Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

What Our Lady of Good Counsel High School does

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a nonprofit Catholic, Xaverian Brothers-sponsored college-preparatory secondary school founded in 1958 in Olney, Maryland, that transitioned to coeducation in 1988. It serves approximately 1,275 students in grades 9-12 drawn primarily from Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard, and Frederick counties in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, with a smaller international cohort recruited via a dedicated international admissions process. The academic portfolio centers on five differentiated programs: the STEM Program (Project Lead the Way curriculum, 60 admitted freshmen per year, 7-8 years of 'Distinguished PLTW School' recognition), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (oldest among Catholic schools in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia), the Advanced Placement Program (538 exam takers in May 2026, 90%+ scoring 3+), the Ryken Studies Program for students with diagnosed mild learning differences, and the Xaverian Honors Program. Complementary offerings include a 40+ team interscholastic athletics program in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (75% participation), a 650+ seat Performing Arts Center, comprehensive fine arts, dedicated college counseling, and a required 80-hour Xaverian Service Program.

The school's core instructional technology consists of a 1:1 iPad program, 100+ workstations, and 12 science and technology labs on a 51-acre campus that also houses a 150-seat chapel, two indoor gyms, turf field, Olympic running track, and baseball stadium. Operational technology is delivered through third-party EdTech partners: Veracross for admissions and student information, Finalsite for the website CMS, Weglot for six-language translation, Parchment for transcript delivery, FACTS/Nelnet for tuition management and financial aid analysis, MobileServe for service-hour tracking, and Sage Dining for daily lunch. Eight private bus routes operated by Coughlin Transportation plus the county-operated Ride-On Route 52 provide transit infrastructure to the campus.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition ($34,710 per student for the 2026-2027 academic year, inclusive of lunch and most textbooks), supplemented by one-time application ($70) and registration fees ($1,000 including iPad program), AP/IB exam fees of $105-$125 per subject, and transportation passes ($12.50 single ride to $750 per semester round-trip). Over $5 million in tuition assistance is awarded annually to qualifying families, and additional operating revenue is generated through the Community Partners Program, annual giving, endowment income, Day of Giving campaigns, and signature events. The school is governed by a Board of Directors; senior leadership includes President John Ciccone, Principal Edward Owusu '89, CFO Stefanie Morgan-Davis, and Chief Mission and Identity Officer Limnyuy Konglim '01, among others.

Name

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Legal name

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Website

https://olgchs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Good Counsel is a nonprofit Catholic, Xaverian Brothers-sponsored college-preparatory high school in Olney, Maryland, serving about 1,275 grades 9-12 students from the Washington D.C. metro area through STEM, IB, AP, Ryken, and Xaverian Honors programs funded primarily by tuition and charitable giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Counseling (Admissions, Scholarships, Pathways) (EDAJALAE)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Catholic secondary education
• International baccalaureate program
• STEM education curriculum
• Private high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Olney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from tuition payments. 2026-2027 domestic tuition is $34,710 per year. Tuition includes lunch and most textbooks.
2. Application and Registration Fees: One-time fees including $70 non-refundable application fee and $1,000 registration fee (includes iPad Educational Program fee).
3. Exam Fees: AP and IB exam fees of $105-$125 per subject collected from students taking examinations.
4. Transportation Services: Bus pass fees ranging from $12.50 single ride to $750 per semester for round-trip service across eight routes serving Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard, and Frederick counties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory secondary school serving over 1,275 students in grades 9-12. It delivers rigorous academics through STEM (Project Lead the Way), International Baccalaureate Diploma, Advanced Placement, Ryken Studies (for students with mild learning differences), and Xaverian Honors programs, supplemented by 40+ athletic teams in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, comprehensive fine arts programs, college counseling, and a required Xaverian Service Program. Annual tuition for 2026-2027 is $34,710, with over $5 million in tuition assistance awarded annually.

Product overview

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School offers a comprehensive college-preparatory educational program across a unified campus. The academic portfolio centers on five key programs: the STEM Program (using Project Lead the Way curriculum), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, the Ryken Studies Program for students with learning differences, and the Xaverian Honors Program. These core programs are complemented by athletics (40+ teams), fine arts (choral, dance, instrumental, theatre, visual arts), college counseling services, and the required Xaverian Service Program. The school operates a 1:1 iPad program and maintains 12 science and technology labs, a 650+ seat Performing Arts Center, and a 150-seat chapel on its 51-acre campus. Summer camps provide additional enrichment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEM Program Nationally recognized engineering program using the Project Lead the Way curriculum. Students are accepted into the program prior to freshman year, with 60 students accepted each year. The school has been recognized as a 'Distinguished Project Lead the Way School' for eight consecutive years, a distinction earned by only 2% of qualified schools nationally.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program IB Diploma program recognized as the oldest among all Catholic schools in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. Offers a college-preparatory curriculum providing globally recognized credentials accepted by universities worldwide.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level courses with corresponding AP examinations. In May 2026, 538 students took an AP exam, up 22% from 2025, with 90% scoring 3 or higher.
• Ryken Studies Program College preparatory program designed for highly motivated students diagnosed with mild learning differences. Provides specialized accommodations, modified curriculum, and structured learning support while pursuing college-preparatory coursework. Named after Xaverian Brothers founder Theodore James Ryken.
• Xaverian Honors Program Academic honors program grounded in the Xaverian Brothers educational philosophy, emphasizing the values of compassion, humility, simplicity, zeal, and trust in the context of rigorous college-preparatory study.
• Summer Camps Summer enrichment programs hosted on the Good Counsel campus, providing additional learning and recreational opportunities for students. Employee discounts available for Good Counsel summer camps.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletics program with 40+ athletic teams across multiple sports. Approximately 75% of students participate. Competes in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC).
• Arts Programs Comprehensive fine arts offerings including Choral Music, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Programs are anchored by a 650+ seat state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center on campus.
• College Counseling Comprehensive college counseling services providing dedicated counselors for each student through all four years. Class of 2026 achieved 99% acceptance to four-year colleges and universities, with $50+ million in scholarship offers and 50% attending US News Top 100 Colleges and Universities.
• Xaverian Service Program Required community service program where students complete 20 hours per academic year (80 hours by graduation). Includes local, national, and international service opportunities such as Appalachia Service Project and El Salvador trips, tracked through MobileServe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of students accepted to four-year colleges and universities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Coughlin TransportationcoreOthersProvides eight private bus routes serving Howard, Prince George's, Frederick, and Montgomery Counties. Long-standing partnership of over 30 years providing reliable transportation for students to and from campus.
• Montgomery County Government (Ride-On Bus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Montgomery County government provides free Ride-On Bus Route 52 service stopping directly at Good Counsel campus. Part of Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Program allowing students to ride county buses at no charge.
• Sage Dining ServicescoreOthersProvides daily lunch service for all students included in tuition. Free lunch provided to all full-time faculty and staff as part of employee benefits.
• Project Lead the WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides nationally recognized project-based STEM curriculum. Good Counsel has earned 'Distinguished Project Lead the Way School' status for 7-8 consecutive years, achieved by only 2% of qualified schools nationally.
• FACTS (Nelnet Tuition Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides need-based financial analysis for tuition assistance determinations. Handles tuition payment plan management including 2-pay, 10-pay, and 12-pay installment options.
• VeracrosscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for admissions portal, transcript requests, service hour tracking, parent/student communication, and enrollment management.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Georgetown Preparatory School: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school for boys in Bethesda, Maryland. Competes for the same Catholic, college-bound families in Montgomery County and across the broader D.C. metro area with a similar premium tuition model.
• DeMatha Catholic High School: Catholic all-boys college preparatory high school in Hyattsville, Maryland, serving the same Washington D.C. metro market. Competes directly for tuition-paying Catholic families across Montgomery and Prince George's counties and offers overlapping AP, IB-track, and athletic programs in the WCAC.
• Gonzaga College High School: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school in Washington D.C. serving young men. Direct competitor in the WCAC and for DMV Catholic college-prep families, with comparable college placement outcomes and a similar tuition/premium positioning.
• Paul VI Catholic High School: Catholic college-preparatory school in Fairfax, Virginia. Competes across the broader D.C. metro area for Catholic college-prep families, particularly in Northern Virginia, with overlapping curricula and conference-level athletics.
• Mount Saint Joseph High School: Xaverian Brothers-sponsored Catholic college-preparatory school in Baltimore. Most direct institutional analog — same religious sponsor, same Xaverian charism and curriculum, similar academic model — making it the closest one-to-one peer in mission and operations.
• Loyola Blakefield: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school for boys in Towson, Maryland. Overlapping Catholic identity, similar premium tuition model, and competing for families seeking rigorous Catholic college-prep education in the broader DMV corridor.
• St. John's College High School: Catholic college-preparatory school in Chevy Chase, Maryland, serving the D.C. metro area. Competes directly with Good Counsel for the same pool of Catholic college-prep families and runs comparable AP, honors, and athletic programs.
• Archbishop Spalding High School: Catholic coeducational college-preparatory high school in Severn, Maryland. Competes for Catholic families across the D.C./Baltimore corridor with overlapping AP, STEM, and athletic programs at a similar premium price point.
• Saint Mary's Ryken High School: Catholic college-preparatory school in Leonardtown, Maryland. Comparable Catholic college-prep model serving a Maryland footprint; useful peer for benchmarking tuition, enrollment, and program strategy in the state.

Broad incumbents

• Xaverian Brothers High School: Xaverian Brothers-sponsored Catholic college-preparatory school in Westwood, Massachusetts. Shares the same religious sponsor, Xaverian educational philosophy, and core mission/identity language as Good Counsel, providing a useful cross-regional peer for sponsor-driven programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

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