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Welcome to the Patriot Experience
What sets John Carroll apart are the incredible stories Patriots write every day — as students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and coaches. A John Carroll education is transformative, providing a lifetime of memories and preparing tomorrow's leaders today. Each Patriot experience is unique and truly your own.
Learn by thinking and doing
The student experience is at the center of a John Carroll education, giving Patriots the opportunity to chart their own pathway through high school by exploring courses, interests and passions. When students love learning, have authority in their education and build enthusiasm, they become thoughtful leaders and changemakers.
11:1
student to teacher ratio
50+
AP & Honors courses
Embrace challenges
Developing qualities like passion, commitment and self-discipline leads to outstanding team and personal achievements that our Patriots will take with them to college and their adult lives.
21%
of recent graduates will play in college
50+
sports teams
Find your form of self expression
Self expression is about creativity and courage. Our talented faculty and staff are here to encourage students to take risks, build confidence and hone skills.
17
national honors in Literary Arts since 2016
30
art courses
Grow as a student and human being
With a growing list of clubs and extracurriculars, students experience growth beyond the classroom. They have the opportunity to foster friendships, serve the community, learn about other cultures, deepen their faith and more.
7
retreat offerings
40+
groups and clubs
More Than 30 Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
Congratulations to our NCAA-bound student-athletes!
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The latest from athletics
Support the Patriots at these upcoming events and check out the latest scores and results. Go Patriots!
EVENTS
SCORES
Upcoming events and activities
February 1, 2025
06:00 p.m.
Cool Jazz Concert
Auditorium
Cool Jazz Concert
The John Carroll and Bel Air Community Jazz Bands join forces to bring you an evening of smooth grooves! Don't miss this extraordinary collaboration showcasing the best of Harford County's jazz talent!
The application process begins in your eighth-grade year and is a multi-step process. Our Admissions Office is here to guide you every step of the way, from Shadow Day visits to submitting your application in December.
Co-education creates a real-life comradeship. According to research performed by the American Council for Co-Educational Schooling (ACCES), co-education enhances communication and collaboration among young men and women while building relationships. Learning how to solve problems and work effectively with members of the opposite sex is a fundamental skill that is imperative for success beyond the educational setting.
Yes! There are bus routes from Jarrettsville to Kingsville to Perryville with many stops in between. Families can choose from round-trip and one-way options and a variety of payment plans. For additional information and to sign up for bus transportation, visit the link below.
During the school year, the academic day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m., with the exception of early dismissal days. Early dismissal days occur once every eight-day cycle with dismissal at 2:15 p.m. The School is currently operating under summer hours — Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The eight-day cycle allows for optimal instruction because it varies the time of day the student has the class. It also helps students avoid missing the same class each week for sports games and other extracurricular events that may occur on the same day of the week.
John Carroll currently offers 50+ AP and Honors courses and has special diploma distinctions including Fine Arts and Science, plus the new AP Capstone diploma.
Please complete the facility use request form then read and accept the Policies and Procedures document before submitting your request.
Find answers to all your questions
If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us — our dedicated support team is always happy to help.
