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Bishop Ireton High School

  • LocationAlexandria, VA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 921 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Arlington (under the guidance of the Bishop of Arlington)
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Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic college preparatory school in Alexandria, Virginia, in the Salesian tradition of St. Francis de Sales. Daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel on school days, confession is offered every Wednesday at lunch, and Eucharistic adoration is held on Mondays. Every student makes a class retreat each year and completes 60 hours of community service over four years.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday7:10 AMSt. Francis de Sales Chapel · During the school year, except on all-school liturgy days.
  • Wednesday3:10 PMSt. Francis de Sales Chapel · During the school year, except on all-school liturgy days.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Spirituality | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “During the school year, daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at 7:10 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 3:10 pm on Wednesdays (except on all-school liturgy days).”
    Daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel on school days, with times listed.
    “During the school year, daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at 7:10 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 3:10 pm on Wednesdays (except on all-school liturgy days).”
    Daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel on school days, with times listed.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Ireton High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBlessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 1.3 mi1Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 1.9 mi2The Basilica of Saint Mary: 2.1 mi3Saint Rita Catholic Church: 2.3 mi4Office of Campus Ministry and St. Francis de Sales Chapel, Bishop Ireton High School: 0.0 miBishop Ireton High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1427 West Braddock Road, Alexandria
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 701 North Columbus Street, Alexandria
  3. The Basilica of Saint Mary — 2.1 mi · 310 South Royal Street, Alexandria
  4. Saint Rita Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 3815 Russell Road, Alexandria

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The spirituality page refers to 'all-school liturgy days' on which daily Mass is not celebrated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the school year, daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at 7:10 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 3:10 pm on Wednesdays (except on all-school liturgy days).”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel on school days, with times listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri during the school year (Wednesday at 3:10 PM, the rest at 7:10 AM).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spirituality | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the school year, daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at 7:10 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 3:10 pm on Wednesdays (except on all-school liturgy days).”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel on school days, with times listed.
    2. Our Campus | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses, confession, adoration and time for prayer are available throughout the day for our school community.”
      Masses, confession and adoration are available on campus in the renovated chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered every Wednesday during the lunch period. The lunch-period time is not a clock time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions are offered every Wednesday during the lunch period. Additional confession times are offered during Advent and Lent.”
      Confession is offered every Wednesday at lunch and during Advent and Lent.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration is held all day in the chapel on Mondays, with each student in a theology class adoring at least once each quarter.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration is held all-day in the chapel on Mondays, coordinated through theology classes on a rotating schedule.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held all day in the chapel on Mondays.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Joseph Moschetto is named as Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Practicing Our Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/practicing-our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Joseph Moschetto Chaplain, Director of Campus Ministry Mrs. Jennifer Grubb Assistant Director of Campus Ministry”
      Father Joseph Moschetto is the Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry; Mrs. Jennifer Grubb is Assistant Director.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-2027 course sequence lists 1.00 credit of theology in each of the four years (4 credits total). Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits English 4 credits”
      Theology is a four-credit graduation requirement.
      “Senior Year Theology | 1.00 | English | 1.00”
      Theology is taken in the senior year, as in each year of the 2026-2027 course sequence.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The campus ministry page says the Catholic identity is woven into every part of school life, from the classroom to athletics, the arts and student activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Practicing Our Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/practicing-our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic identity is woven into every part of school life, from the classroom to athletics, the arts and student activities.”
      The school states its Catholic identity is woven into classroom life and the rest of school life.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Every student makes a class retreat annually (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior retreats are each listed).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Mission Trips | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/retreats-and-mission-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student is required to make a class retreat annually, and the other retreats are highly recommended.”
      Every student is required to make a class retreat each year.
      “The Senior Retreat is a one-day retreat focused on making the spiritual transition to college.”
      A senior class retreat is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The campus ministry staff list shows a Chaplain and Director, an Assistant Director and an Assistant the page says 'List of 4 members'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Practicing Our Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/practicing-our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Joseph Moschetto Chaplain, Director of Campus Ministry Mrs. Jennifer Grubb Assistant Director of Campus Ministry”
      Father Joseph Moschetto is the Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry; Mrs. Jennifer Grubb is Assistant Director.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The official clubs list includes one faith-based group: the Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club”
      The school lists a Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club among its clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass is celebrated during the school day, and classes and assemblies begin with prayer (campus ministry faith page).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the school year, daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at 7:10 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 3:10 pm on Wednesdays (except on all-school liturgy days).”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel on school days, with times listed.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The service requirement is at least 60 hours over four years (15 hours per academic year), which is 40 or more.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete at least 60 hours of community service – 15 hours per academic year – over the course of their four years at Bishop Ireton.”
      Each student must complete at least 60 hours of community service over four years.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The official clubs list includes the Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club”
      The school lists a Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club among its clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Camden Service Retreat (DeSales Service Works, Camden, NJ) and the Baníca mission trip in the Dominican Republic are official justice and service programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Mission Trips | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/retreats-and-mission-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Camden Service Retreats are open to all juniors and seniors.”
      Camden Service Retreats are open to all juniors and seniors.
      “Students travel to Camden, NJ to work with a service organization called DeSales Service Works, which helps local neighborhoods”
      Camden retreat students serve with DeSales Service Works in Camden, NJ.
      “Often Bishop Ireton will go to Baníca, Dominican Republic, where the Diocese of Arlington has had care of its parish since 1991.”
      The school often sends students on a mission trip to Baníca, Dominican Republic.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is celebrated in the campus chapel on school days, and confession and Monday adoration are offered on a weekly schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the school year, daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at 7:10 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 3:10 pm on Wednesdays (except on all-school liturgy days).”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel on school days, with times listed.
      “Confessions are offered every Wednesday during the lunch period. Additional confession times are offered during Advent and Lent.”
      Confession is offered every Wednesday at lunch and during Advent and Lent.
      “Eucharistic Adoration is held all-day in the chapel on Mondays, coordinated through theology classes on a rotating schedule.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held all day in the chapel on Mondays.
  • Every student makes a class retreat each year, and the Camden service retreat and Baníca mission trip are listed as service programs.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Mission Trips | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/retreats-and-mission-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student is required to make a class retreat annually, and the other retreats are highly recommended.”
      Every student is required to make a class retreat each year.
      “Camden Service Retreats are open to all juniors and seniors.”
      Camden Service Retreats are open to all juniors and seniors.
      “Often Bishop Ireton will go to Baníca, Dominican Republic, where the Diocese of Arlington has had care of its parish since 1991.”
      The school often sends students on a mission trip to Baníca, Dominican Republic.
  • The service requirement is at least 60 hours over four years, with a stated 15 hours per academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete at least 60 hours of community service – 15 hours per academic year – over the course of their four years at Bishop Ireton.”
      Each student must complete at least 60 hours of community service over four years.

Concerns

  • The only faith-based student club listed is the Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club”
      The school lists a Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club among its clubs.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry and St. Francis de Sales Chapel, Bishop Ireton High School

  • Address: 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: St. Francis de Sales Chapel, Campus Ministry office (first floor)

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Source: bishopireton.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, bishopireton.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, bishopireton.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 5

  • Sophomore RetreatOff campus
    Sophomore year, one day
    One-day, service-based class retreat that takes place off campus through advisory.
    bishopireton.org, bishopireton.org
  • Freshman Retreat
    Freshman year
    Class retreat for freshmen, led by the student Salesian Leadership Team.
    bishopireton.org
  • Junior Retreat
    Junior year
    One-night retreat in which students encounter Christ in the sacraments; juniors must attend one overnight retreat (Kairos, Camden or Bethany suffice).
    bishopireton.org
  • Senior Retreat
    Senior year, one day
    One-day retreat focused on making the spiritual transition to college.
    bishopireton.org
  • Kairos Retreat
    Juniors and seniors; held at three times through the year
    Four-day student-led retreat for juniors and seniors.
    bishopireton.org

Service 3

  • Camden Service RetreatOff campus
    Juniors and seniors
    Service retreat in Camden, NJ, working with DeSales Service Works; students who attend fulfill their service requirement.
    bishopireton.org, bishopireton.org
  • Banica Mission TripOff campus
    Selected years
    Summer mission trip to Baníca, Dominican Republic, where the school often goes, for service projects in the local community.
    bishopireton.org
  • Christian Service Program
    Four years
    Service requirement of 60 hours over four years, 15 hours per academic year, completed with partner organizations such as Catholic Charities and Community Lodgings.
    bishopireton.org, bishopireton.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Daily Mass in the St. Francis de Sales ChapelOn campus
    School days (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri at 7:10 AM; Wed at 3:10 PM)
    Daily Mass celebrated during the school year, open to students, parents, faculty and staff.
    bishopireton.org
  • Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    Mondays, all day
    Eucharistic adoration held all day in the chapel on Mondays, coordinated through theology classes.
    bishopireton.org

Faith formation 1

  • Confession
    Every Wednesday at lunch; Advent and Lent
    Confession offered every Wednesday during lunch and at additional times in Advent and Lent.
    bishopireton.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Catholic Witness / Pro Life Club
    Student club listed in the official clubs directory.
    bishopireton.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Practicing Our Faith | Campus Ministry | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/practicing-our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Father Joseph Moschetto Chaplain, Director of Campus Ministry Mrs. Jennifer Grubb Assistant Director of Campus Ministry”
    Father Joseph Moschetto is the Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry; Mrs. Jennifer Grubb is Assistant Director.
  2. Christian Service | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/campus-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “please contact the Office of Campus Ministry, located on the first floor”
    The Office of Campus Ministry is located on the first floor of the school.
    “please contact the Office of Campus Ministry, located on the first floor”
    The Office of Campus Ministry is located on the first floor of the school.
  3. Our Campus | Bishop Ireton High Schoolbishopireton.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “201 Cambridge Road Alexandria, VA 22314”
    The school's address is 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, VA 22314.
    “Masses, confession, adoration and time for prayer are available throughout the day for our school community.”
    Masses, confession and adoration are available on campus in the renovated chapel.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
79 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.0 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Arlington, VA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)921
Students in grades 9–12921
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Arlington

The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Thomas More

Source: arlingtondiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Bishop Ireton High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Arlington. Its sponsor is Diocese of Arlington (under the guidance of the Bishop of Arlington).
What is Bishop Ireton High School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bishop Ireton High School?
Mass is listed at St. Francis de Sales Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Bishop Ireton High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Bishop Ireton High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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