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
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Student Life

It's always a GREAT day to be a KNIGHT!

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Hear from Our Graduates

A young woman in a Virginia Tech t-shirt stands in front of a stone wall and a building with a grey, sloped roof.

Throughout my four years at Bishop O'Connell, I have consistently felt immense support from everyone around me. The resources and opportunities provided to me and the constant support I've felt from my teachers, counselors, and friends have helped me succeed and strive to learn more.

- Carolina R. '23
(Virginia Tech)
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A young man in a Purdue sweatshirt stands in a darkroom with prints hanging on a line in the background.

O'Connell has offered me many opportunities in leadership. From the arts to the sciences, I've been able to explore my interests and was offered the freedom to explore them both academically and through extracurriculars

- Wylie C. '24
(Purdue University)
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