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Archbishop John Carroll High School

Archbishop John Carroll High School is a four-year secondary school part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, located in Radnor, Pennsylvania,[2] on a 55-acre campus.[3] The school currently enrolls approximately 685 students (2024).[4]

Archbishop John Carroll High School
2012 Spring Concert
Address
Map
211 Matsonford Road

Radnor, Pennsylvania
19087

United States
Coordinates40°2′47″N 75°21′14″W / 40.04639°N 75.35389°W / 40.04639; -75.35389
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoPro Deo Et Patria
(For God and Country)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1967
School districtArchdiocese of Philadelphia
School code472
PresidentDr. Patricia Scott
PrincipalWilliam Gennaro
ChaplainFr. Joseph McCaffery
Grades9-12
Enrollment687 (June 2024)
 • Grade 9182
 • Grade 10178
 • Grade 11177
 • Grade 12153
Average class size25
Campus size55 Acres
Color(s)Red and White   
SongHigh on the Hilltop
MascotPatriot
RivalMonsignor Bonner; Cardinal O’Hara
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
PublicationOrigins
NewspaperCarroll Times
YearbookLegacy
Websitewww.jcarroll.org

History

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Archbishop John Carroll High School was opened in September 1967. It is named after John Carroll, the first Catholic Bishop of the United States. In April of 1968, the school was officially dedicated and blessed. Originally two separate secondary schools, Archbishop John Carroll for Boys and Archbishop John Carroll for Girls were the final secondary schools completed under the building program instituted by Archbishop John Krol. The two schools merged and became co-educational in September 1986, assuming the name Archbishop John Carroll High School. The school was formerly staffed by the Christian brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, but now predominantly by lay personnel. On April 28-29, 2018 Archbishop Carroll celebrated its 50th anniversary.[5]

Academic Program of Study

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The curriculum is primarily focused upon college-preparatory with elective classes in the fine arts, business education and computer literacy.

The following class groupings are designed to accommodate the needs and challenges the abilities of each student:

  • Diocesan Scholar Program (college courses taken during the senior year)
  • Advanced Placement (college level work offered in 9 subject areas)
  • Honors (above average)
  • Track 2 (average)

Recently, Archbishop Carroll graduates have received scholarships worth over $24.5 million (2013), with 98% of all students continuing on to a college or university.[6]

Athletics

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Archbishop John Carroll High Schools offers fall, winter, and spring sports, with over 60% of the student body participating in the athletics program.[7] Archbishop Carroll athletic teams compete in the Philadelphia Catholic League and belong to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association PIAA. In the 2008–09 season, both the Boys and Girls varsity basketball teams won the PIAA AAA State Championship, earning 2 state titles for Archbishop Carroll.[8]

Fall Sports

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  • Cheerleading
  • Crew
  • Cross Country, Boys/Girls
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer – Boys/Girls
  • Tennis – Girls
  • Volleyball

Winter Sports

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  • Basketball – Boys/Girls
  • Cheerleading
  • Fencing
  • Ice Hockey
  • Indoor Track – Boys/Girls
  • Swimming – Boys/Girls
  • Unified Bocce (BestBubies)
  • Wrestling

Spring Sports

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  • Baseball
  • Crew
  • Lacrosse – Boys/Girls
  • Outdoor Track – Boys/Girls
  • Softball
  • Tennis – Boys
  • Flag Football – Girls

Activities

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Archbishop Carroll offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including:

Academic Clubs:

Publications

  • Carroll Times
  • Legacy (Yearbook)
  • Origins

Service Clubs

  • Community Service Corps (CSC)
  • Diversity Club
  • PatrioTHON
  • Pro-Life Club
  • Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD)
  • Red Cross-Blood Drive
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council

Social Clubs

  • Dance Committee
  • Intramurals

Special Interest

  • Archbishop Carroll Theater Society (ACTS)
  • Art Club
  • Band/Color Guard
  • Best Buddies
  • Game Club
  • Mock Trial Club
  • Patriot News TV
  • Ultimate Frisbee

Notable alumni

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Sources and references

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  1. ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Archived from the original on 2011-05-14. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  2. ^ "Township Map". Radnor Township. Archived from the original on 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  3. ^ "About - Archbishop John Carroll High School". Retrieved 2016-08-26.
  4. ^ "Who We Are". jcarroll.org. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Archbishop John Carroll High School Celebrates Carroll50". 23 April 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Academic Life - Archbishop John Carroll High School". Retrieved 2016-08-26.
  7. ^ "Athletics - Archbishop John Carroll High School". Retrieved 2016-08-26.
  8. ^ "Carroll makes history with title | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/21/2009". Archived from the original on 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2009-03-30.
  9. ^ "Burt Grossman". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  10. ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  11. ^ Morrison, John F. (2013-08-08). "Lawrence J. Nowlan Jr., 48, sculptor who was working on Frazier statue". Philadelphia Daily News. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  12. ^ "Doug Flutie's Hail Mary beats Miami, 47-45". ESPN. 30 August 2004. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  13. ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
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