Carroll Recognized Among 2020 Best Catholic Schools in the Region
Driven by Consistently High College Acceptance Rates and a Culture of Pride and Excellence
WASHINGTON - (August 8, 2019) Archbishop Carroll High School, a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Washington, today announced it has received the distinction of being named one of the Best Catholic High Schools in the District of Columbia by national researcher Niche.
“I’m honored that Carroll has been recognized among the District and the nation’s leading college-preparatory institutions,” said Carroll President Larry Savoy. “Anyone who has walked the halls of Carroll knows just what a special place it is. From our students and faculty to esteemed alumni, we pride ourselves in continuing to cultivate greatness.”
In order to be nominated and recognized, Carroll underwent a rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, and high school ratings.
Carroll has had a one hundred percent college acceptance rate for the last two years.
About Archbishop Carroll
Archbishop Carroll High School is a Catholic, college preparatory, co-educational school in the Archdiocese of Washington that welcomes young people and empowers them in an academically rigorous, diverse, and supportive learning environment. Established in 1951, Archbishop Carroll led by example as one of the first D.C. schools to defy segregation three years before the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, declared it unconstitutional. Carroll continues to honor its legacy as a place where all students can know, love and serve God. Archbishop Carroll is one of 93 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington located across the region in Washington, D.C., and five Maryland counties. Learn more at archbishopcarroll.org.
About 2020 Best Catholic Schools in America ranking
The 2020 Best Catholic High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents. Ranking factors include SAT/ACT scores, the quality of colleges that students consider, student-teacher ratio, Catholic school ratings, and more. Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, Niche users, and the schools directly.
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