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Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School

17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD, 20832 -

School Notes Overview:

At Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, we believe the loving, good person - even alone - can make a difference in today's world. Through a comprehensive approach to learning, Good Counsel High School educates the whole person. Within our halls, students will find not only top-notch academics, but also a broad range of athletics, arts, and service opportunities. As a Xaverian Catholic learning community, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilities for the challenges of life by providing programs and activities that advance academic excellence and service to others; foster spiritual, emotional, and social growth; promote inclusion of all community members; and embody the Xaverian values of humility, trust, zeal, compassion, and simplicity upon which the school is founded....

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School Overview:

	Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School
School Membership(s)	Xaverian Brothers School Sponsorship National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Montgomery County, MD
Awards	Blue Ribbon School - Selected in
Student Body
Total Students	n/a
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	35%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	71 teachers
Average Class Size	22
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Dec. 11
Yearly Tuition Cost	$15,500
Admissions Director	Kevin Collins
Admissions Associate	Emmy McNamara

School Notes:

At Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, we believe the loving, good person - even alone - can make a difference in today's world. Through a comprehensive approach to learning, Good Counsel High School educates the whole person. Within our halls, students will find not only top-notch academics, but also a broad range of athletics, arts, and service opportunities. As a Xaverian Catholic learning community, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilities for the challenges of life by providing programs and activities that advance academic excellence and service to others; foster spiritual, emotional, and social growth; promote inclusion of all community members; and embody the Xaverian values of humility, trust, zeal, compassion, and simplicity upon which the school is founded.
Profile last updated: 08/18/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20832)	School Zip (20832)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	24,314 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	60%	32%
Population Average Age	36 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$91,238	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.9 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	24 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	90% / 10%	65% / 35%