Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School
| Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School | |
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| Address | |
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5451 South Flamingo Road Southwest Ranches (Fort Lauderdale), Florida, (Broward County) 33330 United States |
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| Coordinates | 26°03′08″N 80°18′48″W / 26.052328°N 80.313420°WCoordinates: 26°03′08″N 80°18′48″W / 26.052328°N 80.313420°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | “Manere in Dilectione Christi” – “To abide in the love of Christ.” |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1998 |
| Oversight | Archdiocese of Miami |
| Principal | Richard P. Jean |
| Asst. Principle | Kevin Molina |
| Supervising Principal | Reverend Brendan Dalton |
| Chaplain | Reverend Jean Jadotte |
| Staff | 80 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,586 (2014) |
| Campus size | 61 acres (250,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Teal blue, silver and black |
| Team name | Mavericks |
| Rival | Monsignor Edward Pace High School |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | The Maverick Post |
| Tuition | $7,900 - $10,000 |
| Athletic Director | Anthony Massaro |
| Website |
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Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School (abbreviated AMHS) was opened in 1998 in Southwest Ranches, Florida, United States. Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, it is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Named after the second Archbishop of Miami, Edward A. McCarthy, the school's mascot is the Maverick. The founding principal of the school was Dr. Richard Perhla. Students wear a uniform consisting of a solid white or light blue shirt, AMHS khaki slacks, a black leather belt, black shoes, and a student ID with AMHS lanyard. As of the 2014-2015 school year, there are 1,586 students enrolled in grades nine through twelve. Since 2005 AMHS has been named one of the Top 50 Catholic Schools in the nation by the Catholic High School Honor Roll.
Archbishop McCarthy High School is a Catholic college preparatory institution in the South Florida area. The campus consists of a main two-story building, a football field with a surrounding track, one baseball diamond, one softball diamond, a Student Center with its own "Maverick Grill" and a Performing Arts Center. The school has an air conditioned gymnasium, indoor weight room, five "learning modules", an outdoor courtyard, a chapel, and a parking area.
With the start of the 2011-2012 school year, Archbishop McCarthy High School implemented a student one-to-one iPad school, making it the first in South Florida. This system allows students as well teachers to enhance the classroom environment and make learning state-of-the-art. Most iPads have textbooks and allow the students many opportunities to access their textbooks, take notes, and complete their assignments. This program is one of the most renowned accomplishments by AMHS as a college preparatory and top Catholic high school.
The school is a college preparatory institution. Archbishop McCarthy has been awarded National Catholic high school honor roll every year since 2005. The school has a dual enrollment program through St. Thomas University in addition to an Advanced Placement Program. AMHS draws students from Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties.
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