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#223 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 49% of private schools

Bishop Ireton High School

High School

201 CAMBRIDGE RD, Alexandria, VA 22314

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

802

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

6.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

802

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

6.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#223 of 457

In Alexandria

#16 of 27

public schools

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About Bishop Ireton High School

Bishop Ireton High School is a private high school in Alexandria, VA. Bishop Ireton High School serves approximately 802 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Ireton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares0.6 pts below VA schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
VA avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

Bishop Ireton High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bishop Ireton High School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Alexandria, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.5:1

This School

14.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

802

This School

2,412

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 65.1% vs 0%

Black 11.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.9% vs 0%

Asian 5% vs 0%

Bishop Ireton High School Alexandria Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bishop Ireton High School (this school)	—	802	10.5:1	6.3
Alexandria City High School	1.0 mi	4,551	14.6:1	5.6
West Potomac High	2.4 mi	2,681	15.7:1	6.3
Bryant High	3.1 mi	159	9.4:1	2.7
Edison High	3.4 mi	2,285	13.3:1	7.6
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology	4.8 mi	2,015	16.8:1	9.1
Hayfield Secondary	5.3 mi	3,239	19.2:1	6.2
Mount Vernon High	5.7 mi	1,953	13.9:1	6.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 54%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.3 / 10

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Enrollment 802

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 65.1%

Black 11.5%

Two or More 9.1%

Hispanic 7.9%

Asian 5.0%

Native American 1.0%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

201 CAMBRIDGE RD, Alexandria, VA 22314

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Ireton High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is FUSION ACADEMY ALYKANDRIA (rated 6.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Alexandria City High School (rated 5.6/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Alexandria, see our Alexandria schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria	0.4 mi	640	5.3
Cameron Elementary Alexandria	0.8 mi	534	4.3
Alexandria City High School Alexandria	1.0 mi	4,551	5.6
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary Alexandria	0.9 mi	345	6.4
BLESSED SACRAMENT GRADE SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD C Alexandria	1.3 mi	252	5.7
FUSION ACADEMY ALYKANDRIA Alexandria	1.1 mi	33	6.9
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Alexandria	1.2 mi	177	4.3
BROWNE ACADEMY Alexandria	1.4 mi	195	8.2
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL Alexandria	1.3 mi	467	7.1
George Mason Elementary Alexandria	1.4 mi	336	5.3
ST STEPHENS & ST AGNES SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL Alexandria	1.2 mi	1,160	5.5
ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Alexandria	1.5 mi	213	7.3
Mount Eagle Elementary Alexandria	1.7 mi	334	3.3
THE LIVING WATER SCHOOL Alexandria	1.3 mi	34	5.3
THE DEL RAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Alexandria	1.6 mi	25	—
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School Alexandria	1.4 mi	587	6.2
George Washington Middle Alexandria	1.4 mi	1,358	6.4
Mount Vernon Elementary Alexandria	1.7 mi	902	5.0
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ALEXANDRIA Alexandria	2.0 mi	35	6.4
COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY Alexandria	1.6 mi	146	8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 22314 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$144,359

Median Home Value

$856,400

Median Rent

$2,312/mo

Population

35,696

College Educated

79.3%

Homeownership

45.2%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

39.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Ireton High School

What grades does Bishop Ireton High School serve?

Bishop Ireton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Ireton High School?

Bishop Ireton High School has an enrollment of approximately 802 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Ireton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Ireton High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Ireton High School rank in VA?

Bishop Ireton High School ranks #223 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Bishop Ireton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Ireton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Ireton High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Ireton High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Ireton High School a religious school?

Bishop Ireton High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 51 Good Transit
Bike Score: 50 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 802
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 76
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Alexandria city
Phone: (703) 751-7606

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