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Mount Carmel High School

  • LocationChicago, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 588 students

All-male

Official website

Mount Carmel High School is a Catholic all-boys school in Chicago. Its campus ministry lists a priest and the Director of Mission and Ministry as staff, and the October 2026 calendar lists an all-school liturgy, Mass in the chapel, and a Kairos retreat.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mount Carmel High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Gelasius Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saint Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi3Saint Anselm Catholic Church: 1.7 mi4Saint Columbanus Church: 1.7 mi5Saint Francis De Paula Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Mount Carmel High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Gelasius Church — 0.3 mi · 6415 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago
  2. Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 5472 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago
  3. Saint Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 2132 East 72nd Street, Chicago
  4. Saint Anselm Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 6045 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
  5. Saint Columbanus Church — 1.7 mi · 7105-7121 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago
  6. Saint Francis De Paula Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 1021 East 78th Street, Chicago

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The calendar lists an all-school liturgy (October 1, 2026); liturgies are Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Full School Calendar | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All School Liturgy Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, Carmelite Doctor of the Church(Main Gym) 10/1/2026”
      The October 2026 calendar lists an all-school liturgy on 10/1/2026.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot 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.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A priest, Fr. Filiberto Oregel-Alvarez, is listed among two campus ministry staff members.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/academics/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “List of 2 members. Fr. Filiberto Oregel-Alvarez Mr. John Stimler Director of Mission and Ministry”
      The campus ministry staff list has two members: a priest and the Director of Mission and Ministry.
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

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 (A Kairos Retreat is listed for 10/13/2026 to 10/16/2026.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Kairos Retreat | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/event-detail?pk=16368940&fromId=281353 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kairos Retreat 10/13/2026 to 10/16/2026”
      A Kairos Retreat is scheduled for 10/13/2026 to 10/16/2026.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two members are listed on the campus ministry staff page: a priest and the Director of Mission and Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/academics/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “List of 2 members. Fr. Filiberto Oregel-Alvarez Mr. John Stimler Director of Mission and Ministry”
      The campus ministry staff list has two members: a priest and the Director of Mission and Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Liturgical Minister group is the only faith-based student group found on the activities page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Students, Clubs and Organizations | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/students/student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students interested in helping to plan and be involved in school prayer services are encouraged to join this group.”
      The Liturgical Minister group helps plan school prayer services and serves at school liturgies.
  • 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.
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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not 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.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • The campus ministry staff list includes a priest and the Director of Mission and Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/academics/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “List of 2 members. Fr. Filiberto Oregel-Alvarez Mr. John Stimler Director of Mission and Ministry”
      The campus ministry staff list has two members: a priest and the Director of Mission and Ministry.
  • Students can join a Liturgical Minister group and sacrament preparation classes for Holy Communion and Confirmation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Students, Clubs and Organizations | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/students/student-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students interested in helping to plan and be involved in school prayer services are encouraged to join this group.”
      The Liturgical Minister group helps plan school prayer services and serves at school liturgies.
      “Overseen by: Mr. John Stimler, jstimler@mchs.org Students who are interested in receiving the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation can join sacrament preparation classes.”
      Sacrament preparation classes for Holy Communion and Confirmation are open to students and overseen by John Stimler.
  • The October 2026 calendar lists an all-school liturgy and a Mass in the chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Full School Calendar | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All School Liturgy Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, Carmelite Doctor of the Church(Main Gym) 10/1/2026”
      The October 2026 calendar lists an all-school liturgy on 10/1/2026.
      “Mass in Chapel 10/8/2026 7:30 AM to 8:10 AM”
      The October 2026 calendar lists a Mass in the chapel on 10/8/2026 from 7:30 to 8:10 AM.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Mount Carmel High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 6410 S. Dante Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Liturgical MinisterOn campus
    Students plan school prayer services and serve as lectors, servers, Communion ministers, or choir members at school liturgies.
    mchs.org
  • All School LiturgyOn campus
    10/1/2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    An all-school liturgy in the Main Gym for the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux.
    mchs.org

Faith formation 1

  • Sacramental Preparation
    Preparation classes for Holy Communion, offered every year, and for Confirmation, offered every other year.
    mchs.org, mchs.org

Retreats 1

  • Kairos Retreat
    10/13/2026 to 10/16/2026
    A Kairos retreat listed on the school calendar.
    mchs.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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/academics/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry provides all students an opportunity to grow in love and service.”
    Campus Ministry offers all students faith formation and service opportunities.
    “List of 2 members. Fr. Filiberto Oregel-Alvarez Mr. John Stimler Director of Mission and Ministry”
    The campus ministry staff list has two members: a priest and the Director of Mission and Ministry.
    “Campus Ministry provides all students an opportunity to grow in love and service.”
    Campus Ministry offers all students faith formation and service opportunities.
    “6410 S. Dante Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637”
    The school and campus ministry address is 6410 S. Dante Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.
  2. Full School Calendar | Mount Carmel High Schoolmchs.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass in Chapel 10/8/2026 7:30 AM to 8:10 AM”
    The October 2026 calendar lists a Mass in the chapel on 10/8/2026 from 7:30 to 8:10 AM.

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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.
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 scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.94%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.7 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Chicago, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)588
Students in grades 9–12588
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio10.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges94%
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 Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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