John Carroll Catholic High School (Fort Pierce, Florida) Explained

John Carroll High School
Streetaddress:3402 Delaware Avenue
City:Fort Pierce
State:Florida
County:(St. Lucie County)
Zipcode:34947
Country:USA
Coordinates:27.4444°N -80.3606°W
Religion:Roman Catholic
President:Thomas E. Barrett[1]
Principal:Corey Heroux[2]
Viceprincipal:Karen Vercillo
Teaching Staff:22.9
Ceeb:100527
Ratio:17.8
Type:Private, Coeducational
Tuition:Catholic tuition-$11,950
Non-Catholic Tuition-$12,950
Grades:912
Campus:Large suburb
Accreditation:Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[3]
Mascot:The Golden Ram
Team Name:Golden Rams
Enrollment:407
Enrollment As Of:2017-2018
Free Label:Athletic Director
Free Text:Mickey Groody [4]

John Carroll High School, located in Fort Pierce, Florida, is a co-ed Catholic high school serving nearly 400 students in grades 9-12.

History

The school originally opened as part of St. Anastasia Catholic School and opened under the name John Carroll High School in 1965 as Diocesan regional high school. The school was named in honor of Pope John XXIII and Bishop Coleman Carroll. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach.[5]

The school serves students from Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and holds membership in the National Catholic Education Association.

Academics

John Carroll offers Advanced Placement,[6] dual enrollment, honors, and academic classes. Eight dual enrollment classes are offered on campus through a partnership with Indian River State College, and students can also elect to take additional dual enrollment classes off campus.[7]

Notes and References

  1. John Carroll High School . Viewbook . 2011–2012 . 2. 18 November 2020 . en.
  2. News: Atterbury . Andrew . Assistant principal assuming head duties at John Carroll High School starting in June . 18 November 2020 . Treasure Coast Palm . March 8, 2018.
  3. Web site: SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement . 2009-06-23 . SACS-CASI . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100416014834/http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/ . April 16, 2010 .
  4. Web site: Athletics. 2020-04-20.
  5. Web site: History . John Carroll High School . 18 November 2020.
  6. Web site: Academics. 2020-04-20.
  7. Web site: John Carroll High School, Fort Pierce: Diocese of Palm Beach Catholic Schools . www.diocesepbschools.org . Roman Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach . 18 November 2020 . en.