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McGill-Toolen Catholic High School

  • LocationMobile, AL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 750 students
  • SponsorArchdiocese of Mobile

McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in Mobile, Alabama, is a Catholic school of the Archdiocese of Mobile. The school holds a whole-school Mass each week, adoration every Wednesday, daily prayer, and a theology course every year, with four credits required for graduation. Campus ministry lists Bible studies, a Respect Life Club and a Catholic Social Justice Club, and students must complete 20 service hours per school year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday7:45 AMMcT Chapel · Blessed Sacrament exposed from 7:45 AM to 3:05 PM with scheduled adorers during each class period.

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. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in our school Chapel every Wednesday from 7:45 AM - 3:05 PM.”
    The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the school chapel every Wednesday.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Mary's Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Sacred Heart Chapel: 1.2 mi4Most Pure Heart of Mary Church: 1.3 mi5Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church: 1.3 mi6McGill-Toolen Campus Ministry and McT Chapel: 0.1 miMcGill-Toolen Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary's Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 1453 Old Shell Road, Mobile
  2. Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 1260 Elmira Street, Mobile
  3. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 808 Springhill Avenue, Mobile
  4. Sacred Heart Chapel — 1.2 mi · 3200 Spring Hill Avenue, Mobile
  5. Most Pure Heart of Mary Church — 1.3 mi
  6. Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 304 Sengstak Street, Mobile

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The school states that each week the entire student body gathers for Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Masses - each week our entire student body gathers for the celebration of the Holy Mass.”
      The entire student body gathers for Mass each week.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The Faith Initiatives page lists daily Mass under on-campus initiatives and refers to a schedule on the Campus Ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Initiatives | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358447 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass - See our schedule on the Campus Ministry Page!”
      The school lists daily Mass among its on-campus faith initiatives.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Scheduled Adoration and Reconciliation times in the chapel are held every other Wednesday for theology classes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “every other Wednesday, Theology classes will come to the Chapel for scheduled Adoration and Reconciliation times”
      Scheduled reconciliation times are held in the chapel every other Wednesday.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the school chapel every Wednesday from 7:45 AM to 3:05 PM, with scheduled adorers during each class period.)
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in our school Chapel every Wednesday from 7:45 AM - 3:05 PM.”
      The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the school chapel every Wednesday.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is published. Fr. Gilbreath is named as a contact for altar servers and Bible studies, with no title given.)
    Sources (2)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Masses - each week our entire student body gathers for the celebration of the Holy Mass.”
      The entire student body gathers for Mass each week.
    2. Faith Initiatives | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358447 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact Fr. Gilbreath if interested in assisting!”
      Fr. Gilbreath is named as a contact for altar servers.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four credits in religion are required for graduation, and a Catholic Theology course is required each year; this is four full-year equivalents. The theology courses are semester-based.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=214925&type=d&pREC_ID=475079 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Four credits in religion are required for graduation.”
      Four credits in religion are required for graduation.
    2. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Classes - students are required to take a Catholic Theology course each year while at McGill-Toolen.”
      Students take a Catholic theology course each year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school states that over four years students follow the US Bishops' Curriculum, which matches the framework's own course topics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Over the course of their four years, students will follow the US Bishops' Curriculum studying: Faith and Revelation, Sacred Scripture, Christ's Paschal Mystery, Ecclesiology/Church History, Christian Morality, Catholic Social Teaching, the Sacraments of the Church, and Apologetics.”
      Over four years students follow the US Bishops' curriculum, which includes Christian Morality, Catholic Social Teaching and Apologetics.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Christian Morality and Apologetics are listed among the theology course topics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Over the course of their four years, students will follow the US Bishops' Curriculum studying: Faith and Revelation, Sacred Scripture, Christ's Paschal Mystery, Ecclesiology/Church History, Christian Morality, Catholic Social Teaching, the Sacraments of the Church, and Apologetics.”
      Over four years students follow the US Bishops' curriculum, which includes Christian Morality, Catholic Social Teaching and Apologetics.
  • Yes: 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 school says its academic curriculum seeks to integrate the various disciplines within the vantage point of eternal destiny.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=487301 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Beyond our academic curriculum, which seeks to integrate the various disciplines within the vantage point of our eternal destiny”
      The academic curriculum is meant to integrate disciplines within the Catholic view of eternal destiny.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each year every class goes on a day retreat off campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class Retreats - each year our each class goes on a day retreat off campus.”
      Each class goes on a day retreat off campus every year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry staff are named: Trey Krause, Director of Campus Ministry, and Fr. Gilbreath, who has no title given.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff Directory | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3122772&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Trey Krause Director of Campus Ministry & Asst. Band Director”
      Trey Krause is Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Faith Initiatives | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358447 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact Fr. Gilbreath if interested in assisting!”
      Fr. Gilbreath is named as a contact for altar servers.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Named faith groups include Men of St. Joseph, Girls Bible Study, the McT Respect Life Club and the Catholic Social Justice Club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Initiatives | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358447 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Men of St. Joseph - every Tuesday at 7:15 AM in Campus Ministry, all young men are invited to join for a reading of the upcoming Sunday's Gospel”
      Men of St. Joseph meets every Tuesday at 7:15 AM in Campus Ministry.
      “Girls Bible Study - every Tuesday at 7:15 in Ms. Scott's room!”
      Girls Bible Study meets every Tuesday at 7:15.
      “McT Respect Life Club - Each year the group joins in prayer for the National March for Life in Washington DC.”
      The McT Respect Life Club joins the National March for Life each year in prayer.
    2. Catholic Social Justice Club | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=227851&type=d&pREC_ID=514933 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will practice their faith through implementation of service projects related to the seven themes of Catholic Social Justice.”
      The Catholic Social Justice Club carries out service projects on the seven themes of Catholic social justice.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school states that its entire day is sanctified by prayer, from the first bell to the end of the day and during every class.)
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Prayer - Our entire day at McT is sanctified by our prayer.”
      The school states that daily prayer is part of every school day.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The service requirement is 10 hours in the fall and 10 in the spring, which is 20 hours per school year and 80 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=214925&type=d&pREC_ID=814164 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fall Semester - 10 Hours Service hours completed during the summer may be used for the Fall semester requirement, but must be turned in within the first two weeks of school. Spring Semester - 10 Hours”
      Students must complete 10 service hours in each semester.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology curriculum includes Catholic Social Teaching among its topics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Over the course of their four years, students will follow the US Bishops' Curriculum studying: Faith and Revelation, Sacred Scripture, Christ's Paschal Mystery, Ecclesiology/Church History, Christian Morality, Catholic Social Teaching, the Sacraments of the Church, and Apologetics.”
      Over four years students follow the US Bishops' curriculum, which includes Christian Morality, Catholic Social Teaching and Apologetics.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The McT Respect Life Club joins in prayer for the National March for Life in Washington, DC each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Initiatives | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358447 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “McT Respect Life Club - Each year the group joins in prayer for the National March for Life in Washington DC.”
      The McT Respect Life Club joins the National March for Life each year in prayer.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Catholic Social Justice Club, a student-run club, carries out service projects tied to the seven themes of Catholic social justice.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Social Justice Club | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=227851&type=d&pREC_ID=514933 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will practice their faith through implementation of service projects related to the seven themes of Catholic Social Justice.”
      The Catholic Social Justice Club carries out service projects on the seven themes of Catholic social justice.

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

Strengths

  • The school states that the whole student body gathers for Mass each week, and that the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the chapel every Wednesday.
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Masses - each week our entire student body gathers for the celebration of the Holy Mass.”
      The entire student body gathers for Mass each week.
      “The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in our school Chapel every Wednesday from 7:45 AM - 3:05 PM.”
      The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the school chapel every Wednesday.
  • Students take a Catholic theology course every year, following the US Bishops' Curriculum, which includes Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Classes - students are required to take a Catholic Theology course each year while at McGill-Toolen.”
      Students take a Catholic theology course each year.
      “Over the course of their four years, students will follow the US Bishops' Curriculum studying: Faith and Revelation, Sacred Scripture, Christ's Paschal Mystery, Ecclesiology/Church History, Christian Morality, Catholic Social Teaching, the Sacraments of the Church, and Apologetics.”
      Over four years students follow the US Bishops' curriculum, which includes Christian Morality, Catholic Social Teaching and Apologetics.
  • Several student faith groups are listed, including a Respect Life Club and a Catholic Social Justice Club.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Initiatives | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358447 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “McT Respect Life Club - Each year the group joins in prayer for the National March for Life in Washington DC.”
      The McT Respect Life Club joins the National March for Life each year in prayer.
    2. Catholic Social Justice Club | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=227851&type=d&pREC_ID=514933 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will practice their faith through implementation of service projects related to the seven themes of Catholic Social Justice.”
      The Catholic Social Justice Club carries out service projects on the seven themes of Catholic social justice.

Concerns

  • The priest named, Fr. Gilbreath, appears only as a contact for altar servers and Bible studies.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Initiatives | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358447 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact Fr. Gilbreath if interested in assisting!”
      Fr. Gilbreath is named as a contact for altar servers.

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Campus ministry home

McGill-Toolen Campus Ministry and McT Chapel

  • Address: 1501 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36604
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: mcgill-toolen.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, mcgill-toolen.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Class retreatsOff campus
    Each year, by class
    A day retreat off campus for each class, including talks, prayer, Mass and Adoration.
  • Men's and women's retreats
    Fall 2026 (men's retreat September 25-27)
    Parent-permission retreats for men and women students.

Faith formation 3

  • Men of St. JosephOn campus
    Tuesdays 7:15 AM
    Open to all young men; reading of the upcoming Sunday Gospel, discussion, and the Litany of Saint Joseph.
  • Girls Bible StudyOn campus
    Tuesdays 7:15
    Scripture study for all girls.
  • Lunch Wave Bible Studies
    Weekly, both lunch waves (girls Mondays, guys Thursdays)
    Weekly Bible studies run during lunch waves.

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Praise, worship and adorationOn campus
    Wednesdays during each lunch wave
    Praise and worship held with Eucharistic adoration during lunch.
  • Weekly school Mass
    Weekly
    Whole-school Mass; students serve as lectors, altar servers and in the choir.

Clubs and groups 1

  • McT Respect Life Club
    Each year the group joins in prayer for the National March for Life in Washington, DC, and plans service to the poor and vulnerable.

Service 1

  • Catholic Social Justice Club
    Student-run club moderated by a faculty member, carrying out service projects on the seven themes of Catholic social justice.

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 Home | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=215105&type=d&pREC_ID=475100 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Provide weekly, on-campus opportunities before, during, and after school for students to pray and worship together, grow together, and learn to lead as Christ leads.”
    Campus ministry provides weekly on-campus prayer and worship opportunities.
  2. Staff Directory | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3122772&type=d · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Trey Krause Director of Campus Ministry & Asst. Band Director”
    Trey Krause is Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1501 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36604”
    The school's address is 1501 Old Shell Road, Mobile, Alabama.
  4. In-school Faith Formation | McGill-Toolen Catholic High Schoolmcgill-toolen.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=222125&type=d&pREC_ID=2358448 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students will go to the McT Chapel for prayer and Adoration with their Theology class at minimum once per quarter.”
    The McT Chapel is on campus and is used for prayer and adoration.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
66 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.85%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.0 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 Mobile, AL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)750
Students in grades 9–12750
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
SettingCity

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 Mobile

The Most Reverend Mark S. Rivituso, Archbishop of Mobile

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is McGill-Toolen Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. McGill-Toolen Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Mobile. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of Mobile.
What is McGill-Toolen Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. McGill-Toolen Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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