Academic facilities: 12 science and technology labs, 150 seat chapel, 650+ seat state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center including dance studio, the Thomas Fortune Fay Learning Center, and Steve Dean Memorial Library.

Advanced Placement: In May 2026, 538 students took an AP exam — up 22% from 2025 — 90% scored a 3+.

Alumni: Over 13,000 living alumni.

Athletics: About 75% of students participate in interscholastic athletics and compete in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference.

Athletic facilities: Two indoor gyms, a new turf field, Olympic running track, baseball stadium with batting cages, five practice fields, two weight rooms, comprehensive athletic training room.

Average class size: 20

Co-curricular activities: Students participate in over 50 clubs and organizations.

College admissions: 60% of the Class of 2026 provided evidence of scholarship awards totaling a record-breaking $50+ million in four-year scholarship offers.

College matriculation: 99% acceptance to a four-year college or university (reported).

Enrollment: 1,275+ young men and women, grades 9-12

Faculty: 83% of faculty hold Master's or other advanced degrees.

Faith: 53% of GC students are Catholic; however, all faiths find a home at GC.

International Baccalaureate Program: Oldest IB Diploma program among all Catholic schools in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.

Location: Located in Olney, Maryland, GC offers a spacious, modern campus in a peaceful suburban setting—just 45 minutes from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland — giving our students unparalleled access to vibrant cultural, academic, and service opportunities.

Ryken Studies Program: College preparatory program designed for highly motivated students who have been diagnosed with mild learning differences.

Service: Xaverian Service and cultural immersion opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally.

STEM Program: Good Counsel has been recognized as a “Distinguished Project Lead the Way School,” a distinction earned by only 2% of qualified schools nationally for the past seven year; 60 students accepted each year.

Student/Faculty Ratio: 13/1

Technology: 1:1 iPad program; digital citizenship curriculum; wireless campus with student access to over 100 work stations; every classroom equipped with 3 televisions for modern teaching technology.

Tuition 2026-2027: $34,701–Tuition includes lunch and most textbooks.

Tuition Assistance: We provide over $5 million in tuition assistance.