Bishop O'Connell High School

About Us
About Us
The mission of Bishop O'Connell High School is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person.
Admissions
O'Connell Admissions
Find all the information about applying to Bishop O'Connell here, including how and when to visit, deadlines and much more.

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Academics
Academics
Bishop O'Connell offers a challenging college-prep curriculum that includes 28 AP subjects and 36 honors courses. Our faculty is committed to helping students see their potential and to continue reaching to fulfill God’s plan for them.
Student Life
Student Life
It's always a great day to be a KNIGHT! We yell "D-J-O" which is the full name of our school: Denis J. O'Connell. Our student body of 1,100 is spirited and involved--from our 40+ year tradition of Superdance to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, to our Tuckahoe Elementary School tutors--there's something for everyone.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry provides opportunities for our students to experience the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist, to experience His healing power in the sacrament of Reconciliation, and to enter into a relationship with Him in personal prayer.
The Arts
The Arts
Bishop O'Connell has a vibrant and award-winning arts program. Our belief is that the Arts belong to everyone and that our school community will be enriched if every student has the opportunity for self-expression.
Athletics
Sports as a Ministry
The athletics program seeks to use the virtues of fortitude, teamwork, and athletic excellence as a means of drawing students to a personal relationship with Christ, a spirit of service to others, and to develop the habits of mind and body which lead to continued success.
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Support O'Connell
The generosity of the Bishop O'Connell community is the difference between a "good" Catholic education and the exceptional experience our students receive during their time here.

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Welcome Bishop O'Connell High School Class of 2025.
We are glad to welcome you and your family into the O'Connell community!

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Placement Information

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World Languages

Incoming freshmen who have requested a Level 2 or higher in a World Language class are required to take a placement test. Only students that attend a public school or a private, non-diocesan school, need to take the test at Bishop O'Connell on May 22. (Diocesan students will be taking the test at their school.)

Click here to download the World Language Teacher Recommendation Form.

Sign up for a test time HERE.

Placement Questions?

Any questions regarding student placement can be directed to our Dean of Academics, Sister Catherine Hill, IHM at scatherine@bishopoconnell.org.

New Parent Orientation Sessions

Upcoming Dates

Mar 3 2022

Admitted Students Night - Class of 2026

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Mar 6 2022

Accepted Student Mass

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Blogs and More

100 Words

Browse the blog from our Head of School, Bill Crittenberger.

Links and Information

Summer Assignments

Dining Services