At a Glance

A visit to our school will allow you to witness the true essence of Good Counsel; however, these facts and figures will give you a glimpse of the GC experience.
GC Facts
and Figures
Academic facilities: 12 science and technology labs, 150 seat chapel, 650+ seat state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center including dance studio, and modern library
Advanced Placement: 19 courses offered, 91% of AP courses have an average exam score of 3 or higher
Alumni: Over 13,000 living alumni
Athletics: About 75% of students participate in interscholastics athletics and competes 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
Cocurricular activities: Students participate in several clubs and organizations
College admissions: 65% received four-year academic scholarship offers totaling $40.15 million (A school record!)
College matriculation: 100% acceptance to a four-year college or university (reported)
Enrollment: 1,200+ young men and women, grades 9-12
Faculty: 88% 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: 51-acre campus in Olney, MD, opened in 2007; located 15 miles north of Washington, D.C., and 30 miles south of Baltimore
Ryken Studies Program: College preparatory program designed for highly motivated students who have been diagnosed with mild learning differences
Service: 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; 40 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 Zoom room technology
Tuition 2023-2024: $29,350 – Tuition includes lunch and most textbooks
Tuition Assistance: We provide over $4 million in tuition assistance