Is Our Lady of Good Counsel High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington. Its sponsor is Xaverian Brothers.

What is Our Lady of Good Counsel High School’s Compass Score?

94 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Compass Recommended?

Yes. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

LocationOlney, MD
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 1,246 students
Catholic53% Catholic

Sponsor: Xaverian Brothers

Official website

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a coeducational Catholic college-preparatory school in Olney, Maryland, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Students earn four credits of religion, including a senior Catholic Social Teaching course, complete 20 hours of Xaverian Service each year (80 by graduation), and have a retreat in each grade, with the three-day junior retreat required. The school holds about eight school-wide Masses a year and has a priest chaplain and a campus ministry team.

Catholic churches nearby

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Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 17615 Old Baltimore Road, Olney
Saint Peters Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 2900 Olney Sandy Spring Road
Saint Patrick's Catholic Church — 3.0 mi

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.

N/A

Sacramental life

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

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The choral page says there are eight school-wide Masses a year. The 2026-27 calendar lists the Opening School Mass (Aug. 27), Stewardship Mass (Sept. 22), All Saints'/Alumni Memorial Mass (Nov. 2), St. Francis Xavier Mass (Dec. 3) and a Junior Leadership Mass (Apr. 15). Eight a year is less than monthly.)
Sources (6)
1. Choral Music | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/arts/choral-music · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Choirs also lead the school community in worship during eight school-wide masses per year.”
  There are eight school-wide Masses a year.
2. School Calendar | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/school-calendar?cal_date=2026-08-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Thursday, August 27 Day 1 All Day First Day of Classes and Opening School Mass”
  The opening school Mass was held on August 27, 2026.
3. School Calendar | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/school-calendar?cal_date=2026-09-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Tuesday, September 22 8th Grade Information Night All Day Day 2 All Day Stewardship Mass (uniform oxford shirts required)”
  A Stewardship Mass was held on September 22, 2026.
4. School Calendar | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/school-calendar?cal_date=2026-11-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Monday, November 2 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts All Saints'/Alumni Memorial Mass (uniform oxford shirts required)”
  An All Saints'/Alumni Memorial Mass is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
5. School Calendar | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/school-calendar?cal_date=2026-12-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Thursday, December 3 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 7 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts St. Francis Xavier Mass (uniform oxford shirts required)”
  A St. Francis Xavier Mass is scheduled for December 3, 2026.
6. School Calendar | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/school-calendar?cal_date=2027-04-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Thursday, April 15 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 4 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Junior Leadership Mass”
  A Junior Leadership Mass is scheduled for April 15, 2027.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Thomas Lavin is listed on the Campus Ministry team as Chaplain, with a school email and phone extension.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Thomas Lavin Chaplain tlavin@olgchs.org 240-283-3248”
  Fr. Thomas Lavin is the school's chaplain.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-27 graduation requirements list 4 Religion credits; a full-year religion course is 1.00 credit; this is four years: Freshman Religion, Sophomore Religion, World Religions (junior) and Catholic Social Teaching with a religion elective (senior). The fourth credit may instead be earned through a summer Catholic Social Teaching and Service Learning course.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Course Offerings Bulletin 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784883055/goodcounsel/ifdsbl1beox0dff4rd5r/2026-2027CourseBulletinFinal.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “General Graduation Requirements 2026-2027 Department Credits Required Notes/Exceptions * Rising Seniors or Juniors may fulfill their fourth Religion credit by completing Catholic Social Religion 4 Teaching and Service Learning in the summer”
  The 2026-27 graduation requirements list four Religion credits; the fourth may be earned through a summer Catholic Social Teaching and Service Learning course.
  “Religion 4 Teaching and Service Learning in the summer”
  Religion requires 4 credits.
  “1011 - Freshman Religion 1.00 Credit”
  Freshman Religion is a full-year, 1.00-credit course.
  “The study and practice of religion is introduced by learning the basics of Catholicism and a general knowledge and appreciation of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
  Freshman Religion introduces the basics of Catholicism and the Hebrew Scriptures.
  “This course introduces students to the concept and belief that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ of faith.”
  Sophomore Religion covers Christ, the New Testament, the Church and the sacraments.
  “This junior year course defines religion as a distinctly human experience that has specific characteristics.”
  Juniors take World Religions (or IB World Religions).
  “This course will be taken in conjunction with a second semester Religion elective. Placement Considerations: Required for standard 12th grade course of study”
  Catholic Social Teaching is required in the standard senior course of study, paired with a second-semester religion elective.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Bioethics (a senior religion elective) teaches ethical models. Money and Morality is another senior ethics elective.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Course Offerings Bulletin 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784883055/goodcounsel/ifdsbl1beox0dff4rd5r/2026-2027CourseBulletinFinal.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “1111 - Bioethics”
  A Bioethics course is offered.
  “Students will gain a deeper understanding of ethical models used to grapple with the question "What ought I do?"”
  Bioethics, a senior religion elective, teaches ethical models.
  “students will be empowered to make informed, ethical choices about finances that are rooted in Catholic values.”
  Money and Morality, a senior elective, addresses ethical financial choices rooted in Catholic values.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The 2026-27 course bulletin says the classroom environment nurtures spiritual growth shaped by the school's Catholic and Xaverian commitment and that the academic program is rooted in Catholic and Xaverian values; the mission page says faith shapes everything the school does.)
Sources (2)
1. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Course Offerings Bulletin 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784883055/goodcounsel/ifdsbl1beox0dff4rd5r/2026-2027CourseBulletinFinal.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “At Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, our classroom environment nurtures academic, social, and spiritual growth, shaped by our Catholic and Xaverian commitment”
  The course bulletin describes the classroom environment as nurturing spiritual growth, shaped by the school's Catholic and Xaverian commitment.
  “Through our commitment to education, rooted in Catholic and Xaverian values, we balance the demands of a rigorous academic program with a deep commitment to developing the whole person - mind, body, and spirit”
  The academic program is described as rooted in Catholic and Xaverian values and forming mind, body and spirit.
2. Mission and Identity | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Faith shapes everything we do. Students deepen their spiritual lives and learn to live out Gospel and Xaverian values each day.”
  The school says faith shapes everything it does.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshman Retreat (Oct. 27, 2026), Sophomore Retreat at the Shrine of St. Anthony (eight sessions), a required three-day Junior Retreat, and an optional two-day Senior Retreat. The school considers retreats part of the curricular program.)
Sources (3)
1. Retreats | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Freshman Retreat challenges our students to recognize how we are each a unique expression of God’s love”
  There is a freshman retreat.
  “This retreat is held at the Shrine of St. Anthony and includes working on the Little Portion Farm to support corporal works of mercy in Baltimore City.”
  The sophomore retreat is held at the Shrine of St. Anthony and includes work on the Little Portion Farm.
  “Junior Retreat is required of all juniors at Good Counsel.”
  The junior retreat is required of all juniors.
  “This three-day retreat from everyday life affords our Falcons the opportunity to explore their relationships with their sense of self, God, and others.”
  The junior retreat lasts three days.
  “The Senior Retreat is an optional two-day, one-night retreat experience rooted in reflection.”
  The senior retreat is optional and lasts two days and one night.
  “Our Lady of Good Counsel High School considers retreats to be an essential part of our overall curricular program. As such, retreats take precedence over all sports and extracurricular activities.”
  The school treats retreats as part of the curriculum, taking precedence over sports and activities.
2. School Calendar | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/school-calendar?cal_date=2026-10-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Tuesday, October 27 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 7 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Freshmen Retreat (Asynchronous Day for Soph, Juniors and Seniors)”
  The freshman retreat is on October 27, 2026.
  “Wednesday, October 14 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 7 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Sophomore Retreat #1”
  Sophomore retreats begin October 14, 2026 (eight sessions through November 19).
  “Wednesday, October 28 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 8 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Junior Retreat”
  Junior retreats run in several sessions, beginning October 28-30, 2026.
3. School Calendar | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/school-calendar?cal_date=2027-01-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Monday, January 25 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 4 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Senior Retreat”
  A senior retreat is scheduled for January 25-26, 2027.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Five: the Director of Campus Ministry, the Chaplain, two Campus Ministers and the Chief Mission and Identity Officer (an administrative assistant is not counted).)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Margaret Bykowski Smith '08 Director of Campus Ministry mbykowski@olgchs.org 240-283-3205”
  Margaret Bykowski Smith is Director of Campus Ministry.
  “Fr. Thomas Lavin Chaplain tlavin@olgchs.org 240-283-3248”
  Fr. Thomas Lavin is the school's chaplain.
  “Linda Ruszkowski Campus Minister lruszkowski@olgchs.org 240-283-1422”
  Linda Ruszkowski is a campus minister.
  “Michael Stromberg Campus Minister mstromberg@olgchs.org 240-283-1424”
  Michael Stromberg is a campus minister.
  “Limnyuy Konglim '01 Chief Mission and Identity Officer lkonglim@olgchs.org”
  Limnyuy Konglim is Chief Mission and Identity Officer and is listed on the Campus Ministry team.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Continual Praise, a student praise team with a ministry of music, is confirmed. The clubs page has a 'Faith, Service & Community' category.)
Sources (2)
1. Continual Praise | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/arts/choral-music/continual-praise · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Continual Praise is a Praise Team made up of students chosen based on their ability and willingness to serve as leaders of the community through their ministry of music.”
  Continual Praise is a student praise team with a ministry of music.
2. Student Clubs | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Whether you’re serving others, creating art, coding your next big idea, or deepening your faith, our community is ready to welcome you.”
  The clubs page lists a Faith, Service & Community category and invites students to deepen their faith through clubs.
Not enough information:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (20 hours of Xaverian Service each year, 80 hours by graduation, at agencies serving the poor or marginalized.)
Sources (2)
1. Xaverian Service | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry/xaverian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “All students are required to complete 20 hours of Xaverian Service each academic year at approved nonprofit agencies that serve the poor or marginalized and align with Catholic teaching. By graduation, students will have completed 80 hours of service.”
  Students must complete 20 hours of Xaverian Service each year, 80 hours by graduation.
2. Submitting Xaverian Service Hours | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry/xaverian-service/procedures-for-submitting-service-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students are required to complete 20 service hours for their respective academic year and upload these hours onto Mobile Serve.”
  Students log 20 required service hours each year.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is a religion course required in the standard senior course of study.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Course Offerings Bulletin 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784883055/goodcounsel/ifdsbl1beox0dff4rd5r/2026-2027CourseBulletinFinal.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This first semester course is an application of Catholicism's social teaching regarding specific issues encountered in the world.”
  Catholic Social Teaching is a first-semester religion course.
  “This course will be taken in conjunction with a second semester Religion elective. Placement Considerations: Required for standard 12th grade course of study”
  Catholic Social Teaching is required in the standard senior course of study, paired with a second-semester religion elective.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The 2026-27 calendar lists a Life Day Prayer Service on January 22, 2027.)
Sources (1)
1. School Calendar | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/school-calendar?cal_date=2027-01-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Friday, January 22 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 3 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts El Salvador Service Trip All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Junior Retreat All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Life Day Prayer Service”
  A Life Day Prayer Service is scheduled for January 22, 2027.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service trips (Appalachia Service Project, the Urban Challenge in Camden, NJ, and El Salvador, January 9-23, 2027) and the Xaverian Service program, grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.)
Sources (3)
1. Xaverian Service Trips | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry/xaverian-service/service-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Appalachia Service Project The Urban Challenge in Camden, New Jersey El Salvador”
  Service trips include the Appalachia Service Project, the Urban Challenge in Camden, NJ, and El Salvador.
  “Our program emphasizes both charity and justice, encouraging students to respond to immediate needs while addressing broader social challenges.”
  The service trip program emphasizes charity and justice.
2. School Calendar | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/school-calendar?cal_date=2027-01-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Saturday, January 9 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts El Salvador Service Trip”
  The El Salvador service trip begins January 9, 2027.
3. Xaverian Service | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry/xaverian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and the mission of the Xaverian Brothers, this work challenges students to step outside their comfort zones and respond to both immediate needs and systemic injustices.”
  Xaverian Service is grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.

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

Strengths

Four credits of religion are required, including a senior Catholic Social Teaching course.
Sources (1)
1. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Course Offerings Bulletin 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784883055/goodcounsel/ifdsbl1beox0dff4rd5r/2026-2027CourseBulletinFinal.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “General Graduation Requirements 2026-2027 Department Credits Required Notes/Exceptions * Rising Seniors or Juniors may fulfill their fourth Religion credit by completing Catholic Social Religion 4 Teaching and Service Learning in the summer”
  The 2026-27 graduation requirements list four Religion credits; the fourth may be earned through a summer Catholic Social Teaching and Service Learning course.
  “This course will be taken in conjunction with a second semester Religion elective. Placement Considerations: Required for standard 12th grade course of study”
  Catholic Social Teaching is required in the standard senior course of study, paired with a second-semester religion elective.
Students complete 20 hours of Xaverian Service each year, 80 hours by graduation.
Sources (1)
1. Xaverian Service | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry/xaverian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “All students are required to complete 20 hours of Xaverian Service each academic year at approved nonprofit agencies that serve the poor or marginalized and align with Catholic teaching. By graduation, students will have completed 80 hours of service.”
  Students must complete 20 hours of Xaverian Service each year, 80 hours by graduation.
There is a retreat for each grade, including a required three-day junior retreat.
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Freshman Retreat challenges our students to recognize how we are each a unique expression of God’s love”
  There is a freshman retreat.
  “This retreat is held at the Shrine of St. Anthony and includes working on the Little Portion Farm to support corporal works of mercy in Baltimore City.”
  The sophomore retreat is held at the Shrine of St. Anthony and includes work on the Little Portion Farm.
  “Junior Retreat is required of all juniors at Good Counsel.”
  The junior retreat is required of all juniors.
  “The Senior Retreat is an optional two-day, one-night retreat experience rooted in reflection.”
  The senior retreat is optional and lasts two days and one night.
A priest chaplain, a director and two campus ministers are listed with published contact details.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Thomas Lavin Chaplain tlavin@olgchs.org 240-283-3248”
  Fr. Thomas Lavin is the school's chaplain.
  “Margaret Bykowski Smith '08 Director of Campus Ministry mbykowski@olgchs.org 240-283-3205”
  Margaret Bykowski Smith is Director of Campus Ministry.
  “Linda Ruszkowski Campus Minister lruszkowski@olgchs.org 240-283-1422”
  Linda Ruszkowski is a campus minister.
  “Michael Stromberg Campus Minister mstromberg@olgchs.org 240-283-1424”
  Michael Stromberg is a campus minister.

Concerns

School-wide Masses are held about eight times a year, less than monthly.
Sources (1)
1. Choral Music | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/arts/choral-music · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Choirs also lead the school community in worship during eight school-wide masses per year.”
  There are eight school-wide Masses a year.
The senior retreat is optional.
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Senior Retreat is an optional two-day, one-night retreat experience rooted in reflection.”
  The senior retreat is optional and lasts two days and one night.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry and School Chapel, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Address: 17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD 20832
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel (150 seats)

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Source: olgchs.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, olgchs.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, olgchs.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 6 on campus, 3 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 4

Sophomore Retreat: "Falling in Love with the Service of God"Off campus
Eight sessions, October 14-November 19, 2026
Held at the Shrine of St. Anthony, with work on the Little Portion Farm supporting corporal works of mercy in Baltimore City.
olgchs.org, olgchs.org
Freshman Retreat: "Made for Community"
October 27, 2026
Retreat led by older students on community, solidarity and social justice through Catholic Social Teaching. Location not stated.
olgchs.org, olgchs.org, olgchs.org
Junior Retreat: "Come Apart and Rest Awhile"
Several three-day sessions, October 2026-April 2027
Required three-day retreat for all juniors. Location not stated.
olgchs.org, olgchs.org, olgchs.org, olgchs.org
Senior Retreat: "Enduring Personal Relationships"
January 25-26 and March 2027 sessions
Optional two-day, one-night retreat. Location not stated.
olgchs.org, olgchs.org

Service 2

Xaverian ServiceOff campus
20 hours each school year
Required service with nonprofit agencies that serve the poor or marginalized, grounded in Catholic Social Teaching; 80 hours by graduation.
olgchs.org, olgchs.org, olgchs.org
Xaverian Service TripsOff campus
El Salvador: January 9-23, 2027
Appalachia Service Project, the Urban Challenge in Camden, NJ, and a service trip to El Salvador.
olgchs.org, olgchs.org, olgchs.org

Faith formation 1

Catholic Social Teaching and Service Learning (summer)On campus
Summer before junior or senior year
Summer course that can fulfill the fourth religion credit, space permitting.
resources.finalsite.net

Liturgy and prayer 5

School-wide MassesOn campus
About eight a year
Choirs lead worship at school-wide Masses; 2026-27 dates include the Opening School Mass (Aug. 27), Stewardship Mass (Sept. 22), All Saints'/Alumni Memorial Mass (Nov. 2) and St. Francis Xavier Mass (Dec. 3).
olgchs.org, olgchs.org, olgchs.org, olgchs.org, olgchs.org
Junior Leadership MassOn campus
April 15, 2027
Class Mass for juniors listed on the school calendar.
olgchs.org
Senior and Mother Mass & BrunchOn campus
May 23, 2027
Mass and brunch for seniors and their mothers.
olgchs.org
Seasonal prayer servicesOn campus
November 20, December 10, 2026; January 22, 2027
Thanksgiving, Christmas and Life Day prayer services on the school calendar.
olgchs.org, olgchs.org, olgchs.org
Continual PraiseOn campus
Student praise team that leads the community through a ministry of music and records original songs.
olgchs.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 (5)

Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Margaret Bykowski Smith '08 Director of Campus Ministry mbykowski@olgchs.org 240-283-3205”
Margaret Bykowski Smith is Director of Campus Ministry.
“Fr. Thomas Lavin Chaplain tlavin@olgchs.org 240-283-3248”
Fr. Thomas Lavin is the school's chaplain.
“We integrate Good Counsel's Catholic identity and Xaverian mission into day-to-day life that includes five pillars. Leadership Formation Pastoral Care Retreats Xaverian Service Word & Worship”
Campus ministry has five pillars: leadership formation, pastoral care, retreats, Xaverian service, and Word and worship.
“Limnyuy Konglim '01 Chief Mission and Identity Officer lkonglim@olgchs.org”
Limnyuy Konglim is Chief Mission and Identity Officer and is listed on the Campus Ministry team.
“Our Lady of Good Counsel High School 17301 Old Vic Boulevard Olney, MD 20832 General: 240-283-3200”
The school is at 17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD 20832.
“We integrate Good Counsel's Catholic identity and Xaverian mission into day-to-day life that includes five pillars. Leadership Formation Pastoral Care Retreats Xaverian Service Word & Worship”
Campus ministry has five pillars: leadership formation, pastoral care, retreats, Xaverian service, and Word and worship.
Mission and Identity | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Faith shapes everything we do. Students deepen their spiritual lives and learn to live out Gospel and Xaverian values each day.”
The school says faith shapes everything it does.
Xaverian Mission & Philosophy | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/mission-identity/campus-ministry/xaverian-mission-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Founded by the Xaverian Brothers in 1958 as a college-preparatory school for boys, Good Counsel became a coeducational community thirty years later.”
The Xaverian Brothers founded Good Counsel in 1958.
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Course Offerings Bulletin 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784883055/goodcounsel/ifdsbl1beox0dff4rd5r/2026-2027CourseBulletinFinal.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“At Our Lady of Good Counsel, a Catholic high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers”
The school is sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.
At a Glance | Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoololgchs.org/about-us/at-a-glance · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Academic facilities: 12 science and technology labs, 150 seat chapel”
The campus has a 150-seat chapel.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

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 score99%
Students per teacher 25% of score11.5 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

Type	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Washington, DC
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	1,246
Students in grades 9–12	1,246
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	11.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	99%
Setting	Suburb

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 Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 01604475
17301 Old Vic Blvd, Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302
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Is Our Lady of Good Counsel High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington. Its sponsor is Xaverian Brothers.
What is Our Lady of Good Counsel High School’s Compass Score?: 94 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Compass Recommended?: Yes. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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