Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School is a faith-filled community of learning, rooted in a tradition of service and excellence. Founded in 1957, the private school serves the suburban Catholic population in the Washington, D.C., area.
Students follow a college prep curriculum. The school offers advanced placement courses in 28 areas of study as well as a Global Studies Certificate plus a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program.
The school's Muller Academic Services Program provides support for students with documented learning disabilities. Additionally, O’Connell offers expanded services to provide an inclusive Catholic high school experience for students with cognitive and intellectual disabilities, enriching the learning environment for all students.
The school's athletic programs rank among the top in the nation, with its steady flow of students into top Division I colleges and universities.
Its arts program features programs in music, theater and the visual arts, and the school sponsors an annual arts festival, where students' works are on display.
The school was established by the Diocese of Richmond, but has been under the direction of the Diocese of Arlington since 1974. Fairfax County Public Schools’ George C. Marshall High School and Falls Church High School are nearby.
Bishop Denis J O'connell High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
6600 Little Falls Rd,
Arlington, VA
1,155
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Vorbach
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$17,275
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
72%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
65.6%
Hispanic
12.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5%
Black
10.1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
#13
Best HS For Athletes in Virginia
#23
Most Diverse Private HS in Virginia
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia
347 Students
Virginia Tech
292 Students
James Madison University
282 Students
William & Mary
203 Students
George Mason University
180 Students
Georgetown University
161 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
144 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
120 Students
George Washington University
101 Students
Christopher Newport University
90 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
174 Students
Psychology
122 Students
Biology
115 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
85 Students
Political Science and Government
82 Students
Computer Science
56 Students
Economics
55 Students
Pre-Law Studies
52 Students
Nursing
44 Students
International Relations
43 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/16/2024
The culture at Bishop O'Connell was inclusive. The administration worked well to assist students with special needs and training mentors to make their experience their one to remember. As a mentor, I appreciated the programs and resources offered. Parent involvement was helpful in ensuring the proper support needed with student activities.
2/8/2024
Oconnell is a pretty good school. The people you meet here will be your lifelong friends. I would recommend bishop oconnell.
6/29/2023
I loved the community aspect of O'Connell, and how supportive everyone was. Superdance was the highlight of my experience at O'Connell. Also, all of the teachers are great and all of the students are great people.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/31/2024
My daughters love O'Connell. The school has something for every type of child, is geared towards the value of service, teamwork, great athletics - and wonderful teachers willing to work and support their students.
3/12/2023
We have had three children go to DJO and we have had nothing but positive things to say. The school prepares the young adults for higher education and life skills.
4/23/2020
My children were previously in a private Catholic school prior to attending DJO, and they had no interest in any other high school. DJO allows "shadowing" with other students during 8th grade, so a prospective student can get a closer look. The uniforms help equalize a student population that pulls...
1/22/2020
Really awful. I genuinely regret wasting the money on my child's time there.
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About East Falls Church
List Price Range
$145K - $677K
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$1,270,992
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Household Income
$207,133
% of College Grads
79.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,384 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.3%
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Parks in this Area
Benjamin Banneker Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Football
Tuckahoe Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Andrew Ellicott Park at the West Cornerstone
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Isaac Crossman Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
East Falls Church Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Charles A. Stewart Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
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