Is Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

What is Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School’s Compass Score?

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

Catholic high school

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School

LocationEssex, MD
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 498 students

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, in eastern Baltimore County (Essex, Maryland), is a Catholic school for Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The school says all students take theology every year, students attend Mass on occasions such as the opening of the school year and Holy Days, and a Campus Ministry program offers retreats, prayer and service.

Catholic churches nearby

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 1704 Old Eastern Avenue, Baltimore
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 10003 Bird River Road, Middle River

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.

Sacramental life

46 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Students attend Mass at the opening of the school year, on Holy Days, at Catholic Schools Week and at Baccalaureate Mass.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students attend Mass at the opening of the school year as well as Holy Days, Catholic Schools Week and Baccalaureate Mass.”
  Students attend Mass on the opening of the school year, Holy Days, Catholic Schools Week and at the Baccalaureate Mass.
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 (Reconciliation is offered on student retreats and during Advent and Lent.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “There is an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on student retreats and during the seasons of Advent and Lent.”
  Reconciliation is offered on student retreats and during Advent and Lent.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is confirmed on school occasions.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students attend Mass at the opening of the school year as well as Holy Days, Catholic Schools Week and Baccalaureate Mass.”
  Students attend Mass on the opening of the school year, Holy Days, Catholic Schools Week and at the Baccalaureate Mass.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (All students take theology classes every year, which is four years for grades 9 through 12. Grade 9 covers Catholicism and Hebrew Scriptures, grade 10 the New Testament and Church History, grade 11 Morality and Social Justice, and grade 12 Christian Lifestyles plus an elective.)
Sources (1)
1. Parish and Religious Education | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/religious-education · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “All students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel take theology classes every year.”
  Every student takes theology in each year of high school.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The theology sequence includes Morality in grade 11, which is a moral course.)
Sources (1)
1. Parish and Religious Education | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/religious-education · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “In grade eleven, students study Morality and Social Justice.”
  Morality is a grade 11 theology course.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The curriculum page says each course of study fosters students' Catholic identity.)
Sources (1)
1. Private Catholic High School Curriculum | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/academics/high-school-9th-12th/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Each course of study fosters students' Catholic identity, shaping them to be models of Christian living for others.”
  The school's curriculum is meant to foster Catholic identity in every course.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The retreats page says Mount Carmel students take a class retreat each year; each grade has one.)
Sources (1)
1. Prayers & Retreats | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/prayer-retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Mount Carmel students take a class retreat each year.”
  Each class takes a retreat every year.
Not enough information:
Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Campus Ministry is listed as a student club, and the Campus Ministry Leadership Team is the student leadership group within it.)
Sources (2)
1. Clubs & Activities | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Chess Club Campus Ministry”
  Campus Ministry is listed among the school's clubs.
2. Faith in Our Catholic School | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students can volunteer or be invited to become part of the Campus Ministry Leadership Team (CMLT) beginning as early as the second quarter of their freshman year.”
  Students can join the Campus Ministry Leadership Team from freshman year.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Students pray during homeroom and before each class, and prayer services are held with the whole school community.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students pray in the morning during homeroom announcements and before each of their classes.”
  Students pray during homeroom and before each class.
  “Prayer Services are held with the entire school community to celebrate Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and to pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent.”
  Prayer services are held with the whole school for several seasons.

N/A

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

Not enough information:
Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school describes service opportunities taught as faith and justice, and all students take part in service-learning projects.)
Sources (1)
1. Service Outreach Programs | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/service-outreach · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Our Lady of Mount Carmel Students are taught the value of faith and justice through a wide variety of service opportunities.”
  Students learn faith and justice through a wide range of service opportunities.

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

Strengths

All students take theology every year of high school, and each class takes a retreat each year.
Sources (2)
1. Parish and Religious Education | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/religious-education · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “All students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel take theology classes every year.”
  Every student takes theology in each year of high school.
2. Prayers & Retreats | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/prayer-retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Mount Carmel students take a class retreat each year.”
  Each class takes a retreat every year.
Students pray during homeroom and before each class, and prayer services are held with the whole school.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students pray in the morning during homeroom announcements and before each of their classes.”
  Students pray during homeroom and before each class.
  “Prayer Services are held with the entire school community to celebrate Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and to pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent.”
  Prayer services are held with the whole school for several seasons.
All students take part in service-learning projects, which the school says fulfill its required service hours.
Sources (1)
1. Private Catholic High School Curriculum | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/academics/high-school-9th-12th/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “All students participate in service-learning projects during the school year.”
  All students take part in service-learning projects, which are part of the service hours required for graduation.

Concerns

Mass is published only for occasions such as the opening of the school year and Holy Days.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Students attend Mass at the opening of the school year as well as Holy Days, Catholic Schools Week and Baccalaureate Mass.”
  Students attend Mass on the opening of the school year, Holy Days, Catholic Schools Week and at the Baccalaureate Mass.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Address: 1704 Old Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21221
Location: On campus

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Source: olmcmd.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, olmcmd.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Faith formation 3

Campus Ministry Leadership Team (CMLT)
From as early as the second quarter of freshman year
Student group that goes deeper into leadership. Students are trained as peer ministers, plan prayer services and liturgies, and run service and fundraising projects.
olmcmd.org
Archdiocesan leadership programs
Students can be nominated for Micah, Cornerstone or the High School Leadership Institute.
olmcmd.org
Yearly Leadership Workshop
Yearly
Offered to all student leaders.
olmcmd.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

Prayer services
Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and Lent (Stations of the Cross)
Prayer services held with the entire school community.
olmcmd.org
School Masses
Opening of the school year, Holy Days, Catholic Schools Week and Baccalaureate Mass
Students attend Mass on these occasions.
olmcmd.org

Retreats 2

Class retreat
Each year, for each class
Every class takes a retreat each year.
olmcmd.org
Optional retreats and youth conferences
Opportunities including the 30 Hour Famine, the Baltimore Youth Catholic Conference and the National Catholic Youth Conference, open to students who want to attend.
olmcmd.org

Service 1

Service-learning projects
During the school year
All students take part in service-learning projects, which the school says fulfill its required service hours.
olmcmd.org, olmcmd.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

Campus Ministry

Sources (2)

Faith in Our Catholic School | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Campus Ministry includes retreats, Masses, prayer services, servant leadership training and service opportunities for all members of the school community.”
Campus Ministry offers retreats, Masses, prayer services, leadership training and service.
“Campus Ministry includes retreats, Masses, prayer services, servant leadership training and service opportunities for all members of the school community.”
Campus Ministry offers retreats, Masses, prayer services, leadership training and service.
Campus Map | Our Lady of Mount Carmelolmcmd.org/about-us/campus-map · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“1704 Old Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21221”
The school's address is 1704 Old Eastern Avenue.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

15 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score50%
Students per teacher 25% of score12.8 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	Archdiocese of Baltimore, MD
Grades	PK–12
Students (all grades)	498
Students in grades 9–12	197
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	12.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	50%
Setting	Suburb

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 Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00578386
1706 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-1023
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Is Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
What is Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School’s Compass Score?: 62 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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