Curriculum

The Archdiocese of Baltimore Curriculum is designed to prepare students to be Catholic, College, and Career Ready. Each course of study fosters students' Catholic identity, shaping them to be models of Christian living for others. We provide students with a curriculum that is rigorous and rich in various disciplines. By continuing to implement new standards that are challenging, we work to fulfill the promise of quality Catholic education that educates the whole child: mind, body, and soul.
Operating under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Department of Catholic Schools, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School follows the Course of Study developed by this educational entity. This curriculum meets and exceeds the curriculum requirements for the Maryland State Department of Education. The Archdiocese of Baltimore periodically reviews and updates curriculum. Please read the Archdiocesan Statement on Curriculum Revisions that explains the process and the value of these periodic updates.
It is our ministry as Catholic educators to embody our faith in everything we do. We model and teach children how to form a personal relationship with Jesus and build a foundation for life-long learning and discipleship.


The academic program at Our Lady of Mount Carmel is designed to meet the needs of our diverse student community. Each academic department provides learning opportunities that challenge students, as well as programs that support students who need additional assistance. Classroom presentations, student interactions, and varied assessments reflect an understanding of and respect for the individuality of the learner. There is a focus across curricular areas to prepare students to be independent, life-long learners. Technology is integrated into all areas of the curriculum so that students benefit from the primary source material and develop skills that result in the ethical and positive use of information.

A Few Facts about Mount Carmel High School

  1. The average class size is 16 students.
  2. Over the past 5 years, 97% of graduates continued their education.
  3. Graduates in the past two years received over $10 million in scholarships and grants.
  4. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School offers a quality education on a personal level to children from Pre-K through Grade 12. Having the lower school allows for countless opportunities for our high school students to engage with our lower school students through service projects, student teaching internships, and more! 
  5. Students are offered Advanced Placement and College Courses in their junior and senior years for no additional tuition cost. These courses offer college credit to our students. In the past, an individual student has received as many as 29 college credits.
  6. The school offers 13 athletic teams and participates in two very competitive interscholastic private school leagues.
  7. All students participate in service-learning projects during the school year. These projects teach students the importance of service to others while fulfilling the service hours required for graduation.


Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How many students are in the high school? 170
  2. What is the average class size? 16
  3. How many teachers do you have? 25
  4. What is the tuition? Currently, tuition for the high school is $16,250.00. However, tuition costs are subject to change year by year. 
  5. How many students from the class of 2024 will attend college? 75% are continuing their education at the collegiate level, 10% are attending trade schools, and 1% are enlisting in the military.
  6. How much did the class of 2024 receive in scholarships? Over  $4 million