[2] The name of the school is in reference to Mount Carmel, the mountain range in northern Israel where, according to Biblical tradition, the prophet Elijah rebuilt an altar.

Although classes had begun in November 1934, the school wasn't officially dedicated until 1935 by Bishop John Cantwell.

He would leave Mount Carmel in 1959 to found Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino.

[2] Parents organized a petition drive to prevent closure of the school but their efforts proved unsuccessful.

[5] In addition the association sponsors an annual golf tournament which raises funds for retired Carmelite priests.