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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall A-
Matriculation B
Academics A-
Extracurriculars A+
Geo & Community A+
Reviews B-
Bishop O'Connell High School is a Catholic coeducational community located in Arlington, Virginia.
The spiritual atmosphere is enriched by the presence of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Our mission is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person.
We believe in the full development of the human person, including the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical aspects of one's being.
Commitment to academic excellence is an integral part of our identity as a Catholic school.
We believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, and when each student has appropriate opportunities for success.
We believe that student self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and faculty; that students thrive in a supportive yet stimulating climate which affirms the dignity of all persons; and that we are called to educate students of diverse economic, cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$29,231
Enrollment
1230
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
82%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
AP
28
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
18

Matriculation

College Matriculation

(2021-2024)
Ranking University/College Students
Art #1 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1 +
#2 Columbia University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
Parsons The New School for Design 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Duke University 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#13 Dartmouth College 1 +
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 +

Academics

AP Scores

(2024)
Number of students who took AP tests
515
Number of tests taken
1482

AP Courses

(28)
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Cybersecurity
Precalculus
Statistics
Comparative Government and Politics
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(20)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Diving
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Diving
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(111)
Alzheimer’s Awareness Club
Ambassadors
Baking for a Cause
BBQ Club
Best Buddies
Care Package Club
Alzheimer’s Awareness Club
Ambassadors
Baking for a Cause
BBQ Club
Best Buddies
Care Package Club
Career Club
Catholic Relief Services
Cure for All Club
DECA
DIG (Disciples in Gardening)
Entrepreneurship Club
Hand to Hunger
Heart Health Awareness Club
Hope Beyond Borders for Refugees
Keyettes
Knights 4 Life/Pro-Life Club
Knights for Troops
Knight to Knight
Leaders in Networking Knights (LINK)
Library Club
Little Lights Club
Model United Nations
Neighborly Knights
Our Minds Matter
O-Zone
Paws for a Cause
Peace Club
SCA (Student Council Association) Executive Board
Teens Against Cancer Club
Fiber Arts Club
Guitar Club
Knightline (Drumline)
Piano Club
Photography Club
String Quartet
Studio Art Club
Symphony Club
Debate Club
Ethics Club
History Club
It’s Academic/Quiz Bowl
Largesse
DJO Neuro (Neuroscience Club)
Psychology Club
Sports Psychology Club
Visor Newspaper
Altar Server Club
Evangelization Club
Faith in Action Club
Fiat Club
Little Flowers
Knight Watch
Praise Band
Sons of Thunder
Walk With Love
Word on Fire
American Chemical Society (ACS) Chemistry Club
Biology Club
Climate Knights
Coding Club
Cyber Knights
Digital Game Design Club
Future Female Doctors of America
Medical Society
NASA’s Growing Beyond the Earth
Radio and Engineering Club
Seaperch Sub Club
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCys)
Women in STEM
American Sign Language (ASL) Club
Asian American Student Association
Black Student Union Club (BSU)
Classics Club
DEU (Diversity
Equity
and Unity) Student Committee
European Cultures Club
French Club
German Club
Greek Club
Habesha Ethiopian Student Association
Hispanic Heritage Club
Italian-American Club
Middle Eastern and North African Club (M.E.N.A.)
Spanish Club
Blue Stars
Cards and Probability Club
Chess Club
Connect Four Game Club
Content Creation Club
Creative Writing and Poetry Club
Cubing Club
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Econ Knights
Fishing Club
Gaming Club
Kindness Club
Lego Club
Outdoor Activities Club
O’C Riders
Pickleball Club
Ping Pong Club
Podcast Club
Powerlifting Club
Rest and Relaxation Club (RNR)
Spikeball Club
Stock and Finance Club
Swing Dance Club
Taylor Swift Association
Volleyball Club
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Arts

(35)
A Cappella
Band
Chamber Choir
Chamber Ensemble
Chorus
Dance
A Cappella
Band
Chamber Choir
Chamber Ensemble
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Jazz Band
Music Theory
Orchestra
Piano
Public Speaking
Symphony
Theater
Theater Design
2D Design
3D Design
Art History
Drawing
Film
Film Photography
Graphic Design
Illustration
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Printmaking
Sculpture
Video Production
2D Art
3D Art
Art
Tech Theater
Writing
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1957
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Interview:
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP
School Code:
TOEFL: 3412
Recommended
Recommended
A+

Frequently Ask Questions about Bishop O'Connell High School

Tell me a bit about Bishop O'Connell High School.
Bishop O'Connell High School is Co-ed private day school located in Virginia, US. It was founded 1957 , and currently has about 1230 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.bishopoconnell.org.
Does Bishop O'Connell High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Bishop O'Connell High School is offering 28 AP courses.

Bishop O'Connell High School also have 82% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Bishop O'Connell High School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Bishop O'Connell High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Bishop O'Connell High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Bishop O'Connell High School?
The day tuition for Bishop O'Connell High School in 2024 is $29,231 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@bishopoconnell.org .
Where is Bishop O'Connell High School located?
Bishop O'Connell High School is located in the State of Virginia of USA. The closest major city is Washington, which is about 7 miles away from school. Most families can choose Washington Dulles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Bishop O'Connell High School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Bishop O'Connell High School is among the most popular schools, within top 436 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Bishop O'Connell High School has been favorited by 25 users.
How do I complete an application for Bishop O'Connell High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Bishop O'Connell High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Bishop O'Connell High School’s official site: https://www.bishopoconnell.org or call them at 703-237-1400.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Bishop O'Connell High School?
Yes, here are few: Congressional Schools Of Virginia, Potomac School and Trinity School At Meadow View.

The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Bishop O'Connell High School?
The overall rating for Bishop O'Connell High School is A-.

The section ratings of Bishop O'Connell High School are:
B for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

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Population (2022) 591,833
Cost of Living Higher than average 39%

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