Bishop Ireton High School

Bishop Ireton High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
201 Cambridge Rd,  Alexandria, VA
3.8
3.4
813 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Head Of School, Dr. Thomas Curry
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$19,600
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
65
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
610
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
67.4%
Black
9.6%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Two or more races
5.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 259 Students
Virginia Tech 227 Students
University of Virginia 215 Students
William & Mary 150 Students
George Mason University 146 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 140 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 92 Students
Georgetown University 88 Students
Christopher Newport University 88 Students
George Washington University 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 134 Students
Psychology 83 Students
Biology 75 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Engineering 43 Students
Marketing 41 Students
Criminology 38 Students
Communications 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 168 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
12/20/2024
It is very easy to establish/start your own clubs if you have a specific interest that is already not an spect of an existing club. I would like to see better computer facilities and engineering labs.
4.0 Sophomore
6/17/2024
I enjoyed my Freshman year a lot but would have liked if the engineering facilities were larger and better.
4.0 Senior
3/2/2024
When I first attended Bishop Ireton High School, I was welcomed by teachers and students. Everyone was really nice , and if I struggled in my academics, I was able to go directly to my counselor or teachers to receive help. One flaw is the administration is not very understanding on some issues, but with work, it can get better.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 19 Reviews
3.0 parent
6/6/2025
St Paul VI has moved, so there are just two Catholic schools in the area
5.0 parent
8/10/2024
Both of my children graduated from Bishop Ireton a few years ago and I couldn’t be happier. The teachers at BI challenged my children and both rose to the occasion and both played sports. With the guidance of their college counselor, both children went on to excellent universities where they are ver...
1.0 other
1/31/2023
if hell were a place it would be this building. dont go here and dont send your kids here.
1.0 parent
4/25/2022
School is run very poorly, their "teachers" often talk about how they hate their jobs and how they have no desire to work there.

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Bishop Ireton High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 201 Cambridge Rd in Alexandria, VA. Annual tuition is $19,600. The school has a total enrollment of 813 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Bishop Ireton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,024,711. Discover additional schools in the area, like Episcopal High School, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School - Upper School, Commonwealth Academy, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bishop Ireton High School.

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