Bishop O'Connell High School is a Catholic coeducational community located in Arlington, Virginia.
The spiritual atmosphere is enriched by the presence of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Our mission is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person.
We believe in the full development of the human person, including the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical aspects of one's being.
Commitment to academic excellence is an integral part of our identity as a Catholic school.
We believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, and when each student has appropriate opportunities for success.
We believe that student self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and faculty; that students thrive in a supportive yet stimulating climate which affirms the dignity of all persons; and that we are called to educate students of diverse economic, cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Art History, Art/Drawing, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Comparative Political Systems, Computer Science, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, French Language, Latin, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Modern European History, Music Theory, Physics B, Physics C (E &M), Physics C (Mechanical), Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States Government, United States History
Average SAT score
1220
Classroom Dress Code
Casual Fall/Spring Casual; Winter more formal with jacket
Grades: 5-12 | 61 students2.6 miles 4600 N. Fairfax Dr. Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 717-5360
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
510/20/2021
I have 1 DJO grad and a current 11th grader. We could not be any happier with DJO. They have received an awesome education that has and will prepare them for college while making many great friends. A very all-around balance school!
- Posted by Parent - C. Clark
52/14/2020
Great school. The instructors encourage open discussions and idea sharing amongst students. It is definitely not a stagnant environment.
- Posted by Parent - Parent
57/3/2013
Great Academic Program
Outstanding Teachers
Excellent Coaches
- Posted by Parent - billy
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