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Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
17301 Old Vic Blvd,
Olney, MD
1,289
Students
A+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$30,995
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
158
Full Time Teachers
150
Part Time Teachers
8
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
91%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
49.5%
Black
24.7%
Hispanic
11.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Two or more races
6.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best Catholic Schools in Maryland
#7
Most Diverse Private HS in Maryland
#12
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Maryland
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park
418 Students
Towson University
180 Students
James Madison University
159 Students
Penn State
144 Students
Virginia Tech
137 Students
Georgetown University
131 Students
Howard University
110 Students
Temple University
106 Students
University of Delaware
102 Students
New York University
99 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
216 Students
Psychology
120 Students
Biology
108 Students
Political Science and Government
71 Students
Computer Science
67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
63 Students
Marketing
58 Students
Finance
58 Students
Pre-Law Studies
52 Students
Economics
52 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/2/2024
I loved my time at Good Counsel, I was able to meet so many new people through the numerous club opportunities.
4/9/2024
Wonderful school. Attentive teachers. Excellent preparation for college. Safe learning environment where individuals can thrive.
1/4/2024
Overall, great school and a great community. Everyone seems to be very welcoming and everyone seems to want to build a stronger connection with God and with new people every day.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/27/2020
Deciding to send out son to a private school was very difficult for my wife and I. Added to that is that OLGCHS is a Catholic school and we are not Catholic. Looking back, it should have been an easy decision. We have been thrilled with every aspect of the school. From their willingness to adapt his...
3/21/2020
If I were to be completely honest I would say Good Counsel changed my life. The environment is so amazing and supportive. I was shocked when I looked at the demographics and saw that it was 70% white because it honestly feels so much more diverse than that (coming from a minority student). I saw a c...
10/22/2018
Fantastic school! My child's education is able to be tailored to his needs. He can attend AP and Honors classes while at the same time receive support in math, which is his weak area. In essence, they tailor the education to the child. The community seems overall kind and caring and the block schedu...
3/20/2018
Our family has been very pleased with the academics, resources and activities available. However, the school lacks diversity in the student population and faculty/staff. There is also a climate of disturbing racist behavior towards minority students. The administration does not properly address thes...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Steve Baumgartner
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Jim Bass
Jim Bass
Real Estate Teams, LLC
(240) 693-3591
523 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$548,000 Price
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Terry Gribbin
Terry Gribbin
Gribbin Realty LLC
(240) 363-3886
71 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$219K - $590K Price Range
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Andy Rubin
Andy Rubin
RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.
(202) 517-6730
89 Total Sales
22 Near This School
$255K - $1.3M Price Range
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Carlos Credle
Carlos Credle
Samson Properties
(240) 858-0330
41 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,175,000 Price
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Leonel Turcios
Leonel Turcios
Samson Properties
(240) 478-6652
79 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$550,000 Price
Map
About Olney
List Price Range
$311K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
52
Average Home Value
$747,047
Median Lot Size
15,899 Sq Ft
% Renters
12%
Household Income
$182,588
% of College Grads
65.9%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
4,418 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
17.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,720 - $2,351 per month
- Westchester West Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 3214 Hewitt Ave
- Silver Spring, MD
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$1,659 - $2,471 per month
- Ridgewood
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 692+ Sq Ft
- 4101 Postgate Terrace
- Silver Spring, MD
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Cherrywood Local Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Olney Square Neighborhood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Olney Manor Regional Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Skateboard
- Volleyball
Greenwood Local Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Manor Oaks Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Southeast Olney Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Playground
Reddy Branch Stream Valley Park
- Trails
- Events
OBGC Community Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Olney Mill Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
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