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
3.71
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$17,275
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
B+
A+
A-
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
650
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%
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
352 Students
Virginia Tech
305 Students
James Madison University
287 Students
William & Mary
203 Students
George Mason University
178 Students
Georgetown University
157 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
144 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
124 Students
Penn State
103 Students
George Washington University
103 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
180 Students
Psychology
121 Students
Biology
115 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
87 Students
Political Science and Government
85 Students
Economics
64 Students
Computer Science
57 Students
Pre-Law Studies
51 Students
Engineering
45 Students
International Relations
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/19/2024
Its a pretty good school compared to my old one but there's some issues like how they still make us pay for food despite our 21k tuition which is a grief I have with this school also the sports teams are lesser than their WCAC opponents and its an issue
8/10/2024
Bishop O'Connell is a private Catholic school in VA, and its competitive varsity sports create an excellent sense of school spirit. There are different levels of academics- from college prep to honors to AP- so the school sets each student up for success individually.
3/8/2024
The best part is definitely the amount of school present in everyday life, we have numerous spirit days, pep rallies, school events, and sports games that bring out an inspiring amount of spirit and passion for Bishop O'Connell.
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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Map
List Price Range
$464K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$1,273,887
Median Lot Size
7,623 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Average Household Income
$207,133
% of College Grads
79.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,385 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.1%
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Bishop Denis J O'connell High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 6600 Little Falls Rd in Arlington, VA. Annual tuition is $17,275. The school has a total enrollment of 1,155 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Bishop Denis J O'connell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,273,887. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Sycamore School, Trinity School at Meadow View, Fusion Academy Tysons, and more. Learn more about what Arlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bishop Denis J O'connell High School.