O'Connell College Preparatory School

O'Connell College Preparatory School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1320 23rd St,  Galveston, TX
4.2
3.7
69 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Patti Abbott
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.63
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
15
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
88%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
43.7%
Hispanic
37.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.8%
Black
7.8%
Two or more races
2.9%

School Rankings

#24 Best Catholic Schools in Texas
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 29 Students
University of Houston 26 Students
University of Texas - Austin 22 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 19 Students
Baylor University 18 Students
Texas State University 17 Students
Sam Houston State University 14 Students
Rice University 12 Students
Southern Methodist University 11 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 17 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Mechanical Engineering 5 Students
Clinical Psychology 4 Students
Cinematography and Video Production 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 18 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/25/2022
Best experience. The teachers are really kind and helpful. Its a small school, but has many advantages since the classes are small the teachers can help all the students one on one. I have made so many memories here with my friends.
5.0 Parent
3/28/2021
Very family friendly and very very communitive! The principal cares about each student and is dedicated to ensuring academic excellence. From day 1 they welcome you into the school family making sure that every concern in addressed.
2.0 Senior
12/22/2019
The first year was the best after that the school started to downfall. The school became unorganized the teachers that left were replaced with people who dont know how to teach. Its more of something i would expect from a public school. Its not worth the 8,000 dollars that my parent spend on it yearly. It would be good if they spend the tuition money on something more usefull rather than spending money to get the doors painted.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/30/2025
Great place to send your child for academic as well emotional and social growth. Personalized education for each child. Family type environment.
1.0 other
12/5/2024
When this school found out I was being harmed by a fellow student they not only gave me no support but allowed him to continue harming me and other students with no consequences. This school has a toxic culture from the administration all the way down to the students. Please do not send your childre...
1.0 parent
5/15/2020
This school is an absolute embarrassment. They almost got shut down about 10 years ago and they definitely should be shut down now.
5.0 parent
5/24/2018
Teachers are fabulous. Class size is perfect. Curriculum is challenging yet attainable.

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O'Connell College Preparatory School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1320 23rd St in Galveston, TX. The school has a total enrollment of 69 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. O'Connell College Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.63. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $398,981. Discover additional schools in the area, like Upward Hope Academy, Ball High School, Odyssey Academy, and more. Learn more about what Galveston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near O'Connell College Preparatory School.

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