Archbishop Carroll High School

Archbishop Carroll High School describes its educational approach as a Catholic, college-preparatory program that integrates Christian truths and values into academic learning within a rigorous, diverse, and supportive environment. It emphasizes students learning through the total school environment by building a community shaped by Christian values and a commitment to academic excellence. The school also stresses guided student choice in course planning—supported by teachers, counselors, and parents—to help students take responsibility for their goals and growth.

Archbishop Carroll HS (Washington, DC) uses an online admissions workflow: submit an inquiry form, create a BBID, then complete the application (including a $25 fee) and follow the checklist in the portal. (archbishopcarroll.org) Applicants must submit supporting materials to be considered complete; for non-Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) schools this includes sending school records (final 7th grade report card, most recent 8th grade report card, attendance and any disciplinary information) plus recommendations (two teachers—one Math/Science and one History/English—and one administrator), and all applicants should ensure their High School Placement Test scores are sent to Archbishop Carroll. (archbishopcarroll.org) If the student attends an ADW Catholic grade school, the school submits required documentation through the ADW process (and families typically don’t submit the provided records/recommendation templates themselves, but must notify their school they are applying). (archbishopcarroll.org) Key dates noted on the site include applications opening August 15 and a rolling-admissions model with a stated priority deadline of December 12, 2025 for decisions by February 20, 2026. (archbishopcarroll.org) The website’s only explicit priority category is applying by the priority deadline (it does not publicly outline other priority categories or a formal waitlist process); after acceptance, families confirm enrollment via a $300 deposit by the deadline stated in the acceptance letter and complete enrollment via a Blackbaud portal email. (archbishopcarroll.org)