon student-led prayer”
  First Friday Adoration is a campus ministry offering.
  “Quarterly Adoration Nights with live Praise & Worship Music”
  Quarterly Adoration Nights are offered.
2. Worship | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Stop by John Carroll on the First Friday of the month and spend any amount of time in the Chapel”
  Adoration is offered in the school chapel on the first Friday of the month.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A weekly school Mass is published. The named priest, Father Jon Chalmers, is listed as President.)
Sources (1)
1. Worship | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our school comes together to celebrate Mass every Thursday at 9:15am in the JCCHS gym.”
  The school holds a Mass every Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in the gym.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is 4.0 credits, and the catalog states one credit per year is required; theology is taken in each of the four years.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology 4.0*”
  Theology is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
  “*1.0 credit per year required”
  The catalog states one credit per year is required for these subjects, including theology.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission statement says the spiritual life suffuses all the school does. This is a mission statement rather than a program-of-studies statement.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission/History | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/about/missionhistory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In the great Catholic educational tradition, the spiritual life suffuses all we do at John Carroll.”
  The school's mission says the spiritual life suffuses all of its work.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Off-campus class retreats are listed for grades 9 through 12.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Off-campus Class Retreats (9th-12th)”
  Class retreats are held off campus for grades 9 through 12.
2. Retreats | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Freshman Retreat: Friday, September 11, 2025”
  A freshman class retreat is listed.
Partly:
Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed on the campus ministry page. Two Dominican Sisters are listed on the campus ministry page as faculty, with no ministry title; they were not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Hannah Zito Faculty Information Title(s) Campus Minister”
  Hannah Zito is listed as campus minister.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Several faith-based groups are listed, including the Sodality Women's Prayer Group, Young Men of Faith, Young Women of Grace, and St. Monica's Mission Pro-Life Organization.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sodality Women's Prayer Group”
  A Sodality Women's Prayer Group is listed.
  “Young Men of Faith”
  Young Men of Faith is listed as a campus ministry group.
  “St. Monica's Mission Pro-Life Organization”
  St. Monica's Mission Pro-Life Organization is listed.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The campus ministry page lists morning and afternoon student-led prayer.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Quarterly Adoration Nights with live Praise & Worship Music”
  Quarterly Adoration Nights are offered.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The graduation requirement is 75 hours of service, which is above the 40-hour threshold.)
Sources (1)
1. Service | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Currently, students are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours of direct service to the disadvantaged”
  Students must complete 75 hours of direct service to the disadvantaged.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (St. Monica's Mission Pro-Life Organization is listed, and students take part in the Birmingham March for Life every year.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Monica's Mission Pro-Life Organization”
  St. Monica's Mission Pro-Life Organization is listed.
2. Involvement Opportunities | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/involvement-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every year, John Carroll students participate in the Birmingham March for Life”
  John Carroll students participate in the Birmingham March for Life every year.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service hours must be direct service to disadvantaged people, and year-round service opportunities are listed.)
Sources (2)
1. Service | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Currently, students are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours of direct service to the disadvantaged”
  Students must complete 75 hours of direct service to the disadvantaged.
2. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Year-round off-campus and on-campus community service opportunities”
  Year-round service opportunities are offered.

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

Strengths

The whole school attends Mass every Thursday, and First Friday adoration is offered monthly in the chapel.
Sources (1)
1. Worship | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our school comes together to celebrate Mass every Thursday at 9:15am in the JCCHS gym.”
  The school holds a Mass every Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in the gym.
  “Stop by John Carroll on the First Friday of the month and spend any amount of time in the Chapel”
  Adoration is offered in the school chapel on the first Friday of the month.
Theology is taken for four years, at one credit per year.
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology 4.0*”
  Theology is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
  “*1.0 credit per year required”
  The catalog states one credit per year is required for these subjects, including theology.
Students must complete 75 hours of direct service to the disadvantaged to graduate, and the school has a long-running March for Life participation.
Sources (2)
1. Service | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Currently, students are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours of direct service to the disadvantaged”
  Students must complete 75 hours of direct service to the disadvantaged.
2. Involvement Opportunities | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/involvement-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every year, John Carroll students participate in the Birmingham March for Life”
  John Carroll students participate in the Birmingham March for Life every year.
Several faith-based student groups are listed, including the Sodality, Young Men of Faith, Young Women of Grace, and a pro-life organization.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sodality Women's Prayer Group”
  A Sodality Women's Prayer Group is listed.
  “Young Men of Faith”
  Young Men of Faith is listed as a campus ministry group.
  “St. Monica's Mission Pro-Life Organization”
  St. Monica's Mission Pro-Life Organization is listed.

Concerns

The catalog's theology and modern language course lists are marked as being updated; course descriptions were not available.
Sources (1)
1. Course Catalog | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology 4.0*”
  Theology is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.

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Campus ministry home

John Carroll Campus Ministry

Address: 300 Lakeshore Pkwy. Birmingham, AL 35209
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, gym (weekly school Mass)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 3

Class retreats (grades 9-12)Off campus
Off-campus class retreats for each grade from 9 through 12.
jcchs.org, jcchs.org
Kairos retreatOff campus
Seniors, optional
Optional four-day overnight retreat for seniors, held at St. Bernard Abbey Retreat Center according to the retreats page.
jcchs.org
Metanoia retreat
Freshmen and sophomores, optional
Optional three-day overnight retreat for freshmen and sophomores.
jcchs.org

Service 2

Birmingham March for LifeOff campus
Around the second Saturday in January
Students take part in the Birmingham March for Life each year, beginning with the diocesan Respect Life Mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
jcchs.org
Carroll Students Modeling Christ (CSMC)
The oldest service club at the school. It sponsors the Christmas in Autumn and Queen of Hearts fundraisers.
jcchs.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

Weekly school MassOn campus
Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.
School-wide Mass in the JCCHS gym. Guests are welcome, and the Mass is streamed live on NFHS Network.
jcchs.org, jcchs.org
First Friday AdorationOn campus
First Friday of the month
Students may spend time in the chapel or sign up for an adoration hour between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
jcchs.org, jcchs.org
Quarterly Adoration Nights
Adoration nights with live Praise & Worship music.
jcchs.org
Altar serving
Open to practicing Catholic students who have received confirmation. Training is provided.
jcchs.org

Faith formation 2

Women's Sodality
Thursday mornings before school
Religious guild for girls of all grades. Members meet before school on Thursdays and take part in charitable activities.
jcchs.org
Young Men of Faith and Young Women of Grace
Faith-based student groups listed by campus ministry.
jcchs.org

Clubs and groups 1

St. Monica's Mission Pro-Life Organization
Pro-life student organization listed by campus ministry.
jcchs.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

John Carroll Campus Ministry

Sources (2)

Campus Ministry | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Hannah Zito Faculty Information Title(s) Campus Minister”
Hannah Zito is listed as campus minister.
“Weekly student-body Masses (guests welcome)”
Weekly student-body Masses are offered through campus ministry.
“First Friday Adoration Morning and afternoon student-led prayer”
First Friday Adoration is a campus ministry offering.
Worship | John Carroll Catholic High Schooljcchs.org/faith-life/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Stop by John Carroll on the First Friday of the month and spend any amount of time in the Chapel”
Adoration is offered in the school chapel on the first Friday of the month.

Reach out

Contact details for Ms. King (Contact for retreat leadership and student retreat sign-up (named on the involvement page; title not stated)) and 3 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

83 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score96%
Students per teacher 25% of score12.5 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

Type	Diocesan school
Diocese	Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, AL
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	540
Students in grades 9–12	540
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	12.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	96%
Setting	City

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.

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Alabama has 2 programs that help families pay private school tuition. Ask the school whether it takes part.

Education savings accountCHOOSE Act education savings accountsAlabama families with income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level (new families for 2026-27; all families from 2027-28).Official page, amounts and how to apply
Tax-credit scholarshipAlabama Accountability Act scholarship tax creditLower-income Alabama students who attend a participating private school; families receive scholarships from approved scholarship granting organizations.Official page, amounts and how to apply

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Local Church

Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama

The Most Reverend Steven J. Raica, Bishop of Birmingham in Alabama

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00000226
300 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
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Is John Carroll Catholic High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. John Carroll Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.
What is John Carroll Catholic High School’s Compass Score?: 90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at John Carroll Catholic High School?: Mass is listed at JCCHS gym. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is John Carroll Catholic High School Compass Recommended?: Yes. John Carroll Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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