Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School vs. Bishop Ireton High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
Bishop Ireton High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 1994
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Muller Academic Services Program for students with documented learning disabilities
n/a
Year Founded
1957
1964
Students Body
Total Students
1153 students
922 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
275
255
Grade 10 Students
262
255
Grade 11 Students
314
220
Grade 12 Students
302
192
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
89 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
81%
75%
Average Class Size
18
24
Number of AP Classes
28
24
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Average SAT score
1220
1250
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Fall/Spring Casual; Winter more formal with jacket)
(Fall/Spring Casual; Winter more formal with jacket)
Formal
(Uniform required)
(Uniform required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10 / rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,535
$18,800
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on whether the student is Catholic
n/a
% on Financial Aid
30%
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$5,600
Acceptance Rate
90%
87%
Admissions Director
Michael Cresson
Nicole Mahon
Admissions Associate
Kathryn Haas
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
21
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Best BuddiesBI Ambassadors
Campus Ministry TeamCardinal Crazies
Cardinals for the CureCatholic Witness Club
Guardian BattallionModel UN
Model United Nations (MUN)National Honor Society (NHS)
Pro-Life ClubRobotics Club
Student Council AssociationStudent Honor Council
Video Game Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama Club
Symphonic Wind Ensemble