O'Dea High School

O'Dea High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
802 Terry Ave,  Seattle, WA
First Hill Neighborhood
4.1
3.3
490 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jim Walker
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
24
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$20,500
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
33
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
25
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
83%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
54.1%
Two or more races
19.4%
Black
10.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.9%
Hispanic
1.8%
Native American
1.6%
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School Rankings

#3 Best HS For Athletes in Washington
#12 Best Catholic Schools in Washington
#146 Best All Boys Schools in US
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Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 114 Students
Washington State University 59 Students
Gonzaga University 58 Students
Seattle University 54 Students
University of Oregon 34 Students
Arizona State University 30 Students
University of Southern California 29 Students
University of San Diego 29 Students
University of Portland 29 Students
Santa Clara University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 96 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Economics 25 Students
Finance 24 Students
Biology 20 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 16 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 82 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/30/2024
This school is amazing because It truly makes you feel like you apart of something for life. Although it may be hard, to fit it or whatever, the men that are produced from this school are no where short of elite.
5.0 Parent
12/31/2020
I waa very pleased that the college prep school was able to immediately transfer to online classes with Microsoft meetings. The school was part of a Microsoft online pilot program for learning.
5.0 Senior
1/28/2020
Excellent education forming not only young men, but gentlemen. A school full of rich tradition and honor. With essential elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother's school, O'Dea teaches young men to be the gentlemen of our generation.
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3.3 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/15/2024
Our experience with O’Dea was less than desirable. Only send your son to O’Dea if he is an excelling athlete otherwise it’s not worth it! O’Dea is led by the athletic director not the principal and he’s not a very kind man. Because of him they literally cancel full and half days of classes for sport...
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1.0 other
12/2/2022
very unsafe and heard my son teachers are using bad language Hes getting touch by another student inappropriate
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5.0 parent
1/13/2012
We are so impressed with O'Dea High School! They really walk the talk! Our son is very happy even though the academics are challenging. The commitment of parent volunteering is also impressive. Parents want to give back. Respect for self, teachers, other students and for what the school stands for i...
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5.0 parent
11/21/2008
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