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O'Connell College Preparatory School

  • LocationGalveston, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 80 students
Official website

O'Connell College Preparatory School in Galveston, Texas traces its history to 1847.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of O'Connell College Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Mary's Cathedral Basilica: 0.5 mi1O'Connell campus chapel and campus ministry: 0.0 miO'Connell College Preparatory School (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica — 0.5 mi · 2011 Church Street - Avenue F, Galveston

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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

59 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 yearMonthly (The About Us page says the school celebrates all-school Mass monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “we celebrate all-school monthly masses and our students are expected to be dressed in full Mass uniform.”
      The school celebrates all-school Mass monthly.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The About Us page says regular opportunities for individual confession are available in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Regular opportunities for individual confession, adoration, and morning prayer are available to our students in our chapel.”
      Confession, adoration and morning prayer are available to students in the school chapel, with no frequency stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The About Us page says regular opportunities for adoration are available in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Regular opportunities for individual confession, adoration, and morning prayer are available to our students in our chapel.”
      Confession, adoration and morning prayer are available to students in the school chapel, with no frequency stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (All-school Masses are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “we celebrate all-school monthly masses and our students are expected to be dressed in full Mass uniform.”
      The school celebrates all-school Mass monthly.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One staff member is listed in Campus Ministry: Suzanne Hogan, who also teaches theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Suzanne Hogan | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/people/suzanne-hogan · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry | Theology 409-765-5534”
      Suzanne Hogan is listed as Campus Ministry staff and teaches theology.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot 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.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (The community service page says required service expectations and hour requirements are set in the theology and campus ministry syllabi.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Review theology and campus ministry syllabi for service expectations and hour requirements.”
      Service expectations and hour requirements are set in the theology and campus ministry syllabi.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not 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.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • All-school Mass is celebrated monthly, and students take part in liturgical roles.
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “we celebrate all-school monthly masses and our students are expected to be dressed in full Mass uniform.”
      The school celebrates all-school Mass monthly.
      “Opportunities for students to be involved in Liturgy include Lector, Altar Server, Choir, Musicians, and aid.”
      Students can take part in liturgy as lectors, altar servers, choir members and musicians.
  • Confession, adoration and morning prayer are listed as available to students in the school chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Regular opportunities for individual confession, adoration, and morning prayer are available to our students in our chapel.”
      Confession, adoration and morning prayer are available to students in the school chapel, with no frequency stated.
  • The school lists local volunteer opportunities for students to earn service hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Explore ways to serve the Galveston community and earn service hours.”
      The school lists volunteer opportunities in Galveston for students to earn service hours.

Concerns

  • Confession and adoration are described without any schedule or frequency.
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | O'Connell College Preparatory Schooloconnellprep.com/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Regular opportunities for individual confession, adoration, and morning prayer are available to our students in our chapel.”
      Confession, adoration and morning prayer are available to students in the school chapel, with no frequency stated.

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Campus ministry home

O'Connell campus chapel and campus ministry

  • Address: 1320 Tremont St., Galveston, Texas 77550
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: oconnellprep.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, oconnellprep.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 1

  • Community volunteer opportunities for teensOff campus
    The school lists Galveston volunteer opportunities, such as food banks, animal welfare and senior help, for students to earn service hours.
    oconnellprep.com

Faith formation 1

  • Confession, adoration and morning prayer in the chapelOn campus
    Opportunities for individual confession, adoration and morning prayer are available to students in the school chapel.
    oconnellprep.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • All-school monthly Mass
    Monthly
    All-school Mass is celebrated monthly. Students are expected to wear full Mass uniform.
    oconnellprep.com
  • Student liturgical roles
    Students can serve as lectors, altar servers, choir members and musicians at liturgies.
    oconnellprep.com

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

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
91 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.4.5 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)80
Students in grades 9–1280
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio4.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

The Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is O'Connell College Preparatory School a Catholic high school?
Yes. O'Connell College Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

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