Where Excellence Meets Opportunity Five-Time National Blue Ribbon School • Your Journey to Leadership Begins Here
20,451 Christian Service hours completed last year
Advice Beyond the Classroom State Champions
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The Carmel Advantage
Compassionate Leaders Ready to Serve High school represents more than just four years; it’s the foundation for your future. At Carmel Catholic High School, we’ve spent decades perfecting an environment where academic distinction meets personal growth, where innovative programming meets timeless values, and where every student discovers their potential to lead and serve. As one of only four private schools in the nation to have earned the coveted National Blue Ribbon School award five times, Carmel Catholic stands as proof that excel-
lence isn’t accidental; it’s intentional, sustained, and transformative. What truly sets Carmel Catholic apart, however, isn’t just our accolades. It’s our unwavering commitment to seeing each student as an individual with unique gifts and aspirations. When you walk through our doors, you’re not just joining a school; you’re becoming part of a community that will challenge you, support you, and believe in your potential long after graduation day.
5X
National Blue Ribbon School
100%
College acceptance rate
13:1
Student-teacher ratio
$54 million
In annual college scholarships
43
Dual Credit and AP college courses
20
Dual Credit and AP courses in STEM
Multiple world and state robotics championship titles earned in recent years
DC and AP courses taken by the class of 2025
11
National Merit Program honorees
Class of 2025
61
Illinois State Scholars
82%
completed AP or DC courses for college credit
1-3 courses, 99 students
7.2%
52%
of AP & DC courses taken were STEM
14%
4-6 courses, 75 students 44.8%
33.9%
7-9 courses, 31 students 10+ courses, 16 students 269 students in the class of 2025
Academic Distinction
Beyond Expectations: Where Minds Are Challenged and Futures Are Forged Academic excellence isn’t just our cornerstone, it’s our promise. Our rigorous college-prep curriculum offers 20 Dual Credit courses, 23 Advanced Placement options, 73 Honors classes, and 82 College-Prep courses, ensuring every student finds both challenge and support at their level.
Our students consistently gain admission to their top-choice universities, including: • Brown • Carnegie Mellon • University of Chicago • Cornell • Duke • Fordham • Georgetown • Harvard But numbers only tell part of • MIT the story. With 75% of our fac- • Michigan ulty holding advanced degrees • Northwestern and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, • Notre Dame your child receives the person- • Penn alized attention that transforms • Princeton good students into exceptional More importantly, they arrive scholars and future leaders. prepared not just to succeed, but to lead.
The Future Is Here Today Facilities that Inspire Excellence While other schools adapt to change, Carmel Catholic shapes the future. Our multimillion-dollar campus transformation creates learning environments that rival the nation’s most innovative colleges and corporations. The centerpiece Corsair Student Center revolutionizes the high school experience, featuring an intimate pizza shop with performance stage, sophisticated coffee shop for collaborative study, three-season courtyard, game room, and our signature Gratitude Tree. Open from early morning through evening and weekends, it’s where academic excellence meets authentic community. Our thoughtfully designed facilities reflect our ongoing commitment to providing students with
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Purpose-built classrooms designed for discovery and collaboration. Inspiring outdoor learning spaces, including a new 54,000 sq. ft. courtyard and science lab. Thriving fruit orchard and vegetable garden connect students to nature and support local food pantries. Cutting-edge fitness center and indoor track: a $1.2 million investment in student well-being.
These aren’t amenities—they’re investments in your child’s future, creating an environment where excellence feels natural and growth happens daily.
In combination with intentional programming, theses new spaces will provide students a space to decompress, build community and create positive memories.
Coming in 2026
A Global, Personal Community Where the World Comes Together At Carmel Catholic, international students and diverse domestic enrollment create a modern, global learning environment within an authentic community. Our intentionally smaller size means more individual attention, stronger relationships, and greater opportunities to get involved, lead, and thrive. At Carmel Catholic, you’re not just part of a school—you’re part of a family. What Sets Us Apart: • Personalized learning: Students are known by name and empowered to lead with confidence. • Supportive mentorship: Dedicated faculty who mentor, not just teach. • Diverse perspectives: Students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences bring unique insights that deepen collaborative learning. • Individual growth: Explore God-given talents, push boundaries. • Values-centered: Catholic identity that inspires kindness, honor, and purpose. • Mental health matters: A student wellness specialist, psychologist and faculty trained in Mental Health First Aid ensure students are supported in mind, body, and spirit. This is where you’re known, challenged, and inspired to become your best self.
1,100
Student population
51
Zip codes and 9 countries
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Middle schools represented
23
International students
Rooted in Faith. Guided with Purpose. For All. A Christ-Centered Community We believe all students are beloved children of God. Our Catholic roots enrich our community, welcoming all to experience the values that inspire our students to cultivate kindness, honor one another, and live with purpose. Cultivating Wellbeing Through Silence, Prayer, and Service Research shows screens negatively impact young people’s mental health, while spirituality and service promote healing. As a Catholic, Carmelite, and BVM school, Carmel Catholic is uniquely positioned to address these challenges through formation that emphasizes silence, prayer, and joyful service, helping students flourish as God intended.
1962
The year our school was founded by the Carmelites and BVM Sisters
100%
of students participate in our Christian Service Program
10+
All-school masses throughout the year
4+
Retreats by graduation, fostering faith development for all
An Essential Investment An Investment in Certainty Your child deserves every opportunity to thrive, regardless of budget constraints, administrative changes, or classroom size. While public schools navigate funding challenges and shifting priorities, Carmel Catholic offers consistent, reliable educational outcomes for your family. What Your Investment Secures • Direct access to teachers and counselors who know your child personally • Character development alongside academic achievement • A community invested in your child’s success • A stable, thoughtfully designed curriculum focused on enduring educational values Making It Accessible A Carmel Catholic education should never feel out of reach. That’s why we have reimagined our financial aid approach with middle-class families in mind, families who want the very best for their children but also need practical, creative solutions to make it possible. Each year, we award more than $4 million in financial aid and scholarships, including new programs designed for families with multiple children and those seeking partial scholarship opportunities. Our merit-based scholarships not only reduce costs, but they also celebrate and reward your child’s potential. Our dedicated financial aid team works one-on-one with every family to build a plan that fits their unique circumstances. Because every student deserves access to excellence, no matter their family’s tax bracket.
Take the Next Step
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