Archbishop Carroll High School's proven record of preparing its students for achievement in higher education is a cornerstone of the Patriot experience. Carroll graduates since 202 have combined to earn more than $92 million in merit-based college scholarships.
Comprehensive instruction across the curriculum is tailored to each student's learning style to offer the best preparation for a lifetime of success after high school.
95% of Carroll graduates enroll in colleges/universities, and 93% return for their sophomore year. Recent graduates attend local, state, and national schools, including prestigious institutions like:
University of Dayton
Boston College
Duke University
Harvard University
Purdue University
Vanderbilt University
U.S. Military Academy
Case Western Reserve University
Georgia Tech
Miami University
University of Illinois
Yale University
U.S. Air Force Academy
The Ohio State University
Cornell University
Georgetown University
Massachusettes Institute of Technology
University of Notre Dame
U.S. Naval Academy
College Credit Plus
We partner with Sinclair Community College to offer several courses that allow our students to begin their college careers while still under the mentorship of our faculty. 120 Carroll students earned 892 college credits during the 2024-25 academic year while saving more than $130,000 in college tuition. Many of our students not only pass their courses but thrive while doing so, with 87% earning either an A or B grade.
Course Offerings
English Composition I
Intro to Literature
Website Development
Advanced Placement
Students seeking the most rigorous course load can participate in Advanced Placement Courses. Carroll's 18 AP courses are equivalent to introductory level university classes and also offer an opportunity for students to stand out on college applications and earn college credit through the AP Exam program.
AP Honor Roll
The College Board has recognized Archbishop Carroll High School with a silver medal on the AP Honor Roll for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture by giving students opportunities to earn college credit and maximize their college outcomes.
College Optimization: Platinum
18% of students took at least 5 AP Courses during their time at Carroll, including at least one course as a freshman or sophomore.
College Credit: Platinum
50% of students are eligible to earn college credit by achieving a score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam.
College Culture: Silver
59% of students experienced at least one AP Course at Carroll.
National Merit Scholars
110 Carroll Patriots have earned recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program since 2008, including 16 in the past five years.
According to the National Merit Scholarship Program Website, The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships that began in 1955. The program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. United States high school students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which serves as an initial screen of over 1.3 million entrants each year, and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.