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#321 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 37% of private schools

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

High School

728 BEN FRANKLIN HWY, Ebensburg, PA 15931

Private

Enrollment

162

Student-Teacher

7.7:1

Score

6.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#321 of 873

In Ebensburg

#1 of 3

public schools

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Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

6.9/10

High School in Ebensburg · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Cambria EL Sch

7.3/10

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About Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is a private high school in Ebensburg, PA. Bishop Carroll Catholic High School serves approximately 162 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Carroll Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it comparesOn par with PA schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 162 students, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bishop Carroll Catholic High School compares to the 4 public schools in Ebensburg, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
This School
vs
10.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
162
This School
vs
334
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 97.5% vs 0%
Asian 1.9% vs 0%
Black 0.6% vs 0%
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Ebensburg Public Avg

All Schools in Ebensburg

School Rating
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School (this school) 6.9
Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School
Cambria El Sch 7.3
Central Cambria HS 7.1
Central Cambria MS 5.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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School Day Length 6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 5%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 162
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 97.5%
Asian 1.9%
Black 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

728 BEN FRANKLIN HWY, Ebensburg, PA 15931

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Carroll Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Portage Area JSHS (rated 7.2/10, 8.0 miles away, in nearby Portage), with a very similar rating. Another option is Central Cambria HS (rated 7.1/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Forest Hills JSHS (rated 6.1/10, 10.7 miles away, in nearby Sidman), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Ebensburg, see our Ebensburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 10.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Cambria El Sch Ebensburg 0.4 mi 7.3
Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School Ebensburg 0.3 mi
Central Cambria HS Ebensburg 0.5 mi 7.1
Central Cambria MS Ebensburg 0.5 mi 5.9
HOLY NAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ebensburg 0.5 mi 5.7
Blacklick Valley El Ctr Nanty Glo 5.2 mi 6.3
Blacklick Valley JSHS Nanty Glo 5.3 mi 5.3
ST MICHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Loretto 5.7 mi 6.6
CAMBRIA COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Johnstown 6.1 mi 6.8
Jackson El Sch Johnstown 6.4 mi 7.2
ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Carrolltown 8.1 mi 6.6
Cambria Heights El Sch Carrolltown 8.4 mi 5.7
Portage Area El Sch Portage 8.0 mi 8.4
Portage Area JSHS Portage 8.0 mi 7.2
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch Lilly 7.3 mi 5.3
Penn Cambria Primary Sch Lilly 7.4 mi 6.2
COUNTRY SIDE AMISH SCHOOL Ebensburg 7.9 mi 2.7
NORTHERN CAMBRIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Nicktown 9.5 mi 5.9
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cresson 8.0 mi 6.2
Forest Hills JSHS Sidman 10.7 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 15931 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,772

Median Home Value

$176,400

Median Rent

$857/mo

Population

8,852

College Educated

28.6%

Homeownership

79.3%

Avg Commute

22.1 min

Poverty Rate

7%

Median Age

51.3

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Ridgway Area HS Ridgway, PA 7.1
Williamsburg Community JSHS Williamsburg, PA 7.1
Weatherly Area HS Weatherly, PA 6.7
ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Saint Marys, PA 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

What grades does Bishop Carroll Catholic High School serve?

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Carroll Catholic High School?

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Carroll Catholic High School rank in PA?

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School ranks #321 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Bishop Carroll Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Carroll Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Carroll Catholic High School a religious school?

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
51 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
162
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Cambria County

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