About Us

"Education is one of the most precious possessions a man can have. It is something lasting and nobody can take it from you. You can lose your wealth, your power, your freedom, your health, but you never lose a good education".  -Right Reverend Monsignor Michael Beerhalter Former Pastor, St. Anastasia School, Central Catholic High School and John Carroll High School


  • 1916: Founded as St. Anastasia School at 10th Street and Orange Avenue
  • 1932: First year of high school was added followed by the addition of a grade level each subsequent year.
  • 1936: First graduating class from St. Anastasia
  • 1961: Elementary school was relocated to its present site on Thirty-third Street.
  • 1962: St. Anastasia High School was renamed Central Catholic High School.
  • 1965: A new high school was built on the present Delaware Avenue site adjoining the grade school and named John Carroll High School in honor of Pope John XXIII and Bishop Coleman Carroll.

Our theme has been selected to help keep us grounded in
our mission throughout this school year

theme

This year's theme has been selected because we recognize the significance of upholding the school's mission and have thoughtfully and prayerfully considered the most efficient way to portray this information to our community.

Our mission statement reads, "Guided by our Catholic faith and tradition, we recognize Jesus Christ as the model for the whole person we seek to develop.

Our mission is to
inspire the pursuit of educational excellence,
foster character formation,
develop a commitment to service, and
affirm the dignity of each student entrusted to our care."

Please notice the action verbs inspire, foster, develop, and affirm which will serve as our central vision throughout this year. It is our honor to serve students, alumni, and the community at large and to build upon the foundation of our school's original mission.