Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School

17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD, 20832
Tel: (240)283-3235
Grades: 9 - 12 | 1200 students
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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.

School Overview:
Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School
School Membership(s) Xaverian Brothers School Sponsorship
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1958
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2002
Student Body
Total Students 1200 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 25% (MD School Avg.: 42%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 17:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 22 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 14
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,550
Tuition Notes Includes daily lunches and fees for most books.
Admissions Director Kevin Collins
Admissions Associate Emmy McNamara
Sports
Total Sports Offered 19 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Diving Field Hockey
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Rugby Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Winter Track
Wrestling

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Nearby Schools:

Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Oakdale Christian Academy
Gr. K | 1 mi. away
Sandy Spring Friends School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.1 mi. away
The Julia Brown Montessori Schools
Gr. PK-3 | 1.2 mi. away
St John's Episcopal School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 1.4 mi. away
Washington Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 1.8 mi. away

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